Lisa Nandy 'not satisfied' with Channel 4 response on Married at First Sight UK

Lisa Nandy 'not satisfied' with Channel 4 response on Married at First Sight UKJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNoor NanjiCulture correspondentBBCThe culture secretary has warned Channel 4 she is "not satisfied" with the broadcaster's response to the government following allegations of rape and sexual assault made by women who appeared on Married At First Sight UK.Last month, the show, known to many as MAFS UK, was plunged into crisis after BBC Panorama reported rape allegations from two female cast members - allegations the men involved have denied.Speaking in the House of Commons on Thursday, Lisa Nandy said she knew MPs would be "horrified and disgusted" by the claims, adding that she would be discussing the matter with Channel 4 "in the coming week".BBC News has approached Channel 4 for a response to her comments.The broadcaster has pulled all episodes of MAFS UK from its streaming service, and has commissioned an external review of contributor welfare on the show.Channel 4 has said it only intends to publish "a summary of findings" from its review, rather than the full report.Speaking to MPs, Nandy said: "I know members across this House will be horrified and disgusted at the serious allegations of abuse against women in the TV industry that have emerged recently."Everyone has the right to be safe and treated with dignity."My honourable friend has met with Channel 4 recently about the serious allegations that have emerged around Married At First Sight. We are not satisfied as a government with the response that we have received, and I will be discussing this further with Channel 4 in the coming week."Married at First Sight UK brides tell BBC they were raped by on-screen husbandsThe Panorama investigation into MAFS UK revealed allegations that two women had been raped during filming on the reality TV show, while a third said she had been the victim of a non-consensual sex act. A...