Love Island slammed with over 400 Ofcom complaints in a week as fans hit out at Helena and Movie Night
There were three main issues irking viewers last week, sparking a barrage of
Advertisement
3
Helen's historic xenophobic tweets have riled some fans
Credit: Eroteme
3
Movie Night didn't sit well with some viewers
Credit: Eroteme
Some took issue with Helena Ford's presence on the show after historic tweets emerged in which
Among them were derogatory posts about foreigners, which The Sun is not repeating.
A source close to Helena told us: "These tweets are not reflective of the language Helena would use as a 30 year old woman and she would acknowledge she has done a lot of growing up since what she very naively posted over eight years ago."
Other viewers were unhappy with the way Shakira Khan was portrayed during
Advertisement
READ MORE ON LOVE ISLAND
In a clip played to the villa, Shakira could be seen repeatedly bashing villa rivals Meg Moore and Helena.
It certainly portrayed her in a very negative light, but missing from the edit was the context behind her outbursts as well as things that had been said about her.
One viewer wrote on X: "Love Island is going to make out the mean girls are Shakira and Toni when it's been Meg and Helena."
They added: "It's giving rigged if they don't show what Meg, Helena and Harry have actually been like and what they've been saying!"
Advertisement
Most read in Love Island
Others felt
In addition, there were also various accusations of bullying regarding different unnamed Islanders.
Watch the moment 'mean girl' Meg shoots a look after Love Island rival gets backing from the public vote
The tense dynamic in the house has certainly led to some difficult moments in recent days with numerous couple swaps and factions forming because of them.
There are likely to be more complaints next week too after
Advertisement
Despite having sex with partner Lauren twice in recent days, he pulled ex Toni for a secret chat on the terrace last night ahead of the recoupling.
He told her that he still had feelings for her and made a desperate plea for her to pick him.
She duly did, leaving viewers and Islanders stunned, while shocked Lauren broke down in tears.
3
Some Love Island fans have accused the show of giving Shakira a 'mean girl' edit
Credit: Eroteme
Advertisement
Love Island's biggest Ofcom complaints
Love Island has been hit with thousands of complaints over the years - here are the most moaned about moments
Dani's tears:
In 2018, Ofcom received 2,644 complaints when Dani Dyer was left in floods of tears over Jack Fincham during the Casa Amor.
Viewers felt the show had been manipulated to make it appear Jack was going to cheat, when in fact he wasn't. And poor Dani didn't learn the truth for days.
Maura fury:
Although she later won over the public, Maura Higgins got off to a bad start in 2019. After arriving as a bombshell, she made a beeline for Tommy Fury - who was coupled up with Molly-Mae Hague - and tried to kiss him while straddling him on a daybed.
Faye explodes:
The 2021 series of Love Island remains the most complained series about yet. 4,330 complaints were made to
But a whopping 24,763 complaints flooded in when Faye came face-to-face with Teddy again.
Bish bash:
The following year, the fallout from Movie Night sparked 3,617 Ofcom complaints. Fans of the show were horrified by
Muggy Mitch:
Almost 1,000 Ofcom complaints flooded in from viewers unimpressed with
They felt he was 'targeting' her and even urged Love Island bosses to check on Abi's 'mental health and welfare'.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Irish Sun
4 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Love Island fans slam Harrison's ‘scripted' apology as he reunites with Lauren on Aftersun after quitting villa
LOVE Island fans have slammed Harrison Solomon's apology on spin-off show Aftersun after he reunited with Lauren Wood. Harrison 4 Harrison stunned his fellow Islanders when he quit the villa Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 4 He and Lauren were reunited on spin-off show Aftersun Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 4 Maya Jama grilled Harrison on his time in the villa Credit: Shutterstock It followed Aftersun host Maya Jama grilled Harrison over his behaviour in the villa last night after viewers watched him swap between the two girls with little consideration for their feelings. He even pleaded with Toni to pick him in a recoupling hours after having sex with Lauren. When Toni did choose him, Lauren was left in floods of tears and felt humiliated. READ MORE ON LOVE ISLAND While Toni begged him to stop messing with her feelings by continuing to flirt with Lauren. Speaking tonight, Harrison said he felt the point that his romancing of both girls went too far was after he'd slept with Lauren. "I think maybe when we did bits," he said. "Probably took it a little bit too far talking to Toni after that. "I obviously regret that massively and I apologise to both the girls but, yeah, it wasn't good for me." Most read in Love Island He then said if he had his time again he would have had up front conversations with Toni and Lauren earlier to save them getting upset. It followed Love Island fans stunned as girl is brutally dumped after arrival of latest bombshell Angel "Truthfully, although I didn't manage that, I leave with a heart more open, and a soul willing to learn. Life isn't always easy, it's felt, it's flawed, it's full of growth. Thank you to those who saw the good in me even when I struggled to see it myself. This is just the beginning," But viewers weren't buying his latest apology, with one writing on X: "Harrison has CLEARLY wrote a speech and memorised it this is not genuine." Another said: "Harrison has gotten away with what he's done way too easily." A third posted: "Harrison's not sorry for sh*t." A fourth said: "Is anyone buying this with Harrison?" "Im glad no one clapped at Harrison's poor excuse of an apology." Prior to his villa exit, Women's Aid responded to the difficult scenes in the villa, criticising the ITV reality show for perpetuating misogyny and sexism. Jessye Werner, Communications Manager at the charity, acknowledged the efforts production companies have made to highlight toxic behaviours but stressed that more progress is necessary. She told 'Women are often lied to, slut-shamed and manipulated, as well as laughed at behind their backs. Misogyny and sexism lay the foundation for the tolerance of abuse and violence – it reinforces a culture that excuses and trivialises violence against women and girls. 'More must be done to educate contestants on sexism and misogyny, and it is a great credit to viewers who take to social media, continuing to call out these behaviours as soon as they see them.' Love Island 2025 full lineup : A 30-year-old footballer with charm to spare. : A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads. : A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish. : International business graduate with brains and ambition. : A gym enthusiast with a big heart. : A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern. : A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father's footsteps. : A towering 6'5' personal trainer. : A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro. : Love Island's first bombshell revealed as sexy Las Vegas pool party waitress. : The 24-year-old bombshell hails from London and works as a commercial banking executive. : Pro footballer and model entering Love Island 2025 as a bombshell. Giorgio Russo : The 30-year-old will be spending his summer in the sun, potentially his sister Alessia's successful tournament at the Euros in Switzerland. : Professional DJ from Manchester who appeared on X Factor 2016 in girl group Four of Diamonds. : Miss Bikini Ireland 2019 winner who hails from Dublin and works as a nail technician and personal trainer. Emma Munro: Harry Cooksley's ex who entered as a bombshell and works as a hydrogeologist. Departures : : Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing. : A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident. : A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa. : A teaching assistant from Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, who entered Love Island 2025 as a bombshell . : Works as a scaffolder day-to-day and plays semi-pro football on the side. Poppy Harrison: The bombshell broke up with her boyfriend after finding out she would be in the villa Will Means : The fourth fittest farmer in the UK according to Farmers' Weekly in 2023 entered the villa as a bombshell : An Irish actress part of the OG line-up. : 23-year-old personal banker from Glasgow who fancies herself as a 'good flirt'. : 27-year-old gym hunk who entered the show as a bombshell . Before entering the villa, ITV's Duty of Care protocol outlines training for Islanders in language, behaviour and understanding mutual respect in relationships. Programme contributors will be offered a full package of measures to ensure they are supported prior to, during and after the filming period on the show. A welfare team solely dedicated to the Islanders both during the show and after. Love Island airs on ITV2 and ITVX. 4 The pair discussed their exits from the villa Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
The Irish Sun
5 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Love Island's Lucy reveals truth behind voicenote as she admits she DID send message to ex pal
LOVE Island's Lucy has finally revealed the truth behind the mystery voicenote that exposed her as a "gameplayer". The Sun revealed last week a where she as a surefire way to make the final. Advertisement 3 Lucy revealed the truth behind the voicenote that exposed her game plan Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 3 The Liverpudlian admitted she DID send it to an ex pal Credit: Shutterstock Editorial from the villa last Monday. The pair joined Maya Jama on Love Island Aftersun tonight to address the infamous voicenote that has gone viral on social media. Lucy explained: "So obviously, like, we've probably all done it... sent voicenotes to friends and obviously I really did trust that friend and with the Tommy situation, I was obviously saying he's a very nice boy and that's why I wanted to get to know him. "I did say till the end, but it weren't the final, I meant the end... I would like to be with him in the future. Advertisement READ MORE ON LOVE ISLAND "Someone with really good morals and also before going on the show, my dad did say to me he's the kind of boy he'd like me to bring home because he's very respectful." The Liverpudlian then apologised for her "rude" comments about Megan after she branded her a "f**king little slapper". Lucy continued: "Obviously to talk about Megan as well, I should never have commented on someone I'd never met before, so I do really apologise about that because I'm not that type of girl and it was very rude of me to do that as well." Tommy then tried to defend Lucy following the backlash she's since received. Advertisement Most read in News TV He told Maya: "You said as well, at the time, we're all just characters on the screen to her. "I know you were very excited to be going on one of the biggest reality show's in the country... emotions were high and you were speaking to one of your close friends. Watch Love Island Helena's fuming reaction as Harry rates ex Emma's kiss better than hers in saucy challenge "I think it's been blown out of proportion a little bit because I've said things to my friends in group chats, which if got leaked, it might have made me look like a bad person, but it's just to your mate, you never expect everyone to listen to it." Maya insisted: "That's definitely not a good friend, I hope you blocked her after that." Advertisement Lucy admitted she's no longer pals with the person who leaked it. The "So they said to me on Sunday they'll let me know for 100 percent, but looks like I'm f**king going on one of those days. So they were like, get your stuff packed basically. "I was like, I'm already packed love. They asked me for my top three boys. Advertisement "I said, Tommy, I want Tommy. I feel like if I'm with Tommy I feel like I'll get all the way to the end. "Because everyone loves him. I don't know if you've been watching it but that "And she's being sent home because of the "And do you know what, I'm made up that I've been watching it because I know how to act. Advertisement "Because she's being a f**king little slapper in there. "The public have voted her out. So I just need to be left a nice girl and just f**king stick with Tommy." Irish beauty The contestants then chose to evict her, along with Remell Mullins as the least popular boy. Advertisement After Casa Amor, Lucy walked into the main villa holding hands with smitten Tommy, who Emily was left shell-shocked having stayed loyal to Tommy and given a heartfelt speech in which she said she couldn't wait to see him. Tommy told the gathered Islanders how he had a better connection with Lucy; the pair had spent the past few days glued together sharing lots of kisses. Sheepish Lucy admitted it was difficult entering the villa in such a "s****y situation". Advertisement When host 3 Lucy apologised for her 'rude' comment about ex-Islander Megan Credit: Eroteme
The Irish Sun
5 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Love Island fans rage ‘get him out' after villa boy coldly refuses to chat with Yasmin as co-stars turn on ‘rude' star
LOVE Island fans raged 'get him out' after a villa boy coldly refused to chat with Yasmin. Viewers watched on as 3 Love Island fans were left raging to get Dejon out Credit: ITV 3 He coldly declined a chat with Yasmin - as he was eating Credit: ITV 3 Yasmin was left far from impressed Credit: ITV Dejon was far from engaged with the game - as he brutally dished out low scores and harsh comments. Meanwhile, Yasmin later broke down the upsetting remarks at the firepit with pals Toni and Shakira . She fumed: 'We all saw what happened in the challenge today with Dejon. "In a lot of these scenarios he goes on the attack straight away. Read more on Love Island Yasmin tried to pull Dejon for a chat, but was ultimately coldly rebuffed. She said to him: "Dejon, I realise you're eating but can I grab you for a really quick chat?" Shaking his head, Dejon replied: "Sorry, I'm going to have to decline, Yas." Yasmin asked him how long he'd be, to which the villa boy answered: "I'm not sure, I wanna eat." Most read in Love Island When she said "I'll literally be five seconds", Dejon again shot down the request. Elsewhere, Jamie, Love Island villa heats up as racy snogging challenge returns TONIGHT and tensions erupt Emma said: "He does this, this is who he is. Let him show who his true colours are." One fan wrote on X: "How can we vote Dejon out? Like let the islanders vote them off or let us." Another penned: "Dejon knew what Yas was gonna tell him…she was about to tell him who he really is to his face. "He dodged as usual. I need him out of that villa." Love Island 2025 full lineup : A 30-year-old footballer with charm to spare. : A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads. : A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish. : International business graduate with brains and ambition. : A gym enthusiast with a big heart. : A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern. : A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father's footsteps. : A towering 6'5' personal trainer. : A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro. : Love Island's first bombshell revealed as sexy Las Vegas pool party waitress. : The 24-year-old bombshell hails from London and works as a commercial banking executive. : Pro footballer and model entering Love Island 2025 as a bombshell. Giorgio Russo : The 30-year-old will be spending his summer in the sun, potentially his sister Alessia's successful tournament at the Euros in Switzerland. : Professional DJ from Manchester who appeared on X Factor 2016 in girl group Four of Diamonds. : Miss Bikini Ireland 2019 winner who hails from Dublin and works as a nail technician and personal trainer. Emma Munro: Harry Cooksley's ex who entered as a bombshell and works as a hydrogeologist. Departures : : Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing. : A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident. : A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa. : A teaching assistant from Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, who entered Love Island 2025 as a bombshell . : Works as a scaffolder day-to-day and plays semi-pro football on the side. Poppy Harrison: The bombshell broke up with her boyfriend after finding out she would be in the villa Will Means : The fourth fittest farmer in the UK according to Farmers' Weekly in 2023 entered the villa as a bombshell : An Irish actress part of the OG line-up. : 23-year-old personal banker from Glasgow who fancies herself as a 'good flirt'. : 27-year-old gym hunk who entered the show as a bombshell . A third added: "British people, I BEG you, please get Dejon and Meg out of this villa. Please." While a fourth remarked: "Dejon is horrible! "I need him out of my villa! Ofcom you shall be hearing from me!" Love Island airs on ITV2 and ITVX.
