Producers of Married At First Sight UK have rejected allegations made by former employee Soraya Spiers, who claimed the show fosters a 'toxic' environment with pressure on contestants to engage in intimacy. Spiers, who worked on the show for five weeks, asserted that the production emphasized sexual encounters on wedding nights, complicating participants' ability to exit uncomfortable situations. In response, CPL, the independent production company behind the show, stated that contestants are not pressured into intimacy and alternative sleeping arrangements are available. They also emphasized adherence to an 'Alcohol Protocol' to regulate alcohol consumption during filming. The controversy follows serious allegations from former participants, including claims of rape and sexual misconduct, leading Channel 4 to remove previous seasons from its platforms and initiate a review of contributor welfare. Despite these issues, Channel 4 announced plans for a new spin-off, Second Marriage At First Sight, aimed at pairing contestants from UK and Australian versions of the show.