Panorama exposes sexual violence on TV show ‘Married at First Sight UK’

TV shows like Married at First Sight UK are hugely popular with audiences and highly lucrative for production companies and TV networks. They have a duty of care to the people who take part in the programme.

These shows are not just entertainment – real people are involved, and what we see on screen has a huge influence on our collective attitudes to sex and relationships. Reports of rape, sexual violence and abuse must be acted on appropriately and urgently – ratings must never come before safety.

We urge TV producers to take appropriate, urgent action on abusive behaviour whenever it is seen or reported, and stand in solidarity with the women who have spoken out about sexual violence on Married at First Sight UK.