Channel 4 has said "very serious allegations of wrongdoing" including rape, have been made against a small number of past participants in the reality TV series, ‘Married at First Sight’.
‘Married at First Sight’ is a reality TV show where strangers start a marriage-like relationship with each other, meeting only minutes before the ceremony and then going on honeymoon and subsequently living with each other in an apartment, before ultimately deciding whether or not they will continue their relationship.
In response to the allegations brought to light by the BBC, The UK government has said all the allegations must be investigated and that "there are consequences for criminality or wrongdoing". Channel 4 has also removed all previous seasons of the show from its streaming platforms.
Dr. Jacob Johanssen is an Associate Professor of Communications at St. Mary's University London, and joins Shane to discuss…
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