• Harrison Solomon called Women’s Aid’s criticism harsh and defended his actions.
• Lauren Wood supported him with a six-word statement about his intentions.
• Women’s Aid accused the show of normalizing toxic behavior toward women.
• Fans slammed Harrison for his treatment of Toni and Lauren.

Love Island’s Harrison Solomon has broken his silence after facing fierce criticism from Women’s Aid over his controversial behavior in the villa.

The 22-year-old footballer, embroiled in an on-screen love triangle with Toni Laites and Lauren Wood, faced criticism and described the charity’s comments as “harsh” while standing by his actions. Meanwhile, Lauren Wood’s unexpected six-word response to the situation has left fans split. Here’s the latest on the explosive fallout.

Harrison’s Defense: “I Expected Backlash, But Not Like This”

Harrison openly addressed the controversy during his appearance on Lorraine, confronting Women’s Aid’s statement directly. The charity had accused him of perpetuating “a culture that excuses violence against women” due to his wavering behavior with both Toni and Lauren.

“It’s never nice to see those things written about me,”

he admitted.

“I’ve got a family back home. I expected backlash, but the comments were harsh.”

Despite acknowledging his mistakes, Harrison insisted his intentions weren’t malicious.

“I was following my feelings. I’m indecisive, but I never meant to hurt anyone”.

Lauren’s Baffling Verdict: “He’s Not That Type of Boy”

Lauren Wood, who was at the center of the love triangle, surprisingly defended Harrison.

“He’s been portrayed this way on TV, but everyone knows he’s not that type of boy,”

she said in a six-word summary that left fans puzzled.

She doubled down in a Cosmopolitan UK interview, calling the backlash “blown out of proportion.”

“He made a mistake, but he’s not a bad person,”

she added.

Nevertheless, viewers were not persuaded, with many labeling Harrison as “disgusting” for his actions, especially after sleeping with Lauren before restarting his relationship with Toni.

Women’s Aid’s Strong Stance on Misogyny in Reality TV

The charity’s statement didn’t just target Harrison, it highlighted broader concerns about Love Island’s handling of toxic behavior.

“Women are often lied to, slut-shamed, and manipulated,”

said Jessye Werner of Women’s Aid.

ITV defended its duty of care policies, highlighting pre-show training on “mutually respectful behavior”. However, with this season receiving over 9,000 Ofcom complaints, many associated with allegations of misogyny, the debate continues.

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Last Updated on July 31, 2025 by 247 News Around The World