Panorama: Season 2026, Episode 17

2026 - 17: The Darkside of Married at First Sight

Married at First Sight UK is one of Channel 4's biggest shows, in which complete strangers marry in a mock-wedding and cameras follow what happens next. Panorama investigates allegations that raise serious concerns that welfare procedures on the reality show have failed contributors, leaving them at risk of harm. Noor Nanji speaks to three women who allege sexual misconduct by their former on-screen husbands. Two of the women say they were sexually assaulted. The men deny all the allegations against them, and both Channel 4 and CPL - the independent production company that makes the series - say the welfare protocols are robust and comprehensive. Following this Panorama investigation, Channel 4 has announced an external review into contributor welfare and has removed all previous seasons of MAFS UK.