Kate and Gerry McCann, the parents of Madeleine McCann, have publicly criticized Channel 5's new true crime drama 'Under Suspicion: Kate McCann,' which dramatizes the events surrounding their daughter's disappearance in May 2007 from a holiday apartment in Praia da Luz, Portugal. The couple expressed their disappointment in a statement, emphasizing that they had no involvement in the production and were not consulted, which they believe contributes to a negative impact on their family as they continue to grieve. The drama, which aired recently, stars Laura Bayston as Kate McCann and depicts the initial police investigations, including a controversial scene where police allegedly offer a deal to admit guilt. Channel 5 defended the program, stating it was based on official police documents and aimed for accuracy and fairness. Meanwhile, the ongoing investigation into Madeleine's disappearance has received a budget cut, with the Metropolitan Police allocated £86,000 for the 2026/2027 period, bringing the total expenditure on the case to around £13.3 million. The prime suspect, Christian Brueckner, remains uncharged in connection with the case despite his release from prison in Germany.