An investigation by the BBC has revealed that participants on the Australian version of “Married at First Sight” (MAFS) are often unaware of their partner’s criminal history. The report follows similar allegations regarding the UK version of the show, where two participants reported being raped by their televised partners – accusations the men deny. Several former Australian MAFS contestants have stated they only learned of their partner’s past, including convictions for drug and violent offenses, during or after filming. These participants feel insufficiently protected by the program’s producers, arguing they should have been informed prior to being matched. One former contestant, Sierah Swepstone, discovered her partner had a prior drug conviction only after the show concluded, advocating for greater transparency. The BBC also found multiple male participants in recent seasons had criminal records or faced accusations of violence, with their partners sometimes remaining unaware. Another anonymous former participant alleges her partner admitted to past aggressive behavior, which producers were reportedly aware of.