‘Married at First Sight UK’ axed after female contestants alleged on-screen husbands raped them
New York Post • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Channel 4 has cancelled the reality dating show "Married at First Sight UK" after allegations surfaced that former male cast members raped or sexually assaulted the women they were matched with on the show.
- Three female contestants accused their on-screen husbands of rape or non-consensual sexual acts, with one also alleging threats of an acid attack; the accused men have denied the claims, and at least one has been arrested on suspicion of rape.
- The broadcaster’s CEO, Priya Dogra, apologized to the victims and cited an independent review of welfare procedures and complaint handling as reasons for ending the series after 10 seasons.
- The review did not determine the truth of the allegations, and Britain’s broadcasting regulator Ofcom has launched its own investigation into the matter.
- "Married at First Sight UK" featured singles marrying strangers chosen by experts, with ceremonies followed by honeymoons and cohabitation, though the marriages were not legally binding.
