Priya Dogra, the newly appointed CEO of Channel 4, publicly apologized to women who made serious rape allegations against participants in the reality show 'Married At First Sight UK' (MAFS). During a press briefing, she described the women's accounts as 'very troubling' and acknowledged their distress. Dogra announced the commissioning of two external reviews to assess the network's handling of the allegations and to evaluate welfare protocols in place during the filming of the show. The allegations include two counts of rape and one of a non-consensual act, with the accused men denying the claims. While Dogra emphasized that Channel 4 cannot investigate these allegations, she expressed commitment to ensuring contributor welfare. The Metropolitan Police have also encouraged victims to come forward. Despite speculation about the future of MAFS UK, Dogra stated that the sixth season is already filmed and under editing, and no decisions about its airing will be made until the reviews are completed. Channel 4's financial situation remains stable, with a reported revenue of over £1 billion, although it faced a pre-tax deficit of £10 million in 2025.