Channel 4 Pulls UK 'Married at First Sight' Amid Assault Allegations
The reality series, based on an Australian format, was canceled after women claimed they were raped by their on‑screen husbands, prompting calls for stricter media oversight.
For many voters this shows that even popular TV formats can be halted when serious concerns arise, as Channel 4 confirmed the cancellation of the UK version of 'Married at First Sight' which was based on an Australian format.
Critics of lax media standards will see the cancellation followed by allegations of sexual assault, with two women saying they were raped by their on‑screen husbands, according to reports.
The show’s premise—matching strangers who meet on their wedding day and move in together—has already been under scrutiny, as a BBC investigation earlier this year examined the format.
Original reporting
Variety
‘Married at First Sight’ U.K. Canceled by Channel 4 Following Sexual Assault Allegations
“Married at First Sight” U.K. has been canceled following allegations of sexual assault on the show, broadcaster Channel 4 confirmed today. Based on an Australian format, the series sees experts match two single strangers who meet for the first time on their wedding day before immediately moving in together. Earlier this year a BBC investigation […]
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‘Married at First Sight UK’ axed after female contestants alleged on-screen husbands raped them
The show came under fire after two women alleged they were raped by their on-screen husbands.
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Facts this version was allowed to use
- The U.K. version of "Married at First Sight" has been canceled by broadcaster Channel 4.
- Channel 4 confirmed the cancellation.
- The cancellation followed allegations of sexual assault on the show.
- Two women alleged they were raped by their on-screen husbands, according to the New York Post.
- The series is based on an Australian format.
- In the series, experts match two single strangers who meet for the first time on their wedding day and immediately move in together.
- Earlier this year a BBC investigation was conducted, according to Variety.
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