A Love Island spokesperson has released a statement, following fan’s criticism of some of the islander’s for gaining weight.
Pro-dancer Curtis Pritchard in particular has been singled out online by commentators.
Love Island winner Amber Gill has also been trolled.
#LoveIsland The nearest the show have got all series to body diversity amongst the contestants has been the weight gain on Curtis. pic.twitter.com/LDrE8xOcoW
— Andrew (@officialDB3K) July 28, 2019
In response to the body shaming, the show themselves have released a statement.
A spokesperson for Love Island  told the Mirror Online:
“It is incredibly irresponsible that any Islander would be body-shamed in this way and we would always discourage anyone from making appearance-based comments that could be hurtful to the islanders and their families.”
He’s competing with amber to see who can gain the most weight https://t.co/Kp1SAIuOny
— DIORI (@DanaDiori) July 26, 2019
“It is astonishing that there have been calls for body diversity yet an islander who has allegedly put on weight is now being trolled because of it.”
Curtis and partner Maura Higgins came in fourth place during last night’s final episode.
Meanwhile, Amber stunned in a sleek jumpsuit as she took the crown with partner Greg O’Shea.
