Ofcom have received more than 500 complaints about ‘Love Island’ in just one day.
It was revealed on Tuesday (18.06.19) that the broadcasting regulator had had 486 calls about Maura Higgins’ advances towards Tommy Fury and 302 objections to Joe Garratt’s treatment of Lucie Donlan – who he told to spend more time with the girls rather than continue her friendship with Tommy – since Friday (14.06.19) but overnight the figures have soared.
Although Maura has pledged to "not talk about sex" so much, another 200 viewers have called in to object to her over zealous flirting, while a total of 684 complaints have been logged about Joe’s antics.
Ofcom are currently examining the complaints but have made no decision as yet whether they will take them further.
A spokesperson told Metro.co.uk: "We will assess these complaints against our broadcasting rules, but are yet to decide whether or not to investigate."
The government-approved body previously admitted they were very concerned following the suicides of former ‘Love Island’ contestants Sophie Gradon and Mike Thalassitis, as well as that of Steve Dymond, who took his own life shortly after recording an appearance on ‘The Jeremy Kyle Show’
Chief Executive Sharon White told the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee last month: "As well as the most recent tragedy with Steve Dymond, alarm bells were particularly rung with the two suicides, ‘Love Island’, some months after the broadcasts.
"What happens after transmission at the moment, there is a window between filming and transmission where there is advice on the media and social media and going often from being a private person to suddenly to being cast into a media world.
"I guess my question, which I am asking my team, is to think about whether that needs to be extended somewhat after transmission.
"So it is that sort of regime guidance we are thinking for reality shows and factual programmes."
‘The Jeremy Kyle Show’ was axed last week following 14 years on air after it was revealed participant Steve was found dead 10 days after he appeared on the show.
Love Island complaints soar overnight
