bully row
Love Island hit with hundreds of Ofcom complaints over cast bullying
LOVE Island has been hit with hundreds of Ofcom complaints regarding the treatment towards Zara.
Last week we told how the show had become embroiled in a bullying row and tensions reached boiling point during a controversial game of truth or dare.
5
5
5
Now 197 viewers have written to the regulator, who say “the majority of complaints related to alleged bullying and discriminatory treatment of Zara”.
The bombshell has ruffled feathers since her arrival, particular with Olivia Hawkins after she coupled up with Tom Clare.
During the upsetting game Tom, 23, told her he preferred Olivia’s face, but admitted she had the best body.
Olivia then proceeded to snog Tom when asked to kiss the person she thought fancied her the most.
Read More on Love Island
Aaron, 24, then said he thought Zara was most likely to speak behind his back and Lana said she thought Tom and Zara were the least compatible couple.
Her family were forced to speak out after, insisting she can handle herself in a hostile environment.
Zara’s mum Denise said: “We understand people’s concerns when they see she is visibly upset. We know the show is highly edited and that Zara is free to leave at any time.”
Her brother Alex added to the : “She is a very strong woman who knows her own mind – she can handle the drama.”
Most read in TV
Viewers haven't enjoyed watching the way Zara has been treated, with one person writing: “I feel like they’re low-key bullying Zara at this point - what about her is fake exactly?”
A second said: “Nah this isn’t cool they’re bullying Zara.”
While at third wrote: “The islanders are bullying Zara AND the producers are targeting her with those tasks. That was horrible to watch.”
“I’m expecting love island producers to step in soon enough like they did last season when the boys were bullying Tasha. I’m acc not gonna sit here and watch those lot bully Zara like this,” added a fourth.
5
5
Love Island 2023 cast revealed
Here's your rundown of the 2023 Love Island contestants
- All about Bond actress Olivia Hawkins
- The villa's first partially-sighted star Ron Hall
- Who is Tanyel Revan?
- Everything to know about Kai Fagan
- Make-up artist to the stars Lana Jenkins
- Who is TikTok farmer Will Young?
- All about science student Tanya Manhenga
- Everything to know about Shaq Muhammad
- Who is Love Island's Anna-May Robey?
- All about Haris Namani
- Bombshell and footballer Tom Clare
- Who is Love Island bombshell Zara Lackenby-Brown?
- Australian beauty Jessie Wynter explained
- All about Aaron Waters
- The full Love Island cast revealed
Topics