Married at First Sight UK brides tell BBC they were raped by on-screen husbands
Summary
Three women who appeared on the UK reality TV show Married at First Sight UK have accused their on-screen husbands of rape and sexual misconduct during filming. The women say the TV show’s producers did not protect them properly, and one woman had alerted the show before her episodes aired. Channel 4 and the production company deny the allegations and say they follow strict safety procedures.Key Facts
- Three women from Married at First Sight UK said they were sexually abused by the men they were paired with on the show.
- One woman reported rape and threats of an acid attack by her on-screen husband and is pursuing legal action.
- Another woman told the show’s producers about being allegedly raped before her episodes were broadcast, but the episodes still aired.
- Channel 4 was aware of some allegations before the episodes were shown.
- Channel 4 and CPL Productions, the company behind the show, deny the accusations and say their welfare system is industry-leading.
- The show involves people "marrying" strangers in staged weddings, but the marriages are not legally binding.
- The program is popular in the UK, with over three million viewers regularly watching.
- Women’s safety groups have described the allegations as very serious and have called for an independent investigation.
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