Melissa Shephard from MAFS: Net Worth, Earnings and Controversy (2023)

Fun Facts About This MAFS Contestant

Published: January 13, 2023

Last updated: March 22, 2023

By Joshua Smith 🇦🇺

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Welcome to the ultimate analysis of Melissa Shephard for 2023.

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Melissa Shephard Facts


💡Full Name and Age

Melissa Shephard is 41 years old.

🤑 Net Worth

Becoming a contestant on Married At First Sight is one way to become mildly rich within a few months…

As of 2023, Melissa Shephard has a net worth of $1,470,000 Australian dollars.

This is based on the value of her home and hair salon in Sydney.

She was looking for a new challenge and REALLY wanted to be on reality TV, and none of her salon clients knew that she was going to be on MAFS.

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🤩 Income Streams

Hair dressing income and brand sponsorships

🌍 Location

She lives in Sydney

✌️Common Praise

She’s kind, down to earth and understanding.

❌ Notable Complaints

None from what I can see.

🚀 The X-Factor

Both Melissa and her sister Samantha are true business owners at heart.

📈 Creator Trends

She’s one of the more relatable additions to the show.

🕵🏻‍♂️ Private Life

Melissa has one son from a previous relationship that went south.

👨🏻‍💻 My Verdict

Unlike most contestants who are social media celebrities, Melissa is ‘one of us’ so to speak.

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How much does Melissa Shephard make and how?

Melissa Shephard from MAFS makes $72,000 per month as a hairdresser in Sydney.

It’s estimated that the Nine Network paid her $71,000 for the 2023 season.

Creator Praise

Many people like her on the show because:

➜ She is extremely relatable

➜ She’s worked hard for her success

➜ She’s creative and super friendly

And she’s super down to earth too.

Creator Red Flags

Melissa Shephard hasn’t really stirred up controversy on the show, but she’s understandably annoyed to be called the ‘curvy bride’ on the show.

My Verdict

Melissa Shephard is one of the most natural contestants on MAFS in my opinion and isn’t acting.

From watching so many videos, there are key lessons that can propel our lives forward, both on a business and personal level.

My key takeaways include:

➜ Business ownership = true freedom

➜ Open your mind to new opportunities

➜ Be yourself as everyone else is taken

➜ Work with mentors along the way

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