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Furious Love Island fans ‘calling Ofcom’ over controversial villa moment – just 48 hours into the show
Reality TV star Joey Essex is already proving himself to be a headline grabbing asset to the group
FUMING Love Island fans who believe that Sam Taylor was wrongfully dumped from the villa last night, are taking to Ofcom in their droves.
Hairdresser Sam fell victim to the show’s brutal twist and was sent packing after TOWIE star Joey Essex decided to couple up with his girlfriend, Sam Kenny.
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Just minutes after the announcement, social media erupted with outrage that Sam’s stay was unfairly derailed without the consent of the public.
Now fans are threatening to take the matter to the powers in charge.
One viewer wrote on X “If we all send in ofcom complaints maybe they’ll bring Sam back #loveIsland
Another wrote: “Ofcom, nah I am not having this.”
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Meanwhile another said: “I am on my knees please do not send him home, I’ll pull a Molly.”
While another said: “F**k off I am calling Ofcom.”
It seems that had an early public vote been cast, then semi professional footballer Ronnie Vint, 27 could well have been in trouble.
The love seeking singletons were paired up slightly differently this year.
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Boys and girls were separated and told to rate themselves in order of who made the best relationship material. Then the corresponding numbers on each team were matched together.
The first half of last night's show saw the couples mingling and getting better acquainted.
Then the camera zoomed in on thirteenth man Joey Essex who was given 24 hours to decide which girl he fancied the most.
After a special fire pit gathering in last nights episode, Joey was pushed to make a decision.
Thirteenth man Joey Essex had 24 hours to decide which of the girls he fancied the most.
He said: "I've decided to couple up with this girl because I feel like the past 2 hours in the villa, we've been the most flirtatious."
Sam then read out a text that said: "Sam you are single and therefore you are dumped from the Island.
"Please pack your bags and say your goodbyes."
Joey put his head in his hands and said: "I feel so awful.";
The Essex lad was revealed as the first ever celebrity bombshell on launch night.
The former Towie star didn't waste any time getting to know the girls intimately, locking lips with three during a game of dares.
He kissed Harriett Blackmore, Nicole Samuel and Samantha - who obviously made the biggest impression.
Joey is keen to find The One during his stint in the villa.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun before landing in Majorca, Joey, 33, said: “I feel like Joey Bond, the name’s Essex, Joey Essex. It felt like a military operation, not even the journey itself but the process of even getting through the application and to this point.
“I got on the plane to Ibiza. I made sure I wore my mask when I went out for dinner and then we got the boat over to Majorca to a villa hidden in the mountains in the middle of nowhere.
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“I’m extremely single right now, so I’m praying that I’m going to walk out of the villa hand in hand with the love of my life. That’s my main aim and all I care about.
“It’s difficult for me to meet girls as they judge me based on a persona so I think this experience will allow people to see the real me.”
Love Island's most explosive moments
Since it launched in 2015, the ITV2 show has received thousands of complaints every season. Here are some of the moments that have us squirming on the sofa..
Amy Hart's heartache 2019- Devastated: Viewers were left disturbed by Amy Hart's treatment in the villa during season five, with 314 complaints made regarding her wellbeing when she split from Curtis Pritchard
News Splash challenge 2015- Love Island's first winter series received 377 Ofcom complaints after show favourites Paige Hurley (left) and Siânnise Fudge were upset by the News Splash Challenge
Laura Whitmore's Aftersun comments- Love Island host Laura Whitmore was at the centre of 427 complaints when she was accused of 'slut-shaming' Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and treating Jacques O'Neill 'cruelly'
Laura Anderson's fake love triangle- 2018- Unlucky-in-love: Prompting 632 complaints was the 'emotional abuse' of Laura Anderson during season four after she suffered a series of heartbreaking setbacks
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