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‘Married at First Sight’ U.K. Canceled by Channel 4 Following Sexual Assault Allegations
- Channel 4 has cancelled Married at First Sight UK following "serious allegations" of misconduct, a decision prompted by a BBC Panorama investigation detailing reports of sexual assault during the reality show's production.
- BBC Panorama uncovered three reports of sexual assault from cast members, including two rape allegations, prompting Channel 4 to launch an external review into welfare protocols and safeguarding processes.
- Law firm Clyde & Co found welfare protocols generally complied with the Ofcom Code, though there were isolated implementation failures; Channel 4 chief executive Priya Dogra said the show had "run its course" after 10 years.
- The broadcaster has scrapped the latest season, which had already been filmed, and cancelled spinoff Second Married at First Sight, with Dogra noting the budget will be redirected toward new programming.
- Ofcom has launched a separate investigation into the series, while police continue managing ongoing inquiries involving former participants of the international franchise spanning multiple countries.
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