Love Island has received more than 200 complaints in its first week. The series, which returned on Sunday, June 5, has drawn particular criticism for a kiss between Gemma Owen, 19, and Davide Sanclimenti, 27.
Overall, the programme received 167 complaints for its episode on June 7 over the age gap between the kissing contestants. The show received a further 93 complaints for its June 12 episode, with most of these also in relation to the ages of the contestants.
Gemma's entrance into the Love Island villa hasn't been without controversy. The 19-year-old, who is the daughter of football legend Michael Owen, has already been partnered with three people and one of those quit the villa of their own accord. The Islander, who is the youngest Love Island has ever seen, is currently in a couple with fishmonger Luca Bish. Earlier in the week, she was shocked to find out that her ex-boyfriend, Jacques O'Neill, had arrived on the Island.
