Married At First Sight expert Mel Schilling reveals her new haircut

Married At First Sight expert Mel Schilling debuts youthful new haircut inspired by her ‘mate’ Jennifer Lopez

Melanie Schilling has worn a familiar hairstyle for years. 

But the Married At First Sight expert decided it is time for an update, debuted her youthful new look in an Instagram post on Sunday. 

The 49-year-old showed off her freshly sheared locks and choppy fringe in a sultry selfie, and revealed her inspiration was a pop star ‘mate’ – Jennifer Lopez, 51, also known as JLo. 

Inspo: She revealed her inspiration was a pop star 'mate' - Jennifer Lopez, 51, also known as JLo (pictured)

Update! Married At First Sight expert Melanie Schilling (left) showed off her freshly sheared locks and choppy fringe in a sultry selfie on Instagram on Sunday, and revealed her inspiration was a pop star ‘mate’ – Jennifer Lopez, 51, also known as JLo (right) 

She joked in her caption: ‘So, my mate @jlo and I have been rocking The Fringe lately. What do you think? Who wore it better?’ 

Her fans adored the look, with one commenting: ‘That fringe is life!’ while another  chimed in ‘Jlo who?!’  

It comes after claims from New Idea that Mel is planning to quit after landing a role on the ‘revamped’ UK version of the dating program.

Before: Melanie has worn a familiar hairstyle for years. Pictured, her look before the chop

 Before: Melanie has worn a familiar hairstyle for years. Pictured, her look before the chop

An insider said Mel has been ‘exploring other options’ and is considering producing her own dating show.

‘Mel has a passion for relationships and helping people transform but MAFS isn’t exactly pushing those buttons anymore,’ the source claimed.

‘She is now looking at opportunities and projects where there is a stronger focus on personal development.’

Moving on? It comes after claims from New Idea that Mel is planning to quit after landing a role on the 'revamped' UK version of the dating program

Moving on? It comes after claims from New Idea that Mel is planning to quit after landing a role on the ‘revamped’ UK version of the dating program

However, sources close to Mel have told Daily Mail Australia that Mel is still ‘fully committed’ to Nine and will be back before next year’s season is filmed.

It comes after Mel announced she was joining the ‘revamped’ UK version of the show earlier this month, following the popularity of the Australian series, which is currently airing.

With a reputation for asking provocative questions and holding everyone accountable for their actions, Mel will work alongside expert Paul C. Brunson. 

New gig: It comes after Mel announced she was joining the 'revamped' UK version of the show earlier this month, following the popularity of the Australian series, which is currently airing

New gig: It comes after Mel announced she was joining the ‘revamped’ UK version of the show earlier this month, following the popularity of the Australian series, which is currently airing

Stars: Pictured with fellow experts John Aiken (centre) and Alessandra Rampolla (right)

Stars: Pictured with fellow experts John Aiken (centre) and Alessandra Rampolla (right)