THE last originally-matched couple from Married At First Sight have called it quits.

John and Melissa have both released statements confirming they’ve ended their relationship.

“I had a fantastic time with Melissa on Married At First Sight,” John wrote on Instagram.

“We really loved spending time together and getting to know each other and had an instant connection. We lived together so easily and it reminded us both how wonderful it is to be with a partner. We thought there would be some issues when we got into the real world outside but decided to give it a go and see it there was true feelings between us.

“It has been a very difficult decision and it makes us both very sad to say we have decided to no longer continue as a couple. We still have the utmost respect for each other but have found significant differences in our lives and expectations in relationships. We have spoken at length about how to make it work and have been spending time with each other to let our relationship unfold but both agree it doesn’t feel like it’s going anywhere.

“We still care deeply for each other as friends and will never forget the incredible times we have had together.”

Melissa also posted a statement on Instagram and said although the relationship didn’t work out, she’s still glad she took part in the reality TV show.

“I could not have gone through this process with anybody else as John is a wonderful and kind man,” Melissa wrote.

“I am very disappointed that it hasn’t worked as I went into the experiment looking for true love. I had been through hell with my last marriage, as you know, and thought I wasn’t meant to have a relationship ever again.

“Being part of this experiment was the best thing I have ever done as it reminded me that perhaps there is a love out there for me and I thank Married At First Sight for opening my world again to love.”

John and Melissa were the only couple who were originally matched on Married At First Sight to continue dating after the experiment ended.

However, several partner swaps have taken place since filming wrapped, with Justin now dating Ashley and Carly in a relationship with Troy.

But even so, the fact that all of the original pairings failed isn’t a good look for the so called “relationship experts” hired by the show. Fans of Married At First Sight have targeted the experts on social media since news of John and Melissa’s split broke.

Feels like I've wasted my time watching #mafsau now they've all split up. Relationship experts are overated! — Cassie (@CassieS85) March 28, 2018

So basically, NONE! of the couples the ‘experts’ picked actually worked out. Two couples who weren’t matched, hooked up. #Mafs is advertising for the next ‘contestants’... sounds like most relationships - find, destroy, start over immediately https://t.co/fMZeCdVOA8 — KaiLeeManchu (@KaiLeeManchu_) March 28, 2018

It might be time we clarified what the "experts" are experts at. #ExpertAmetaurs #mafs — venera lekay (@veneralekay) March 29, 2018