Love Island's 2021 line-up has come under fire from 'disappointed' fans as they complained about the lack of diversity after bosses promised an 'inclusive' cast.
Taking to Twitter after 11 new contestants were revealed on Monday, which includes the show's first-ever disabled Islander - PE teacher Hugo Hammond, frustrated viewers also pointed out the lack of plus size singletons.
Love Island has previously been slammed by fans and former contestants for lack of different ethnic backgrounds, body types and members of the LGBT community represented on the show.
Slammed: Love Island's 2021 line-up has come under fire from 'disappointed' fans as they complained about the lack of diversity after bosses promised an 'inclusive' cast (contestant Faye Winter pictured)
Leading the 2021 Islanders this year are OnlyFans star Shannon Singh, fashion blogger Kaz Kamwi, the show's first ever disabled star - PE teacher Hugo, Nando's waitress Liberty Poole and civil servant Sharon Gaffka.
Also on the line-up are financial services marketing executive Chloe Burrows, semi-pro footballer Toby Aromolaran, water engineer Jake Cornish, events planner Aaron Francis, labourer Brad McClelland and lettings manager Faye Winter.
Taking to Twitter after the 2021 cast was revealed, fans shared their 'disappointment' over the lack of diversity and plus size contestants, saying: 'It's 2021. Do better.'
However, despite the first 11 contestants already being confirmed, the ITV2 dating series will be introducing other Islanders, which are yet to be revealed, onto the show as the season progresses - allowing a chance for more diversity.
Frustration: Taking to Twitter after 11 new contestants were revealed on Monday, frustrated viewers also pointed out the lack of plus size singletons (new contestants Chloe Burrows, left, and Liberty Poole, right)
Line-up: The 2021 line-up includes the show's first-ever disabled Islander - PE teacher Hugo Hammond (pictured) - who was born with club foot and braved multiple operations as a child
One person said: 'Once again, i'm disappointed but not surprised at the total lack of body diversity on #loveisland Of course I'm still going to watch it, but it's 2021. Do better.'
Another follower commented: 'Over a year to find a diverse cast but someone decided nah let's just stick with tokenism and copy + paste the rest.'
A different account put: 'Lads I'm so excited for Love Island that I could BURST but where is the flipping diversity we were promised?!'
Another viewer commented: '@LoveIsland I thought we were gonna have some more diversity this year.'
'It's 2021. Do better': Taking to Twitter after the 2021 cast was revealed, fans shared their 'disappointment' over the lack of diversity and plus size contestants, saying: 'It's 2021. Do better.'
A different fan ranted: 'No diversity yet again in the Love Island line up... Shameful.'
Another viewer noted: 'As if I was hoping there was going to be plus size people on love island this year lol I don't even watch it.'
A different follower put: 'So with all the body positivity talks that's been going on still can't see any plus size person(s) in the #LoveIsland line up.'
Former fury: Love Island has previously been slammed by fans and former contestants for lack of different ethnic backgrounds, body types and members of the LGBT community represented on the show (new contestants Jake Cornish, left, and Brad McClelland, right)
Another fan joked: 'Does the Love Island cast look exactly the same as every year? Yes. Does it annoy me cause there's literally zero body diversity? Yes.
'But am I still gonna watch it religiously at 9pm every single night for the next couple months? ABSOLUTELY YES. #LoveIsland @LoveIsland.'
While a different person added: 'Nice to see a disabled contestant being included but still no plus size contestants. #LoveIsland.'
MailOnline has contacted ITV for comment.
Sharon Gaffka, 25
Name: Sharon Gaffka
Age: 25
Location: Oxford
Occupation: Civil Servant - Operations Lead for Department of Transport
Who is their type on paper? 'I tend to date someone who is taller than me, even though my last long-term partner, he was actually someone who was shorter than me.
'I'm quite an intellectual person so I want someone who can kind of match that.'
Aaron Francis, 24
Name: Aaron Francis
Age: 24
Location: London
Occupation: Luxury Events Host
Who is their type on paper? 'I need someone that is passionate about what they are doing - from scientist to anything - you can tell when someone is speaking about something and they are actually smiling while they are talking. I love that.
'I don't like when people are doing a job just to make money and then they kind of just live for the weekend. Especially because I work on the weekends.'
Liberty Poole, 21
Name: Liberty Poole
Age: 21
Location: Birmingham
Occupation: Nando's Waitress and Marketing Student
Who is their type on paper? 'So I like tall, alpha male, confident, a cheeky chappy sort of guy.
'But obviously that’s always usually combined with player types, which is where I go wrong. So I am trying to change my ways and go for more of a nicer guy that is going to treat me right.'
Hugo Hammond, 24
Name: Hugo Hammond
Age: 24
Location: Hampshire
Occupation: PE Teacher
Who is their type on paper? 'I've been single for a while now. With the current climate, it’s been really hard to get back into dating.
'I saw it as an opportunity to have an amazing fun summer and put myself back out there.'
Shannon Singh
Name: Shannon Singh
Age: 22
Location: Fife
Occupation: Glamour model
Who is their type on paper? 'I don’t feed off looks, I feed off energy, I need someone with personality. Just someone I can have fun with.
'I’m a party girl, I love going out, I’m very social. For me it’s quite hard to find people who are genuine and looking for what you’re looking for'
Jake Cornish
Name: Jake Cornish
Age: 24
Location: Weston-super-Mare
Occupation: Water Engineer
Who is their type on paper? 'Looks wise, always gone for blondes. But for me, the main thing is having respect and having good fun, and someone who will be loyal to you...
'I’ve had messages from girls that have got boyfriends and husbands. This is why I don’t trust anyone. Someone who is loyal really. But when I’m single, I like having a good time!
Kaz Kamwi
Name: Kaz Kamwi
Age: 26
Location: Essex
Occupation: Fashion Blogger
Who is their type on paper? 'I like meeting new people, I’m ready to be in a relationship. Why not be in a place where people are looking for the same things as me?'
