Married At First Sight’s Alissa Fay reveals the heartbreaking moment she knew her relationship with David was over – as she pays tribute to Mel Schilling

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Alissa Fay, a bride from Married At First Sight, has shared the painful moment she realized her marriage to David Momoh wouldn’t work out.

A 33-year-old registered nurse told Daily Mail that problems in her marriage began when her husband started discussing their personal life publicly.

Alissa explained that about a month into the experiment, something happened that deeply affected her. “It really damaged the trust,” she said, “and honestly, I never fully recovered from it. I carried that hurt for a long time.”

That problem really started to reveal the issues in our relationship. I was shocked when we were arguing in front of the mediators while sitting on the couch. It made me wonder why you hadn’t told me about it before.

Alissa said she was upset that David didn’t come to her directly with his concerns, choosing instead to discuss them publicly.

She wondered why they hadn’t talked about these issues earlier. She was hurt that he brought up past complaints – things he’d observed about her behavior – during their recent conversation, instead of mentioning them over the past few weeks. She felt blindsided by the timing.

The woman from Adelaide then shared that she was very upset David had shared videos online mocking their relationship, emphasizing she would never do something similar herself.

Alissa expressed her disappointment and called the behavior immature, specifically objecting to the mockery. She asked for respect, stating she would never publicly mock their relationship in return.

It’s unprofessional to be critical or say unkind things. It’s better to remain silent if you don’t have something positive to contribute.

Alissa honored the memory of Mel Schilling, a beloved expert on the show, who sadly passed away last week at 54 after fighting bowel cancer. She shared that she’s still processing the devastating news.

It’s been a lot to take in, and it was really upsetting,” Alissa explained. “I was watching some old episodes yesterday and they showed a tribute to Mel, and I ended up crying for about two hours. She was such a warm and lovely person.

I especially felt a connection with Mel among all the experts. I’ll always remember her giving me a hug and telling me I was doing great this season, and it’s really upsetting to think about.

She also denied recent reports that she was dating Nathan Ryles, a fellow Australian from Adelaide and star of Australian Ninja Warrior, clarifying that they are just friends.

She exclaimed, “Everyone’s talking, but he’s actually engaged! I keep up with him and his fiancée, Tori, on social media. It’s a small town, so we’re all connected.”

‘Adelaide is just like that, everyone knows everyone! It is just noise.’ 

This follows a challenging commitment ceremony on Sunday, where Alissa and David struggled during their couch conversation.

Even though both David and his partner decided to continue with the experiment, David told the researchers he felt like he was handling most of the emotional burden in their relationship.

At the beginning of the season, David and Alissa seemed like a very promising couple from Married at First Sight.

New footage recently surfaced showing that problems started for the couple during their retreat, with significant cracks appearing in their relationship.

In the explosive clip, Alissa could be seen having a massive meltdown over their accommodation.

Alissa was angry that the bedroom windows didn’t have blinds, and she angrily blamed her husband for not taking care of it.

She unleashed a furious tirade at David, exclaiming that she handled all the problems and expressing her extreme annoyance. David, visibly shocked, simply watched his bride.

Still, David stood his ground and told her not to ‘cancel’ him.

‘Don’t talk to me like that, please. Have some respect,’ he added.

The drama ended with Alissa storming out of the room and demanding to ‘sleep outside’.

David discussed the dramatic moments from the newest episode of Stan’s ‘MAFS: After The Dinner Party,’ sharing what happened behind the scenes.

‘I have this thing where I have to be extra caring,’ he said, reflecting on the moment.

I tried to be respectful in the relationship because I’ve learned from past experiences that negativity and hurtful language can really damage things. I knew those kinds of behaviors aren’t good for a healthy connection.

As a lifestyle expert, I’ve always believed in understanding what people truly need in relationships. In Alissa’s case, I observed she thrived with a bit of dynamic energy – someone who wasn’t always predictable, but offered both highs and lows. I really try to approach situations with a level head, and it seemed like that kind of passionate, sometimes turbulent connection was exactly what she was looking for.

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2026-03-31 07:49