A MARRIED At First Sight star claims to have been sexually assaulted by their new partner during filming.
Police are probing the contestant’s allegations made, The Sun understands, after they returned from their luxury “honeymoon”.
The “non-recent” claim was reported on June 14 but we are not revealing the names of those involved, or the police force, for legal reasons.
Scenes surrounding the alleged victim have already been aired.
It is the latest scandal to hit the Channel 4 show — now in its ninth season — which sees “relationship experts” match up singletons.
The couple first meet at the altar before the honeymoon, after which they live together in a complex in the UK before deciding whether to split up.
They are also filmed at dinner parties and a commitment ceremony.
Channel 4, which advertises the show as a “bold, social experiment”, initially denied a complaint had been made before coming clean.
A source said: “It’s a nightmare scenario for them.
“The show’s been criticised for throwing strangers together and sending them on honeymoon for viewers’ entertainment.
"Now it’s alleged someone was assaulted after tying the knot.
"It is a disastrous look for bosses.”
Police told The Sun: “We received a report of a non-recent sexual assault on June 14.
"Enquiries remain ongoing.”
A spokesperson for the show told The Sun: “We are aware that a report has been made to police about an alleged sexual assault during the filming of a dinner party.
“We take any issues on the show incredibly seriously.
“Producers follow strict welfare protocols as the wellbeing of the cast is always the first priority.
“Support would be offered to anyone who wished to report a matter to the authorities, and naturally we would cooperate with any enquiries or investigations.”
It comes after Channel 4 rejected calls to remove a contestant in the latest series after domestic abuse claims.
It insisted a criminal record check on Alexander Henry “returned clear”.
