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Married at First Sight was the subject of a SafeWork NSW investigation.

Filmed in the shower, non-consensual touching: MAFS allegations revealed

SafeWork NSW investigated allegations of “violence and aggression” by both crew and grooms on the hit reality show before production was ordered to improve management of psychosocial hazards.

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MAFS UK star  Shona Manderson has alleged she was the victim of a non-consensual sex act on the show in a BBC documentary.

British broadcaster pulls Married at First Sight UK amid rape allegations

Channel 4 has removed the show following a BBC investigation detailing allegations of wrongdoing in the British edition of the global franchise.

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Married At First Sight expert Mel Schilling has died.

‘MAFS won’t be the same without her’: On air tribute for TV star who died from cancer

Schilling, who has died aged 54, is being remembered as a guiding force and a loving, committed and loyal mother, wife and co-worker.

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Mel Schilling

The bowel cancer symptom women can often miss

Bowel cancer is one of Australia’s deadliest – and most misunderstood – diseases. Mel Schilling’s death is a reminder to stay informed.

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Married At First Sight expert Mel Schilling has died.

Married At First Sight expert Mel Schilling dies from cancer

The psychologist’s husband revealed the news of her death on Tuesday night. “She was our wee Melsie: an incredible mum, role model, and soulmate.”

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Say hello to Sarah, Willow and Marcus, three of the “stars” of Flex: The Series.

The new reality TV show that makes MAFS look like MasterChef Australia

The “vertical TV” revolution is moving from phone soaps featuring billionaire brides to Sydney’s sunny Eastern suburbs.

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Married at First Sight relationship expert Mel Schilling.

‘My light is starting to fade’: Married At First Sight expert reveals cancer has spread

Mel Schilling has said the cancer she was first diagnosed with in 2023 had deteriorated and spread to the left side of her brain. 

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Bec Zacharia (left) looks shocked as Tyson Gordon faces off with Laura Byrne, Brittany Hockley and Jules Lund on MAFS: After the Dinner Party, which screens on Stan.

Misogyny at first sight but I’m glad MAFS gave toxic Tyson a platform

Tyson would prefer a “submissive” woman but he’s far from alone. Many Gen Z males hold similar views, so we need to shine light on this regression.

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Married at First Sight

If you laugh, you can’t be offended and other essential truths I’ve learnt

We once sought advice from philosophers and academics, today it’s best provided by people who understand the basic rules of life and live them in front of the cameras.

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Minister for Social Services Tanya Plibersek.

Plibersek blasts MAFS for featuring contestant who wanted a woman ‘obedient’ like a dog

Australia’s social services minister urged parents to stop their children watching Married at First Sight, the nation’s most popular reality-TV show.

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