MAFS UK axed after allegations of rape during production

<p>The UK version of popular reality dating show Married At First Sight has been cancelled <a href="https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/05/19/two-women-allege-they-were-raped-during-mafs-uk-production/" target="_blank">following rape allegations</a> made by former cast members. </p> <p><i>Warning: This article contains details of alleged rape and sexual offences.</i></p> <p>The Channel 4 show — produced by CPL Productions — involved a panel of experts matching up singletons with prospective romantic partners, and following their dating journey after the pair meet for the first time at the altar. </p> <p>Earlier this year, BBC's Panorama programme reported two women had told them they were raped during the filming of the reality show, while a third alleged a non-consensual sex act.</p> <p>The programme reported that one woman said her onscreen husband raped her and threatened her with an acid attack.</p> <p>A second woman told both Channel 4 and CPL, before broadcast, about being allegedly raped by her onscreen husband.