Tui ends sponsorship of Married at First Sight after sexual misconduct allegations
Tui has ended its sponsorship of the reality show Married at First Sight following serious allegations of sexual misconduct. The decision came after a BBC Panorama report revealed accusations from three women against their on-screen husbands. Channel 4 expressed gratitude for Tui's support and indicated a willingness to discuss future partnerships.
- ▪Tui ended its sponsorship of Married at First Sight after allegations of rape and sexual misconduct were made by contestants.
- ▪The allegations were revealed in a BBC Panorama programme, with three women accusing their on-screen husbands of misconduct.
- ▪Channel 4's chief executive expressed deep concern for the women's distress and emphasized the importance of welfare in their programming.
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- ▪ TUI ends sponsorship of Channel 4's Married at First Sight — BBC News — UK
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The travel operator had sponsored the Channel 4 programme, as well as its Australian spin-off. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PAView image in fullscreenThe travel operator had sponsored the Channel 4 programme, as well as its Australian spin-off. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PAChannel 4Tui ends sponsorship of Married at First Sight after sexual misconduct allegationsTravel firm exits partnership after Panorama revealed allegations by three women against on-screen husbandsZesha SaleemThu 21 May 2026 13.22 EDTLast modified on Thu 21 May 2026 13.44 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe travel operator Tui has ended its sponsorship of the UK and Australian versions of Married at First Sight on Channel 4 after contestants on the former made allegations of rape and sexual misconduct.An edition of…
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