Channel 4 Opens External Review Into MAFS UK Rape Claims

Channel 4 has launched an external review into rape allegations involving partners from Married at First Sight UK, with three women accusing on‑screen husbands of rape or non‑consensual sex; the men deny the claims. In response, Channel 4 has removed all MAFS UK episodes from its streaming service. The review has two strands—Clyde & Co examining welfare protocols and handling of the claims, and Lorraine Heggessey assessing whether welfare procedures should be strengthened. CPL Productions disputed elements of the claims, and a Panorama special is expected to air; Channel 4 says it acted quickly to prioritise contributor welfare.