"The treatment of Shakira Khan, a contestant many viewers believed had faced bullying, was the main issue ensuring the show took all three top spots in a list of TV output provoking the most protests to Ofcom, the broadcasting regulator. Episodes across three consecutive days in July led Ofcom's complaints list. It culminated in 3,547 complaints being submitted about the 24 July edition of the show. More than 2,000 complaints were received on each of the two previous days."
"Some viewers believed Khan was being subjected to negativity from the other women in the show, as she was often shown alone and subjected to jibes and eye rolls. Tensions reached a peak when she ended a relationship with one islander, Conor, to pursue another, Harry. Producers also raised the tension by showing Khan and another contestant criticising two other women."
Love Island attracted the highest number of Ofcom complaints this year, with episodes across three consecutive July days provoking thousands of protests and a peak of 3,547 complaints on 24 July. Most complaints concerned alleged bullying of contestant Shakira Khan, who was shown isolated, subjected to jibes and eye rolls, and broke down crying amid apparent cliques and relationship tensions. Viewers also complained about a previously evicted contestant being allowed back into the villa. Ofcom declined to investigate, saying negative scenes were not celebrated and that viewers of reality shows expect such content. ITV noted reintroduction rules and pre-arrival participant training.
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