Love island

[Chippy_Tea]

Fans will be gutted to hear there have been calls for it to be scrapped due to mental health issues.
The question is why has it taken so long.

 

[foxy]

I went to Dunk Island in Far North Queensland in my early days, men were out numbered about 4 to 1. I never got any mental health issues but I did get a bit light headed. I always referred to it as Hump Island after that.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

I can honestly say I have never watched it so cannot comment on whether it's good or bad but this doesn't do it any favours and I
have a feeling this will go the same way as the Jeremy Kyle show.


BBC -
A domestic abuse charity has spoken to ITV about "misogynistic and controlling behaviour" on Love Island.
Women's Aid said it was forced to act after being tagged in so many social posts about the show by viewers.
It has also criticised producers for missing out "an understanding of controlling behaviour in relationships" in its inclusion training for contestants.
ITV said it was "always looking at how we expand and evolve on this training".
This year's Love Island has seen a big backlash from viewers over the way the male islanders are treating the women.
It is rare to reach the end of each night's show without seeing one of the boys as a top trend, and not for the right reasons.
Women's Aid communications chief Teresa Parker said the charity was "being tagged into a stream of Twitter posts, with viewers highlighting the misogyny and controlling behaviour being shown on screen".
Over the last few days Luca has accused his partner Gemma of "flirting" with Casa Amor "bombshell" Billy, despite her insisting she wasn't interested in him in Sunday's movie night episode.
Luca's family released a statement on his Instagram in response to criticism, saying "when he watches it back, he will be embarrassed and deeply apologetic".

His pal Dami has also been slammed for shouting at Summer and calling her "fake" after he shared a three-way kiss with her and another "bombshell" in Casa Amor.
Even early favourite Davide - who kissed two girls during Casa Amor - has come under fire for constantly calling Ekin-Su a "liar" during their regular arguments.
Women's Aid said all of the above had led it to seek out ITV bosses to talk about the concerns it had about the show.
The charity said producers had shared information on their inclusion training - coaching given to all islanders around appropriate behaviours and sensitive topics including disability and race.
"But what appears to be missing is specific information on abusive relationships and an understanding of controlling behaviour in relationships," Teresa Parker said.
"It is vital that producers know when to intervene and challenge unacceptable behaviour."

eresa said Women's Aid had offered to help and were "in conversation with ITV and the Love Island producers about what we can do moving forward to help address this".
"ITV can play an important role here, by dealing with something that is clearly an ongoing issue for the show, and at Women's Aid we want to help where we can," she said.
Another domestic abuse charity, Refuge, has also tweeted that "the misogyny and casual sexism witnessed on this series... is extremely concerning".
"The double standards, gaslighting and coercive control being displayed by the men in the villa is hugely problematic," it added.

Former contestant Jacques was criticised for the way he treated his partner Paige before he quit the villa.
He has since come out and said he was left broken by the show but claimed producers pressed him to carry on.
In response to Women's Aid's comments, an ITV spokesman said: "We cannot stress highly enough how seriously we treat the emotional well-being of all of our islanders.
"Welfare is always our greatest concern, and we have dedicated welfare producers and psychological support on hand at all times, who monitor and regularly speak to all of the islanders in private and off-camera.
"Ahead of this series, contributors on the show were offered video training and guidance covering inclusive language around disability, sexuality, race and ethnicity, behaviours and microaggressions.
"We are always looking at how we expand and evolve on this training to ensure that all of our islanders feel they are part of a safe and inclusive environment."


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-62219716

 

[Leon103]

Rubbish.

It would do me the world of good to be sat around a pool all day with some bronzed 'bombshells'.

Plus what is wrong with calling someone a liar? I would have thought there is constant health monitoring on thr program.

 

[Baldbrewer]

Never watched it and never will , watch less and less TV these days tbh.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Plus what is wrong with calling someone a liar? I would have thought there is constant health monitoring on thr program.

I have just noticed that i had only posted a very small part of the article i have now posted it in full.

It would seem there are a lot of viewers unhappy about how the women are being treat in this series.

Another domestic abuse charity, Refuge, has also tweeted that "the misogyny and casual sexism witnessed on this series... is extremely concerning

What were the complaints about?​

• A total of 2,481 were made about Sunday's movie night episode relating to alleged misogynistic behaviour by some of the male contestants
• An additional 427 complaints were made about Aftersun, which aired straight after the main programme
• Another 413 people complained about alleged bullying and misogynistic behaviour from some of the male contestants on Monday's episode
• The episode on Friday last week prompted 167 complaints, the majority relating to footage of Ekin-Su and bombshell George during Casa Amor
• Some 129 complaints were also made about the 12 July episode, with the majority relating to former contestant Adam re-entering the villa and Jacques's well-being in the lead up to and during his departure

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Never watched it and never will , watch less and less TV these days tbh.

Same here.

 

[Clint]

Did any of the "victims" complain? Or it is it that lot who go complaining on someone else's behalf?
The people on such programmes are on there because they like the attention and are getting paid.
They can put me on there if they like but they might not like the outcome but I'd get lots of viewers.

 

[Leon103]

Did any of the "victims" complain? Or it is it that lot who go complaining on someone else's behalf?
The people on such programmes are on there because they like the attention and are getting paid.
They can put me on there if they like but they might not like the outcome but I'd get lots of viewers.

From what i have read is that the females are acting in a similar manner but clearly less men's charities to complain

 

[Clint]

They should do one called "Pi55Head Island" and have us lot on there knocking back a cornucopia of beers from round the world,striking up a bawdy repartee and generally having the place up.
Such fun.
It could include some games such as..
Forgetting how to get back to your room.
Falling over.
Slurred talking.
Piddling in the wardrobe.

 

[Cheyne_brewer]

It wouldn’t be so bad if they used “real” people not the pumped up, primped and preening self-obsessed wannabe “influencers”. They are all very good looking young people - the only reason they are single is either by choice or the only love in their lives is the one looking back in the mirror. My wife watches this tripe while I find something else to do.

 

[BarnBrian]

I would love to watch it but its on at the time I clamp my testicles in the vice. An easy choice.

 

[Crappyfish]

I would love to watch it but its on at the time I clamp my testicles in the vice. An easy choice.

I know what you mean I'm putting wasps down my trousers about that time as well so I miss it too.