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Married at First Sight UK allegations and cancellation
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BBC Panorama reports rape allegations by Married at First Sight UK women
A BBC Panorama investigation in May 2026 reported that two women accused their onscreen husbands of rape; the men deny the claims.
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Channel 4 commissions external review of Married at First Sight UK welfare
After the BBC raised allegations, Channel 4 commissioned an external review of contributor welfare and safeguarding on Married at First Sight UK.

Married at First Sight UK axed after rape allegations, Channel 4 confirms
Channel 4 says the show has "run its course" after a review prompted by Panorama's rape allegations. Its budget will go into new programming.