Tasha Ghouri slams Love Island's new series line
Former Love Islander Tasha Ghouri has slammed the ITV show's new series line-up claiming it lacks inclusivity.
The TV star, 25, rose to fame when she joined the hit dating contest on its eight series and was the show's first ever deaf contestant.
Sharing a perplexed selfie on her Snapchat stories, Tasha wrote sarcastically: 'Love seeing the inclusivity within the love island cast... feels like is going backwards.'
Singletons looking for a match have all jetted off to Mallorca, with the debut episode of series 11 airing on Monday 3 June.
And for the first time ever, ITV will launch the dating show simultaneously across ITV1, ITV2, and ITVX.
Former Love Islander Tasha Ghouri has slammed the ITV show's new series line-up claiming it lacks inclusivity - Tasha was the show's first ever deaf contestant
Singletons looking for a match have all jetted off to Mallorca, with the debut episode of series 11 airing on Monday 3 June and for the first time ever, ITV will launch the dating show simultaneously across ITV1, ITV2, and ITVX
Meanwhile, Influencer Patsy Field joins this year's line-up and will become the show's only disability to star on the brand new series of Love Island, MailOnline can reveal.
The Londoner, 29, was born with Erb's palsy, which was developed during her traumatic birth at Lewisham hospital.
Patsy has told how she should have been born via cesarean, but doctors made the crucial error for her to be delivered naturally, resulting in a defect, which she has had to overcome her entire life.
The condition means her right arm is shorter in length and unable to function as well as her left, with Patsy admitting she has felt 'self-conscious' but learned to embrace it throughout adulthood.
She follows in the footsteps of Tasha - other contestants with disabilities have included partially sighted Ron Hall, and Hugo Hammond, who was born with a club foot.
Explaining her condition on social media, she said: 'One thing you guys don't know about me is I have a disability. I have never spoken about it on here before because I am a bit self-conscious about it to be honest.
'It is a disability I've literally had since birth. All my close friends and family know about it.
'Pretty much everyone says they don't notice it, or they have never noticed it before but once I tell you go back and look through my old videos, you'll be able to spot it.
Tasha, 25, previously made history on the ITV show as the first-ever deaf contestant when she joined on the eight series (pictured this month at Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga premiere)
Meanwhile, Influencer Patsy Field joins this year's line-up and will become the latest contestant with a disability to star on the brand new series of Love Island, MailOnline can reveal
'So, the disability affects my right arm, I was a normal, happy, healthy baby in my mama's womb and the hospital f***ed up and gave me a disability, Lewisham hospital, you f***ers.
'I should have been a cesarean birth, but the midwife thought she could do it and she couldn't... I was such a big baby, I was almost 11lb, a normal baby is like 7lb. I got stuck coming out of my mum... and they're pulling and pulling and pulling and in the process of yanking me out, they have done some damage.
'They snapped the nerve that sends messages down from my brain down my spine to my right arm, messages are trying to send, and this computer says no.
'As a result, I have a disability called Erb's Palsy and my arm never grew as much and it doesn't do anything really, they are completely different lengths.
'I like to call it my Nemo lucky fin. It is smaller, a different shape and is more bent than the other one. I managed to avoid any bullying, luckily, I'm a confident girl.
'I don't think it's held me back too much. I do remember being at school and watching all the girls do their handstands and I'd be like anyone for headstands?
'The only thing it affects these days is I only have one hand to use in the bedroom.'
A TV insider told MailOnline: '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.'
Patsy's signing comes after MailOnline revealed model Grace Jackson had landed a spot on the series, as well as Liverpool makeup artist Samantha Kenny and Welsh rugby player Ciaran Davies.
The full lineup will be revealed by ITV next week ahead of the show's launch hosted by presenter Maya Jama.
This year's line-up has also been criticised over a lack of diversity.
Out of 12 contestants revealed, there are only three non-white people that will be starring on the show.
The lack of diversity has been a criticism of the show since its inception, although last year was the exception to the rule,
Love Island fans praised the 2023 series because seven out of the 12 contestants from non-white backgrounds
Moreover, Kai and Sanam became the show's first winning couple of colour and are now engaged to be married - but it seems representation has not been so considered for the 2024 series.
Yet this year, it seems diversity hasn't been considered as carefully - and it's not just race. Only one contestant is disabled and no-one is plus-sized.
The Londoner was born with Erb's palsy, which was developed during her traumatic birth at Lewisham hospital
LOVE ISLAND 2024: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
NAME: Mimii Ngulube
AGE: 24
FROM: Portsmouth
OCCUPATION: Mental Health Nurse
WHY LOVE ISLAND? The pool in Portsmouth is not giving. I've tried dating, speaking to people on social media and it just hasn't been successful. Applying was a spontaneous thing, I didn't expect to get here!
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? My girls are my rocks and I'm theirs so I'll be a good friend as well as going in there to find a man. I like dressing up so I'll bring style, and I'd like to think I'm quite funny so I'll make people laugh. Bringing honesty as well - I'm good at picking up on people's personality traits and side-eyeing those who might be a liar.
NAME: Sam Taylor
AGE: 23
FROM: Chesterfield
OCCUPATION: Hair Stylist
WHY LOVE ISLAND? At this point in my life I just want the opportunity to find a real connection with someone. I've been looking for that connection for quite some time but I've never really found it, I'm hoping I find that spark in the Villa.
WHAT DO YOU WANT THE ISLANDERS TO KNOW? I'd say not to judge a book by its cover because how I look compared to what I do for work might not necessarily add up. You wouldn't look at me as a tall guy covered in tattoos and think that I make girls' hair look pretty for a living.
NAME: Patsy Field
AGE: 29
FROM: Orpington
OCCUPATION: Office Administrator
WHAT DO YOU WANT THE ISLANDERS TO KNOW? I've got something very special about me which is my disability, it's a condition I was born with called Ebs Palsy. It doesn't define who I am , but it makes me a little different, although I've learnt to get on with it and it's never held me back.
HOW WOULD FRIENDS/FAMILY DESCRIBE YOU? My friends would say that I'm the loudest person in the group, I'm the one who's always up for doing a dare, the life and soul of the party. My family would say that I'm bossy and that it's always my way or the highway, they'd say I rule the roost.
NAME: Sean Stone
AGE: 24
FROM: Hertford
OCCUPATION: Sweet Salesman
WHY LOVE ISLAND? I've always been one for relationships and when you have found someone you want to be with it's the best feeling. Now is the perfect time, the one thing that is missing is my soulmate.
HOW WOULD FRIENDS/FAMILY DESCRIBE YOU? Very loving, caring and thoughtful. I'm the kind of guy that if you broke down on the motorway and needed your tyre changed, I'd be there at any time of night.
NAME: Harriett Blackmore
AGE: 24
FROM: Brighton
OCCUPATION: Dancer & Personal Shopper
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? I'll bring the entertainment for everyone in the Villa, whether that's making the girls laugh or making the boys turn their heads, I'm sure that I'll bring the drama.
CLAIM T0 FAME? Being a bit of an IT girl in Brighton, I've done personal shopping for the rapper Arrdee and one of my best friends is Saffron Barker the YouTuber.
NAME: Ayo Odukoya
AGE: 25
FROM: Canning Town
OCCUPATION: Model
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? I think I'd bring excitement and joy. I think people would have someone to come to and talk to and feel comfortable being around or to have a laugh with. I think I'm somebody everyone would take to.
WHY SHOULD SOMEBODY DATE YOU? I feel like the way I carry myself is very respectful and I think people take to that and once you show who you are to somebody you get it back tenfold. The way I am gives off a good enough energy for people to feel comfortable around me.
NAME: Samantha Kenny
AGE: 26
FROM: Liverpool
OCCUPATION: Makeup Artist
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? I think I will definitely bring some fire, I'm very opinionated and wear my heart on my sleeve. I'm really bubbly too so I'll definitely have a laugh as well as bringing some scouse glamour.WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? I don't get out enough, I work weekends and tend to not go out in Liverpool anymore. If I want a night out I go down to London as I love the boys down south. Tall, dark and cockney is my type.
NAME: Munveer Jabbal
AGE: 30
FROM: Surbiton, Surrey
OCCUPATION: Recruitment Manager
WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? I haven't found the right girl, I'm quite picky and have high standards. Dating in London is horrible. You don't know who's single… but now you're putting me in a place where everyone's single so there's no issues around that. CLAIM T0 FAME? I'm mates with Spencer Morgan (Piers Morgan's son). We met when I moved to Fulham in 2018.
NAME: Nicole Samuel
AGE: 24
FROM: Aberdare, Wales
OCCUPATION: Accounts Manager
WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? I've been enjoying single life and the attention of different boys, it's fun. I've enjoyed being able to go on holiday with the girls and not having to worry about someone back home. All the girls are there texting in their room and I'm out till 4 in the morning living my best life.
WHAT IS SOMETHING NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU? I became a world champion dancer in 2011, not many people know that. I was a professional street dancer.
NAME: Ronnie Vint
AGE: 27
FROM: South East London
OCCUPATION: Semi Professional Footballer
WHAT'S YOUR TYPE ON PAPER? I want someone that's family orientated, caring and career minded. Lookwise, I like blondes with nice boobs but am partial to a brunette too.
CLAIM T0 FAME? Bradley Dack is my best friend and he and Olivia are a big part of my life. I call Olivia my big little sister, she always looks out for me.
NAME: Jess White
AGE: 25
FROM: Stockport
OCCUPATION: Retail Manager
WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? I don't underestimate the fact that I'm hard work. I know what I want and I'm not easily pleased. When you're a loud, outgoing woman, sometimes it can intimidate men - men don't always want that.
WHAT'S YOUR TYPE ON PAPER? I love a set of white Turkey teeth but a good set of Turkey teeth. I would say personality traits, you have to be family orientated. You have to be tall, you can't be shorter than me, I can't be having to question whether I can wear heels around you and what height of heels I can wear. If you're vertically challenged, it's not for me.
NAME: Ciaran Davies
AGE: 21
FROM: Pencoed, South Wales
OCCUPATION: Surveyor
WHAT'S YOUR TYPE ON PAPER? Obviously looks but humour is a big thing for me, I'm a bit of a wind up so I want a girl who can give it back. Loyalty is another one for me, I think that's the most important thing to look for in a relationship.
CLAIM T0 FAME? When I was in Malia on a boys holiday I pretended to be Liam Reardon from series 7 to get into a club because they wouldn't let us in. It worked and we ended up getting a private booth and free drinks all night.