Love Island hit by 155 complaints to Ofcom over a SINGLE episode with accusations of bullying
Love Island hit with 155 complaints to Ofcom over a SINGLE episode with outraged viewers accusing Jess Harding of bullying Molly Marsh
It has been confirmed to MailOnline that Love Island has been hit by 155 complaints to Ofcom over a single episode.
Furious viewers have accused islander Jess Harding, 22, of bullying Molly Marsh, 21, in scenes that aired on ITV2 on June 14.
Fans of the reality show have taken their opposition to the on-screen behavior to the broadcast industry regulatory body.
The complaints revolve around a scene where Molly interrupted her love interest Zachariah Noble’s one-on-one gym session with bombshell Charlotte Sumner, 30.
Jess and Ella Thomas, 23, weren’t happy with the way Molly reacted, claiming she hung around the workout to keep her eyes firmly on “her prize.”
Oh! It has been confirmed to MailOnline that Love Island has been hit by 155 complaints to Ofcom over a single episode, with viewers accusing islander Jess Harding, 22, of bullying
Formal complaints: Fans of the show have lodged their opposition to the behavior towards Molly Marsh, 21, in scenes broadcast on ITV2 on June 14 on ITV2
Three’s a crowd: The complaints revolve around a scene where Molly interrupted her love interest Zachariah Noble’s one-on-one gym session with bombshell Charlotte Sumner, 30
Jess pointed out Molly’s cheeky behavior and said, ‘Look, look, look! Molly does most of it.”
Ella replied, “She’s not leaving Zach’s side today. She’s clearly acting like she just wanted to train.’
Jess added, “She knows we’re talking about her. I do not give a hoot. Just give***,; while also calling the influencer a “damned theater actress.”
Meanwhile, Molly replied by telling Jess to “just shut up,” but when Charlotte walked away from the training session, Jess even urged her to “go back.”
The girls at the villa picked up on Jess’s behavior towards Molly and tried to talk her out of her “mean girl” antics.
The three girls were chatting in the kitchen when Catherine Agbaje and Whitney Adebayo said they wish Jess had chosen Molly as the most two-faced housemate during a challenge.
Jess chose Tyrique Hyde during the challenge, but then whispered to some of the islanders, “Imagine if I had chosen Molly?”
During the chat, Whitney said, “I have a feeling you feel close to Molly in some way. We thought you’d choose Molly.’
Mean girl: Jess and Ella Thomas, 23, were not happy with the way Molly reacted, claiming she hung around the workout to keep her eyes firmly on ‘her prize’
Savage: Jess added of Molly, “She knows we’re talking about her.” I do not give a hoot. Just give***,; while also calling the influencer a “damned theater actress.”
Jess replied, “No, I’ve never said a bad word about her. I think what she did to Mitchel was unfair.”
Catherine said, “When the question was put to you, the two-headed, you handed it to Ty and sat down again, you suggested he go to Molly.”
Jess replied, “I don’t think she’s two-faced. I think she’s been honest with her feelings,” to which Catherine went on to say, “I think if you move on, the whispers just die.”
Jess insisted, “There’s no whispering, the challenge is over,” and as Catherine continued the matter, Jess stormed off in tears, saying, “I don’t want to talk to anyone.”