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Love Island Complaints Surge; Ofcom Investigates GB News

12/18/2025

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Love Island topped Ofcom's 2025 complaints list after viewers cited the treatment of contestant Shakira Khan, with 3,547 complaints recorded on July 24, 2025.
Ofcom decided not to investigate Love Island, saying that negativity is expected in reality shows.
A GB News segment linking the LGBTQ+ community to paedophilia drew complaints, prompting an Ofcom investigation and an apology from the network.

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Love Island topped Ofcom's 2025 complaints list after viewers cited the treatment of contestant Shakira Khan, with 3,547 complaints recorded on July 24, 2025.
Ofcom decided not to investigate Love Island, saying that negativity is expected in reality shows.
A GB News segment linking the LGBTQ+ community to paedophilia drew complaints, prompting an Ofcom investigation and an apology from the network.