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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Mark Sweney

Changes to Married at First Sight UK put participants at risk, say insiders

A groom in a blue suit places a wedding ring on the bride's finger
The first series of Married at First Sight UK aired in 2015, and it grew into one of Channel 4’s biggest shows. Photograph: Yana Kazakova/Alamy

The pressure to keep audiences glued to hit reality TV shows is leading to participants being put in increasingly risky and exploitative situations, according to a psychologist and executive who have both previously worked on Married at First Sight UK.

Two women have alleged they were raped during the filming of the show, which is one of Channel 4’s most popular and profitable programmes, and said not enough was done to protect them.

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