PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Stop broadcasting Married At First Sight UK
I want the Government to stop broadcasting Channel 4 'Married at First Sight UK'. It encourages and promotes Mental, Emotional and Physical abuse.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 15/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 15/100,000
Background
Married at First Sight UK creates an environment where manipulation, emotional distress, and unrealistic expectations thrive. Participants are pushed into high-pressure situations, leading to emotional abuse, gaslighting, and self-esteem damage. The show normalizes toxic behavior by framing conflict as entertainment, potentially promoting harmful relationship dynamics. This portrayal can influence viewers to accept abuse as part of a normal relationship, with long-term mental health consequences