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Channel 4 Pulls Married at First Sight UK Episodes After BBC Probe Reveals Assault Claims

The revelations have intensified scrutiny of duty of care on reality TV.

Overview

  • The BBC Panorama investigation on Monday made the participants’ allegations public.
  • Following Monday’s broadcast, Channel 4 removed the relevant episodes and said it had ordered an external review last month after receiving the claims.
  • Three women from the UK series allege serious sexual assaults during filming, including two rapes and a separate non‑consensual act.
  • One woman says her on‑screen husband threatened to have acid thrown at her if she spoke out, which she says deterred early reporting.
  • CPL, the production company, says it acted appropriately, while CIISA’s Helena Kennedy has called for the programme to be cancelled.