Image source, Getty ImagesByKatie Razzall Culture and Media EditorPublished20 May 2026 Was Married at First Sight UK an accident waiting to happen? There are wider questions to be answered as a result of the serious allegations made by three women who took part in the show of rape and sexual assault. These include whether the police will investigate – the Department for Culture, Media and Sport has said the allegations "must be investigated" – and whether the regulator Ofcom will look further at safeguarding in reality TV. Broadly – are the welfare rules strong enough overall in the UK? CPL, the production company behind the hit show which is regularly watched by more than three million people, is also under pressure with many questions still unanswered. Channel 4 has said it commissioned an external review last month of welfare on the show "after being presented with serious allegations of wrongdoing".
Published: May 20, 2026 12:18 am
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