ITV backlash as Love Island hit with Ofcom complaints over ‘bullying’

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Love Island has been tainted by controversy this year with media regulator Ofcom receiving thousands of complaints at various points throughout the series. In the latest backlash, the ITV show received 1,509 complaints on July 19 about alleged misogynistic behaviour in relation to the Snog, Marry, Pie challenge.

In the challenge, the islanders were tasked with selecting a fellow cast member to snog, to marry, by placing a ring on someone’s finger and throwing a custard pie in someone’s face. 

The challenge has appeared in previous seasons and shows the islanders giving their reasons for each decision. 

Tasha received three pies by Davide Sanclimenti, Dami Hope and Luca Bish. 

They had all accused her of not liking her partner Andrew Le Page as much as he likes her. 

The complaints centred around the challenge and the aftermath of the task. 

Just a week before, Love Island received 3,167 complaints after the Movie Night episode. 

Luca lashed out at partner Gemma Owen after he accused her of flirting with fellow islander Billy Brown.

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