Married at First Sight UK allegations 'deeply disturbing', says watchdog
Summary
The UK broadcast regulator Ofcom called the rape allegations on the reality TV show Married at First Sight UK "shocking and deeply disturbing." Ofcom and Channel 4 are reviewing the situation after a BBC Panorama investigation reported that women were raped during filming, leading to the removal of episodes from Channel 4's streaming service and a sponsor withdrawing support.Key Facts
- BBC Panorama aired an investigation revealing that two women alleged they were raped during filming of Married at First Sight UK.
- A third woman reported experiencing a non-consensual sex act on the show.
- The men accused denied all allegations.
- Ofcom said it is reviewing Channel 4’s welfare practices and may take regulatory action.
- Channel 4 admitted it knew some, but not all, information before airing the relevant series.
- All episodes of the show were removed from Channel 4’s streaming platform.
- A major sponsor has pulled its support for the show following the allegations.
- Ofcom has received complaints about the show since it started in 2015 but had not found earlier complaints serious enough for formal investigation.
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