ITV to review Love Island after large number of complaints.

UK broadcaster ITV is planning an editorial review of dating series Love Island, after it drew a large number of complaints.

In the last two weeks alone, the show has attracted 5,623 complaints to media regulator Ofcom, mainly related to alleged bullying and misogynistic behaviour from some of the male contestants.

Kevin Lygo, managing director, ITV Studios, said: “We continually assess the program as it’s going on, because it’s one of these odd, every night live shows. But when the series comes to an end, on Monday, we will always sit down and review what we think about it, what the reaction’s been, how well it’s done.”

He added: “It’s the best one we’ve had in many years. And I think everyone’s thoroughly enjoying it. To get five million people to watch your show every single night at nine o’clock is extraordinary in the modern era. So something’s being done right. But… we must always look to improve and work on what we’ve done. But we’re very happy with the way it’s gone so far.”

This complaints come despite comprehensive duty of care guidelines installed prior to production.

Participants were offered video training and guidance covering inclusive language around disability, sexuality, race and ethnicity, behaviours and microaggressions.

Love Island UK screens in Australia on 9Now.

Source: Variety