Married at First Sight: Australia under fire as police launch an investigation following allegations

Married at First Sight Australia is under fire, with police opening an investigation over "inappropriate content" being shared. The reality series' broadcaster Channel Nine has also commented on the news, saying they are "aware" of the investigation by New South Wales Police.

A spokesperson said in a statement to BBC News: "On Monday 24 August 2026, officers attached to South Sydney Police Area Command commenced an investigation following a report of inappropriate content being shared.

"Following inquiries, the matter will be referred to WA [Western Australia] Police Force."

Channel Nine added: "We are aware of a police investigation involving Endemol Shine Australia and all enquiries should be directed to them."

Further details are unconfirmed at the moment, though website TV Blackbox reports that a male participant lodged a complaint after producers shared his private information with his bride.

Digital Spy has reached out to EndemolShine Australia, which produces the show, for comment.

Married at First Sight Australia has been at the centre of further controversy recently, with a BBC News investigation speaking to several former participants, who claimed that they had not been told their partners on the series had previous drug and violence convictions.

One person said she only learnt that the man she had been matched with had a previous drug conviction after the show finished.

They urged the show to improve its background check processes to prevent those with previous convictions on the show.

Channel Nine and EndemolShine Australia said in response at the time that they had "strong protocols in place to ensure participant safety and wellbeing".

Earlier this year, the UK version of the show was at the centre of a Panorama investigation after three women alleged rape and sexual assault on the show, and a cast member has since been arrested on suspicion of rape. The men at the centre of the claims have denied the allegations.

Channel 4 subsequently pulled all episodes of the show from its streaming service, while Ofcom has launched an official investigation into the show.

Additionally, Channel 4 has launched an external review, which the broadcaster says is due any time now.

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