In May the BBC broadcast a Panorama programme that revealed rape allegations from two female cast members on the show.
In Married At First Sight UK strangers ‘marry’ moments after meeting(Image: Getty Images/Mint Images RF)
A Married at First Sight UK cast member has been arrested on suspicion of rape.
In a new statement issued to BBC News, the Metropolitan Police said: “On Thursday, 18 June, Met officers arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of rape. This relates to an ongoing investigation, being led by the Met Police. He has since been bailed while enquiries remain ongoing.”
The individual is not being named and nor is the alleged victim. Married At First Sight UK is produced for Channel 4 by independent production company CPL.
The programme, which sees people marrying just moments after meeting for the first time, was a hit for Channel 4 and was broadcast on its E4 channel and All4 streaming service. All episodes have now been pulled.
In May the BBC broadcast a Panorama programme that revealed rape allegations from two female cast members on the show. A third woman alleged a non-consensual sex act. The men involved denied all the allegations against them.
The Metropolitan Police subsequently asked “anyone who believes they have been a victim of sexual assault” after their time on the show to contact them.
A spokesperson for Channel 4 previously told the Mirror: “In April we commissioned an external review into contributor welfare on MAFS UK, which is underway and has two elements.
“The first part is examining the welfare protocols in place on the programme at the time claims were raised, as well as the handling by Channel 4 and CPL of those claims.
“The second part, led by former BBC One Controller Lorraine Heggessey, will examine if any changes should be made to current protocols for MAFS UK to further strengthen contributor welfare. The review now needs to run its course.”
