LOVE Island fans have unleashed a tidal wave of Ofcom complaints on the show – over Mitchel Taylor’s treatment of Abi Moores.
There were a total of 913 complaint over Mitch’s behaviour towards his fellow co-star Abi.
Love Island fans to Ofcom 913 times over Mitch’s behaviour towards Abi
Many fans feared Abi was being ‘bullied’ by Mitch
An Ofcom spokesman said: “Love Island, 25 July 2023, 913 complaints which primarily objected to Mitch’s treatment of Abi and concerns for her welfare.”
Many fans had threatened to report the show to the TV regulator after claiming Mitch was unfairly targeting Abi.
It comes after fan begged producers to step in after they feared Abi was being “bullied” by Mitchel during the Grafties challenge.
Mitch took to the stage when he was voted winner of ‘mad moves’ after he told ex Abi that he wanted to be with her over Ella B.
The gas engineer went up and picked up his award and said: “Of course it was. Mad moves, we’ve all had them. Mainly me in this villa.
“But I’m proud to get my second award tonight, guys. It means a lot. Not the best award to have.”
A lengthy dialogue ensued which resulted in Scott branding Mitch a “f**king k******d.”
As they traded blows Abi – at the centre of the drama – tried to make the peace.
Later on, she became increasingly sad as she said: “Why are you trying to start something Mitch?
“You don’t need to.”
After cameras captured her with her head in her hands she said: “It’s unnecessary Mitch, coming from you.”
Many fans were mortified by the exchange and branded the scene “uncomfortable” to watch.
One wrote: “Can the mental health team check on Abi, like she is fully being targeted here. like I’m actually worried.”
A second posted: “lt’s just an uncomfortable watch now, I feel like last night was undeserved & too far. Mitch was the one keeping her name in his mouth when she’s said she’s stayed away from him, like he pulled her for a chat two episodes ago! he’s weird!”
A third said: “Like her or not, she’s being bullied. Ty was hyping Ella B up to interrupt their chat. Made her feel uncomfortable whilst she was laughed at. Tonight she’s constantly getting brought up, told that Scott isn’t into her. She has to live with these people. I find it cruel tbf!
“It’s just unfair the constant bashing from him. he’s clearly bothered by her.”
This person said: “It’s too much though, I sat their uncomfortable watching the episode. it’s clearly bullying.”
Previously fans have dubbed the gas engineer a “walking red flag.”
It came after the Sheffield lad Mitch’s comments about his name being “brought up” in conversation during a separate discussion with Scott.
Previously Mitch has been branded “TV’s biggest stalker” in a conversation which was edited out of villa life.
Fellow show star Andre Furtado said Mitch reminded him of serial killer Joe Goldberg from hit Netflix drama You.
