Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA former Married At First Sight UK cast member has been arrested by the Metropolitan Police on suspicion of rape, following an ongoing investigation. The arrest comes after a BBC Panorama investigation revealed two anonymous female participants accused their MAFS partners of rape, with a third woman alleging a non-consensual act; all accused men denied the allegations. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the unnamed suspect has been bailed while enquiries remain ongoing, noting that anyone making a rape accusation is legally entitled to anonymity. In response to the allegations, Channel 4 removed all previous seasons of MAFS UK from its online streaming service and deleted the show's Instagram account, leaving the programme's future uncertain. Channel 4's chief executive, Priya Dogra, expressed deep sorrow over the very troubling accounts and initiated a review into contributor welfare, clarifying that the broadcaster cannot adjudicate specific allegations. In fullMarried At First Sight UK star arrested on suspicion of rapeMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Former Married At First Sight UK cast member arrested on suspicion of rape
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA former Married At First Sight UK cast member has been arrested by the Metropolitan Police on suspicion of rape, following an ongoing investigation. The arrest comes after a BBC Panorama investigation revealed two anonymous female participants accused their MAFS partners of rape, with a third woman alleging a non-consensual act; all accused men denied the allegations. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the unnamed suspect has been bailed while enquiries remain ongoing, noting that anyone making a rape accusation is legally entitled to anonymity. In response to the allegations, Channel 4 removed all previous seasons of MAFS UK from its online streaming service and deleted the show's Instagram account, leaving the programme's future uncertain. Channel 4's chief executive, Priya Dogra, expressed deep sorrow over the very troubling accounts and initiated a review into contributor welfare, clarifying that the broadcaster cannot adjudicate specific allegations. In fullMarried At First Sight UK star arrested on suspicion of rapeMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
