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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Casey Cooper-Fiske

Ofcom reveals 2025’s most complained about UK TV show

Ofcom
  • Love Island has been named the most complained-about television programme of the year by broadcasting regulator Ofcom.
  • The ITV reality series and its All Stars spin-off accounted for five of the top ten most complained-about episodes, primarily due to alleged bullying of contestant Shakira Khan.
  • The episode broadcast on 24 July received the highest number of complaints, with 3,547 grievances concerning Khan's treatment.
  • Other highly complained-about programmes included Vanessa Feltz's chat show, GB News's Headliners, Sky News's Today With Samantha Washington, Celebrity Big Brother, and the Brit Awards.
  • Ofcom reported a decrease in overall complaint numbers from 2024, but noted that reality TV, particularly Love Island, continues to attract significant scrutiny, making up a substantial portion of total complaints.

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The most complained about TV this year as Ofcom says three in 10 complaints were about one show

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