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Married at First Sight star arrested on rape suspicion

London's Metropolitan Police said the star's arrest related to an ongoing investigation. (AP PHOTO)

A cast member from Married at First Sight UK has been arrested on suspicion of rape following allegations made in a ‌BBC investigation into the reality show.

British broadcaster Channel 4 removed all seasons of the show from its streaming service in May after two women told BBC News they were raped during filming, ‌while a ‌third ⁠had described an allegation of a non-consensual ​sex act.

They all said the show did not do enough to protect them, the BBC reported.

The show, where strangers are matched by experts and "marry" in front of the ⁠cameras, is part of ‌an ​international franchise across multiple countries, including the United States ​and Australia.

Channel 4 has ‌said it was presented with "serious allegations" of wrongdoing ​against a small number of past contributors in April, allegations "we understand those contributors have denied".

It has launched ​a ​review into the ​hit reality TV show, which is made by independent ‌production company CPL.

London's Metropolitan Police told the BBC in a statement: "On Thursday, 18 June, Met officers arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of ​rape.

"This relates to an ongoing investigation, being led ​by the Met ⁠Police."

Channel 4 has not made a decision on whether to broadcast the latest season of the show, which has already been filmed.

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1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)

National Sexual Abuse and Redress Support Service 1800 211 028

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