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Channel 4 CEO Apologizes, MPs Question MAFS UK Sexual Misconduct Claims

Channel 4's CEO has issued an apology following sexual misconduct and rape allegations made by participants on "Married At First Sight UK." Members of Parliament have also written to Channel 4, demanding answers regarding the "horrifying" claims.

20 May, 10:06 — 20 May, 17:05
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BBCHigh41d ago

Channel 4 boss 'deeply sorry' over MAFS UK rape allegations

Priya Dogra says a Panorama which included allegations from former cast members was "very troubling" to watch.

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The GuardianMostly Factual41d ago

Channel 4 boss apologises after Married At First Sight sexual misconduct allegations

Priya Dogra says broadcaster acted appropriately when concerns raised, but that she is ‘deeply sorry’ for distress of participants Channel 4’s chief executive has stood by the broadcaster’s treatment of concerns raised by contestants on Married At First Sight, as she said she was “deeply sorry” for the distress of female participants making allegations of rape and sexual misconduct. Priya Dogra said she believed the channel had acted appropriately at the time of the allegations, but had commi...

By Michael Savage Media editor

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The IndependentMostly Factual41d ago

MPs write to Channel 4 with ‘urgent questions’ over Married At First Sight allegations

Channel 4 has been asked about its approach to duty of care to participants on its other reality programmes

By Casey Cooper-Fisk

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varietyMostly Factual41d ago

Channel 4 Chief Denies Reports That ‘Married at First Sight U.K.’ Has Been Canceled Following Sexual Assault Allegations

Channel 4’s recently appointed CEO Priya Dogra gave an update on the scandal surrounding the British version of hit reality show “Married at First Sight” – also known as “MAFS UK” – on Wednesday, but denied reports that the show had been canceled. In the series, single people – matched by “experts” – “marry” strangers […]

By Leo Barraclough

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deadlineMostly Factual41d ago

Channel 4 CEO Apologizes To Women Who Made “Very Troubling” Rape Allegations On ‘Married At First Sight UK’

New Channel 4 CEO Priya Dogra has apologized to the women who made “very troubling” rape allegations on Married at First Sight UK (MAFS), but has stressed the network “cannot investigate the specific allegations against the men.” Dogra, who is just two months into the job, delivered her second statement to press this morning at […]

By Max Goldbart

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