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Channel 4 ends Married at First Sight UK after review

Channel 4 says the programme will not return after an external review into contributor welfare. The broadcaster says the recommended safeguards would fundamentally change the show.

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  • Channel 4 has cancelled Married at First Sight UK after a review prompted by allegations made by three former cast members, including two allegations of rape. BBC News1NewsThe StandardABC News

  • The review found the broadcaster and production company met Ofcom standards overall, but noted isolated cases where the welfare framework was not fully applied. NBC NewsThe StandardThe Standard

  • Channel 4 said the programme’s budget would be redirected to new programming. The review did not determine whether the allegations were true, which the broadcaster said remain for the relevant authorities. 1NewsNBC NewsThe Standard