Megan Barton Hanson has revealed she would “definitely” return to Love Island for a “gay season”.
The 27-year-old appeared on the popular dating show back in 2018, where she found love with her co-star Wes Nelson.
The reality star has since come out as bisexual, and has publicly dated a number of women – including Demi Sims and Chelcee Grimes.
Speaking at the Cambridge Union, Megan said: “I think [Love Island] would have been a completely different experience for me if there’d have been gay people on the show.”
“It didn’t even enter my head, I just assumed that every girl on there was completely straight.”
“Logistically, I don’t know how it would work if they just chucked in a few token gay people in there. I feel like we need a whole gay series.”
“If you’re going to do it, do it properly. I mean, I’d definitely go back on there if there’s a gay season!”
The 27-year-old also pushed for producers to increase bisexual representation on reality shows in general.
“Producers now will pick one bisexual girl who will be chucked on a show, be with a girl for a minute, get with a guy and then that’s it done,” she said.
“We need a whole gay season, I feel, because it just wouldn’t work chucking a few gay girls and gay girls into a straight show.”
“There’s not enough, whether it’s Celebs Go Dating, Love Island or any of those shows. I feel like they just do the bare minimum.”
