LOVE Island viewers have accused Ronnie of gaslighting Jess after he lied to her in tonight’s episode. The footballer insisted he hadn’t told Harriett he was thinking about her in bed – despite the fact viewers watched him do exactly that last night. Concerned Jess quizzed him about what he said and he repeatedly told her that Harriett was making it up.
Those watching at home have complained about the scenes, with one person threatening to call the broadcasting regulator. They wrote: “Ronnie = gaslighter gaslighter gaslighter who’s complaining to ofcom with me.” A second commented: “Ronnie is really the definition of a gaslighter.
” While a third added: “The gaslighting is crazy, ronnie man what r u even saying.” Gaslighting is essentially a control tactic used to manipulate others by using deceptive behaviour to make you doubt your own sanity - often making the victim feel like they are going crazy, questioning their actions, while explaining away their own. During the conversation Jess asked: “Did you say to Harriett that last night in bed you were thinking of her all night?” Ronnie responded: “No.
” Jess interjected telling him: “Well she’s just said to me that's what you said.” Ronnie tried to assure Jess, explaining: “I said I look up and you’re opposite me.” Seemingly happy with his response, Jess told him: “This is what I’m saying Ron, she’s lying.
” Gaslighting is essentially a control tactic used to manipulate others by us.
