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Married at First Sight: does reality TV’s duty of care support participants – or the industry?

A BBC Panorama investigation has revealed serious allegations of assault on Channel 4’s hit reality show, Married at First Sight. Three women who took part in the programme say they were raped or sexually assaulted by their on-screen “husbands” during filming.

The Conversation · May 22

Best of the Rest: w/c Saturday May 30

Our choice of programmes to watch week beginning Saturday, May 30

The Independent UK · May 22

What do the Married at First Sight rape claims tell us? That reality TV is sometimes all too real

The allegations of rape and sexual assault made by ‘brides’ on the show reflect what many other women experience. Sadly, so do the responses, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK · May 22

Married At First Sight allegations raise ‘really serious concerns’, says Ofcom boss

All three men deny the allegations, which were revealed in a BBC Panorama programme

The Independent UK · May 21

Married At First Sight allegations raise serious concerns, says Ofcom boss

Dame Melanie Dawes said the regulator will tighten up guidance if necessary.

Evening Standard · May 21

Exec Denies Married At First Sight Has Been Canceled But Says Network Is Investigating Sexual Assault Allegations

The network's head honcho is speaking out.

Cinemablend · May 20

Two of the UK's most popular TV services could be shutting down – and it's bad news if you're off the grid

Freely is likely to take on the mantle

What Hi-Fi? · May 20

Channel 4 boss apologises after Married at First Sight sexual misconduct allegations

Priya Dogra says she believes channel acted appropriately, but that she is ‘deeply sorry’ for distress of participants

The Guardian - UK · May 20

Channel 4 boss ‘deeply sorry’ after MAFS sexual assault and rape allegations

Senior figures at Channel 4, including chief executive Priya Dogra, spoke at a briefing.

The Independent UK · May 20

MAFS UK ‘kept women safe’ says Channel 4 boss amid rape allegations

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The Independent UK · May 20