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Endemol Shine Australia controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2026

    Police investigation into reported sharing of private material involving a MAFS participant

    Investigation

    NSW Police said officers commenced an investigation after a report that inappropriate content had been shared. The report followed allegations that producers on the upcoming season of Married At First Sight shared a participant's private material with his on-screen bride. Police said the matter would be referred to WA Police; the allegations had not been confirmed.

    Company response

    • Clarification — Nine

      “We are aware of a police investigation involving EndemolShine Australia and all enquiries should be directed to them," they wrote.

    Source excerpt

    • following allegations that producers on the upcoming season of Married At First Sight (MAFS) shared a participant’s private material with his on-screen bride.
    • “On Monday 24 August 2026, officers attached to South Sydney Police Area Command commenced an investigation following a report of inappropriate content being shared,” a NSW Police spokesperson told PEDESTRIAN.TV.
    • “Following inquiries, the matter will be referred to WA Police Force.”
    Source

  2. 2020

    Ross Clarke-Jones sues Endemol Shine Australia over filming injury

    Lawsuit filed

    Pro surfer and Australian Survivor competitor Ross Clarke-Jones is suing Endemol Shine Australia for negligence over an ankle injury he suffered during filming. He is seeking past and future lost earnings, medical expenses and the prize money he could have won.

    Source excerpt

    • Pro surfer and Australian Survivor: Champions vs Contenders competitor Ross Clarke-Jones is suing Endemol Shine Australia, the producers of the reality program, for negligence after an ankle injury he suffered during filming ‘totally incapacitated’ him.
    • Clarke-Jones competed in the sixth season of Australian Survivor and was medically evacuated after 28 days following a fall from a challenge course. Clarke-Jones injured his right ankle in the incident and is suing the producers for past and future lost earnings, medical expenses and the $500,000 prize money he could have won if he had been able to continue competing on Australian Survivor.
    • According to the claims put forward by law firm Arnold Thomas & Becker, Endemol Shine Australia breached their duty of care and were negligent on multiple occasions by failing to secure the rope properly and not testing the challenge to prevent potential injuries.
    Source