ITV defends Love Island host Laura Whitmore after coming under fire for Ekin-Su comments

ITV have spoken out in defence of Love Island host Laura Whitmore after it was revealed comments she made in reference to Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu had been hit with official complaints. It was confirmed on Wednesday (July 20) that the ITV2 dating show has been slapped with more than 3,000 complaints in ONE week.

During Sunday night's edition of the show's spin-off Aftersun. Laura, 37, was discussing Ekin-Su’s reported antics in bed with dumped islander George. The situation had been brought up again during the villa's 'Movie Night' which saw the clip from Casa Amor played to the remaining contestants.

The Turkish actress has repeatedly denied that anything happened between her and the new boy. But during Aftersun, Laura kicked off by saying: "Once again Ekin-Su swore that nothing happened with George and it seems Davide doesn’t believe her." As the Irish presenter burst into laughter, guest, singer Tom Grennan, commented: "It deffo happened though didn’t it"

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Comedian Darren Harriott continued: "She said her head never turned but I think her hand might have turned, and possibly wrist." And the conversation didn't stop there as Laura then turned to the show's third guest, Capital FM DJ Sian Welby, to get her thoughts on the incident.

Ekin-Su's family and friends were left reeling and the person looking after her social media accounts while she's away in Mallorca tweeted: "The fact that the s*** shaming is being passed off as banter and good television is very concerning at this rate #LoveIsland."

It has been confirmed that 427 people contacted the broadcasting watchdog Ofcom following the Aftersun episode in