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16th July 2018
06:28pm BST

Ofcom has said that they understood the scenes were "distressing" for some viewers, but that they would not be investigating the complaints.
A spokesperson said:
“We carefully considered viewers’ concerns about the wellbeing of a female contestant on this established reality programme. “While we understand her distress made for upsetting viewing, we consider that viewers are likely to expect emotionally charged scenes that have been engineered to test contestants’ relationships.”The media watchdog also said they would not be investigating complaints around Adam Collard's behaviour in the Love Island villa. Adam was seen smirking and laughing while Rosie argued with him after he dumped her for Zara.
Domestic abuse charity Women's Aid later issued a warning about Adam's behaviour saying that he was "gaslighting" Rosie.
Ofcom said that they understood the scenes made "uncomfortable" viewing for some people, but they had chosen not to pursue the complaints.
A spokesperson said:
"While we appreciate this made for uncomfortable viewing for some people, we consider that viewers are likely to expect emotionally charged, confrontational scenes involving couples breaking up. "Other contestants also expressed general disapproval in response to the male contestant's behaviour."
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