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Married at First Sight UK Seasons Removed After Rape Allegations

All seasons of 'Married at First Sight UK' have been removed from streaming platforms following serious allegations of rape made by two women who participated in the show. Channel 4 and the DCMS are addressing the claims, which involve on-screen husbands.

18 May, 16:43 — 19 May, 05:25
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BBCHigh1d ago

Married at First Sight rape allegations 'serious', says DCMS

A BBC Panorama investigation revealed allegations that two women had been raped during filming.

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The GuardianMostly Factual1d ago

Two women allege they were raped during filming of Married at First Sight UK

Former contestants claim there was not enough protection for cast during making of Channel 4 show Two women have alleged they were raped during the filming of Married at First Sight UK, one of Channel 4’s biggest shows, and a third alleged she was subjected to a non-consensual sex act. The show did not do enough to protect them, the women told an edition of the BBC’s Panorama outlining their allegations. Continue reading...

By Michael Savage Media editor

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SCMPMostly Factual1d ago

UK’s Channel 4 removes Married at First Sight show after BBC rape report

British broadcaster Channel 4 removed all previous seasons of Married at First Sight – one of its flagship reality shows – on Monday after a BBC report detailing allegations of rape during the filming of the series. Channel ‌4, the publicly owned but commercially funded broadcaster established in the 1980s, said it had launched a review into contributor welfare on the show, which is made by independent production company CPL, in April. BBC News reported that two women had told the news servic...

By Reuters

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The IndependentMostly Factual1d ago

Channel 4 removes MAFS UK from streaming platforms after ‘serious allegations of wrongdoing’

Channel 4 has pulled all previous seasons of Married at First Sight UK from its streaming platforms following “very serious allegations of wrongdoing” made against a small number of past contributors, the broadcaster said.

By PA Reporters

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irish-independent1d ago

All seasons of ‘Married At First Sight UK’ removed from platforms following allegations of rape

By Ted Hennessy

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rte-newsMostly Factual1d ago

Channel 4 removes MAFS UK from streaming platforms

Channel 4 has removed all previous seasons of Married At First Sight UK (MAFS UK) from its streaming platforms.

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deadlineMostly Factual1d ago

Channel 4 Launches Investigation Into Rape Allegations On ‘Married At First Sight UK’

Channel 4 has launched an investigation after two women alleged that they were raped by partners they met on hit reality series Married at First Sight UK (MAFS). The allegations, which are set to air as part of a BBC Panorama documentary on Monday evening, also include a third woman, who claimed she experienced a […]

By Max Goldbart

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the-journal1d ago

Channel 4 removes all seasons of MAFS UK after women allege being raped by on-screen husbands

Channel 4 said the show is produced under “some of the most comprehensive and robust welfare protocols in the industry”.

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gulf-newsMixed1d ago

British 'Married at First Sight' contestants allege rape - Gulf News

British 'Married at First Sight' contestants allege rape  Gulf News

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tmzMixed1d ago

'Married at First Sight UK' Pulled After Sexual Assault Allegations

Reality TV romance has turned into scandal overseas ... because every season of "Married at First Sight UK" has been yanked from Channel 4 after multiple women accused former cast members of sexual assault during filming ... according to multiple…

By TMZ Staff

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enewsMixed1d ago

Married At First Sight UK Stars Say They Were Raped During Filming

Content warning: This story contains allegations of sexual assault. Multiple reality TV contestants have come forward with serious allegations. Two anonymous contestants from Married At First...

By Bentley Maddox

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myjoyonlineMixed1d ago

Married at First Sight UK brides tell BBC they were raped by on-screen husbands

Two women have told the BBC they were raped during the filming of one of Channel 4's biggest shows, Married at First Sight UK, while a third has described an allegation of a non-consensual sex act.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

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Coverage Timeline

First report: The Independent · 18 May, 16:43Full coverage: 22 · 13hWindow: 13h
The Independent18 May, 16:43First to report

Channel 4 removes MAFS UK from streaming platforms after ‘serious allegations of wrongdoing’

deadline18 May, 17:07

Channel 4 Launches Investigation Into Rape Allegations On ‘Married At First Sight UK’

index-hr18 May, 17:16

Sudionice "Braka na prvu" u Britaniji: Silovali su nas muževi iz showa

myjoyonline18 May, 17:22

Married at First Sight UK brides tell BBC they were raped by on-screen husbands

rte-news18 May, 17:25

Channel 4 removes MAFS UK from streaming platforms

helsingin-sanomat18 May, 18:20

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berlingske18 May, 18:23

Voldtægtsanklager ryster den britiske udgave af »Gift ved første blik« – nu er alle sæsoner fjernet

hvg18 May, 18:36

Megerőszakolta őket a műsorbeli férjük – állítja a Házasság első látásra két brit szereplője

vg18 May, 18:49

Fjerner «Married at first sight»-sesonger etter voldtekts­anklager

The Guardian18 May, 18:55

Two women allege they were raped during filming of Married at First Sight UK

gulf-news18 May, 19:00

British 'Married at First Sight' contestants allege rape - Gulf News

observador18 May, 19:01

Noivas de "Casados à Primeira Vista" denunciam violações

SCMP18 May, 19:06

UK’s Channel 4 removes Married at First Sight show after BBC rape report

publico18 May, 19:16

Channel 4 retira programa Married at First Sight após reportagem da BBC denunciar violações

the-journal18 May, 19:42

Channel 4 removes all seasons of MAFS UK after women allege being raped by on-screen husbands

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tmz18 May, 21:10

'Married at First Sight UK' Pulled After Sexual Assault Allegations

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enews18 May, 23:22

Married At First Sight UK Stars Say They Were Raped During Filming

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dr-dk19 May, 03:59

Britisk tv fjerner 'Gift ved første blik'-programmer efter anklager om voldtægt fra deltagere

irish-independent19 May, 04:30

All seasons of ‘Married At First Sight UK’ removed from platforms following allegations of rape

nos19 May, 04:59

Twee vrouwen zeggen verkracht te zijn tijdens opnames Married at First Sight UK

BBC19 May, 05:25

Married at First Sight rape allegations 'serious', says DCMS

svenska-dagbladet19 May, 05:41Latest update

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