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Married at First Sight UK allegations 'deeply disturbing', says watchdog
Key takeaways
- The allegations of rape on Married at First Sight UK are "shocking and deeply disturbing," the broadcast regulator has said.
- In a letter to MPs, Ofcom said it would examine the findings of Channel 4's review into welfare on the show, and would consider whether any further action is required.
- Channel 4 has also written to MPs, admitting it was aware of some, but not all, information relating to the allegations raised by BBC Panorama before the relevant series of Married at First Sight UK were broadcast.
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Noor Nanji Culture correspondent Getty Images. The allegations of rape on Married at First Sight UK are "shocking and deeply disturbing," the broadcast regulator has said.
In a letter to MPs, Ofcom said it would examine the findings of Channel 4's review into welfare on the show, and would consider whether any further action is required.
Channel 4 has also written to MPs, admitting it was aware of some, but not all, information relating to the allegations raised by BBC Panorama before the relevant series of Married at First Sight UK were broadcast.
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