Love Island All Stars Viewers Threaten Ofcom Complaints Over Belle's 'It's Giving' Habit
Love Island All Stars viewers have reached their breaking point, with many threatening to file Ofcom complaints over contestant Belle Hassan's persistent use of the phrase 'It's giving'. The reality TV star's linguistic tic has been described as 'beyond ridiculous' by frustrated fans who say they are 'screaming at their screens' in exasperation.
Reddit Rage Over Repetitive Phraseology
One particularly incensed viewer took to Reddit to voice their frustration, writing: 'Last night, Belle actually said: “it’s giving what it needs to give”. It’s gone too far. Enough is enough. I may have to file an OFCOM complaint.' Another user chimed in with the succinct verdict: 'It's giving ofcom.'
The discussion thread revealed widespread annoyance among the show's audience. One commenter noted: 'Belle overuses this saying so much and it’s giving ick… which is funny because when belle talks seriously I think she’s quite well spoken, like when she was chatting with shaq about kissing Sean. She was super well spoken and got her points across so well that shaq looked stunned, like he wasn’t expecting her to articulate herself so well.'
Multiple Offenders in the Villa
Belle isn't the only contestant facing criticism for repetitive language. Another viewer observed: 'I'm usually a fan of Love Island phraseology, but between Belle's constant "its giving" and Whitney's constant "charge it to..." I'm getting really annoyed by how hard they're both trying to have the catch phrase of the season.'
The frustration has reached such levels that some viewers are considering abandoning the show entirely. One declared: 'I am ready to quit watching. It's beyond ridiculous.'
Examples of the Infamous Phrase in Action
Earlier this week, viewers witnessed a prime example during a conversation between Belle and fellow islander Sean Stone. When Sean complimented her appearance, Belle responded: 'No I don't, I've been crying all night. It's giving swollen eyes.'
Later in their conversation, she doubled down with the even more perplexing: 'It's giving what it needs to give.'
Drama Beyond Dialogue
The linguistic controversy unfolds against a backdrop of ongoing villa drama. Belle, Sean, and Shaq Muhammad found themselves entangled in an awkward love triangle at the start of the week, with Belle ultimately choosing to couple with Sean.
Wednesday's episode saw their connection strengthen, with Sean telling Belle: 'I think it was really reassuring yesterday and out of all of the girls I wouldn't want to be with anyone else. I feel like we are going at our own pace and we do tell each other how we feel.'
Belle responded cautiously: 'I do this all the time and rush into things… I didn't want to do that coming in here.' Sean offered reassurance: 'You've got my back, which for me is massive and I’ve got yours. I just want to reassure you that I’ve got you.'
Tensions with Other Islanders
Sean's journey hasn't been entirely smooth, particularly regarding his relationship with fellow islander Scott van-der-Sluis. The pair haven't seen eye to eye since Sean entered the villa as a bombshell earlier this month.
The tension escalated on Tuesday when Scott made what Sean described as a 'humiliating' swipe, leaving the businessman in tears. This isn't their first confrontation; Scott previously branded Sean the 'worst Islander ever' upon his arrival in the villa.
The All Stars Line-Up
The current series features returning contestants from various Love Island iterations, including:
- Belle Hassan (27, Series 5) - The make-up artist and daughter of actor Tamer Hassan who wants to 'find a husband'.
- Sean Stone (26, Series 11) - The sweet salesman excited by the prospect of meeting someone from a different lifestyle.
- Whitney Adebayo (28, Series 10) - Seeking a fresh start back in the villa she considers 'home'.
- Scott van-der-Sluis (25, Series 10) - Viewing All Stars as the 'final chapter' of a two-and-a-half-year journey.
Other notable returnees include Millie Court (29, Series 7), Jess Harding (25, Series 10), and Curtis Pritchard (29, Series 5), all hoping for second chances at finding love in the iconic setting.
As the series continues, viewers will be watching closely to see if Belle modifies her vocabulary or if the 'It's giving' phenomenon generates enough viewer backlash to warrant actual regulatory attention.
