
Women's Aid calls out Love Island for showing 'unhealthy patterns of behaviour'
The show has been called out various times over the years.
Love Island UK viewers are reeling after the latest episode, which aired on July 15th, left many fans expressing profound disappointment. Influencer Leslie C, known as @lipglossles on TikTok, shared her candid reaction, articulating the widespread sentiment among the show's dedicated fanbase.In a video uploaded from the US, Leslie C detailed her frustration with a female contestant's decision to end her relationship with a male islander. "I'm really, really just disappointed," she stated, adding that she felt the contestant "blew her chance with a really good guy who would have treated her really nicely and with respect."The episode's events, particularly a "sneaky come to the terrace thing right before it's time for recoupling," were highlighted by Leslie C as a "very calculated move" designed to keep a male contestant in the villa. She questioned the female contestant's choices, stating, "She is smarter than this. She has more pride than this."The emotional impact extended beyond individual viewers, with Leslie C revealing, "My husband's incredibly disappointed as well... the silence was deafening in the room when she made her decision." The discussion underscores the deep emotional connection viewers form with the show's participants and narratives, leaving many, like Leslie C, "grasping at straws" for a positive resolution.
The show has been called out various times over the years.