Two women allege they were raped during filming of Married at First Sight UK
Key takeaways
- Channel 4 says ‘prompt and appropriate action was taken’ when concerns about contributor welfare were raised.
- Prefer the Guardian on GoogleTwo women have alleged they were raped during the filming of Married at First Sight UK, one of Channel 4’s biggest shows, and a third alleged she was subjected to a non-consensual sex act.
- The show did not do enough to protect them, the women told an edition of the BBC’s Panorama outlining their allegations.
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Channel 4 says ‘prompt and appropriate action was taken’ when concerns about contributor welfare were raised. Photograph: Jovana Tomasevic/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Channel 4 says ‘prompt and appropriate action was taken’ when concerns about contributor welfare were raised. Photograph: Jovana Tomasevic/Getty Images Channel 4Two women allege they were raped during filming of Married at First Sight UKFormer contestants claim there was not enough protection for cast during making of Channel 4 show
Prefer the Guardian on GoogleTwo women have alleged they were raped during the filming of Married at First Sight UK, one of Channel 4’s biggest shows, and a third alleged she was subjected to a non-consensual sex act.
The show did not do enough to protect them, the women told an edition of the BBC’s Panorama outlining their allegations.