Channel 4 pulls all Married At First Sight episodes amid probe
Broadcaster Channel 4 has removed all episodes of "Married At First Sight" from its streaming platform due to alleged rapes, prompting a police investigation. A minister indicated that a police probe into the alleged incidents is "highly likely." The removal occurred as the broadcaster addresses the allegations.
Key Takeaways
- Channel 4 removed all episodes of Married At First Sight from its streaming platform.
- The removal follows allegations of rape linked to the show.
- A minister said a police probe into the alleged incidents is "highly likely."
- The broadcaster is addressing the allegations as it takes the series offline.
Why It Matters
Channel 4’s decision takes a flagship unscripted title off its streaming service immediately, limiting access while allegations are addressed. For the wider streaming sector, it is a reminder that platform operators can be forced into fast catalog decisions when legal and reputational risk escalates. The key signal to watch is whether Channel 4 restores the series or keeps it offline while the police position becomes clearer.
Read full article at standard.co.uk
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