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As a wave of safeguarding scandals hits the Married At First Sight (MAFS) shows around the world and the former head of Channel 4 and OFCOM says he would never have commissioned a show this potentially hazardous for participants we ask is this a good moment to call time on the controversial reality series. Former MAFS UK star, Liverpudlian Thomas Hartley returns to Outcast World a different man from the one who last sat in our studio. As Married at First Sight UK brings one of the biggest scandals to TV in years, he gives us the rarest thing in the whole story, the view from inside the format. Back in 2022 he was going viral for his antics on the show's 10th season, but now he says he was out of control at the time and was drunk for most of the recording. He is unsparing about ten years of daily addiction and the queer pain underneath it, but generous about the welfare team who looked after him, and unflinching that the format itself is dangerous and should be redrawn by the very people who have lived it. CONTEXT: A BBC Panorama investigation set out allegations from former contributors that two women were raped by their on-screen husbands during filming, and that a third was subjected to a non-consensual sex act. The men deny the allegations, and the Metropolitan Police have asked anyone affected to come forward. Channel 4 has pulled every episode and a major sponsor has walked, and the regulator is reviewing the broadcaster's own welfare report. Thomas is neither an accuser nor one of the accused, and throughout this conversation he is speaking only about his own experience. Other contributors, and the reporting around the show, have described aspects of the production, including alcohol, differently to Thomas. If anything in this episode affects you. For drugs and alcohol, Talk to Frank, 0300 123 6600. For emotional distress, Samaritans, 116 123, free and round the clock. For sexual violence, the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line, 0808 500 2222. Outcast World is an award winning platform for queer politics, sex and culture. Subscribe for the full conversations and the weekly drop. Listen everywhere you get your podcasts and read more at outcastworld.net Follow us on TikTok @thisisoutcastworld #ThomasHartley #MarriedAtFirstSight #MAFS #MAFSUK #OutcastWorld #Sobriety #LiverpoolPride #RealityTV #QueerPodcast #DutyOfCare

***This episode includes details of alleged sexual offences and misconduct and includes descriptions which some listeners might find distressing*** Married at First Sight UK is one of the UK's biggest reality TV shows. The dating format sees complete strangers marry in a mock-wedding, before moving in together and sharing a bed. Cameras follow what happens next. The BBC has uncovered allegations that raise serious concerns that welfare procedures on the reality show have failed contributors, leaving them at risk. Three women have told the BBC they were victims of sexual assault, and misconduct, by their former on-screen husbands. The men deny all the allegations against them, and both Channel 4 and CPL - the independent production company that makes the series - say the welfare protocols are robust and comprehensive.Following this investigation, Channel 4 has announced an external review into contributor welfare and has removed all previous seasons of MAFS UK.Noor Nanji, BBC culture correspondent, tells the story behind her investigation which has shaken the reality TV industry. And she discusses whether a scandal like this could provoke a new reckoning in the genre.(Photo: Shona Manderson, a ‘bride' on Married at First Sight UK)

This week, Glenn is joined by James Seddon-Brown, who has edited Love Island UK, Britain's Got Talent, The Circle, Big Brother UK, and Traitors Season 3 for which he was nominated for the Eddie and won the Primetime Emmy. David Moon, who has edited Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares, Undercover Boss, Married at First Sight UK, Celebrity Race Across the World UK, for which he won the BAFTA for Factual Entertainment, and Gogglebox UK, for which he won the BAFTA for Best Reality and Constructed Factual. And Matthew Pratt, who has edited The Greatest Dancer, The Masked Dancer UK, Revenge TV and Britain's Got Talent. Now they have brought their excellent skills to Season 4 of the exciting reality show, The Traitors.  Thanks again to ACE for partnering with us on this podcast, check out their website for more.Thanks to Peacock for sponsoring this podcast.Want to see more interviews from Glenn? Check out "Editors on Editing" here.The Art of the Frame podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor and many more platforms. If you like the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes and, please leave a review so more people can find our show!  

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Are you watching a social experiment, or a system of orchestrated human exploitation? Today on Eyes Wide Open, we're joined by Professor Tim Wilson, winner of The Circle (UK), and reality TV rights activist and host Nick Thompson to pull back the curtain on the troubling Married at First Sight scandal. Tim and Nick discuss the MAFS UK scandal and the troubling ethical failures of the reality TV industry. We dive into how massive productions like Married at First Sight UK (or MAFS UK) prioritize drama over participant safety. We expose the systemic negligence, lack of regulation, and manufacture of dangerous, risky situations for ratings that are embedded in the reality TV landscape.  We explore the serious psychological risks for cast members, including exploitation and trauma, and why current industry standards like the self-proclaimed "gold standard" for safety are failing spectacularly.  Nick and Professor Wilson contrast these systemic failures with the mission of the UCAN Foundation, a nonprofit co-founded by Thompson to provide ethical treatment, support, and advocacy for reality TV cast members. Whether you're a viewer, a participant, or an industry professional, this conversation provides a roadmap for returning to a culture of advocacy, transparency, and human-centric media.   In this episode, you will learn: ✅MAFS UK scandal exposed with an in-depth look into the serious allegations and repeated pattern of neglect in the recent Married at First Sight UK ✅ How psychological profiling and evaluations are misused to profile and manipulate contestants for specific storylines. ✅ Professor Tim Wilson shares his research on institutional betrayal, explaining how ethical standards are often "performative" in high-profit environments. ✅The "Gold Standard" lies in an investigation into how current reality TV safety protocols fail to protect vulnerable cast members from exploitation and trauma ✅ How the UCAN Foundation, a mental health advocacy nonprofit, is stepping in to offer ethical support and a new framework for the industry. About Our Guest Professor Tim Wilson is a British investigative integrity expert with a background that spans high-level public service, including significant roles within Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary, and unique insights from his time as a contestant on the reality competition series The Circle, Professor Wilson possesses a one-of-a-kind perspective on media dynamics and systemic failure. Through his YouTube channel, academic research, and public commentary, he pushes for transparency, human-centric standards, and unwavering ethical practice in media and investigative processes.   Our Mission Eyes Wide Open is a space for honest communication. Our goal is to remove the stigmas around mental health, holistic lifestyles, culture, and free speech so you can show up as your authentic self with your eyes wide open. By having real conversations about difficult truths, we move toward collective healing.   Chapters 0:00 - Introduction to the topic of reality TV and its impact. 0:42 - Discussion about the allegations on "Married at First Sight UK." 3:14 - Explanation of the "MacGuffin" concept in reality TV. 4:05 - Light-hearted moment about a dog named Grayson. 5:25 - Discussion on the emotional impact of reality TV. 8:47 - The "voice of God" in reality TV production. 14:48 - Discussion on the psychological impact and loss of agency. 16:10 - Allegations of assault and the lack of autonomy. 18:02 - The importance of agency and autonomy in the arts. 19:20 - Tim's personal struggles post-show. 22:15 - Mental health support issues in reality TV. 29:11 - Forced relationships in reality TV. 31:08 - Serious allegations and their implications. 33:13 - Lack of care and safety in reality TV production. 34:33 - Suggestions for improving reality TV conditions. 43:37 - The need for labor rights and mental health support. 45:10 - The importance of representation for reality TV participants.   Find Professor Tim Wilson here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialprofessor_tim_wilson/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessorTimWilson    Find Nick Thompson here: Nick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/     UCAN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_ucan_foundation/        YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EyesWideOpenContent        LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickthompson13/         UCAN Foundation: https://theucanfoundation.org/       Website: https://www.engagewithnick.com   Keywords:  Married at First Sight, Married at First Sight UK, MAFS UK, MAFS UK Scandal, Why Was MAFS UK Removed, UCAN Foundation, Nick Thompson, Eyes Wide Open, Professor Tim Wilson, Dark Side of Reality TV, Media Exploitation, Psychological Manipulation, Trauma in Entertainment, Mental Health Advocacy Nonprofit, Free Speech, Systemic Negligence, Media Reform, Producer Malpractice, Celebrity Therapist Ethics, Information Sovereignty, Institutional Betrayal.

A BBC documentary has rocked the dating reality show world. Two women have come forward alleging their on screen husbands raped them during the reality series, Married At First Sight. A third woman from season 8 claims she suffered from sexual misconduct from her on screen husband. The British broadcaster who carries the series has pulled every episode and paused all social media accounts while conducting an external review of the allegations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A BBC documentary has rocked the dating reality show world. Two women have come forward alleging their on screen husbands raped them during the reality series, Married At First Sight. A third woman from season 8 claims she suffered from sexual misconduct from her on screen husband. The British broadcaster who carries the series has pulled every episode and paused all social media accounts while conducting an external review of the allegations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A BBC documentary has rocked the dating reality show world. Two women have come forward alleging their on screen husbands raped them during the reality series, Married At First Sight. A third woman from season 8 claims she suffered from sexual misconduct from her on screen husband. The British broadcaster who carries the series has pulled every episode and paused all social media accounts while conducting an external review of the allegations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A BBC documentary has rocked the dating reality show world. Two women have come forward alleging their on screen husbands raped them during the reality series, Married At First Sight. A third woman from season 8 claims she suffered from sexual misconduct from her on screen husband. The British broadcaster who carries the series has pulled every episode and paused all social media accounts while conducting an external review of the allegations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is this the end for the hit reality dating show, Married At First Sight? Were the inaugural ‘Enhanced Games' a hit or flop? And what does the end of Stephen Colbert's Late Show tell us about where late-night TV is going? Channel 4 has pulled Married at First Sight UK from streaming in the wake of sexual abuse allegations by former participants. Richard Osman and Marina Hyde unpick what this means for Channel 4, and whether the controversial format is too toxic to save. The Enhanced Games saw elite athletes flock to Las Vegas for a contest where performance-enhancing drugs were encouraged, not banned. Will this herald a new age of sporting entertainment? Stephen Colbert has bid farewell to The Late Show, an institution of America's small screen. But what will happen to late-night TV without it? And what will Colbert do next? The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-free listening, early access to Q&A episodes, access to our newsletter archive, discounted book prices with our partners at Coles Books, early ticket access to live events, and access to our chat community. Sign up directly at therestisentertainment.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Video Editor: Joey McCarthy & James Clayden Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy Social Producer: Bex Tyrrell Exec Producer: Sam Psyk & Neil Fearn Filmed at www.westdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former boss of Channel 4 Michael Grade has said the television industry faces a “watershed moment” after three participants of Married at First Sight UK made allegations of rape by their husbands.Joe O'Shea and Elaine Burke speak to Matt on The Last Word's TV & Streaming slot.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the piece.

Married at First Sight UK has been pulled off air after allegations of rape during filming were made by former participants. What does this tell us about safeguarding in reality TV? Why might Rachel Reeves's newly announced cuts on food tariffs negatively affect our health? And why has a football club admitted to spying?Jeevan Vasager is joined by The Observer's James Tapper, Madeleine Parr and Andrew Butler as they battle it out and pitch the top stories of the day. Note: This episode contains mentions of sexual violence and suicide.**We want to hear what you think! Email us at: newsmeeting@observer.co.uk Follow us on Social Media: @ObserverUK on X @theobserveruk on Instagram and TikTok@theobserveruk.bsky.social‬ on bluesky Host: Jeevan VasagerProducer: Amalie SortlandExecutive Producer: Poppy BullardTo find out more about The Observer:Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentHead to our website observer.co.uk Download the Observer app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Het is woensdag 20 mei en Tina praat je weer bij over het laatste medianieuws. Er komt een opvallend nieuw programma naar NPO 1: het populaire spel Weerwolven wordt naar televisie gebracht, met Soundos El Ahmadi en Pieter Derks als presentatoren. Daarnaast bespreken we het grote schandaal rond Married at First Sight UK, dat mogelijk ook gevolgen kan hebben voor de Nederlandse versie van Married at First Sight. Ondertussen is het ook weer tijd om te stemmen voor de Gouden Televizier-Ring. En er is goed nieuws voor fans van First Dates, want het programma gaat toch door… Natuurlijk ontbreken de vaste rubrieken niet: de kijkcijfers, kijkersvragen én Tina’s kijktip. Kortom, een gloednieuwe aflevering, bomvol tv-nieuws!Wil je adverteren in deze podcast? Neem dan contact op via sales@audiohuis.com.

Two women have told a BBC Panorama investigation they were raped during the filming of one of Channel 4's biggest shows, Married at First Sight UK, while a third has described an allegation of a non-consensual sex act. Channel 4 has now removed all episodes of the programme from its streaming and linear services and commissioned an external review of welfare on the show. The programme makers CPL have said its welfare system was ‘gold standard'. Nuala McGovern is joined by BBC News' Lizo Mzimba and Helen Wood, Professor of Media and Cultural Studies at the University of Aston in Birmingham.Many women live with fibromyalgia for life - chronic pain, exhaustion, brain fog - with no clear cure. But some doctors say that for women with breast implants, the story may be different. Rheumatology Professor Jan Willem Cohen Tervaer from the University of Alberta explains why some patients improve after their implants are removed, and why he believes the condition of Breast Implant Illness deserves recognition from the medical community. Nuala is also joined by Professor Lynda Wyld, President Elect of the Association of Breast Surgeons in the UK to explain the position currently held by the medical profession in the UK. We discuss a new play that unfolds entirely in the ladies loos. April Hope Miller wrote and performs in ‘Flush', it was a hit at the Edinburgh Fringe and it's just opened at the Arcola Theatre in London. April and co-star Jazz Jenkins tell Nuala why the real drama on any night out is always to be found in the women's toilets. And why it took an ensemble cast of five, playing no less 16 different characters between them, to capture something universal about women's lives.School closures in England may be disproportionately affecting children with special educational needs and disabilities. File on Four Investigates has been looking into this in the run up to government reforms of the SEND system, and Nuala is joined by BBC education reporter and former primary school teacher Hayley Clarke. Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Helen Fitzhenry

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Two women have told the BBC they were raped during the filming of one of Channel 4's biggest shows. Channel 4 said it had commissioned an external review into contributor welfare on the programme in April. Also: Sir Keir Starmer says he won't walk away from Downing Street. And The Prince of Wales is to sell twenty per cent of his Duchy of Cornwall estate to help fund social housing and environmental projects.

Grace and Adam are thrilled to be reunited to discuss the truth bombs, revelations and Prosecco in the reunion special of Married at First Sight UK season ten.  You can subscribe to the Exclusive Strand of TV DNA to get bonus content here - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/tv-dna-podcast/subscribe We can't wait for you to hear our thoughts on the latest episodes and for you to give us yours too. You can find and follow us on all the socials @tvdnapodYou can also email us on tvdnapod@gmail.com  We have recent specials on Heated Rivalry, The Traitors and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, weekly, spoiler-free watchlist episodes and our back catalogue includes Happy Valley, Succession and Better Call Saul. Listen here https://open.spotify.com/show/7eh93AAcO5y1m5jdEcTqAk?si=7l1do-YcQNS-eQ1YMIdCHAWe're on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Breaker and Radio Public so be sure to subscribe to the pod and please leave us a review. Thanks as always to JComp for our logo and Roman Senyk Music for our theme. Adam, Grace, Neil, Damian and Isabel

Mind Movers is back — and what a return. Rhona is fresh from maternity leave (and a rather eventful ICU stay) and she's brought a guest who needs little introduction: cosmetic dentist Neelima Patel, known to fans of Married at First Sight UK as the woman who handled an absolute car crash of a match with extraordinary grace. This episode covers a lot of ground. From Neelima's route into dentistry and Kailash Solanki's famous mentorship programme at Kiss Dental, to the full, unfiltered story of her time on MAFS — the honeymoon that promised everything, the energy shift that followed, the Hinge bombshell, and the trolling she endured throughout. But this isn't just a reality TV debrief. It's a genuinely honest conversation about self-worth, the bruising reality of modern dating, what it means to be a high-achieving woman looking for a partner who matches your pace — and how to come out the other side stronger.In This Episode00:00:25 – Rhona's return & introducing Neelima00:02:05 – Choosing dentistry over medicine00:03:25 – Finding Kiss Dental & Kailash's mentorship programme00:05:10 – What makes Kiss Dental unique00:06:10 – Cosmetic dentistry aesthetics: Manchester vs London00:10:25 – How Neelima ended up on MAFS00:11:40 – Going against everyone's advice00:13:50 – Why she wanted to find love on TV00:16:30 – The wedding day: what you do (and don't) get to choose00:20:05 – First impressions of Stephen00:21:35 – The honeymoon — and the moment things shifted00:25:35 – Internalising doubt: gaslighting in real time00:27:05 – The trolling, and trusting her own intuition00:31:25 – The earnings conversation that changed everything00:38:25 – His true colours: recognising the venom00:44:30 – The Hinge incident00:50:20 – Traumatic, enlightening — or both?00:53:05 – The modern dating landscape & the male loneliness debate00:58:10 – Balancing dentistry with a media career01:01:00 – Mental health pressures in the profession01:04:10 – What she'd do differentlyAbout Neelima PatelNeelima Patel is a cosmetic dentist at Kiss Dental in Manchester, working alongside Kailash Solanki after completing his two-year mentorship programme in 2020. She qualified from the University of Sheffield in 2017 and has since built a reputation for high-end cosmetic work in one of the north's most sought-after practices. In 2024, she appeared on Channel 4's Married at First Sight UK.

This week we're joined by Rebecca Fenney, known to many from Married at First Sight UK — but this conversation goes far beyond what you see on screen.Rebecca opens up about how fitness has been a constant through her life, even when routine, structure and training were taken completely out of her control. We talk honestly about what it was really like trying to train while filming a reality TV show, why the gym became a rare safe space during that time, and how losing her usual fitness routine affected her both mentally and physically.We also get into all things HYROX — how she trains, how she approaches race day, running vs strength, race strategy, favourite trainers, race-day outfits, and the little things that make a big difference when you're on the start line.She shares why her online presence is rooted in inspiring women — especially those over 30 — to know that it's never too late to start, reset, or try something new. We also dive into juggling a full-time career as an aesthetics nurse alongside training, why fitness doesn't always have to be the main focus, and how she's learned to let it ebb and flow with life.This is a grounded, refreshing conversation about strength, identity, and using fitness as a way to feel like yourself again.Follow Bec over on instagram : @bec.fen If you enjoyed this episode please consider following the show and leaving a review, it helps us reach more people and speak to more incredible guests!  Find us @weareatalanta and remember to tag us when you listen! Thank you, see you next week!As always, a huge thank you to our sponsors for supporting us on this journey.LSKD : Use code ATALANTA for 15% off LSKDMyProtein : Use code ATALANTA for discount at checkout.

Lois Miller chatting with Keye Luke from Channel 4's Married at First Sight UK 2025 series.

Lois Miller chatting with Bailey from Channel 4's Married at First Sight UK 2025 series.

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Just when yoou thought it might all be over - Reunion dinner party and commitment ceremony drama! Grace and Adam discuss the revelations, the memories and the montages in week eight (or nine?) of Married at First Sight UK season ten.  You can subscribe to the Exclusive Strand of TV DNA to get bonus content here - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/tv-dna-podcast/subscribe We can't wait for you to hear our thoughts on the latest episodes and for you to give us yours too. You can find and follow us on all the socials @tvdnapodYou can also email us on tvdnapod@gmail.com  We have recent specials on Blue Lights, Slow Horses and Severance, weekly, spoiler-free watchlist episodes and our back catalogue includes Happy Valley, Succession and Better Call Saul. Listen here https://open.spotify.com/show/7eh93AAcO5y1m5jdEcTqAk?si=7l1do-YcQNS-eQ1YMIdCHAWe're on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Breaker and Radio Public so be sure to subscribe to the pod and please leave us a review. Thanks as always to JComp for our logo and Roman Senyk Music for our theme. 

The Daisies discuss episodes 29-34 of Married at First Sight UK (series 10). They share their feelings about the final vows and the make predictions for the couples' futures. They also talk about boys' and girls' night and get stuck into the juicy Julia-Ruth drama (but their take on it might surprise you!).Watch the full episode on our Youtube!Follow and DM us on Instagram and TikTok @watchingtellypod or email daisygrantproductions@gmail.comWatch us on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@watchingtellypodClick here to sign up to our PATREON!

The Daisies discuss episodes 21-24 of Married at First Sight UK (series 10). They chat about the Julia-Ruth drama and whether Nelly has any reason to be nervous. They also discuss April's crush on Ashley, and the impressive way she and Grace hashed it out. They take a look at Leigh and Leah's relationship progress and the weird sex politics that arise when the experts discuss lesbian relationships.Watch the full ep on our Youtube here!Follow and DM us on Instagram and TikTok @watchingtellypod or email daisygrantproductions@gmail.comWatch us on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@watchingtellypodClick here to sign up to our PATREON!

The Daisies discuss episodes 15-20 of Married at First Sight UK (series 10). They chat about the scandalous Julia-Ruth revelations, comparing their argument style with some of the other couples. They take a look at Leigh and Leah's burgeoning romance (and Leah's interesting fashion choices). They also talk about the Maeve and Joe drama, and don't pull many punches when discussing whether it's reasonable for men to expect their girlfriends to get their nails done!Watch the full episode on our Youtube here!Follow and DM us on Instagram and TikTok @watchingtellypod or email daisygrantproductions@gmail.comWatch us on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@watchingtellypodClick here to sign up to our PATREON!

Buy our book! https://amzn.eu/d/507GFzt Charlene Douglas, relationship and psychosexual therapist from Married at First Sight UK, joins us to unpack what really keeps love and intimacy alive. In this throwback video from our full conversation with Charlene Douglas, she explains: • Why arguments and avoidance are early warning signs • Why it's never just in the bedroom • What men and women misunderstand about foreplay • How she helps couples on Married at First Sight UK find real connection Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UA6EkO4C7d8 Subscribe for more conversations with the experts from MAFS UK and beyond. #MAFSUK #CharleneDouglas #MarriedAtFirstSightUK #RelationshipAdvice #SexTherapist #RelationshipExpert #MAFS2025 #LoveAndConnection #MAFSUKClips #CharleneDouglasMAFS

Hey angels,  So sorry for the lack of eps, Vic had COVID. We are so happy to be back!! On this ep, we recap on Big Brother UK and Married at First Sight UK. Jas also talks about a Netflix show called Perfect Neighbour - there's a spoiler around 35 minutes. And we also speak about how strange stan culture has become.  We answered some dilemmas on how to make your workplace more inclusive and how to navigate helping your family with money worries. Let us know what you think! Use VICJASCB for 10% off at https://www.currentbody.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can send dilemmas by using this link: https://bit.ly/3FzyTGG (If you'd like to listen to our episodes ad-free, please join our Patreon :) ) If you are thinking about getting therapy but not sure where to start, check out our sponsor www.betterhelp.com/BGL HOSTS:⠀ Jas: twitter.com/jas_bw + www.instagram.com/jas_bw/ Vic: https://www.tiktok.com/@vicsanusi + www.instagram.com/vicsanusi/ BGL socials: www.instagram.com/blackgalslivin/ + twitter.com/blackgalslivin/ Tik Tok: @blackgalslivin Chat to us using the hashtag #blackgalslivin⠀ Artwork by @thecamru Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sacha Jones is a reality TV personality, businesswoman and broadcaster who rose to fame on Married at First Sight UK in 2024. A former Miss Birmingham and beautician, she once explored New Age practices before a dramatic encounter led her to embrace Christianity. In conversation with Liz Adekunle, she reflects on her upbringing, pageantry, and how faith transformed her life.

The Daisies discuss episodes 6 & 7 of Married at First Sight UK (series 10), including the final wedding and first dinner party. They analyse Paul's doomed approach to getting to know Anita, and Divarni and Julia-Ruth's crossed wires. They chat about Sarah's methods of distancing herself from Dean in front of the group, and the unexpected romance blossoming for some other MAFS couples.Watch the full ep on our Youtube hereFollow and DM us on Instagram and TikTok @watchingtellypod or email daisygrantproductions@gmail.comWatch us on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@watchingtellypodClick here to sign up to our PATREON!

Join Chris and Dave on Reality TV Cast as we dive into Married At First Sight UK Season 10! We break down every couple, the shocking wedding day drama, and fan-favourite moments from the first week. From Leigh & Leah's tension to Sarah & Dean's awkward encounters, get the full lowdown on all the romance, conflicts, and jaw-dropping twists. Perfect for fans who want episode recaps, couple analysis, and reality TV gossip in one place!#MAFSUK, #MarriedAtFirstSightUK, #RealityTV, #RealityTVPodcast, #ChrisAndDave, #TVRecap, #CoupleDrama, #WeddingDrama, #RealityTVGossip, #UKRealityTV, #Season10, #MAFS2025, #TVPodcast, #RealityTVFans, #DramaRecap

Absolute scenes at DWSC HQ when MAFS* very own expert on all things sex and relationships, Charlene Douglas, popped in to show that her skills in psychology transfer seamlessly to crime solving, although her scam radar probably needs a fine tune if her opening story is anything to go by.The team then look into a case which proves six year olds tread a fine line between master manipulator and being the worst criminal sidekick you could employ. Finally, we hear from a listener who almost suffered an Irish goodbye of her belongings. *Married at First Sight UK!The Drunk Women are back at the Edinburgh Fringe!Catch them every day at 5'55pm at The Cowbarn, Bristow Sq from 15th-24th August Drunk Women Solving Crime | Edinburgh Festival FringeDon't forget DWSC now drops TWICE weekly! Episodes will be on general release every Wednesday AND Friday.BUT you can get both shows in one hit, by going to our Patreon where you can sign up for early access and get both episodes every Tuesday.As well as this, you'll get ad free eps, invites to watch our live zoom records, video of all our studio eps, bespoke shout outs and MORE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Buy our book: https://amzn.eu/d/c0TTQ0w Why most relationships are doomed from childhood + shocking sex therapy confessions from Married at First Sight UK's Charlene Douglas Join us for a brutally honest conversation with relationship expert Charlene Douglas who reveals the uncomfortable truths about love, sex, and attachment styles that are secretly destroying your relationship.

The guys are back talking the Reunion that was on UK tv this week. It seemed like the B-Team of Cast but still had some come bellend talking points. Next week we start MAFS Australia so come with us on that journey. Follow us on SocialMedia: @cdrealitycast Email us: ⁠cdrealitycast@gmail.com⁠We have a Patreon ifyou would like to support us: ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/cdrealitycast⁠Please get over toour Facebook page to chat all things Reality:⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/chrisdave⁠We now have aMerchandise store if you would like some designs from the show ⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/user/cdrealitycast⁠⁠ (OUTSIDE THE UK) ⁠https://chris-and-daves-reality-cast.teemill.com⁠ (UK)We also have a VPNlink if you're trying to watch shows outside your current country - NORD VPN⁠https://shorturl.at/yV047⁠

The last episode of this series and Jo Russell is back to apologise to Chris.... We go through her adventure, review the show as whole and talk about that comment from Luke. Follow us on Social Media: @cdrealitycast  Email us: ⁠cdrealitycast@gmail.com⁠ We have a Patreon if you would like to support us: ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/cdrealitycast⁠ Please get over to our Facebook page to chat all things Reality: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/chrisdave⁠ We now have a Merchandise store if you would like some designs from the show  ⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/user/cdrealitycast⁠⁠ (OUTSIDE THE UK)  ⁠https://chris-and-daves-reality-cast.teemill.com⁠ (UK) We also have a VPN link if you're trying to watch shows outside your current country - NORD VPN ⁠https://shorturl.at/yV047⁠

The Penultimate week of MAFS UK, the contestants continue to act like bellends, Holly, Hannah, Luke, Amy or basically all of them!!! Great tv but morals are nowhere to be seen with this lot. Follow us on Social Media: @cdrealitycast  Email us: ⁠cdrealitycast@gmail.com⁠ We have a Patreon if you would like to support us: ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/cdrealitycast⁠ Please get over to our Facebook page to chat all things Reality: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/chrisdave⁠ We now have a Merchandise store if you would like some designs from the show  ⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/user/cdrealitycast⁠⁠ (OUTSIDE THE UK)  ⁠https://chris-and-daves-reality-cast.teemill.com⁠ (UK) We also have a VPN link if you're trying to watch shows outside your current country - NORD VPN ⁠https://shorturl.at/yV047⁠  

The guys are back and fired up after another week of no accountability from the Ornaments (Experts) and we lose two couples. Follow us on SocialMedia: @cdrealitycast Email us: ⁠cdrealitycast@gmail.com⁠We have a Patreon ifyou would like to support us: ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/cdrealitycast⁠Please get over toour Facebook page to chat all things Reality:⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/chrisdave⁠We now have aMerchandise store if you would like some designs from the show ⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/user/cdrealitycast⁠⁠ (OUTSIDE THE UK) ⁠https://chris-and-daves-reality-cast.teemill.com⁠ (UK)We also have a VPNlink if you're trying to watch shows outside your current country - NORD VPN⁠https://shorturl.at/yV047⁠ 

Chris and Dave are back with some honest chat about what's happened this week on MAFS UK. The Ornaments as we are now calling the 'Experts' get called out again. Some terrible behavious this week and nothing is being done. The guys talk about that side of the show. Follow us on Social Media: @cdrealitycast  Email us: ⁠cdrealitycast@gmail.com⁠ We have a Patreon if you would like to support us: ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/cdrealitycast⁠ Please get over to our Facebook page to chat all things Reality: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/chrisdave⁠ We now have a Merchandise store if you would like some designs from the show  ⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/user/cdrealitycast⁠⁠ (OUTSIDE THE UK)  ⁠https://chris-and-daves-reality-cast.teemill.com⁠ (UK) We also have a VPN link if you're trying to watch shows outside your current country - NORD VPN ⁠https://shorturl.at/yV047⁠  

The guys are back talking about all the drama on MAFS. There's mean girls/cheating accusations and Adam being ok. Follow us on Social Media: @cdrealitycast  Email us: ⁠cdrealitycast@gmail.com⁠ We have a Patreon if you would like to support us: ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/cdrealitycast⁠ Please get over to our Facebook page to chat all things Reality: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/chrisdave⁠ We now have a Merchandise store if you would like some designs from the show  ⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/user/cdrealitycast⁠⁠ (OUTSIDE THE UK)  ⁠https://chris-and-daves-reality-cast.teemill.com⁠ (UK) We also have a VPN link if you're trying to watch shows outside your current country - NORD VPN ⁠https://shorturl.at/yV047⁠     Follow us on Social Media: @cdrealitycast  Email us: ⁠cdrealitycast@gmail.com⁠ We have a Patreon if you would like to support us: ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/cdrealitycast⁠ Please get over to our Facebook page to chat all things Reality: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/chrisdave⁠ We now have a Merchandise store if you would like some designs from the show  ⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/user/cdrealitycast⁠⁠ (OUTSIDE THE UK)  ⁠https://chris-and-daves-reality-cast.teemill.com⁠ (UK) We also have a VPN link if you're trying to watch shows outside your current country - NORD VPN ⁠https://shorturl.at/yV047⁠    

Chris and Dave are back together for the first time this season. The wonderful Jo Russell could not make this week, we are hoping she comes back on before the end. Three new couples cause some initial drama as we like it. Follow us on Social Media: @cdrealitycast  Email us: ⁠cdrealitycast@gmail.com⁠ We have a Patreon if you would like to support us: ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/cdrealitycast⁠ Please get over to our Facebook page to chat all things Reality: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/chrisdave⁠ We now have a Merchandise store if you would like some designs from the show  ⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/user/cdrealitycast⁠⁠ (OUTSIDE THE UK)  ⁠https://chris-and-daves-reality-cast.teemill.com⁠ (UK) We also have a VPN link if you're trying to watch shows outside your current country - NORD VPN ⁠https://shorturl.at/yV047⁠  

Chris is back from Vegas but Dave is at a wedding. Jo steps in and co-hosts again. Follow us on Social Media: @cdrealitycast  Email us: ⁠cdrealitycast@gmail.com⁠ We have a Patreon if you would like to support us: ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/cdrealitycast⁠ Please get over to our Facebook page to chat all things Reality: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/chrisdave⁠ We now have a Merchandise store if you would like some designs from the show  ⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/user/cdrealitycast⁠⁠ (OUTSIDE THE UK)  ⁠https://chris-and-daves-reality-cast.teemill.com⁠ (UK) We also have a VPN link if you're trying to watch shows outside your current country - NORD VPN ⁠https://shorturl.at/yV047⁠  

What's up pop off, this week we need to discuss MAFS UK and the toxic behaviour displayed by Alex, Caspar, Eve & Adam. Plus we talk about Love Island's recent winners Mimii & Josh breaking up, Kylie Jenner & Romeo Beckham on the Paris Fashion Week runway & Liam Payne being very cringe... Enquiries: podcastpopoff@gmail.com Follow us on socials! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PopOff.Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popoffpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popoffpodcast Isla: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/islaloba/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@isla Lewys: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lookingforlewys/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lookingforlewys Timestamps: 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:15 Isla's Moved Out 00:06:00 Monsters & Secret Lives of Mormon Wives 00:12:20 Blink Twice, Kneecap & The Substance 00:18:18 Mimii & Josh Break Up 00:23:06 Charli XCX Remix Album 00:25:37 Nepo Babies Walking at PFW 00:29:51 Liam Payne at Niall Horan's Show 00:32:03 Married At First Sight UK 00:58:41 What's Poppin

While 'Judith Calmers' Chris is off in Vegas again this week, Dave is once again joined by friend of the show Jo Russell. Checkout Jo on No Shame In A Gain: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-shame-in-a-gain/id1463962857 Follow us on Social Media: @cdrealitycast  Email us: ⁠⁠cdrealitycast@gmail.com⁠⁠ We have a Patreon if you would like to support us: ⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/cdrealitycast⁠⁠ Please get over to our Facebook page to chat all things Reality: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/chrisdave⁠⁠ We now have a Merchandise store if you would like some designs from the show  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/user/cdrealitycast⁠⁠⁠ (OUTSIDE THE UK)  ⁠⁠https://chris-and-daves-reality-cast.teemill.com⁠⁠ (UK) We also have a VPN link if you're trying to watch shows outside your current country - NORD VPN ⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/yV047⁠⁠

New season of MAFS UK, Chris is joined by Jo Russell. Friend of the show and Patreon supporter. They discuss the first week of MAFS and Jo never having watched the franchise at all. Follow us on Social Media: @cdrealitycast  Email us: ⁠cdrealitycast@gmail.com⁠ We have a Patreon if you would like to support us: ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/cdrealitycast⁠ Please get over to our Facebook page to chat all things Reality: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/chrisdave⁠ We now have a Merchandise store if you would like some designs from the show  ⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/user/cdrealitycast⁠⁠ (OUTSIDE THE UK)  ⁠https://chris-and-daves-reality-cast.teemill.com⁠ (UK) We also have a VPN link if you're trying to watch shows outside your current country - NORD VPN ⁠https://shorturl.at/yV047⁠

What are the common problems women in particular face when it comes to orgasms, and what are some of the top tips for overcoming these challenges? What if someone has never had an orgasm? Why is masturbation a pivotal place to start and how can someone develop a helpful masturbation practice? And how do sex toys - both solo and partnered - fit into all of this? About our guest: Charlene Douglas is the author of Come Closer: Everything You Ever Wanted to Ask a Sex and Relationship Therapist and is the UK's leading Sex and Intimacy Expert. She can be seen on the hugely popular Married at First Sight UK, Ch4 imparting her highly sought after knowledge and advice to the newlyweds. She is also on screen relationship advisor on the hilarious Jon and Lucy's Odd Couples, and has appeared on The Sex Clinic, Good Morning Britain, Steph's Packed Lunch and TOWIE. Charlene is an experienced sex therapy counselor, relationship expert and life coach. Her ambition is to help others to enjoy the very essence of who they are and to experience a deeper level of intimacy with themselves and others. Charlene runs her own private practice where she works with both individuals and couples to help them to learn, understand and develop a better, more fulfilling sexual relationship. Her work helps clients unpack what is happening in their mind and what is causing their body to respond the way it does to sex and intimacy. Charlene has a passion for educating young people which was first realized whilst working for a youth organization in 2010. She started teaching about healthy relationships and answering every possible question on sexual health thrown at her by the young people. This led her to embark on a career in counseling and coaching, with a particular focus on sex and relationships. Charlene went onto get her Psychodynamic counseling and Psychosexual qualifications and since then, she has specialized in working with women to help them connect with themselves and their partners, to understand and enjoy intimacy and to seek pleasure. She is an advocate for self-care, managing stress and anxiety, setting boundaries, communicating our needs clearly and prioritizing self.   She is passionate about making sex a less taboo subject to ensure people of all ages are educated on safe, consensual, pleasurable sex and healthy relationships. Through her media work Charlene hopes to encourage open communication between partners, work colleagues, friends and family. Off screen and outside of her practice, Charlene regularly speaks as an expert at panel events, keynote speaking engagements and for corporate workshops. Her talks and discussions range from sharing her journey as a black woman running her own business, fostering healthy relationships at work and in our personal lives and running corporate sessions to support managers to foster an environment where their teams can thrive in the workplace. Charlene has featured on many notable podcasts as an expert guest including Nearly Weds, Pressed BBC Sounds Podcast, Vicky Pattison: The Secret to, The Referral with Dr Karan, Things I Wish my Mum Told me and many more. To learn more go to https://www.theintimacycoachuk.com Come to our Shameless Sex Couple's Retreat in Costa Rica! We only have spots for six couples so sign up asap here: https://tinyurl.com/mpvf858h Do you love us? Do you REALLY love us? Then order our book now! Go to shamelesssex.com to snag your copy Listen to the Sex Ed With DB podcast here Support Shameless Sex by sending us gifts via our Amazon Wish List Other links: Get 45% off your subscription to our favorite ethical (and hot) porn with code 45SHAMELESS at https://erikalust.com Get 10% off + free shipping with code SHAMELESS on Uberlube AKA our favorite lubricant at http://uberlube.com Get 10% off while mastering the art of pleasure at  http://OMGyes.com/shameless Get 15% off all of your sex toys with code SHAMELESSSEX at http://purepleasureshop.com