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ITV will 'sit down and review' Love Island following complaints

Love Island to be discussed by ITV once the show ends
Love Island to be discussed by ITV once the show ends

ITV boss Kevin Lygo has said the broadcaster will "sit down and review" Love Island when the series ends.

The dating show has been the subject of more than 5,000 complaints to broadcasting watchdog Ofcom in the past two weeks.

Lygo, managing director of ITV Studios, stressed they were "very happy with the way it has gone so far".

During a media briefing for ITV's interim financial results, Lygo was asked about the volume of complaints and whether there would be an editorial review.

He said: "We continually assess a programme as it is going on because it is one of these odd every night live sort of shows.

"But when the series comes to an end on Monday, we will always sit down and review what we think about it, what the reaction has been, how well it has done.

"And we have to say this year, remember, it is the best one we have had in many years and I think everyone is thoroughly enjoying it.

"To get five million people to watch a show every night at 9 o’clock is extraordinary in the modern era, so something is being done right.

"But you are right, we must always look to improve and work on what we have done. But we are very happy with the way it has gone so far."

Source: Press Association

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