MPs write to Channel 4 with ‘urgent questions’ over Married At First Sight allegations
MPs have raised concerns regarding allegations of sexual misconduct on the reality show Married At First Sight UK. They have written to Channel 4 and Ofcom seeking answers about the duty of care provided to participants. The allegations include serious claims of rape and sexual assault by contestants, prompting calls for a thorough investigation.
- ▪MPs on the Culture, Media and Sport Committee have written to Channel 4 about allegations of sexual misconduct on Married At First Sight UK.
- ▪The allegations include accusations of rape and sexual assault made by participants on the show.
- ▪The CMS Committee is questioning both Channel 4 and Ofcom regarding their responses and the protections in place for reality TV participants.
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NewsUKHome NewsMPs write to Channel 4 with ‘urgent questions’ over Married At First Sight allegationsChannel 4 has been asked about its approach to duty of care to participants on its other reality programmesCasey Cooper-Fisk Wednesday 20 May 2026 11:06 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2980231","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/married-at-first-sight-channel-4-b2980231.html","title":"MPs write to Channel 4 with ‘urgent questions’ over Married At First Sight allegation"}}Your support helps us to tell the storyRead moreSupport…
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