Love Island star slams ITV show as they complain the All Stars series 'has a diversity problem'
11 months, 1 week ago

Love Island star slams ITV show as they complain the All Stars series 'has a diversity problem'

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A Love Island 2021 star has criticised the show's new All Stars series over a 'disappointing' lack of diversity. Doctor Priya Gopaldas, who is now 26, starred in Love Island's seventh season alongside Liberty Poole, Jake Cornish, Kaz Kamwi and Toby Aromolaran - who are all featuring in the All Stars series debut on Monday. Priya pointed out that the second-largest majority in the UK is South Asians, who are not represented at all by the latest Love Island cast as it stands. A former Love Island star has slammed the ITV All Star series for a lack of 'appropriate' diversity Priya Gopaldas pointed out that there is no South Asian representation in the series as it stands, meaning that there is nobody from the UK's largest ethnic minority The junior doctor was on series seven of the show with Liberty Pool and Kaz Kamwi as well as Jake Cornish and Toby Aromolaran who are all on the All Stars cast It was, however, revealed that Priya was contacted last year - just a week after the end of a previous relationship - about being involved in the new season, but she will not be taking part.

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Maya Jama looks incredible in racy new Love Island All Stars teaser as new series set to hit screens in weeks
2 days, 10 hours ago

Maya Jama looks incredible in racy new Love Island All Stars teaser as new series set to hit screens in weeks

Daily Mail  

Maya Jama looked incredible as she dressed to the nines in a dramatic ruffled ballgown for the new promo teaser of Love Island All Stars on Saturday. Maya Jama looked incredible as she dressed to the nines in a dramatic ruffled ballgown for the new promo teaser of Love Island All Stars on Saturday The presenter, 30, put on a …

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4 days, 10 hours ago

Love Island's Davide Sanclimenti sets his sights on new Hollywood career while ex Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu returns to her reality roots on All Stars after disastrous CBB stint

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Love Island 2024: Last season’s winners and all previous champions
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Love Island 2024: Last season’s winners and all previous champions

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LOVE ISLAND 2024: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
6 months, 3 weeks ago

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Love Island 'will launch across ITV1, ITV2 and catch up simultaneously for first time ever' for new series - as a fresh batch of contestants get ready to head to Mallorca
7 months, 1 week ago

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Love Island All Stars villa given huge shake-up as TWO Islanders get the boot in shock dumping, including a fan favourite - as new bombshell arrives
11 months ago

Love Island All Stars villa given huge shake-up as TWO Islanders get the boot in shock dumping, including a fan favourite - as new bombshell arrives

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Love Island All Stars viewers were left stunned as two Islanders were given the boot from the villa on Monday in a shock dumping. Hunky new bombshell Tyler Cruickshank was seen arriving in the villa just before the dumping, with him and fellow bombshell Arabella Chi, who arrived last week, choosing who they wanted to be coupled-up with. Love Island …

Love Island's Arabella Chi brands her Manchester City ex Ruben Dias a 'mistake' after he 'dumped her' just days before she entered All Stars
11 months ago

Love Island's Arabella Chi brands her Manchester City ex Ruben Dias a 'mistake' after he 'dumped her' just days before she entered All Stars

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Love Island All Stars bombshell Arabella Chi has branded her footballer ex Ruben Dias 'a mistake'. Love Island All Stars bombshell Arabella Chi has branded her footballer ex Ruben Dias 'a mistake' The 32-year-old model was confirmed as a new Islander on the ITV show at the end of Friday's episode, just days after she was 'dumped' by the Manchester …

Love Island All Stars: A departing Islander makes his ex sob, Messy Mitch lives up to his name and a brand new bombshell arrives - everything you need to know about episode three
11 months ago

Love Island All Stars: A departing Islander makes his ex sob, Messy Mitch lives up to his name and a brand new bombshell arrives - everything you need to know about episode three

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Love Island All Stars launched just three days ago but there has already been enough drama to last a whole series. Wednesday night's episode of Love Island All Stars saw the departure of Jake Cornish after he was coupled-up by the public with his ex-girlfriend Liberty Poole Islanders Molly Smith and Callum Jones had an explosive argument over the real …

Love Island: All Stars review – This nostalgic spin-off might just rekindle our love for the show
11 months, 1 week ago

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Love Island All Stars launch: Fans rejoice as 'icon' Chris catches the eye of THREE girls - following his friendzone-filled 2019 stint
11 months, 1 week ago

Love Island All Stars launch: Fans rejoice as 'icon' Chris catches the eye of THREE girls - following his friendzone-filled 2019 stint

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Love Island fans have already thrown their support behind Chris Taylor, as he caught the eye of three bikini-clad girls mere minutes after entering the villa. Love Island fans have already thrown their support behind Chris Taylor, as he caught the eye of three bikini-clad girls mere minutes after entering the villa Explaining their decisions, Georgia quipped: 'He's funny and …

Love Island star 'gutted' after getting BANNED from joining new All Stars series despite winning the £50,000 prize with her ex boyfriend
11 months, 1 week ago

Love Island star 'gutted' after getting BANNED from joining new All Stars series despite winning the £50,000 prize with her ex boyfriend

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A former Love Island star has been banned from joining the new All Stars series despite her winning the £50,000 prize with her ex boyfriend. A former Love Island star is 'gutted' after getting banned from joining the new All Stars series despite her winning the £50,000 prize with her ex boyfriend Paige Turley, 26, who won the first ever …

Love Island All Stars FIRST LOOK: Maya Jama flaunts her jaw-dropping figure in a saucy sheer dress for the show's much anticipated premiere
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Love Island All Stars FIRST LOOK: Maya Jama flaunts her jaw-dropping figure in a saucy sheer dress for the show's much anticipated premiere

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Maya Jama looked nothing short of sensational in first look snaps from the Love Island All Stars opening episode, which airs on Monday evening. Maya Jama, 29, looked nothing short of sensational in first look snaps from the Love Island All Stars opening episode, which airs on Monday evening The host sizzled in a very racy sheer dress with plunging …

Love Island: All Stars announces return of controversial twist for first episode
11 months, 1 week ago

Love Island: All Stars announces return of controversial twist for first episode

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Love Island is continuing with a major format change for the first episode of its anticipated All Stars series. Love Island is continuing with a major format change for the first episode of its anticipated All Stars series For last summer's series, the ITV2 show gave viewers the power, allowing them to pick which Islanders would couple up in the …

Love Island All Stars: From racism row to catfish conmen and revenge porn scandal, a look at the returning singletons' lives since leaving the villa
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Love Island All Stars: From racism row to catfish conmen and revenge porn scandal, a look at the returning singletons' lives since leaving the villa

Daily Mail  

The cast of Love Island All Stars has been announced with famous faces returning to the villa in hopes of finding lasting love. The cast of Love Island All Stars has been announced with famous faces returning to the villa in hopes of finding lasting love And while some singeltons found fame and love since appearing on the ITV2 dating …

Love Island All Stars bombshell 'REVEALED'
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Love Island All Stars bombshell 'REVEALED'

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The full cast for the first ever All Stars series was finally confirmed on Monday, featuring names from Georgia Harrison to Chris Taylor and Georgia Steel. Season six star Sophie Piper was spotted touching down in South Africa on Monday, having previously dropped a big hint that she's appearing on the show. Season six star Sophie Piper was spotted touching …

Love Island All Stars full line-up confirmed: Bitter exes Liberty Poole and Jake Cornish are set for on-screen reunion as they join string of show legends for explosive series
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Love Island All Stars full line-up confirmed: Bitter exes Liberty Poole and Jake Cornish are set for on-screen reunion as they join string of show legends for explosive series

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Love Island All Stars line-up 'revealed' as bitter exes, winner, Barbie actor and controversial star head to South Africa for most explosive series yet
11 months, 2 weeks ago

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Love Island's most complained about contestant EVER teases participation in All Stars series just days ahead of show premiere
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Love Island's most complained about contestant EVER teases participation in All Stars series just days ahead of show premiere

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Meet the cast of Love Island 2023, including current couples and who’s been dumped
1 year, 4 months ago

Meet the cast of Love Island 2023, including current couples and who’s been dumped

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Love Island host 2023: Maya Jama, the effervescent star bringing a fresh burst of sun to Love Island UK
1 year, 6 months ago

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Love Island winners: Where are they now?
1 year, 11 months ago

Love Island winners: Where are they now?

Daily Mail  

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Love Island contestant and actor Olivia Hawkins has worked with Emma Watson and Daniel Craig
1 year, 11 months ago

Love Island contestant and actor Olivia Hawkins has worked with Emma Watson and Daniel Craig

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Why hasn’t Love Island got the memo on body diversity yet?
2 years, 6 months ago

Why hasn’t Love Island got the memo on body diversity yet?

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Love Island fans praise 'the most diverse cast ever'
2 years, 6 months ago

Love Island fans praise 'the most diverse cast ever'

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Love Island's Priya Gopaldas donates entire £750 salary from stint on show to NHS charities
3 years, 3 months ago

Love Island's Priya Gopaldas donates entire £750 salary from stint on show to NHS charities

Daily Mail  

She was only in the villa for a week before being sent home. And, Love Island's Priya Gopaldas has donated her salary, which came to £750, from her week-long stint on the ITV2 show to NHS charities. How lovely: Love Island's Priya Gopaldas, 23, has donated her entire £750 salary from her short stint on the ITV2 show to NHS …

Love Island stars 'double-jabbed parents set to head into the villa'
3 years, 4 months ago

Love Island stars 'double-jabbed parents set to head into the villa'

Daily Mail  

The Love Island contestants could be in for a shock as it's been reported that their parents are set to enter the villa to deliver some home truths. Incoming: The Love Island contestants could be in for a shock as it's been reported that their parents are set to enter the villa to deliver some home truths A source told …

Love Island bombshells UNVEILED as med student Priya Gopaldaas and footballer Aaron Simpson
3 years, 4 months ago

Love Island bombshells UNVEILED as med student Priya Gopaldaas and footballer Aaron Simpson

Daily Mail  

As if things weren't dramatic enough in the Love Island villa at the moment, two new bombshells will be dropped in on Sunday night's show. And the duo have been unveiled as med student Priya Gopaldas and mummy's boy footballer Aaron Simpson. Incoming: Two new bombshells will be dropped into the Love Island villa on Sunday night's show - med …

Love Island line up medical student Priya Gopaldas to lure the boys away from their partners
3 years, 4 months ago

Love Island line up medical student Priya Gopaldas to lure the boys away from their partners

Daily Mail  

A medical student who worked in a Covid-19 ward during the pandemic is set to become the latest bombshell to enter the Love Island villa. 'She has a heart of gold': Medical student Priya Gopaldas who worked in a Covid-19 ward during the pandemic is set to become the latest bombshell to enter Love Island villa A TV source told …

Disgraced Love Island star Zara Holland showcases her curves in striped bikini ahead of series seven
3 years, 5 months ago

Disgraced Love Island star Zara Holland showcases her curves in striped bikini ahead of series seven

Daily Mail  

She has been keeping a low profile after she paid a £4,500 fine in the Caribbean earlier this year for trying to flee Barbados despite her boyfriend testing positive for Covid. And Zara Holland showcased her incredible physique as she shared a stunning bikini snap ahead of the premiere of series seven of Love Island on Monday. Wow: Zara Holland …

Love Island 2021: Laura Whitmore says stars were 'safer' before show became a 'success'
3 years, 5 months ago

Love Island 2021: Laura Whitmore says stars were 'safer' before show became a 'success'

Daily Mail  

Love Island host Laura Whitmore has insisted that the duty of care protocol is at the forefront of producers minds. 'We look after those we love': Laura Whitmore said Love Island stars were 'safer' before the show became a 'success' as she spoke about the new series on Monday's Good Morning Britain As Richard Arnold reasoned that the 'the raw …

Love Island contestant Aaron Francis worked two royal weddings but ‘unless you’re Beyonce, I’m not really interested’
3 years, 6 months ago

Love Island contestant Aaron Francis worked two royal weddings but ‘unless you’re Beyonce, I’m not really interested’

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Love Island’s Curtis Pritchard condemned for ‘disgusting’ and ‘misogynistic’ jokes in stand-up routine
3 years, 10 months ago

Love Island’s Curtis Pritchard condemned for ‘disgusting’ and ‘misogynistic’ jokes in stand-up routine

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Love Island fans celebrate as all six series of show return to ITV Hub
3 years, 10 months ago

Love Island fans celebrate as all six series of show return to ITV Hub

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Iain Stirling insists Love Island bosses are eager for the show to return this summer
3 years, 11 months ago

Iain Stirling insists Love Island bosses are eager for the show to return this summer

Daily Mail  

Iain Stirling has revealed ITV bosses are keeping their fingers crossed Love Island can go ahead this year and hinted filming in the UK has not been ruled out. Speaking to Metro.co.uk, Iain said it would be 'quite amusing' to watch the Love Island contestants have to deal with the much more temperamental British summer weather rather than the scorching …

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