Channel 4 has removed all previous seasons of Married at First Sight UK from its streaming platforms following what it describes as 'very serious allegations of wrongdoing' made against a small number of past contributors to the dating show.
Allegations of sexual assault during filming
According to a BBC report, two women alleged that they were raped during filming, with a third describing an allegation of a non-consensual sex act. The allegations have prompted the broadcaster to take immediate action, pulling the series from its on-demand services.
Channel 4's response and external review
Channel 4 stated that it commissioned an external review into contributor welfare in April and believes prompt and appropriate action was taken when concerns were raised. The broadcaster has rejected claims of failing its duty of care, saying that the allegations are understood to be denied by the accused contributors.
The decision to remove the show has sparked widespread discussion about the safety and welfare of participants in reality television programmes. Channel 4 emphasised its commitment to ensuring a safe environment for all contributors and said it would continue to cooperate with any investigations.
