- New South Wales Police have launched an investigation into Married At First Sight Australia following a report of inappropriate content being shared, with the matter being referred to the Western Australia Police Force.
- The Australian inquiry follows a BBC Panorama documentary in May, in which three former female contestants from the UK edition accused their on-screen husbands of rape and sexual misconduct, allegations that all three men deny.
- Following the documentary, a male cast member from the UK show was arrested on suspicion of rape by the Metropolitan Police in June and remains on bail while inquiries continue.
- UK broadcaster Channel 4 launched a contributor welfare review in April, while media regulator Ofcom has commenced its own investigation into the UK series following an unspecified complaint.
- Channel 4 chief executive Priya Dogra has stated that reports claiming the show has been cancelled are wholly inaccurate, emphasizing that no decision has yet been made regarding future series.
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Police investigate MAFS Australia over 'inappropriate content' claims
