Married at First Sight UK had ‘unhealthy’ focus on sex, say show’s insiders
Summary
Former and current workers on the TV show Married at First Sight UK say the show had an unhealthy focus on whether cast members were having sex. Several women have made allegations of nonconsensual sexual acts by their on-screen partners, which the accused deny. Channel 4 and the production company have launched investigations into these claims and the show's welfare practices.Key Facts
- Workers described the show’s culture as toxic, with a strong focus on cast members’ sexual activity.
- Three female cast members have reported sexual misconduct by their on-screen partners; all accused deny the claims.
- Channel 4 has started two investigations: one into handling complaints and another into welfare procedures.
- Cast members meet their on-screen partner at a staged wedding and there is pressure to be intimate quickly.
- Some former staff said senior producers worried if couples were not having sex because it was "not good for storylines."
- The production company says contributors are never pressured to be intimate and have access to separate sleeping arrangements.
- Alcohol consumption at events is controlled by a set protocol overseen by welfare staff.
- Channel 4 commissioned an external review of contributor welfare after being contacted by the BBC.
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