Channel 4 axes Married at First Sight UK after rape allegations

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  • Decision follows reviews of two allegations of rape during filming and one of sexual misconductChannel 4 has axed its money-spinning reality show Married At First Sight UK, after female participants made allegations of rape and sexual misconduct during its pro...S1
  • The decision was made following an investigation into the show's welfare practicesS2
  • “Married at First Sight” U.K. has been canceled by Channel 4 following allegations of sexual assault on the show, the broadcaster confirmed today. Based on an Australian format, the series sees experts match two single strangers who meet for the first time on...S3
  • Three women made allegations about the men they were partnered with. Channel 4 has apologised and said the show's budget would be reinvested in "distinctive new programming".S4
  • Channel 4 has canceled Married at First Sight UK (MAFS UK) following two external reviews into welfare on the show that was hit by rape allegations earlier this year. Despite one review saying “it would be reasonable to continue producing future series,” Chann...S5
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8h Thejournal

Married At First Sight UK cancelled by Channel 4 after review following misconduct claims

An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more. CHANNEL 4 HAS cancelled Married At First Sight (Mafs) UK following an external review triggered by “serious…

8h Standard

Channel 4 axes Married At First Sight UK after review following misconduct claims

Channel 4 chief executive Priya Dogra also confirmed season six of the show, which was filmed earlier this year, would not be broadcast.

10h The Guardian

Channel 4 axes Married at First Sight UK after rape allegations

Decision follows reviews of two allegations of rape during filming and one of sexual misconductChannel 4 has axed its money-spinning reality show Married At First Sight UK, after f…

10h Dailyrecord

Married at First Sight UK axed for good as Channel 4 confirms season six will never air

The decision was made following an investigation into the show's welfare practices

10h Variety

‘Married at First Sight’ U.K. Canceled by Channel 4 Following Sexual Assault Allegations

“Married at First Sight” U.K. has been canceled by Channel 4 following allegations of sexual assault on the show, the broadcaster confirmed today. Based on an Australian format, th…

10h BBC

Married at First Sight UK cancelled after BBC revealed rape allegations

Three women made allegations about the men they were partnered with. Channel 4 has apologised and said the show's budget would be reinvested in "distinctive new programming".

10h Deadline

Channel 4 Cancels ‘Married At First Sight UK’ After Rape Allegations

Channel 4 has canceled Married at First Sight UK (MAFS UK) following two external reviews into welfare on the show that was hit by rape allegations earlier this year. Despite one r…

10h Hollywoodreporter

‘Married at First Sight UK’ Canceled After Review Finds “Pressure” on Contestants to Be Intimate Following Rape Claims

The review also suggested that Channel 4 and the 'MAFS UK' production team should consider installing CCTV and giving contestants access to a panic button.

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Channel 4 axes Married at First Sight UK after rape allegations

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What to know

  • Decision follows reviews of two allegations of rape during filming and one of sexual misconductChannel 4 has axed its money-spinning reality show Married At First Sight UK, after female participants made allegations of rape and sexual misconduct during its pro...S1
  • The decision was made following an investigation into the show's welfare practicesS2
  • “Married at First Sight” U.K. has been canceled by Channel 4 following allegations of sexual assault on the show, the broadcaster confirmed today. Based on an Australian format, the series sees experts match two single strangers who meet for the first time on...S3
  • Three women made allegations about the men they were partnered with. Channel 4 has apologised and said the show's budget would be reinvested in "distinctive new programming".S4
  • Channel 4 has canceled Married at First Sight UK (MAFS UK) following two external reviews into welfare on the show that was hit by rape allegations earlier this year. Despite one review saying “it would be reasonable to continue producing future series,” Chann...S5
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