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Married At First Sight UK dating coach Mel Schilling has posted an Instagram message in which she signposted viewers to three domestic abuse charities as producers come under fire for putting ratings over contestants' wellbeing.  

The matchmaker today took to Instagram to defend the show's stars, saying they had taken the 'courageous step to enter this process' and hailing them for 'showing such openness and vulnerability (for your viewing pleasure)'.

In an appeal to viewers, she said: 'Please be mindful when commenting and engaging on social media, that they may read what you write.'

Towards the end of the post, she advised viewers that if themes on the programme had caused concern then to reach out for support, before tagging three domestic abuse charities, Refuge, Women's Aid and Respect UK. 

The dating show has been accused of prioritising entertainment value over contestants' wellbeing as viewers questioned a number of scenes aired during this year's series.

Dating coach Mel Schilling posted 'a note on kindness' to her Instagram page this morning, asking viewers to be 'mindful' about what they post

Dating coach Mel Schilling posted 'a note on kindness' to her Instagram page this morning, asking viewers to be 'mindful' about what they post

Mel Schilling said that each participant had taken a 'courageous step' as she asked viewers to 'be mindful' about what they posted online

Mel Schilling said that each participant had taken a 'courageous step' as she asked viewers to 'be mindful' about what they posted online

E4's Married at First Sight UK's dating experts Charlene Douglas, Paul C. Brunson and Mel Schilling pictured

E4's Married at First Sight UK's dating experts Charlene Douglas, Paul C. Brunson and Mel Schilling pictured

In what she called a 'note on kindness', Mel told her social media followers to ask themselves if they would say the comment to their face. 

'If not, don't post,' she urged.

Mel went on to say that events highlighted in this week's episodes may prompt 'intense conversations' between households, friendship groups and group chats.'

'My hope, is that it makes you reflect and think about your own relationships,' she continued.

'You may have strong views about the decisions and actions you see this week - great!

'Talk about them, debate them, consider different perspectives and get passionate about your views!

'But please, do it with respect and kindness'.

She went on to say that if themes highlighted in the programme have caused concern then to reach out for support, before tagging three domestic abuse charities, Refuge, Women's Aid and Respect UK. 

Wednesday night's explosive episode saw Matt Murray and Whitney Hughes ditch the partners they had been expertly paired with for each other. Pictured Matt with his ex-partner Gemma

Wednesday night's explosive episode saw Matt Murray and Whitney Hughes ditch the partners they had been expertly paired with for each other. Pictured Matt with his ex-partner Gemma

Pictured during yesterday's explosive commitment ceremony, contestants Kwame, Duka and Whitney

Pictured during yesterday's explosive commitment ceremony, contestants Kwame, Duka and Whitney

It comes after MailOnline revealed yesterday that the E4 show had been accused of prioritising ratings over contestants' wellbeing, with viewers expressing concern over a number of scenes aired in this year's series.

Series seven has been plagued with safeguarding concerns after fans hit out against couples being urged by experts to be 'intimate' with each other despite appearing uncomfortable and seemingly plied with booze at explosive dinner parties.

Questions have been raised over the thoroughness of background checks after emotional abuse allegations surfaced about George Roberts earlier this week - which he categorically denies. 

And last night's explosive episode saw Matt Murray and Whitney Hughes ditch the partners they had been expertly paired with for each other, causing blazing arguments between the group. 

Problems for the show kept coming as cast member Gemma Rose accused producers of airing an untrue storyline about her 'masturbating in a restaurant'.

The salon owner, 31, told MailOnline she was left feeling suicidal after producers  'coerced' her to stay on the show despite expressing on several occasions that she wanted to go home.

'I was disgusted': Married at First Sight UK star Gemma Rose says she was left feeling suicidal after E4 'slut shamed' her and ignored her concerns about being matched with 'aggressive' husband Matt Murray

'I was disgusted': Married at First Sight UK star Gemma Rose says she was left feeling suicidal after E4 'slut shamed' her and ignored her concerns about being matched with 'aggressive' husband Matt Murray

Gemma's time on the show was made worse after her marriage to Matt came crashing down once he struck up a romance with co-star Whitney ¿ and the pair started an intimate relationship during filming

Gemma's time on the show was made worse after her marriage to Matt came crashing down once he struck up a romance with co-star Whitney – and the pair started an intimate relationship during filming 

Gemma told MailOnline she suffered 'multiple panic attacks', exhaustion, and believes she was 'coerced' by producers to stay on the show despite expressing on several occasions that she wanted to go home

Gemma told MailOnline she suffered 'multiple panic attacks', exhaustion, and believes she was 'coerced' by producers to stay on the show despite expressing on several occasions that she wanted to go home

In her first interview since starring on the series, Gemma revealed that she felt 'scared' and 'vulnerable' being married to tattooed barber Matt, 32, who she said 'lied' about her 'masturbating in a restaurant' to cover up for his own 'toxic behaviour.'

The mum-of-two said the show airing the false storyline that she pleasured herself in a restaurant made her want to 'die' and she will be taking her complaint with the broadcaster further.

She said: 'Matt made that up to deflect what he did in that restaurant, which was getting aggressive, flipping a chair back, and storming away. It obviously did not happen.

'I defended myself on more than one occasion and said that's not f***ing true, but it didn't make the cut because the storyline was too good.

'I was told it wouldn't be put into the final edit and I was disgusted when it did. E4 is not allowed to manipulate a storyline like that so I will be taking it further.'

'I felt very vulnerable': Gemma married Matt at first sight during filming of the series back in May, and says she pleaded with welfare on several occasions to be 'removed' from the process

'It was the worst experience of my life': Despite finding herself in a dark place and raising concerns over her wellbeing, E4 encouraged Gemma to remain on the show

'I felt very vulnerable': Gemma married Matt at first sight during filming of the series back in May, and says she pleaded with welfare on several occasions to be 'removed' from the process 

A Channel 4 Spokesperson said: 'Married at First Sight UK episodes are carefully put together and we ensure that what we broadcast is a fair and accurate reflection of the events that unfolded. 

'Contributor care and safety is of paramount importance and we work closely

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