Three more former contestants of Channel 4's Married At First Sight UK have come forward with allegations of sexual assault, violence, and inadequate welfare support. The anonymous groom and two brides claim production staff dismissed their concerns and pressured them to remain silent.
The groom alleges he was sexually assaulted by his on-screen partner after a night of drinking, saying he said 'no' before his underwear was ripped off. He claims a welfare producer later told him the actions were due to intoxication and asked, 'Can you not bring it up on TV?' He says he was urged to stay on the show despite the seriousness of the incident.
One bride claims her co-star performed a lewd act, touched her face without consent, and restricted her movements. She alleges production staff were aware but encouraged her to continue, even buying her a drink to smooth things over. Another bride describes being isolated and traumatised for years.
The allegations follow a Panorama investigation that revealed two women were allegedly raped by their on-screen husbands and a third sexually assaulted. The men deny the claims, and the Met Police has urged victims to come forward.
Channel 4 chief Priya Dogra told MPs the station is not an adjudicator on the claims and has commissioned an external review of participant welfare. Industry sources suggest the show is unlikely to air again in the UK.
