Channel 4’s new show Virgin Island has been branded “disturbing” and “exploitative” by viewers, who have slammed the “awkward” sex scenes and controversial methods14:48, 15 May 2025Viewers have been left shocked by the graphic scenesVirgin Island has left fans completely divided.Channel 4 viewers were gobsmacked with some seriously jaw-dropping scenes just moments into the series. The channel is well-known for its edgy content, but this new show might have already crossed the line for some.The provocative new programme tracks twelve adult virgins as they embark on a tailor-made intimacy course aimed at helping them conquer their sexual anxieties. Guided by sexperts Celeste Hirschman and Dr. Danielle Harel, the virgins undergo various tasks designed to boost their confidence through hands-on sex therapy.But it’s the show’s most contentious method that’s got everyone talking – the use of a surrogate partner, a pro who may get physically close with clients when they’re ready.Viewers were shocked at the content of the episodeAs Virgin Island premiered on Monday evening, loads of viewers were utterly shocked by the scenes unfolding before them. The show aired at 9pm, safely past the Ofcom watershed.Article continues belowStill, that didn’t stop a bunch of people from thinking it was a bit too risqué for the telly. One viewer exclaimed: “What the hell is this?” Another was lost for words: “What. The. Actual. F***?A third lamented: “Didn’t think tv would get any lower, then this pops along,”, reports the Mirror.Virgin Island has received a lot of backlash(Image: More