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Reality TV dating show “Married at First Sight UK” has been axed in outrage after former cast members were accused of raping the women they were matched with. Channel 4 confirmed Thursday that the dating series will not return after 10 seasons, following the investigation into allegations by three female contestants that they were attacked — with one saying her husband threatened to throw acid at her. The broadcaster’s CEO, Priya Dogra, apologized to the women for “the distress they have clearly felt,” according to a news release. The show — where singles are matched with strangers and meet for...

RUSSELL Brand has been found guilty of rape and sex attacks on a string of victims as part of a depraved campaign to sleep with 5,000 women. The 51-year-old is facing years in jail after the court heard he became a “ruthless, calculated and manipulative” predator as he sought to satisfy his “voracious” sexual appetite. Comedian and actor Russell Brand arriving at Southwark Crown Court in London. 16 Brand pictured arriving at Southwark Crown Court in London this morningSource: AP Russell Brand and Laura Gallacher arrive at Southwark Crown Court. 16 Russell Brand and Laura Gallacher arriving at Southwark Crown...