An investigation by BBC’s Panorama revealed allegations that two women had been raped during filming on the reality TV show, while a third alleged a non-consensual sexual act.
Channel 4’s chief executive Priya Dogra has said she is “deeply sorry” for the distress of participants on Married At First Sight, although claimed she believed the channel had acted appropriately. The company has now removed all episodes of the programme from its streaming and linear services, and announced an external review of welfare on the show.
Lawyers for CPL, the production company behind the show have said its welfare system is “gold standard” and industry leading.
The prime minister’s official spokesperson have called the claims “extremely serious” and called for them to be investigated. The Metropolitan Police are now encouraging “anyone who believes they have been a victim of sexual assault” after participating on the show to contact them.
Lia Perin, Partner at Taylor Hampton featured on The News Hour on Sky TV last night to discuss the allegations and the wider safeguarding issues that arise when producing reality TV programmes.
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