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Islanders gather during Love Island episode
(Picture: ITV)Love Island has faced a wave of nearly 800 complaints since the current series began, it has been revealed.
The ITV 2 show - where singletons ‘couple up’ in a bid to find love - has seen 781 complaints to Ofcom, the broadcast regulator, since the series began last month.
Complaints have reportedly centred around alleged bullying of some contestants, the age gaps between contestants and the mental health of some of those on the show, according to the Daily Star.
ITV has said it offers contestants pastoral support before, during, and after filming.
Some of the complaints centred around the age gap between initial love interests Gemma Owen, 19, and Davide, 27, in the early weeks of the show.
However, addressing the age difference on the show, Gemma has said: “It’s not an issue for me at all. I feel like if it was, I wouldn’t have wanted to get to know you in the first place.
“And as I’ve said, I’ve been speaking to guys and seeing guys who are much older than me.”
The pair have since coupled up with other people.
Gemma has now partnered with Luca and Davide has a flirtation with Ekin-Su, although both the boys and girls now face temptation from new islanders in Casa Amor.
A flurry of complaints were also sent to Ofcom over the treatment of contestant Ekin-Su after fellow islander Jacques called her a “f***ing headache".
Viewers immediately took to Twitter to voice their outrage over the comment.
Among the comments, one said: “Ekin-Su is so clearly being bullied, I’ve had enough of the boys.”
Another added: “Ekin-Su is getting bullied in that villa and noting is being done.”
The Standard has approached Love Island’s representatives for further comment.
Earlier this year, ITV said all contributors on the show would be offered video training and guidance covering inclusive language around disability, sexuality, race and ethnicity.
It also said contestants would be given training on how to cope being filmed 24/7 and dealing with social media trolling, among other things.