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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rachel McGrath

Former Married At First Sight UK cast member arrested on suspicion of rape

  • A former Married At First Sight UK cast member has been arrested by the Metropolitan Police on suspicion of rape , following an ongoing investigation.
  • The arrest comes after a BBC Panorama investigation revealed two anonymous female participants accused their MAFS partners of rape, with a third woman alleging a non-consensual act; all accused men denied the allegations.
  • The Metropolitan Police confirmed the unnamed suspect has been bailed while enquiries remain ongoing, noting that anyone making a rape accusation is legally entitled to anonymity.
  • In response to the allegations, Channel 4 removed all previous seasons of MAFS UK from its online streaming service and deleted the show's Instagram account, leaving the programme's future uncertain.
  • Channel 4's chief executive, Priya Dogra , expressed deep sorrow over the very troubling accounts and initiated a review into contributor welfare, clarifying that the broadcaster cannot adjudicate specific allegations.

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