ITV reality hit named most complained-about TV show of the year so far after receiving thousands of Ofcom complaints
ONE of ITV’s most popular reality TV formats has been named as the most complained-about TV show of the year so far.
Ofcom is the UK watchdog that aims to protect viewers by regulating all the channels.
If TV networks fail to adhere to the code, they risk substantial fines and other potential sanctions.
But it is Love Island: All Stars that has been named as the most complained-about TV show of the year so far.
Over 2,300 complaints were made throughout the second series of the dating show which saw previous contestants return to the villa.
An episode on the February 12th received 1,347 complaints, which is the single most complained-about episode to date.
On that night, Towie star Elma Pazar, shocked fans while she was engaged in a heated discussion with Ekin-Su and Curtis Pritchard.
The trio came to loggerheads when it was revealed 58 per cent of the public didn’t believe that Ekin and Curtis were a good match.
Fans couldn’t help but notice Elma smirking as the former Turkish soap star reacted badly to the result of the vote.
Other concerns throughout the show were also raised over Grace Jackson’s language towards series eight star Luca Bish.
Meanwhile, ITV were flooded with complaints on other shows, which included Britain’s Got Talent.
The variety talent competition has racked up over 960 complaints since the 2025 series started.
After the first semi-final, 129 complaints were made to Ofcom about Auzzy Blood and Akira, as viewers thought that their respective performances were not suitable for children.
Entertainment Expert at OLBG, Jake Ashton commented on the findings as he highlighted that Love Island was a particularly bad case.
He explained: “Despite the fact that we’re not even halfway through 2025, we have already witnessed a host of controversial TV moments that have left many viewers so upset and angry, they have made the decision to raise a complaint with Ofcom.
“Our research has shown that an episode of Love Island: All Stars that aired on the 12th February has been named the most complained-about to date.
Top 20 most complained about TV shows in 2025
These are the shows that have received the most Ofcom complaints so far in 2025.
- Love Island: All Stars – ITV2 – February 12th – 1,347 complaints
- Celebrity Big Brother – ITV1 – April 9th – 1,010 complaints
- Headliners – GB News – January 22nd – 954 complaints
- The Brit Awards 2025 – ITV1 – March 1st – 825 complaints
- Love Island: All Stars – ITV2 – February 11th – 820 complaints
- Britain’s Got Talent – ITV1 – February 22nd – 771 complaints
- Patrick Christys Tonight – GB News – February 20th – 372 complaints
- Good Morning Britain – ITV1 – January 2nd – 311 complaints
- Headliners – GB News – January 22nd – 273 complaints
- Good Morning Britain – ITV1 – January 27th – 243 complaints
- Britain’s Got Talent – ITV – April 26th – 129 complaints
- Celebrity Big Brother – ITV1 – April 18th – 125 complaints
- Grand National Live – ITV1 – April 5th – 124 complaints
- Headliners – GB News – January 22nd – 120 complaints
- The Brit Awards 2025 – ITV1 – March 1st – 104 complaints
- Manchester United v Lyon – TNT Sports – April 17th – 102 complaints
- Love Island: All Stars – ITV2 – February 5th – 97 complaints
- Celebrity Big Brother – ITV1 – April 7th – 89 complaints
- Good Morning Britain – ITV1 – April 30th – 81 complaints
- Celebrity Big Brother: Live Launch – ITV1 – April 7th – 78 complaints
“The series was blighted with bullying allegations, which resulted in over 2,000 complaints being made in total.”
Big Brother also faced backlash after Mickey Rourke caused controversy in the house with his homophobic slurs and other inappropriate behaviour.
The expert added: “Other controversial TV moments that have resulted in large-scale complaints include Mickey Rourke’s appearance on Celebrity Big Brother.
“The American actor’s time on the show was cut short due to inappropriate behaviour towards his fellow housemates.
“One episode alone racked up over 1,000 complaints, making it the second most complained-about in 2025.”