Love Island could be subjected to an Ofcom investigation after a second women’s charity raised fears about the treatment and mental health of one of the contestants.
The watchdog has received a series of complaints about the ITV show, with fans calling for producers to step in to help Lucie Donlan.
The 21-year-old has repeatedly burst into tears, including after partner Joe Garratt told her to stay away from boxer Tommy Fury.
Suzanne Jacob, chief executive of SafeLives, followed domestic abuse charity Women’s Aid by saying Mr Garratt should be held to account.
She said: “Let’s change the conversation from ‘Why doesn’t she leave?’, to ‘Why doesn’t he stop?’ and do more to support victims everywhere and hold perpetrators to account for their behaviour.”
It is understood Mr Garratt has denied wrongdoing or that he is pressuring Ms Donlan.
An Ofcom spokeswoman said: “We will assess these complaints against our broadcasting rules, but are yet to decide whether or not to investigate.”
An ITV spokeswoman said: “We take the emotional wellbeing of all the Islanders extremely seriously.”
