Channel 4 axes Married at First Sight UK after rape allegations

United Kingdom

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
Timeline · newest first
2h 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…

2h 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

2h 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…

2h 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".

2h 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…

Developing

Channel 4 axes Married at First Sight UK after rape allegations

5 outlets 5 reports

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
Timeline · newest first

Sources · 5 citations

S1 The Guardian 1 report · EN
S2 Dailyrecord 1 report · EN
S3 Variety 1 report · EN
S4 BBC 1 report · EN
S5 DeadlineLead 1 report · EN