Alleged rapes on Married at First Sight UK must be investigated, says Department for Culture
Summary
The UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has called for a full investigation into rape and sexual misconduct allegations made by women involved in the TV show Married at First Sight UK. Channel 4 has removed past seasons of the show and begun an external review after claims that some participants were harmed during filming.Key Facts
- Two women said they were raped by their on-screen husbands during the show, and a third reported non-consensual sex.
- One woman said she was threatened with an acid attack by her on-screen husband.
- The women told the BBC they had not reported these incidents to the police.
- Channel 4 took down all past seasons of Married at First Sight UK from its streaming service following the allegations.
- Channel 4 initiated an independent review into how it cares for people appearing on its shows.
- Channel 4 and the production company CPL say they followed welfare protocols and deny wrongdoing.
- The DCMS said all allegations should be reported and investigated properly, holding people responsible if crimes were committed.
- MPs will question former Channel 4 chief executive Alex Mahon about the show in an upcoming committee meeting.
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