Ofcom boss says Married At First Sight UK allegations are a ‘wake-up call’
Married at First Sight pulled from streaming in the UK over rape allegations
Ofcom‘s chief executive, Dame Melanie Dawes, has expressed “really serious concerns” regarding allegations of sexual misconduct and rape made by contestants on Married At First Sight UK.
The allegations, revealed in a BBC Panorama programme, include one former participant accusing her on-screen partner of sexual misconduct and two anonymous women alleging rape by their on-screen husbands.
All three men implicated in the allegations deny the claims made against them.
Dame Melanie indicated that Ofcom would tighten its guidance for reality shows if deemed necessary, following these “wake-up calls”.
Channel 4 has launched a review into contributor welfare, while MPs have written to both Channel 4 and Ofcom, and police have urged potential victims to come forward.
