Love Island has been hit with a massive 391 complaints from viewers after they felt the treatment towards Hugo Hammond was unfair during a challenge and during an argument that took place.
In an episode that aired on July 8, Hugo was left out in the cold as he wasn’t picked by any of the ladies in the ‘Line of Booty’ challenge.
Instead, all the other lads were playfully seduced by the women in the villa, with some boys even given the opportunity to go twice.
Hugo not being picked by any of the other women during the challenge received an incredible 235 complaints.
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Not only this, but Love Island fans were also concerned about an argument that Hugo was involved in after he expressed his dislike for “fake” looking women.
Faye Winter and Sharon Gaffka found Hugo offensive when he highlighted his preference for natural looking ladies.
Finding out that he had upset the women, Hugo was left in tears. But this further infuriated viewers and led some of them to make an Ofcom complaint on this too.
Love Island was also hit with 156 complaints as viewers were distressed that Hugo was upset.
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Upset fans also aired their uneasiness regarding the treatment of Hugo in the line of booty challenge and the argument over the word “fake” online.
Taking to Twitter, one fan penned: “Nahh the way that Hugo got left out of that challenge was so unfair. Even if one girl chose to give him a dance after they picked there’s. I’ve realised the nice guys always get pushed out and left out just like Alex was.”
Another fan penned: “I acc feel so sorry for Hugo, one of them could have picked him it’s so unfair.”
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“The #LoveIsland producers are responsible for the young people in that villa and they are accepting humiliation for Hugo in exchange for views. These are the same people who promote ‘be kind’. He is miserable in there! I hope he has support. How unfair,” a third expressed.
While someone else tweeted: “Hugo is not allowed to have a preference yet these girls can say they are attracted to guys with muscles, tan etc. Yet Hugo is not allowed an opinion on what he goes for in a girl. UNFAIR!”
This year ITV producers promised that there would be rigorous duty of care protocols for this year’s series, due to the backlash the programme previously received.
The broadcaster has said that they will provide all islanders with comprehensive psychological support, intensive training on social media and more.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
