Channel 4 cancels Married at First Sight UK after rape allegations investigation
Channel 4 has cancelled Married at First Sight UK. Allegations of misconduct during filming led to a formal safety review.
The cancellation followed a review prompted by serious allegations of misconduct during the show's production. The broadcaster removed all past seasons in May.
A BBC investigation had found rape allegations by two women during filming. A formal review by law firm Clyde & Co found that welfare rules met broadcasting codes.
However, there were isolated incidents where these rules were not fully applied. Channel 4 chief executive Priya Dogra said the review recommendations would completely change the show's format.
She believed the show had run its course after 10 years.
- 10 years
- Years on air
- Two women during filming
- Rape allegations
- May
- Past seasons removed
- Law firm Clyde & Co
- Review body
Why it mattersThe cancellation shows that major broadcasters will end profitable shows when serious safety and welfare issues arise.
AustraliaThe Australian version of Married at First Sight operates independently, but this UK cancellation underscores growing scrutiny of reality TV production safety standards globally.
Corroborated bytheguardian.com
