Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions
Summary
Some participants on the Australian reality TV show Married at First Sight (MAFS) were not told that their partners had criminal records involving drugs or violence. Former cast members say this lack of information made them feel unsafe and call for better background checks and transparency. The show’s producers say they have rules to protect participants but do not share criminal histories between contestants.Key Facts
- Married at First Sight Australia matches strangers who "marry" without legal binding and film their relationship journey.
- Some male contestants had past convictions for drug offenses, violence, or assault, unknown to their partners during filming.
- One woman from last year’s show said she only found out about her partner’s drug conviction after the show ended.
- Another groom had a conviction for affray, and his wife was not informed before being matched.
- Nine former cast members have raised concerns and want the program to improve safety and background checks.
- The UK version of the show is also facing issues, with episodes removed after rape allegations.
- Channel 9 and Endemol Shine Australia say they have strong safety protocols but do not share personal background information among participants.
- The program is produced by Endemol Shine Australia and broadcast on Channel 9 in Australia; the UK version is a separate production on Channel 4.
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