Love Island is ‘hit with Ofcom complaints from fans over alleged racism and bullying towards Zara’
Some dedicated Love Island fans have complained to Ofcom about Zara Lackenby-Brown’s time on the hit show.
According Sunsome viewers have claimed that Zara was the victim of “alleged racism and bullying towards her”.
The publication reports that a total of 122 complaints over the matter have been registered with Ofcom in recent weeks.
A total of 78 viewers also filed complaints related to “alleged manipulative and misogynistic behavior by other contestants”, while 59 complaints accused contestant Tom Clare of “alleged aggressive behaviour”.
The publication reports that Ofcam is not investigating the allegations.
Complaints: Love Island is “hit with Ofcom complaints from fans over alleged racism and bullying towards Zara Lackenby-Brown” despite bombshell saying she “doesn’t regret” her time on the hit show
Zara also recently said that she “doesn’t regret” her time on the show, after being kicked out.
A spokesperson for ITV and Love Island told MailOnline on Wednesday that they have professionals on site to help contestants if necessary.
“We have dedicated wellness producers and psychological support available at all times who regularly monitor and speak to all islanders in private and off camera,” they said.
And they added: ‘Therefore, all the islanders have the full support of the professionals on site and their friends in the Village.’
It comes after Zara insisted that she was perfectly content with her entire time at the villa despite being furious after Tom kissed Ellie Spence behind her back.
During an appearance on spin-off show Aftersun on Sunday, Zara insisted she has “no regrets” despite causing chaos on the show after she broke the news of Tom’s affair with Ellie, 25, to her peers. islanders.
On Monday, Zara was furious when she found out about Tom’s kiss with Ellie just hours after the couple decided to end their relationship.
Asked by show host Maya Jama, 28, if she had any questions about going straight to Tom, Zara replied: “I don’t regret a thing.” Our connection was completely mutual. It’s really intense there, a day feels like a week.
Support: A spokesperson for ITV and Love Island told MailOnline on Wednesday that they have professionals on site to help support contestants if needed. In the photo, hostess Maya Jama
‘He really did put his eggs in my basket at one point. What more could he ask for? Until he became Terrace Tom.
However, she didn’t seem impressed that Tom decided to keep his options open with Ellie and Olivia, adding: “He says one thing to one girl and one thing to another, I don’t think he really knows what he wants.” Maybe it’s her age.
Of what originally attracted her to Tom, she said: ‘His eyes! They stare into your soul. It’s very relaxing.
she also said Funny about her connection to Tom at the start of the show, saying, “Our feelings for each other were mutual and he admitted that he’s never had a spark with someone so quickly on the outside.”
‘No Regrets’: It comes after Zara insisted she was perfectly content with her entire time at the villa despite being furious after Tom kissed Ellie Spence behind her back.
However, he claimed that an argument the couple had was not broadcast on ITV.
“The argument with Tom didn’t air and it’s weird that it didn’t actually air – context wise it would have made sense why the challenge played out the way it did.”
‘Tom and I had an amazing day, it was probably the best day we had together at the villa. We got ready for the night and the girls and I were sitting by the campfire.
‘Then Tom came furious like ‘Zara, come here, I need to talk to you.’ He was literally furious.
She added: ‘I went to touch his shoulder but he moved away from me. He said: ‘The boys and everyone else has been saying all these things about you. Apparently, you like Aaron and have been using Shaq to make me jealous.”
He also told Grazia about his connection with Tom at the beginning of the show, saying: “Our feelings for each other were mutual and he admitted that he’s never had a spark with someone so quickly on the outside.”
Zara then explained that the challenge happened shortly after that, and what Tom had said had made her think that people were talking about her behind her back.
She claims that Tom later admitted that he “would have picked her for all three, but he thought it would be boring.”
“I really think Tom and I ending the day was the best thing we could have done because we were never really on the same page.” Like a flame, we burned fast, and it was just more physical attraction.
“The fact that we weren’t each other’s types intrigued us to try and try, but it didn’t work out in the end.”
in the tom challenge he chose her as the girl with the best body, while stating that his perfect girl would have the face of Olivia Hawkins.
Zara also teased a return to the series, telling Capital Radio: “I don’t mind going back to Casa Amor.” He would be willing to do it. I think it would be great, but that’s all… I wouldn’t say no.
‘You are welcome. I mean, I need to find a man, right? I want to find a man, but I don’t need a man.
MailOnline has contacted Zara and Tom for comment in relation to this article.
Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2.
Zara also teased a return to the series, telling Capital Radio: “I don’t mind going back to Casa Amor.” He would be willing to do it. I think it would be great, but that’s all… I wouldn’t say no’