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‘Love Island’ revives conversation about racial bias and misogynoir in dating

UNITED STATES, JUL 14 – Love Island faces criticism for ongoing racial bias and misogynoir, with Black female contestants often being last chosen or eliminated first, reflecting broader societal prejudices, experts say.

  • On Monday, an NBC article highlighted how Love Island UK Season 12 revived conversations about racial bias and misogynoir, with Black women often eliminated early, as noted in the NBC article published July 14.
  • Fans say misogynoir has fueled longstanding patterns on Love Island, as they note Black women are often dumped when fairer-skinned options appear and point to the eleven seasons before a darker-complexioned Black woman won.
  • After coupling, Blu Chegini said `on paper, you're not my type`, while JaNa Craig said `I always felt like I was getting the short end of the stick`, and viewers noted Black women are often eliminated early or last in the UK version.
  • A show spokesperson for Love Island UK said, 'Our application and casting process is inclusive to all,' sparking debate over Black women’s desirability on and off air.
  • Until audiences shift their focus, Love Island's portrayal of Black women remains skewed, calling for authenticity to challenge racial bias and misogynoir.
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U.S. News broke the news in New York, United States on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
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