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Channel 4 Chief Executive Declines to Apologize Over MAFS UK Allegations
Channel 4 chief executive Priya Dogra issued a statement after BBC Panorama reported allegations of rape and non-consensual acts during filming of Married at First Sight UK. She expressed sympathy for the women but said she could not comment on the specific claims.
May 19, 5:30 AM·1m read1 source
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Channel 4 chief executive Priya Dogra issued a statement after BBC Panorama reported allegations that two women were raped and a third was the victim of a non-consensual sex act during the filming of Married at First Sight UK. Priya Dogra expressed "huge sympathy" for the women. She said she could not comment on the specific allegations, which she noted that the men deny.
Dogra said she believes Channel 4 has not failed in its duty of care to some of its contributors. She added that "based on what we knew at the time, we acted appropriately, quickly and with sensitivity". Asked if she would like to apologise to the women involved, Dogra said, "I've said everything I can in the statement," and walked away from the interview.
The BBC Panorama investigation into MAFS UK was published 32 minutes ago.
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