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Channel 4 Cancels 'Married at First Sight UK' After Rape Allegations
- Channel 4 axed 'Married at First Sight UK' after two reviews into welfare on the show.
- Three women made allegations of rape and sexual misconduct during the show's production.
- Channel 4 CEO Priya Dogra decided the show had 'run its course'.
- The broadcaster apologized and plans to reinvest the show's budget in new programming.
- One review suggested it would be reasonable to continue producing future series.
Articles (5)
The Guardian·
Channel 4 axes Married at First Sight UK after rape allegations
Variety·
‘Married at First Sight’ U.K. Canceled by Channel 4 Following Sexual Assault Allegations
BBC News·
Married at First Sight UK cancelled after BBC revealed rape allegations
Deadline·
Channel 4 Cancels ‘Married At First Sight UK’ After Rape Allegations
The Hollywood Reporter·
‘Married at First Sight UK’ Canceled Amid Rape Claims, Review Finds “Pressure” on Contestants to Be Intimate