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.”
What is gaslighting?
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.
Victims usually start to question their memory and perception as a result of psychological manipulation, with gaslighters tending to twist words or convince victims they said or did something they didn’t.
They will try to make you look unreasonable or irrational, distorting reality to make you feel guilty – trivialising your feelings and excusing their own bad behaviour.
Gaslight tactics are frequently used by sociopaths, narcissists and abusive or controlling partners in relationships.
The effects can be devastating and damaging to mental health.
But she gives him an ultimatum as she makes it clear she needs to know where his heart lies , saying: “I want times and dates of when you’re going to make your decision…I need to know tomorrow.”
Despite his deadline, Ronnie is unable to give Jess an answer and tells her he can’t give her a decision as he’s not 100 %.
Jess is understandably upset and tells him he should know by now, but will this be the end of her and Ronnie?
