TUI ends sponsorship of Channel 4's Married at First Sight
TUI has ended its sponsorship of Channel 4's Married at First Sight following serious allegations of sexual assault during filming. The decision comes after a Panorama program highlighted these issues, prompting TUI to pause its sponsorship activities. Channel 4 has removed all episodes from streaming services and is facing scrutiny from MPs regarding the allegations.
- ▪TUI ended its sponsorship of Married at First Sight UK, Australia, and US versions.
- ▪The decision followed allegations of rape and non-consensual acts during filming.
- ▪Channel 4 has removed all episodes from streaming services and is under investigation by MPs.
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TUI ends sponsorship of Channel 4's Married at First Sight 15 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNoor Nanji,Culture correspondentandPaul Glynn,Culture reporter BBCEurope's leading travel operator Tui has ended its sponsorship of three versions Married at First Sight Australia on Channel Four - the UK, Australia and US versions. Tui told BBC News: "Following the broadcast of the Panorama programme and discussion with Channel 4, we have taken the decision to end our sponsorship of Married at First Sight".Tui told BBC News it was "pausing" its sponsorship activity on Monday, after two women told the BBC they were raped during the filming of one of Channel 4's biggest shows, Married at First Sight UK, while a third described an allegation of a non-consensual sex act.TV critic Scott…
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