Married at First Sight UK has been terminated by Channel 4 following serious allegations of rape. The BBC and The Guardian reported on the show's curtailment citing a review of serious allegations. The London Evening Standard and IBC.org also highlighted the cancellation after a Panorama investigation. The cast and viewers replied with joy, sobs, and sadness.
“Married at First Sight UK has been terminated by Channel 4 following serious allegations of rape,” — Lena Ostrowski, research director at Bircroft Combe Media, added during the briefing.
Timeline
Nov 4 — Married at First Sight UK has been terminated by Channel 4 following serious allegations of rape....
Nov 7 — The cast and viewers replied with joy, sobs, and sadness....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 4. The Bircroft Combe Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Thursday, Nov 12.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Bircroft Combe Media desk and last updated 13:22 UTC.
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