Love Island 2019: Ofcom receives over 800 complaints about show
Daily MailLove Island viewers have hit out at the show, demanding producers step in over what they say is Joe Garratt’s 'abusive' and 'controlling' behaviour toward Lucie Donlan. With Love Island viewers complaining about Joe's possessive behaviour towards Lucie, more people are becoming aware of this and want to challenge it.' Raging: Since Friday the watchdog received a total of 794 complaints, 486 of which were related to Maura's display, which many viewers branded 'desperate' and 'crossing a line' Awkward: Viewers admitted they have found Maura's pursuit of Tommy 'cringeworthy' as she continued to vie for his affections on the show Toy-curling: Maura's brazen approach to landing Tommy in the villa has stunned many fans, especially when she asked him if she 'turned him on' While another said: 'Maura crossed a line with the whole kissing debacle. Following several fruitless attempts, Maura finally landed a kiss with Tommy during Sunday's show, as they smooched during a Bridezillas challenge When contacted by MailOnline a spokesperson for Love Island said: 'We take the emotional well-being of all the Islanders extremely seriously. Unbelievable: Other fans have also heavily criticised Lucie's partner Joe for being 'controlling' and 'manipulative' Wrong: The sandwich maker said it was 'weird' that Lucie had such a close friendship with Tommy in the villa Many fans also criticised Joe following Sunday's show, as he said it was 'weird' that she had such a close friendship with Tommy, adding that he hopes her behaviour will 'change' as their relationship progresses.