India, May 19 -- British broadcaster Channel 4 has issued a detailed public statement after serious allegations linked to past contestants of Married at First Sight UK sparked controversy in the UK media industry. The broadcaster also removed all previous seasons of the reality show from its streaming platforms while an independent welfare review moves forward.

Why Did Channel 4 Remove Married at First Sight (MAFS) UK?

Channel 4 took down all earlier seasons of Married at First Sight UK following allegations made by several former participants during a BBC Panorama investigation.

According to reports, two women alleged rape during filming-related periods, while another woman accused an onscreen partner of sexual misconduct. The allegat...