Love Island viewers have levied claims of gaslighting against Joshua Ritchie after he continued to get to know Joanna Chimonides despite telling Sophie Piper she was his main priority. Ritchie's actions were exposed during the PDA awards show, where Sophie confronted him. Many viewers expressed support for Sophie and claimed Ritchie was lying to her. This behavior has been associated with gaslighting and has been observed in other Love Island contestants in previous seasons. Viewers have also criticized Georgia Steel for her conduct.