Love Island comes under fire for casting Amber Wise, 19, as viewers demand the age restriction is increased – after the show received Ofcom complaints over ex-contestant Gemma Owen’s age last year
Love Island has come under scrutiny from fans after casting 19-year-old Amber Wise as one of the Casa Amor bombshells, as they complain it is ‘uncomfortable’ viewing.
Amber, who is the daughter of former pro footballer Dennis Wise, arrived on the programme during Sunday night’s episode, where she joined five other girls as part of the classic Love Island twist.
However after noting her age, viewers of the ITV2 dating show have insisted that the age restriction on the programme, which is currently 18, should be increased.
Many fans took to Twitter after watching the show’s latest sex position challenge to slam the programme amid the ongoing age-gap furore, after watching Amber lock lips with Tyrique Hyde, 24.
It was suggested by some that the age limit should be 21 and over, as they argued that anyone younger is not yet mature enough to appear on television.
Fuming: Love Island has come under scrutiny from fans after casting 19-year-old Amber Wise as one of the Casa Amor bombshells as they complain it is ‘uncomfortable’ viewing
Awks! Many fans took to Twitter after watching the show’s latest sex position challenge to slam the programme amid the ongoing age-gap furore
167 complaints: On her second day in the villa, Gemma Owen (pictured) ended up paired with Italian entrepreneur Davide Sanclimenti, who is eight years her senior at 27, in 2022
It’s partly because viewers have claimed it is ‘disturbing’ to watch some of the age-gap romances unfold, as girls in their late teens couple up with older contestants.
Amber is currently the youngest contestant on the show.
Last year, Gemma Owen’s casting was called into question, as she appeared on the series when she was 19 and briefly coupled up with Davide, who was 27.
The show was hit with more than 250 Ofcom complaints at one point, after viewers were left shocked by portrayal of age gap romances.
On her second day in the villa, the daughter of footballing legend Michael Owen ended up paired with Italian entrepreneur Davide, who was eight years her senior.
Days later Gemma’s ex Jacques O’Neill, 23, entered the villa. After hearing their relationship timeline, viewers determined that Gemma would have been 16 when they first dated while Jacques will have been at least 20.
Shocked by the age gap between them being promoted on screen, a further 97 viewers complained to the watchdog.
This year, the show’s age policy has once again been called into question, as fans took to social media to argue that it should be increased.
Reaction: This year, the show’s age policy has once again been called into question, as fans took to social media to argue that it should be increased
Unimpressed: Since she arrived on the show during Sunday’s episode, fans have complained about her age, suggesting that 19 is too young
X-Rated: Love Island viewers also slammed the show’s latest sex position challenge amid the ongoing age-gap furore, as they said ‘I don’t want to see a 19yo snogging a grown man’
One person said: ‘There has to be an age restriction. 19 is way too young.’
Another argued: ‘Love Island should have an age restriction. Why are teenagers in the villa? 21+ makes more sense. Imagine Ella was approached by Love Island producers to be on S4 when she was only 18!
‘She declined because she felt like she was too young and rightfully so.’
A third wrote: ‘Love Island needs to change their age restriction to 21. Amber is 19 years old she is still a baby.’
One other, said: ‘Nahhh they should have an age restriction like minimum 21. Not Ty cracking on with a 19yo!’
The main villa residents battled in a string of challenges against Casa Amor in a bid to win a party, with the contestants sharing kisses and posing in X-Rated positions.
However fans were left fuming after bombshell Amber, showed off her skills and smooched 24-year-old Tyrique.
Taking to Twitter to air their feelings about the challenge, one viewer declared: ‘I can’t watch a 19 year old snog a grown man on TV!’.
While another said: ’19 and 20 year olds shouldn’t be on this show, this is so uncomfortable to watch.
Someone else wrote: ‘Nah I don’t like watching a 19 year old snog grown men on TV, maybe it’s just me’.
While a fourth commented: ‘Not the 19 twerking on a 25 year old’.
And: ‘To be sensible for a minute ….a 19 year old girl is too young to be on this’.
Since she arrived on the show during Sunday’s episode, fans have complained about her age, suggesting that 19 is too young.
At the end of Monday evening’s episode, Amber could be seen leaning in for a kiss with her co-star Sammy Root, 22.
Controversial? On Sunday viewers slammed producers for allowing Casa Amor’s Amber to appear on the show at 19
Gross: Taking to Twitter one viewer declared: ‘I can’t watch a 19 year old snog a grown man on TV!’
Spoiler: At the end of Monday evening’s episode, Amber could be seen leaning in for a kiss with her co-star Sammy Root, 22
MEET THE ISLANDERS
Tyrique Hyde
NAME: Tyrique Hyde
AGE: 24
FROM: Essex
OCCUPATION: Footballer
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? I’ll bring vibes, confidence, good energy and honesty. I don’t sit on the fence, if I have an opinion I will speak up. I’m also not afraid to go after what I want
CLAIM T0 FAME? Toby Aromolaran is one of my best friends, we grew up together and were in the same class at school
Catherine Agbaje
NAME: Catherine Agbaje
AGE: 22
FROM: Dublin
OCCUPATION: Commercial Real Estate Agent
HOW WOULD FAMILY AND FRIENDS DESCRIBE YOU? Someone who is fun and a loving character. They know I have so much love to give.
I’m always smiling, I’m always happy, I’m always laughing. You’ll always see me with a smile on my face.
NAME: Ella Thomas
Ella Thomas
AGE: 23
FROM: Glasgow
OCCUPATION: Model
WHAT’S YOUR CLAIM TO FAME? I’ve been in a Headie One and Burna Burna Boy music video and I was once an extra in World War Z. I was 12 years old when I filmed it and got to meet Brad Pitt which was cool.
WHY SHOULD SOMEBODY DATE YOU? I’m the whole package, I know what I want in life and I’ve got a big heart.
Mitchel Taylor
NAME: Mitchel Taylor
AGE: 26
FROM: Sheffield
OCCUPATION: Gas engineer
WHY SHOULD SOMEBODY DATE YOU? I thrive on being a gentleman. I’ll shower you with flowers, I’ll take you on dates, I’ll fill your bedside drawer with your favourite sweets and chocolate. I’ve been single, I’ve had my fun and now I want to settle down.
WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? I’m just really picky. I’ve got to find the girl that I want to marry and have kids with. I’m nearly 27, I don’t want to play the field anymore, I want to find the one.
Jess Harding
NAME: Jess Harding
AGE: 22
FROM: London
OCCUPATION: Aesthetics Practitioner
WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? Because every boy is giving me the ick at the moment. I feel like it’s fate because I’m saving myself for Mr Right in the Villa!
WHAT GIVES YOU THE ICK? When a guy stunts for money, that’s an ick. Showing off all their designer clothes because most of the time they’re probably fake anyway! Another one is when a boy runs for the train and the train goes without him. Lunch Boxes also – just go to Tesco and get a meal deal!
Zachariah Noble
NAME: Zachariah Noble
AGE: 25
FROM: South East London
OCCUPATION: Personal trainer and basketball player
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? I’m a very chilled out guy and I’m completely myself 100% of the time. I’m quite straightforward and never struggle making friends, I like to look after people.
WHAT GIVES YOU THE ICK? I’ve got two and they’re both really stupid; Bad handwriting – I’ve got terrible handwriting so they’d need to have better handwriting than me and twerking, I really don’t like twerking!
Whitney Adebayo
NAME: Whitney Adebayo
AGE: 25
FROM: London
OCCUPATION: Entrepreneur
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? Good vibes, I can be really silly and funny but I can also get deep. It depends on the person and the situation but I am a very adaptable person, I know how to read the room.
DO YOU FALL IN LOVE QUICKLY? Real love, no. I can fall in lust but I don’t fall in love quickly. My big thing is trust, I’ve got to trust you fully before I can give you my heart. I won’t give you my heart for free, you’ve got to earn it.
Sammy Root
NAME: Sammy Root
AGE: 22
FROM: Kent
OCCUPATION: Project Manager
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? I’ll be the energy in the villa, lots of guys have pretty faces and nice bodies, which I have too, but I’ve also got the bubbly personality, I’m a bit of a firework
HOW WOULD FRIENDS/FAMILY DESCRIBE YOU? Funny, bubbly and good to be around. I’m a bit cheeky too.’
Leah Taylor
NAME: Leah Taylor
AGE: 27
FROM: Manchester
OCCUPATION: Business Owner (Social Media Marketing)
DO YOU FALL IN LOVE QUICKLY? This is difficult because I would have said that I was a slow-burner, but I think that’s because I’ve been more closed off in the past. In all honesty, I’m such a hopeless romantic and now because I know what I want, I can’t wait to be in love again.
DO YOU HAVE ANY CLAIMS TO FAME? When I was a dancer, I actually danced at the EMAs and danced for Rita Ora and Camila Cabello. Maura Higgins is one of my best friends and we watched her best bits together one night and couldn’t stop laughing, she’s hilarious.
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Scott Van Der Sluis
NAME: Scott Van Der Sluis
AGE: 22
FROM: Connah’s Quay, north Wales
OCCUPATION: Footballer
WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’LL BRING TO THE VILLA? Energy. I’ll bring a bit of banter, be cheeky, and I’m a flirt! very, very strong personality so if I see anything I don’t agree with, there’ll definitely be fireworks!
WHAT GIVES YOU THE ‘ICK? Someone who gets too clingy too quickly. I don’t like too many calls and too many texts. I’m not a fan of someone wearing Nike Air Force 1 trainers with a dress on a night out either or waking up with someone and seeing patchy fake tan in the morning.
Kady McDermott
NAME: Kady McDermott
AGE: 27
FROM: Hertfordshire
OCCUPATION: Former Love Islander
WHY HAVE YOU DECIDED TO COME BACK ON THE SHOW? Not many people can say they’ve been on Love Island, let alone have done it twice! I think I’m known from season 2 for being so chaotic. People always ask, ‘Do you have regrets?’ expecting me to say yes, but I was so true to myself and I was 100% authentic. I’ll still be like that now, but seven years on, I am more mature. I’m still the fiery pocket rocket but I know what I want and what I don’t want.
WHAT BOYS DO YOU HAVE YOUR EYES ON? Zach’s my number one, Tyrique on looks, but he might need his ego putting down a little bit. I also want to get to know Mitch.
Montel McKenzie
NAME: Montel McKenzie
AGE: 25,
FROM: East London
OCCUPATION: Account Manager and semi-professional footballer
WHICH ISLANDERS HAVE YOU GOT YOUR EYE ON? My top three right now would be Catherine, Leah and Ella. Ella for me is generally my type, Catherine carries herself well and seems like a classy girl. Leah seems very chilled and that’s the kind of person I am.
WHAT MESSAGE WOULD YOU GIVE TO THE ISLANDERS? Watch your girls because the guy that gets all of the girls is coming into the Love Island Villa.
Kody Murphy
NAME: Kody Murphy
AGE: 20
FROM: Birmingham
OCCUPATION: Social Media Marketer
WHY ARE YOU EXCITED TO GO INTO CASA AMOR? I love a challenge and can’t wait to bring my flirty, cheeky side out. There isn’t as much pressure when you go into Casa Amor, you can go in and have some fun. I’ll definitely be a little mischievous.
HOW DO YOU PLAN ON TURNING PEOPLE’S HEADS? I’m going to go in there and be my big, bubbly, cheeky self – I definitely know what I want. You have to lay it on a bit thicker in Casa Amor than the outside, which will be different for me but I am confident in approaching things. I work well under pressure, so no worries there.
Ouzy See
NAME: Ouzy See
AGE: 28
FROM: Edinburgh
OCCUPATION: Footballer, Tradesman and Model
WHY ARE YOU EXCITED TO GO INTO CASA AMOR? I’m excited to see which girls are open to having their heads turned, if anyone could make that happen, it would be me. My chat is great and I reckon I’ll definitely be the majority of the girls type on paper.
HOW DO YOU PLAN ON TURNING PEOPLE’S HEADS? I want to get to know everyone first and then let my favourites know early on that I’m interested to gauge their reaction. Then I can take it from there…
Zachary Ashford
NAME: Zachary Ashford
AGE: 27
FROM: Manchester
OCCUPATION: Senior Sales Executive
WHY ARE YOU EXCITED TO GO INTO CASA AMOR? I’m really excited to get into Casa Amor. I’m looking forward to the romances but the main thing is I’m looking to stir the pot to be honest and walk out with a girl I like.
HOW DO YOU PLAN ON TURNING PEOPLE’S HEADS? I am going to go in and go with my heart straight away. I’ve got a couple of people in mind and I will want to feel them out and get to know them in the first few hours. I will then draw my attention to just one girl.
Lochan Nowacki
NAME: Lochan Nowacki
AGE: 25
FROM: Windsor
OCCUPATION: Account Manager
WHY ARE YOU EXCITED TO GO INTO CASA AMOR? I feel like I’m excited because a lot of the people in relationships aren’t fully secure. I know the type of person I am as well, so I feel like I can turn heads. I’m not going to be disrespectful and I’m proud of my morals as a person. I’m confident that I can go in and not necessarily stir it up, but open the ladies’ eyes to what could be a better couple.
HOW DO YOU PLAN ON TURNING PEOPLE’S HEADS? I have a top three in my mind already, so I’ll probably be pulling them for chats quite quickly and letting them know they’re the top three people I want to speak to. But I’m confident I’m a people person, I’m not going in there to act any differently to how I am with my own friends. I back myself that people will see that and see my good looks and bish, bash, bosh!
Benjamin Noel
NAME: Benjamin Noel
AGE: 26
FROM: London
OCCUPATION: Fitness Business Owner
WHY ARE YOU EXCITED TO GO INTO CASA AMOR? I’m at a point where I want to find the right girl who can make me belly laugh. I think going into Casa Amor and meeting a bunch of girls is going to be like a holiday. It’s a new chapter and I love an adventure so I’m excited for the experience.
HOW DO YOU PLAN ON TURNING PEOPLE’S HEADS? Casa Amor leaves you with a small amount of time, so the boys often think up a big strategy but when I’m put in an environment where there is purpose I always thrive naturally.
Elom Ahlijah-Wilson
NAME: Elom Ahlijah-Wilson
AGE: 22
FROM: London
OCCUPATION: Masseuse and Fitness Trainer
WHY ARE YOU EXCITED TO GO INTO CASA AMOR? I want to ruffle a few feathers and to see if I can find a strong connection. I’m excited to meet new people and see where it takes me.
HOW DO YOU PLAN ON TURNING PEOPLE’S HEADS? Firstly, by being myself and getting straight to the point. I like all of the girls in the Villa. I know I’m going to vibe with all of them, it’s just getting that one to one conversation and if I click with them, I click with them, if I don’t, I don’t and onto the next.
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Tink Reading
NAME: Tink Reading
AGE: 26
FROM: Birmingham
OCCUPATION: Project Manager
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF? I’m mischievous, energetic and full of energy. I don’t take myself too seriously, as I just like to have fun. I can look cute and innocent but I do have a fiery side – if I have a problem I have no issue in saying it.
HOW DO YOU PLAN ON TURNING PEOPLE’S HEADS? To be honest, I am not going to waste any time or sit on the fence. I’m not going to gauge what the other girls are thinking. I will know who I am interested in and know certain boys won’t be my type. I won’t go for them just because it’s Casa Amor – I will stay true to myself.
I do back myself; I am funny and a bit of a lad – I like sports, football and F1. Don’t get me wrong, I love getting dressed up and looking great but I am a lad at the same time. There are not many girls like me, so I think that will be a shock for them.
I will not sit on the fence and go for what I want!
Danielle Mazhindu
NAME: Danielle Mazhindu
AGE: 25
FROM: Liverpool
OCCUPATION: Recruitment Assistant and Occupational Therapy Student
WHY ARE YOU EXCITED TO GO INTO CASA AMOR? I’ve been single for a bit and now I’m excited to explore and have fun! I’m excited to meet new people outside of my normal group and guys I would never normally meet outside of the Villa.
HOW DO YOU PLAN ON TURNING PEOPLE’S HEADS? I have good chat, which will carry me. I am very direct – some people wait around but I will speak my piece from the start. I will 100% just enjoy my time there.
Amber Davis
NAME: Amber Wise
AGE: 19
FROM: Buckinghamshire
OCCUPATION: Graphic Design Student
WHY ARE YOU EXCITED TO GO INTO CASA AMOR? I’m really excited to meet the boys, especially Montel and Sammy. I’m looking forward to getting to know them and bringing strong looks to the Villa.
Also, I would love to take part in a challenge or two!
HOW DO YOU PLAN ON TURNING PEOPLE’S HEADS? I’m going to go in there, get to know everyone and see who gives me the same energy back. I’m confident, so I will just be myself.
Gabby Jeffery
NAME: Gabby Jeffery
AGE: 24
FROM: Newcastle
OCCUPATION: Account Manager
WHY ARE YOU EXCITED TO GO INTO CASA AMOR? I’m excited to be with a big group of girls all in the same boat and to have eachothers backs in a new setting, I think that’s going to be really nice. I’m also excited to get to know the guys without their partners being there, I’d say I’m most excited for that.
HOW DO YOU PLAN ON TURNING PEOPLE’S HEADS? There’s no time to hold back, so I’m going to make sure I get to know everyone. I’m not going to waste any time thinking about what their current situation might be because I need to give myself a chance. I’m going to lay all my cards on the table and see where it gets me.
Abi Moores
NAME: Abi Moores
AGE: 25
FROM: Hampshire
OCCUPATION: Flight Attendant
WHY ARE YOU EXCITED TO GO INTO CASA AMOR? I want to find a boyfriend! Everyone on Love Island is so sexy. I feel like the kind of person that would do Love Island is definitely the type of person I could be in a relationship with.
HOW DO YOU PLAN ON TURNING PEOPLE’S HEADS? Having good eye contact. Everyone says my eyes are my best feature. My plan is to gauge how they’re feeling. I always call it my ‘spidey senses’. I’m a very good judge of character, I can see through people and see their energy. If they fancy me I should be able to gauge it quite well, so I should know who to graft with and who to leave to the side.
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