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Rebecca Cook

ITV boss defends Love Island as 'informative' to young people amid Ofcom complaints

ITV boss Kevin Lygo has defended the broadcaster against criticism following a barrage of viewer complaints to Ofcom during the latest series this summer.

The dating show was the subject of more than 5,000 complaints to broadcasting watchdog Ofcom, many of which related to alleged misogynistic behaviour by some of the male contestants.

Yet Mr Lygo has defended the hit ITV2 dating show against criticism, claiming its duty of care process was “more rigorous than ever”. He also argued that certain scenes on the show which could be seen as inappropriate or uncomfortable could educate young people.

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