Married at First Sight UK cast member arrested on suspicion of rape

Warning: This article contains discussion of rape and sexual assault which some readers may find distressing.

A cast member from Married at First Sight UK (MAFS UK) has been arrested on suspicion of rape.

With both the suspect and alleged victim not being named, this comes following a BBC Panorama investigation into the popular reality show that's broadcast by Channel 4 and produced by CPL.

In a statement to BBC News, the Metropolitan Police confirmed a man had been arrested and said: "This relates to an ongoing investigation, being led by the Met Police.

"He has since been bailed while enquiries remain ongoing."

Back in May, the Panorama programme outlined rape allegations from two female cast members on MAFS UK. There was also a third woman who alleged a non-consensual sex act. The men involved have denied all the allegations against them.

All episodes have been taken off streaming (Channel 4/CPL)

Wiping all episodes of the show from its site, Channel 4 has commissioned a review into contributor welfare on the show.

This is due to conclude later this summer with the broadcaster initially saying it intends to publish 'a summary of findings' rather than the full report.

While it has already been filmed, there has not yet been a decision made on whether the latest series of the show will air.

Following the broadcasting of the BBC's investigation, the Met encouraged 'anyone who believes they have been a victim of sexual assault' after participating on MAFS UK to contact the force.

The BBC Panorama investigation aired on 18 May. (BBC)

The UK version of MAFS has been running for 10 seasons and is one of Channel 4's biggest shows with audience numbers often topping three million.

Billed as a 'bold social experiment', the show sees single people agree to 'marry' total strangers, after meeting for the first time at their mock weddings.

The LADbible Group has contacted Channel 4 and the Met for comment.

If you have been affected by any of the issues in this article and wish to speak to someone in confidence, contact the Rape Crisis England and Wales helpline on 0808 500 222, available 24/7. If you are currently in danger or need urgent medical attention, you should call 999.

If you have been affected by any of the issues in this article and wish to speak to someone in confidence, contact The Survivors Trust for free on 08088 010 818, available 10am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-3pm and 6pm-8pm Monday to Thursday, 10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3pm on Fridays, 10am-12.30pm on Saturdays and 6pm-8pm on Sundays.