Love Island 2023: ITV2 update duty of care policy
Daily MailLove Island announced their new duty of care measures for 2023 on Friday ahead of next month's series in South Africa – and there are some big changes in store. Complaints: Love Island has received more than 5,000 Ofcom complaints this year, with viewers sharing their concerns about 'misogynistic behaviour and bullying' Love Island duty of care protocols in full - ahead of 2023 series The full duty of care process is outlined below: Pre Filming and Filming - Registered mental health professional engaged throughout the whole series – from pre-filming to aftercare. Love Island received more than 5,000 Ofcom complaints during this year's series, with viewers sharing their concerns about 'misogynistic behaviour and bullying'. Love Island bosses have reportedly splashed out on a £1.2million villa which will see the contestants compete like Gladiators to win the show's sportiest season yet ITV has been constantly evolving its duty of care protocols after season two star Sophie Gradon took her own life aged 32 in June 2018 and season three contestant Mike Thalassitis was found dead at aged in March 2019. Prior to appearing on the show, prospective Islanders will Drama: Figures released by the the UK's media regulator Ofcom show that 2,481 viewers complained about 'alleged misogynistic behaviour by some of the male contestants' during the July 17 Movie Night episode This includes details on the two week period before they enter the Villa, how to cope being filmed 24/7, the interaction they will have with producers in the Villa, the support provided to family members, dealing with social media trolling and adapting to life away from the show.