Love Island bosses have addressed claims newcomer Danny Bibby used a racial slur on social media.
The 25-year-old plumber will enter the villa during tonight’s episode, and go on a date with Kaz Kamwi.
While viewers are yet to see Danny on the show, his name has already hit headlines as fans have come across an Instagram comment where he allegedly used the ‘N word’.
Fans were quick to demand his removal from the show, but ITV have since issued a statement on behalf of Danny’s father – who has jumped to his son’s defence.
In the statement, Danny’s dad Richard said: “Danny does not have a racist bone in his body and there were no racist intentions to this post.”
“Although it was not done maliciously, it was a mistake. I absolutely apologise on his behalf for the offence this wording may have caused.”
“That would never have been his intention,” he added.
According to the Irish Mirror, the alleged comment was posted in November 2019, under a photo of himself.
After a friend commented, “Champ,” Danny reportedly replied, “My n****.” The post has since been removed from Danny’s Instagram feed.
When asked if the 25-year-old will remain in the villa, an ITV spokesperson told the outlet: “I have no further comment at this time.”
UPDATE: Danny has since apologised through a statement released by ITV.Â
