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Jessica Sansome

Ofcom could investigate ITV Love Island after hundreds of complaints

Ofcom has yet to decide whether to investigate Love Island after hundreds of complaints over the weekend.

Nearly 800 complaints were made about the ITV show according to the broadcasting watchdog.

It says it will "assess" the complaints against broadcasting rules, Manchester Evening News reports.

The complaints relate to Maura Higgins' advances towards Tommy Fury in the show (June 14), as well as the treatment of Lucie Donlan.

In total, 486 people complained about Maura, who was seen trying to woo Tommy and get him to kiss her.

The 20-year-old politely pulled away and declined her offer.

Some of the complaints refer to the treatment of Lucie in the villa (ITV)

A further 302 complaints were received about the treatment of Lucie.

The 22-year-old surfer has been facing backlash from her fellow Islander's for being "distant", choosing to spend more time with the boys than the girls.

Joe tells Lucie that she CAN'T be friends with guys in the villa

This led to love interest Joe Garrett pulling her aside in Sunday night's episode after she larked around with Tommy Fury - who she was originally in a love triangle with.

Whilst Lucie claimed nothing was going on with the pro boxer, Joe said she should be 'respecting the one she was with'.

An Ofcom spokeswoman said: "We will assess these complaints against our broadcasting rules, but are yet to decide whether or not to investigate."

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