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Jessica Sansome

ITV defends Love Island host Laura Whitmore after coming under fire for Ekin-Su comments

ITV have spoken out in defence of Love Island host Laura Whitmore after it was revealed comments she made in reference to Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu had been hit with official complaints. It was confirmed on Wednesday (July 20) that the ITV2 dating show has been slapped with more than 3,000 complaints in ONE week.

During Sunday night's edition of the show's spin-off Aftersun. Laura, 37, was discussing Ekin-Su’s reported antics in bed with dumped islander George. The situation had been brought up again during the villa's 'Movie Night' which saw the clip from Casa Amor played to the remaining contestants.

The Turkish actress has repeatedly denied that anything happened between her and the new boy. But during Aftersun, Laura kicked off by saying: "Once again Ekin-Su swore that nothing happened with George and it seems Davide doesn’t believe her." As the Irish presenter burst into laughter, guest, singer Tom Grennan, commented: "It deffo happened though didn’t it"

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