Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions
Former participants of the Australian version of 'Married at First Sight' are alleging that the show failed to disclose their partners' criminal histories, including drug and violence convictions. The participants are calling for stricter background checks to ensure contestant safety.
Why it matters
This highlights growing concerns regarding duty of care and safety protocols in reality television production.
By Noor Nanji , Culture correspondent , Katy Watson , Sydney correspondent and Georgia MacPherson , BBC Panorama Published 13 June 2026, 06:00 BST Married at First Sight Australia stars say the show left them feeling unsafe and unprotected because their on-screen partners had criminal pasts which they were not told about, a BBC investigation can reveal.
The article reports on participant allegations while including the production company's statement regarding their safety protocols.
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