Security minister Dan Jarvis said he was ‘extremely concerned’ to hear about the allegations, adding that it is ‘highly likely’ they will be referred to police

The women, who have not been named, have raised serious concerns about the welfare and safety of female participants on the programme, which is also a hit in the US and Australia.

The women, who have not been named, have raised serious concerns about the welfare and safety of female participants on the programme, which is also a hit in the US and Australia.