{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/672c40071e4926b519a046eb/6a16ab4d83dd9b6e110094a3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"THE DARK SIDE OF MAFS! UK Insider Beth Speaks Out About Recent Abuse Scandal & What It Means For Australia | Ep 669","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/672c40071e4926b519a046eb/1779866585590-d0192f93-6f66-48ef-9de4-10bc2faf7e21.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Yesterday, we unpacked the shocking allegations of rape and sexual assault that have emerged from MAFS UK following the airing of the BBC Panorama documentary The Dark Side of Married At First Sight.</p><p><br></p><p>In today's episode, I’m joined by UK reality TV TikToker and commentator Beth Anne (<a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@livingmy_bethlife?_r=1&amp;_t=ZS-96holRKikjg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@LivingMy_BethLife</a>) to discuss the scandal from a UK perspective and unpack what people on the ground over there are really saying about the controversy.</p><p><br></p><p>Beth shares additional insight into the allegations, the wider reaction to the documentary in the UK, what this could mean for the future of the MAFS franchise, and whether the Australian version of the show could soon face similar scrutiny.</p><p><br></p><p>We also dive into the huge moral, legal and industry implications already unfolding behind the scenes — plus lots more!</p><p><br></p><p>Trigger Warning: This episode discusses allegations of sexual misconduct and suicide. These matters may be distressing for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. Support is available at 1800Respect and Lifeline at 13 11 14.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is sponsored by <a href=\"https://au.palmers.com/collections/body-oils\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Moisturising Body Oil.</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>PS. You may also enjoy:</em></strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/609-married-at-first-sights-sierah-swepstone-tells/id1523979167?i=1000724332940\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">609. Married at First Sight's Sierah Swepstone Tells-All! (Part 3)</a></li><li><a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/619-married-at-first-sights-sierah-swepstone-tells/id1523979167?i=1000731574435\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">619. Married at First Sight's Sierah Swepstone Tells-All! 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