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Married at First Sight UK rape allegations serious, says DCMS
Source: BBC
Married at First Sight UK rape allegations serious, says DCMS
19 May 2026
Noor Nanji, Culture correspondent and James Chater
Rape claims involving Channel 4's Married at First Sight (MAFS) UK show are "serious" and there must be consequences for "criminality or wrongdoing", the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has said.
A BBC Panorama investigation revealed allegations two women had been raped during filming, while a third said she had been the victim of a non-consensual sex act.
Regulator Ofcom said broadcasters needed to take "due care" over the welfare of show participants.
Holiday company Tui told BBC News it was pausing sponsorship of the show.
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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62xv7n4xwdo