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UK:UK reality show pulled after sexual misconduct claims

A British broadcaster has pulled all episodes of Married at First Sight UK from its platforms after three contestants claimed they were sexually assaulted by on-screen partners on the matchmaking reality show.

Channel 4 said the allegations were "very serious", and the British government said on Tuesday there must be "consequences for criminality or wrongdoing".

Married at First Sight is an international reality TV franchise inspired by a Danish original, with editions in countries including the US, Australia and South Africa.

Strangers are matched by experts and move in together after mock wedding ceremonies.

Two women who appeared on the British show say they were raped by their on-screen husbands, and a third claims she was subjected to a non-consensual sexual act.

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