Love Island bosses axe fan favourite feature from show after complaints

LOVE Island bosses have axed the much-loved food challenge after a series of complaints.

In the past, islanders have got up close and personal by passing food and drink between each other’s mouths.

And while many find the feature gross for hygiene reasons, others are more concerned about any food waste.

Over the years, the show has been inundated with complaints about it, which has sparked a change.

A source said: “There are going to be lots of activity based challenges this series to make up for the lack of food ones.

“Bosses decided it was time to move on food wastage as they try and be as environmentally friendly as possible”.

In the past, one viewer complained: “I honestly hate these food waste games so much #loveIsland.”

Another moaned: “Imagine if a couple of love island challenges every season didn’t revolve around horrendous food waste <3.”

While someone else said: “The food waste also? They couldn’t just use paint #loveisland.”

Others even vowed to contact Ofcom about the stomach-churning challenge in the past.

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ITV said: "We are stepping away from food challenges as we known them."

Meanwhile, the new villa in South Africa is perfect for challenges, thanks to its vast size.

The sprawling mansion is set in millionaire’s row in South Africa and features an enormous swimming pool and even the traditional fire-pit.

The sprawling property boasts an enormous pool set in a huge courtyard with a large sunbathing deck which will welcome the wannabes in January.

One night in the plush mansion costs upwards of £430 a night.

Outside the contestants will have access to a running track and a second outside pool.

New host Maya Jama touched down in South Africa over the weekend ready for the January 16 launch night.