Love Island USA airs on-screen message urging fans to ‘be kind’ as hateful comments surge
US version of Love Island is having to tell its viewers to ‘be kind’
- Love Island USA issued a public statement and on-air message urging fans to stop cyberbullying, harassment, and hate directed at contestants.
- The show's message, 'THE KEYWORD IN LOVE ISLAND IS... LOVE,' emphasized that while it appreciates fans and islanders, it does not tolerate online negativity.
- This call for kindness followed increased online backlash against contestants, particularly after fan-favorite islanders were voted off, leading to accusations against others like Ace Greene.
- Host Ariana Madix previously addressed the issue, warning viewers against contacting families, doxing, or posting rude comments on islanders' pages.
- Former contestant Daniela Ortiz Rivera and a contestant's ex-boyfriend, Noah Sheline, also spoke out, highlighting the severe mental health impact of online hate, with Rivera noting that many former cast members discussed suicide.