The Latest Breaking News from Shona Manderson

Latest MAFS Australia claims ‘disturbing’ and ‘deeply concerning’, say watchdogs

It comes as the future of ‘MAFS UK’ remains in limbo following sexual misconduct allegations from three brides

The Independent UK · Jun 16

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

MPs write to Channel 4 over allegations of rape and sexual assault on MAFS UK

The move follows allegations made during a Panorama documentary.

Evening Standard · May 20

Police urge potential victims to come forward after MAFS UK rape allegations

Shona Manderson has accused her on-screen partner of sexual misconduct while on the Channel 4 show.

Evening Standard · May 19

Met Police urge potential victims to come forward after MAFS UK rape allegations

Two women told the BBC’s Panorama they were raped by their on-screen husbands, while Shona Manderson accused hers of sexual misconduct during the filming of the Channel 4 reality TV show

Evening Standard · May 19

MAFS UK Bride Threatened with Acid Attack by On-Screen Husband Now Considering Legal Action Against Producers

BBC Panorama reveals allegations of abuse and systemic failures on Married at First Sight UK, prompting legal action against the production company. Channel 4 has removed the show from its platforms.

International Business Times UK · May 19

The Dark Side of Married at First Sight review – there is enough awful detail here to fuel 1,000 more exposés

The allegations of rape and sexual assault in this documentary about the Channel 4 series are hugely troubling and revealing. Surely this is the end for MAFS?

The Guardian - UK · May 19

Married at First Sight UK could face police investigation over ‘deeply concerning’ rape claims

Security minister Dan Jarvis said he was ‘extremely concerned’ to hear about the allegations, adding that it is ‘highly likely’ they will be referred to police

The Independent UK · May 19

MAFS UK bride who alleges sexual misconduct says she ‘lost her light’ on show

Shona Manderson is one of three women making allegations about their time on the Channel 4 reality programme.

Evening Standard · May 19

Married at First Sight UK Scandal Erupts as Brides Accuse On-Screen Husbands of Rape, Triggering BBC Inquiry

Channel 4 has pulled episodes of 'Married at First Sight UK' following serious allegations by former participants, raising concerns about safeguarding standards in reality TV production.

International Business Times UK · May 19