New analysis has revealed the television shows that have provoked the most complaints from angry viewers in 2025.
Reality television and news shows led the way when it came to people getting in touch with industry watchdog Ofcom.
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The organisation has a statutory duty to “represent the interests of citizens and consumers by promoting competition and protecting the public from harmful or offensive material” - and has wide-ranging powers to sanction broadcasters who fall foul of the code.
Here are the 9 most complained about programmes of the year according to the TV and entertainment experts at OLBG.
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5. Today With Samantha Washington
A total of 1,270 complaints were received about Samantha Washington's show on Sky News, with viewers believing that the presenter misrepresented the nature of an mission to pilot a ship to Gaza to provide aid. During an interview the presenter said of the mission, which included campaigner Greta Thunberg: "What you're actually carrying is really a drop in the ocean to what people in Gaza need, so really it's a symbolic mission rather than a humanitarian one." | Sky News
6. Celebrity Big Brother
A total of 1,224 viewers complained about Hollywood star Mickey Rourke use homophobic language in this year's Celebrity Big Brother. The actor was quickly ejected from the show. | ITV
7. Good Morning Britain
ITV's flagship breakfast show 'Good Morning Britain' received a total of 1,194 complaints. The majority were for an interview with guest Nels Abbey who compared Charlie Kirk to a former Ku Klux Klan leader the morning after Kirk's death. | ITV
8. The Brit Awards
Music awards show The Brits garnered 929 complaints when it was aired on ITV. Viewers were concerned about Sabrina Carpenter's raunchy performance and Charli XCX's revealing outfit being shown pre-watershed. | Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images