Almost 1,000 complaints have been received by Ofcom amid alleged bullying behaviour towards contestant Scott van der Sluis. The 22-year-old from North Wales seems to have been targeted by some of the others on the ITV show , the Mirror reported.
Many took to Twitter claiming that Scott was being ganged up on in the villa after Catherine turned her back on him in Casa Amor in the ITV2 hit show. Some took to social media to share their thoughts, with one writing to Twitter: “The way they are treating Scott just shows who they are. So if someone is perceived as unpopular you are gonna treat them like that, just disgusting.”
A second added: “I think islanders believe Scott has become villain of the series because he pulled them around fire pit.” A third guessed: “I know the islanders think we hate Scott that's the funny part.”
Goalkeeper Scott from Connah's Quay was involved in the situation where Catherine Agbaje came back from Casa with a new man after failing to find a strong connection with him. Scott found himself caught up in even more drama when Movie Night got heated after a clip from Casa Amor week saw the footballer confess that he ‘won’t miss’ Catherine once the new girls arrive.
As the days continued, Scott appeared to become more insular and hurt by the actions of the other islanders - especially Leah and Catherine who viewers claimed ‘had it in for Scott’.
On July 9, which was the reality dating show’s highly anticipated Movie Night, a total of 957 complaints were lodged to Ofcom. On June 30, 92 people complained to the regulator about the hit ITV2 programme which is hosted by Maya Jama.
An Ofcom spokesperson said of the most recent influx of complaints: “The majority of complaints related to alleged bullying towards Scott van-der-Sluis from the other islanders.”
One viewer said: “Not Scott who is the nicest boy in the villa being BULLIED right in front of our eyes. “Another said: “Catherine and Leah both need to leave the villa!!! They are so cruel and mean to Scott. Everyone seems to forget that he was left on his own when she came back from Casa Amor.”
“I’m calling Ofcom over Scott’s bullying it’s too much,” another threatened. Further complaints shedding light on bullying have been issued on social media, with Love Island viewers pleading with producers to step in and take action over some of the other islander’s treatment of Scott.
