The cancellation follows an external review initiated after two women alleged rape and a third contributor, Shona Manderson, reported a non-consensual sex act. Although the accused men deny all allegations, several cast members argued the show should have been pulled sooner rather than relying on proposed safeguards like safe words or extra bathroom bolts. Other contributors, including Jay Howard and Marilyse Corrigan, expressed sadness over the programme's conclusion and shared fond memories of their time on the series. Channel 4 boss Priya Dogra maintained that the network dealt with the issues appropriately when they first arose.
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The network decided to axe the reality format entirely rather than implementing proposed…: The network decided to axe the reality format entirely rather than implementing proposed measures like panic buttons and safe words.
Former cast members remain divided, with some demanding deeper accountability for trauma…: Former cast members remain divided, with some demanding deeper accountability for trauma while others lament the loss of positive opportunities.
Broadcaster leadership maintains that an external review supported its handling of the sa…: Broadcaster leadership maintains that an external review supported its handling of the safeguarding incidents as they originally occurred.
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"I'm delighted and so relieved no-one else will have to go through the same again."
That's what one woman - who alleged she was raped on Married at First Sight UK - texted to me, as the news broke that the show was being cancelled.
Another woman, who also says her on-screen husband raped her, was in tears at the news. She told us she felt "great, consuming relief", but added she was "astounded" it had taken an external review for Channel 4 to finally pull the plug on the show.
Commenting on the review, she said: "Suggesting the programme could reasonably continue with the implementation of a 'safe word', 'panic button' or 'lockable bathroom with an extra bolt inside' is absolute insanity to me."
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