Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inTom MurrayFriday 06 November 2026 19:10 GMTChannel 4's chief executive speaks about MAFS UK Panorama allegationsChannel 4 has cancelled Married At First Sight UK following an independent external review prompted by allegations of sexual misconduct and rape made by female contestants.Former contestant Shona Manderson described the decision to axe the show as a very significant moment for reality TV and a “step in the right direction”.Manderson accused her on-screen partner of sexual misconduct while filming the Channel 4 show.Three men accused of misconduct deny the allegations.The review found Channel 4 met Ofcom duty of care standards, but raised concerns over format elements implicitly pressuring intimacy and gaps in applicant background checks.Channel 4 chief executive Priya Dogra confirmed that season six will not be broadcast and pre-production on spin-off show Second Married At First Sight has been halted permanently.In fullMarried At First Sight UK accuser reacts to show's cancellation after investigationMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in