Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions (opens original article in a new tab)

Stars of Married at First Sight Australia say they were not informed about their partners' criminal pasts, leading to calls for better background checks and transparency.

• Married at First Sight Australia stars claim they were not informed about their partners' criminal histories, including drug convictions and violence-related offenses.
• Nine former cast members are calling for improved background checks and transparency regarding participants' past convictions or allegations.
• Channel 9 and Endemol Shine Australia state they have strong protocols in place for participant safety, but some former contestants feel unsafe and unprotected.