Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions

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Participants in the Australian reality TV show Married at First Sight claim they were not informed that their matched partners had prior drug and violence convictions. The revelation raises questions about the vetting process for a program that pairs strangers into marriages for entertainment. Cast members say the lack of disclosure about their partners' criminal histories undermines the show's premise of informed consent and puts participants at potential risk. The allegation suggests significant gaps in how the production handles background checks before matching contestants.