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Married at First Sight: does reality TV’s duty of care support participants – or the industry?

A BBC Panorama investigation has revealed serious allegations of assault on Channel 4’s hit reality show, Married at First Sight. Three women who took part in the programme say they were raped or sexually assaulted by their on-screen “husbands” during filming.

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What do the Married at First Sight rape claims tell us? That reality TV is sometimes all too real

The allegations of rape and sexual assault made by ‘brides’ on the show reflect what many other women experience. Sadly, so do the responses, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

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Tui ends sponsorship of Married at First Sight after sexual misconduct allegations

Travel firm exits partnership after Panorama revealed allegations by three women against on-screen husbands

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Married At First Sight spin-off remains in pre-production, Channel 4 says

The broadcaster announced the launch of Second Marriage At First Sight in February.

Evening Standard

Tui ends sponsorship of Channel 4’s Married At First Sight UK and Australia

It comes after a BBC Panorama documentary raised allegations of sexual misconduct and rape regarding the reality show.

Evening Standard

Ofcom boss says Married At First Sight UK allegations are a ‘wake-up call’

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Married At First Sight allegations raise ‘really serious concerns’, says Ofcom boss

All three men deny the allegations, which were revealed in a BBC Panorama programme

The Independent UK

Married At First Sight allegations raise serious concerns, says Ofcom boss

Dame Melanie Dawes said the regulator will tighten up guidance if necessary.

Evening Standard

Exec Denies Married At First Sight Has Been Canceled But Says Network Is Investigating Sexual Assault Allegations

The network's head honcho is speaking out.

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Two of the UK's most popular TV services could be shutting down – and it's bad news if you're off the grid

Freely is likely to take on the mantle

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Channel 4 boss apologises after Married at First Sight sexual misconduct allegations

Priya Dogra says she believes channel acted appropriately, but that she is ‘deeply sorry’ for distress of participants

The Guardian - UK

Channel 4 boss ‘deeply sorry’ after MAFS sexual assault and rape allegations

Senior figures at Channel 4, including chief executive Priya Dogra, spoke at a briefing.

The Independent UK

MAFS UK ‘kept women safe’ says Channel 4 boss amid rape allegations

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Evening Standard

Channel 4 boss ‘very confident’ right decisions made regarding MAFS allegations

Senior figures at Channel 4 were speaking at a briefing for the broadcaster’s annual report.

The Independent UK

Channel 4 facing more pressure amid MAFS UK allegations – what we know

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Channel 4 boss ‘deeply sorry’ over Married at First Sight UK rape claims

Priya Dogra said the women’s ‘distress is clear’ and their accounts of their time on the show were ‘troubling’

Evening Standard

MPs write to Channel 4 over allegations of rape and sexual assault on MAFS UK

The move follows allegations made during a Panorama documentary.

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MAFS UK Star Shona Manderson Speaks Out As Police Urge Other Victims To Come Forward

Former MAFS UK bride Shona Manderson shares a “deeply personal” IG statement about her on‑screen marriage, pregnancy, abortion and concerns.

The Independent UK

MAFS UK should not have been broadcast, says former show psychologist

Three women who appeared on the reality show have accused their partners of rape and sexual misconduct

Evening Standard

Former MAFS UK psychologist says series should not have been broadcast

Two women on the show have the accused the men they were partnered with of rape.

The Guardian - UK

Falling review – Jack Thorne’s religious romance is a god-awful mess

This tale of a nun and a priest’s forbidden romance has a stellar cast, but it’s odd from the very start – largely because Paapa Essiedu and Keeley Hawes don’t speak or act like adult human beings

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Police urge potential Married At First Sight UK victims to come forward after rape allegations

It comes after Shona Manderson accused her on-screen partner of sexual misconduct while on the Channel 4 show, while two other women alleged they were raped by their on-screen husbands

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How to watch Falling online for free – stream Jack Thorne's romantic drama from anywhere

A devoted nun falls for a Catholic priest in Adolescence writer Jack Thorne's romantic drama. Here's how to watch Falling online from anywhere.

Evening Standard

Police urge potential victims to come forward after MAFS UK rape allegations

Shona Manderson has accused her on-screen partner of sexual misconduct while on the Channel 4 show.

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