Married at First Sight star claims they were sexually assaulted by new partner
The Channel 4 show seeks to pair strangers together who first meet at the altar and must decide whether to stay married after only eight weeks together.
The alleged incident is understood to have been brought to police on June 14 after the reality series couple returned from their luxury honeymoon which is provided as part of the process.
In a statement, the police confirmed to The Sun that they 'received a report of a non-recent sexual assault on June 14. Enquiries remain ongoing.'
The identities of the couple cannot be disclosed although, per the Mail, scenes involving the pair have reportedly already been broadcast.
A Channel 4 spokesperson added to the publication that they are aware of report made of an 'alleged sexual assault during the filming of a dinner party'.
They continued: 'We take any issues on the show incredibly seriously.
'Producers follow strict welfare protocols as the wellbeing of the cast is always the first priority.
'Support would be offered to anyone who wished to report a matter to the authorities, and naturally we would cooperate with any enquiries or investigations.'
Meanwhile the source described it as a 'nightmare scenario' for the already heavily scrutinised show.
'Now it's alleged someone was assaulted after tying the knot. It is a disastrous look for bosses,' the insider explained.
The show has come under fire previously for the kind of contestants it platforms.
In September Women's Aid slammed the show for welcoming contestant Alexander Henry after a group of women took to social media to brand him 'dangerous'.
The domestic abuse charity said at the time: 'Having seen the direct impact of abusive behaviours displayed on the show in previous years on survivors, we would have hoped that protection and tolerance levels for abuse would leave no room for perpetrators to be given a platform again, with their actions being televised as 'entertainment'. More Trending
'Sadly, this decision demonstrates the lack of awareness that the production team still has when it comes to domestic abuse.'
Channel 4 pushed back saying that the welfare of their contestants was of 'paramount importance' and a criminal record check 'carried out on the contributor raised in the allegation was returned clean'.
Season nine of the show wrapped up its reunion in February with the 10th expected to arrive in September.
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Metro has reached out to Channel 4 for comment.
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