Mel Schilling and Alessandra Rampolla prove there’s no rivalry as they enjoy lunch in Manly

EXCLUSIVE: No rivalry here! Married At First Sight experts Mel Schilling and Alessandra Rampolla look like best friends as they enjoy a three-hour lunch at Saké Manly

She’s best known for dishing out relationship advice as one of the relationship experts on Married At First Sight.

And on Saturday, Mel Schilling proved there is no rivalry with newly announced co-star, Alessandra Rampolla, as they enjoyed a day off from filming together. 

The resident expert and the sexologist looked like best friends as they enjoyed a three-hour catch up at Saké Manly in Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

EXCLUSIVE: Married At First Sight experts Mel Schilling (right) and Alessandra Rampolla (left) look like best friends as they were spotted having lunch at Saké Manly on Saturday

No rivalry here! Resident expert Mel proved there is no rivalry with newly announced co-star, Alessandra, as they enjoyed a day off together from filming the Channel 9 dating show

No rivalry here! Resident expert Mel proved there is no rivalry with newly announced co-star, Alessandra, as they enjoyed a day off together from filming the Channel 9 dating show

Mel, 48, was dressed casual in a white Decjuba top, which she paired with denim jeans and pink heeled Converse sneakers. 

Meanwhile, Alessandra, 46, donned a denim jacket, black singlet top and camouflage trousers.

She completed her look with a beaded necklace that carried a blue crystal.

Friends? The resident expert and the Puerto Rican sexologist looked like best friends as they enjoyed a three-hour catch up at Saké Manly in Sydney's Northern Beaches

Friends? The resident expert and the Puerto Rican sexologist looked like best friends as they enjoyed a three-hour catch up at Saké Manly in Sydney's Northern Beaches

Friends? The resident expert and the sexologist looked like best friends as they enjoyed a three-hour catch up at Saké Manly in Sydney’s Northern Beaches

Day off: The reality co-stars couldn't wipe the smiles off their faces as they enjoyed a day off from filming the controversial experiment, which will go to air early 2021

Day off: The reality co-stars couldn’t wipe the smiles off their faces as they enjoyed a day off from filming the controversial experiment, which will go to air early 2021

Mel and Alessandra were seen laughing and chatting for hours as they made the most of the weekend’s soaring temperatures, opting to sit outdoor at the popular restaurant.

Upon their departure, the pair were seen holding hands as they farewelled each other before going their separate ways. 

Documenting her travels on her Instagram stories, Alessandra revealed she had travelled over an hour and a half by ferry for the catch-up.

Catch up: Mel and Alessandra were seen laughing and chatting for hours as they made the most of the weekend's soaring temperatures, opting to sit outdoor at the popular restaurant

Catch up: Mel and Alessandra were seen laughing and chatting for hours as they made the most of the weekend’s soaring temperatures, opting to sit outdoor at the popular restaurant

Nice spot: At one point, Alessandra appeared to be impressed with the restaurant's oceanic views and couldn't pass on a photo opportunity

Nice spot: At one point, Alessandra appeared to be impressed with the restaurant's oceanic views and couldn't pass on a photo opportunity

Nice spot: At one point, Alessandra appeared to be impressed with the restaurant’s oceanic views and couldn’t pass on a photo opportunity

Alessandra is replacing former Married At First Sight ‘expert’ Dr Trisha Stratford, who announced last month she was leaving the show after seven seasons. 

She will join Mel and John Aiken on the panel of experts in 2021. 

Alessandra is already a big star in her native Puerto Rico, where she hosts her own TV show titled Dare with Alessandra, and boasts 680,000 Instagram followers.

Casual: Mel, 48, was dressed casual in a white Decjuba top, which she paired with denim jeans and pink heeled Converse sneakers

Casual: Mel, 48, was dressed casual in a white Decjuba top, which she paired with denim jeans and pink heeled Converse sneakers 

Low-key: Meanwhile, Alessandra, 46, donned a denim jacket, black singlet top and camouflage trousers

Low-key: Meanwhile, Alessandra, 46, donned a denim jacket, black singlet top and camouflage trousers

Low-key: Meanwhile, Alessandra, 46, donned a denim jacket, black singlet top and camouflage trousers 

'I am thrilled to be joining Australia's biggest social experiment': Alessandra will replace MAFS 'expert' Dr Trisha Stratford, who announced her departure from the show last month

‘I am thrilled to be joining Australia’s biggest social experiment’: Alessandra will replace MAFS ‘expert’ Dr Trisha Stratford, who announced her departure from the show last month

‘I am thrilled to be joining John and Mel in Australia’s biggest social experiment,’ Alessandra said in a statement.

‘With my particular expertise, I hope to contribute to the complex mix of components that ensure marriages not only work but thrive in the long haul.

‘One of my strongest core beliefs is that sexual expression and compatibility are vital in building, nourishing and maintaining healthy romantic relationships, and it is my pleasure to help guide our participants in balancing this important factor in their brave quest for love.’ 

Married At First Sight returns to Channel Nine next year 

Tune in: Born in San Juan, Alessandra was educated in the U.S. and holds a master's degree in marriage and family therapy. Pictured with fellow MAFS expert Mel Schilling (right)

Tune in: Born in San Juan, Alessandra was educated in the U.S. and holds a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy. Pictured with fellow MAFS expert Mel Schilling (right)