Love Island star SLAMS new series line up saying ‘it feels like show is going backwards’

A FORMER Love Island star has slammed the new line up and claimed the show is “going backwards”.

Love Island returns on June 3 for a brand new series and the latest group of sexy singletons was revealed over the weekend.

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But many fans were left disappointed by the reveal and quickly took to social media to slam the lack of diversity.

And it seems Tasha Ghouri, who shot to fame on the 2022 summer series, agrees.

Tasha, 25, took to Snapchat to share an unimpressed-looking selfie and added: “Love seeing the inclusivity in the Love Island cast… feels like we’re going backwards.”

She previously made Love Island history as the first-ever deaf contestant.

Tasha, who wears a cochlear implant, last year opened up about the importance of representation on the show.

She said: “Me going on the show was a groundbreaking moment for the TV industry, especially for a show like Love Island.

“It was like a moment that shook the whole earth, that’s what it felt like.”

One of this year’s Islanders is 24-year-old Patsy Field, who has been very open about having Erb’s Palsy– a condition that means one of her arms is shorter than the other and it also has less function.

The birth defect occured after Patsy was delivered naturally rather than via Caesarean section.

It came about amid complications when her mother went into labour.

An insider told the Mail: “Patsy is a brilliant signing for the show, she’s hilarious so will definitely bring good vibes and positive energy.

“She has never let her disability define her but she’s also excited for the opportunity to educate audiences who might not know about Erb’s palsy because awareness is key.”

Love Island winners - where they are now

Every year Love Island opens its doors to more sexy Islanders who are hoping for a holiday romance that could turn into more.

Here we take you though all of the Love Island winners so far and what their relationship statuses are now:

2024 – The first ever All stars spin off show was won by Molly Smith and Tom Clare. STATUS: Still together.

2023 –Jess Harding and Sammy Root took home the 50K, and won the summer 2023 Love Island. STATUS: Broken up.

2023 – The first series of 2023 saw Sanam Harrinanan and Kai Fagan crowned Love Island winners in South Africa. STATUS: Still together.

2022 –Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu’s time in the villa was anything but a smooth ride, but they managed to win the public’s hearts – and the ITV2 reality show. STATUS: Broken up.

2021 –Liam Reardon and Millie Court were announced winners of Love Island 2021.STATUS: Still together.

2020 – The first ever winter Love Island saw Paige Turley and Finn Tapp crowned winners after falling in love on the show. STATUS: Broken up.

2019 – Series 5 saw Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague runners up to winners Greg O’Shea and Amber Gill, who met in the last few days of the series. STATUS: Broken up.

2018 – It wasn’t surprising fan favourites Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer won the show, as they were strong throughout. But sadly things didn’t last. STATUS: Broken up.

2017 –Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies had lots of ups and downs in the villa but went on to win the show. STATUS: Broken up.

2016– Nathan Massey and Cara De La Hoyde were together form the start of the series, and since they won show have two kids and are married. STATUS: Still together.

2015 – Despite poor Jess Hayes being Max Morley’s second choice on the show, they did win – but they didn’t last as a couple. STATUS: Broken up.