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 Channel 4 boss stated the broadcaster ensured the safety and support of women involved in Married At First Sight UK following allegations of rape and sexual misconduct. Chief content officer Ian Katz addressed the claims during a briefing, asserting that appropriate support was given when issues were first raised. The allegations, highlighted in a BBC Panorama documentary, include Shona Manderson's accusation of sexual misconduct and two anonymous women's claims of rape by their on-screen husbands. All three men implicated in the allegations have denied the claims made against them. Katz confirmed he was involved in initial decision-making regarding some allegations and, while confident in past actions, stated Channel 4 would review its welfare processes. In fullChannel 4 boss ‘very confident’ right decisions made regarding MAFS allegationsThank 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

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.