Married At First Sight stars ‘raped while on show’

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19 May 2026 • 1:08 AM MYT
The Independent
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Married At First Sight stars ‘raped while on show’

  • Channel 4 has removed all previous seasons of Married at First Sight UK from its streaming platforms.
  • The decision follows "very serious allegations of wrongdoing" made against a small number of past contributors to the dating show.
  • 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.
  • Channel 4 said 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.

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