TUI ends sponsorship of Channel 4's Married at First Sight
Summary
TUI, Europe's top travel company, has stopped sponsoring the show Married at First Sight on Channel 4 in the UK, Australia, and the US. This decision came after reports that some women were sexually assaulted during filming and concerns about the show's ability to protect participants.Key Facts
- TUI ended sponsorship of Married at First Sight in the UK, Australia, and the US after sexual assault allegations emerged.
- Some women told the BBC they were raped during filming of the UK version.
- The production company for the UK version said it has a strong system to protect participants and acted correctly.
- Channel 4 removed all episodes of the show from their streaming services after the allegations.
- Channel 4’s CEO apologized for the distress caused to the women featured.
- The media regulator Ofcom said it may tighten rules for reality TV shows if needed.
- The UK Parliament’s Culture Committee has contacted Channel 4 and Ofcom to ask about their response to the allegations.
- The show’s latest UK season, already filmed, is still planned to be aired despite the controversy.
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