Love Island slammed by furious viewers as show racks up over ONE THOUSAND Ofcom complaints over shocking ‘misogyny, bullying and emotional manipulation’ that left Islanders in tears and sparked growing mental health concerns - suong

   

Love Island has racked up more than one thousand Ofcom complaints with fans appalled by the 'misogyny and bullying' on the ITV2 show, which has reduced stars to tears.

The recent few weeks of the series have been full of drama, so it's not surprise that viewers have taken to the telly regulator to share their concerns.  

According to The Sun, a whopping 280 people took to the broadcasting watchdog to share their complaints over Harrison Solomon, 22, Dejon Noel-Williams, 26, and 30-year-old Harry Cooksley's alleged misogynic behaviour. 

Meanwhile others (247 people) shared their concern about Shakira Khan, 22, after some alleged bullying.

And there are some episodes in particular that concerned viewers. 

The instalment that aired on July 20 received a number of complaints - including 222 viewers that weren't happy about Dejon's behaviour towards women. 

Love Island has racked up more than ONE THOUSAND Ofcom complaints as fans are appalled by the 'misogyny and bullying' on the ITV2 show which has reduced stars to tears
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Love Island has racked up more than ONE THOUSAND Ofcom complaints as fans are appalled by the 'misogyny and bullying' on the ITV2 show which has reduced stars to tears

The recent few weeks of the series have been full of drama, so it's not surprise that viewers have taken to the telly regulator to share their concerns
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The recent few weeks of the series have been full of drama, so it's not surprise that viewers have taken to the telly regulator to share their concerns

 

And a number of islanders raised some eyebrows on July 17. 

69 people complained about Harrison's alleged misogynic behaviour  and a further 27 took to the regulator to share concern about Shakira's well-being.

Love Island's episode on July 15 bagged 184 in total about a number of different things. 

107 people complained about Harrison's alleged misogynic behaviour and 44 weren't happy with how Lauren Wood, 26, was perceived on the show.

34 others thought that there was some bullying behaviour towards Shakira and Toni. 

Before entering the villa, the show share a number of care protocols with the stars, including training in language and behaviour. 

MailOnline have contacted ITV for comment. 

Last week it was revealed that the show was slapped with another 432 Ofcom complaints over 'offensive language and rigged editing'.

July 9's episode received 82 complaints, while July 11's saw 266, and July 13 was hit with 84.

According to The Sun, some watchers were not best pleased with Helena Ford's past social media posts on X and how she is still on the show.

The publication claims she used 'offensive language' in them, some about foreign people.

Love Island has been slapped with another 432 Ofcom complaints over 'offensive language and rigged editing'. Pictured: Islander Shakira Khan
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Love Island has been slapped with another 432 Ofcom complaints over 'offensive language and rigged editing'. Pictured: Islander Shakira Khan

According to The Sun, some watchers were not best pleased with Helena Ford's (pictured) past social media posts on X and how she is still on the show
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According to The Sun, some watchers were not best pleased with Helena Ford's (pictured) past social media posts on X and how she is still on the show

While other fans expressed how they felt footage of Shakira Khan had been 'edited' to make her appear 'mean'. Pictured: Islander Toni Laites
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While other fans expressed how they felt footage of Shakira Khan had been 'edited' to make her appear 'mean'. Pictured: Islander Toni Laites

A source linked to the reality star told The Sun: '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.'

While other fans expressed how they felt footage of Shakira Khan had been 'edited' to make her appear 'mean'.

Clips have reportedly been cut from the show including when Meg Moore and Helena said Shakira was 'grafting' everyone.

Some fans were also not impressed with the footage from Movie Night where Shakira was shown talking negatively about Helena and Meg.

They claimed important context behind her reaction wasn't shown.

One watcher penned on X: 'No, I am actually fuming with production trying to paint Shakira and Toni as the means girls when we all know who the really mean girls are #LoveIslandUK #LoveIsland.'

According to The Sun, another wrote: 'Love Island is going to make out the mean girls are Shakira and Toni when it's been Meg and Helena.'

While someone else 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!' 

Clips have reportedly been cut from the show including when Meg Moore (pictured) and Helena said Shakira was 'grafting' everyone
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Clips have reportedly been cut from the show including when Meg Moore (pictured) and Helena said Shakira was 'grafting' everyone

Some fans were also not impressed with the footage from Movie Night where Shakira was shown talking negatively about Helena and Meg. Pictured: Helena and Harry
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Some fans were also not impressed with the footage from Movie Night where Shakira was shown talking negatively about Helena and Meg. Pictured: Helena and Harry

There have also reportedly been allegations of bullying between Islanders, though they have not been named. 

MailOnline approached ITV for comment. 

It comes after Love Island fans shared their fury over Megan Forte Clarke's shock return to the villa during Wednesday night's episode.

Viewers expressed it was 'unfair' Megan and Blu Chegini were given a second shot in the villa after she was already voted out by the public

Blu was the second islander to be eliminated from the ITV show, while Megan was dramatically dumped shortly after by the public.

Fans also voiced concern for Shakira Khan, who appeared downcast in the most recent episode with some admitting she looked 'done' and ready to go home.

Moments after Shakira cooled off her romance with current partner Conor Philips, he was sent on a date with his former flame Megan.

Viewers of the ITV2 series suggested that this might be the final blow for Shakira, who has already voiced her desire to call it quits.

Love Island fans shared their fury over Megan Forte Clarke's (pictured) shock return to the villa during Wednesday night's episode
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Love Island fans shared their fury over Megan Forte Clarke's (pictured) shock return to the villa during Wednesday night's episode 

Megan's return sparked a wave of concern for Shakira's (pictured) mental health, who they said already appears 'emotionally drained' on the programme
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Megan's return sparked a wave of concern for Shakira's (pictured) mental health, who they said already appears 'emotionally drained' on the programme

Sharing their thoughts on Megan's return, fans said: 'I’m confused who asked for Megan and blue back ? Weren’t they gone FOR A REASON. Love island US and UK were trash this year. #LoveIslandUK next thing Meg and d are winning ??? DISGUSTING',

'I don’t like the love island twist. I don’t like that Megan and Bleu have came back. Because WHY?',

'Why would Love Island producers bring Megan back when the public voted her off #LoveIslandUK', 

'atp what is the point of voting on love island UK if people like megan can just rock back up at any point of time, surely this shouldn’t be allowed? #LoveIsland #LoveIslandUK',

'Sorry but I hate that Megan is back. Love island FIRE who ever game maker is!! #LoveIsland'

Megan's return sparked a wave of concern for Shakira's mental health, who fans said already appears 'emotionally drained' on the programme.

Viewers penned on X: 'funny how love island preaches about mental health and how the public should go easy on the islanders only to THEMSELVES use the most amount of vids of shakira for the grafties to push the mean girl narrative and sent back in megan one of the buIIies',

'this princess deserved so much better. i hope she walks for her own mental health. shakira you are loved worldwide and are better than love island',

'Shakira is emotionally drained and not okay Love Island uk is responsible for her mental health the contestants the producers the therapists everyone',

'Really not keen on the production team for the constant shots thrown at shakira. We only see one hour of the whole day and it’s clear she’s down and not feeling herself. Where’s the mental health team love island are so vocal about? #LoveIslandUK'.

Viewers expressed it was 'unfair' Megan and Blu Chegini were given a second shot in the villa as they returned to go on a date with Conor and Angel
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Viewers expressed it was 'unfair' Megan and Blu Chegini were given a second shot in the villa as they returned to go on a date with Conor and Angel

Blu was the second islander to be eliminated from the ITV show, while Megan was dramatically dumped shortly after by the public
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Blu was the second islander to be eliminated from the ITV show, while Megan was dramatically dumped shortly after by the public

 
 
 
Some fans have even accused producers of creating a 'mean girl narrative' by welcoming Megan back as they claimed she 'bullied' Shakira Khan in her first stint
 

Some fans have even accused producers of creating a 'mean girl narrative' by welcoming Megan back as they claimed she 'bullied' Shakira Khan in her first stint

In recent days, Shakira has been in floods of tears and has persistently said she 'can't wait to leave the villa' following a rocky start to her journey with Harry Cooksley
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In recent days, Shakira has been in floods of tears and has persistently said she 'can't wait to leave the villa' following a rocky start to her journey with Harry Cooksley

 
 
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Viewers expressed their concerns for Shakira's mental health following Wednesday night's episode
 

Viewers expressed their concerns for Shakira's mental health following Wednesday night's episode 

During the episode Shakira shut down her short-lived romance with Conor Phillips after struggling to get over her feelings for Harry
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During the episode Shakira shut down her short-lived romance with Conor Phillips after struggling to get over her feelings for Harry

MailOnline has contacted Love Island for comment. 

In recent days, Shakira has been in floods of tears and has persistently said she 'can't wait to leave the villa' following a rocky start to her journey with Harry Cooksley.

During the episode Shakira shut down her short-lived romance with Conor Phillips after struggling to get over her feelings for Harry.

Last week, Shakira broke down in tears after a heated row with Conor after Harrison said during the Couple Of Sorts game that she had deeper feelings for Harry - who she was paired with earlier in the series

She told Conor: 'It’s been twisted and you’ve wanted to believe the boys straight away. It’s ego and pride. Wake up, Conor. 

'They’re literally the biggest game-players here. When have I ever lied to you? Their argument leaves Shakira feeling upset and she goes to Toni and Yasmin for comfort.

Upset with the rugby lad, she said: 'I don’t want to be surrounded by them all the time. For Conor to straight off the cuff believe them… We’ve been friends for weeks…'