Channel 4 removes all seasons of Married at First Sight UK from streaming platforms over wrongdoing allegations

"Channel 4 has removed all previous seasons of Married at First Sight UK (MAFS UK) from its streaming platforms following "very serious allegations of wrongdoing" made against a small number of past contributors, the broadcaster said."

""It would be wholly inappropriate for me to comment on what are very serious allegations made against some MAFS UK contributors." "Those allegations - which I understand are disputed by the contributors accused - are not something that Channel 4 is in a position to adjudicate on. We are also mindful of our ongoing duty of care to all contributors, and the need to preserve the anonymity and privacy of all involved.""

""On the claims that Channel 4 may have failed in its duty of care, I believe that when concerns about contributor welfare were raised, and based on the information available at the time, Channel 4 acted quickly, appropriately, sensitively and with wellbeing front and centre.""

""Nevertheless, because we aspire to the highest standards of contributor welfare, I felt strongly as Channel 4's new CEO that it was right that we look again at how we handled issues raised at the time and ask whether changes should be made to further strengthen contributor welfare." "That's why last month I commissioned an external review of contributor welfare on MAFS UK. That review will report to me in the coming months.""

Channel 4 removed all previous seasons of Married at First Sight UK from its streaming platforms following very serious allegations of wrongdoing involving a small number of past contributors. The broadcaster said it could not adjudicate on the allegations, which are disputed by the accused contributors. Channel 4 cited its ongoing duty of care to all contributors and the need to preserve anonymity and privacy. The CEO stated that when concerns about contributor welfare were raised, Channel 4 acted quickly, appropriately, sensitively, and with wellbeing as a priority. The CEO commissioned an external review of contributor welfare, to report in the coming months, and said the broadcaster is committed to strengthening duty of care and leading the industry.

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