Model Jada Sezer ‘tipped to join Love Island’

Bosses want to diversify the show

Author: Alex RossPublished 23rd May 2019

With just under two weeks to go until the nation goes into complete Love Island frenzy, rumours about which singletons will be joining the villa are seriously heating up.

As well as Tyson Fury's brother Tommy, AJ Pritchard's brother Curtis, Big Brother star Lotan Carter, Ted Pullin, Sav Berry, and American model Delilah Belle Hamlin, it is now being reported that 'plus size' model Jada Sezer is being lined-up.

Jada, who ran the London Marathon in her underwear back in March, is reportedly a favourite with bosses, as they try to diversify the show and include 'all body types'.

A source told The Mirror, “Previous years have been criticised for a lack of diversity among contestants. This year producers are determined to have more variation among the Islanders.

“They want all shapes and sizes taking part – not just a stream of identikit young men and women.

“Given the nature of the show, it’s important the contestants feel body confident as they spend so much time wearing skimpy clothes or bikinis as they sunbathe and hang out by the pool.

“Jada would be a perfect choice because she is passionate about body positivity – and even appeared on Good Morning Britain in her underwear before running the marathon. Producers have been talking at length with her and are hopeful they might feature her later in the series."

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It comes just one day after ITV bosses released the full care plan for the 2019 series, after receiving backlash following the deaths of former contestants Sophie Gradon and Mike Thalassitis.

Outlining the 'Pre Filming and Filming' stage of the show, as well as the 'Aftercare' policy, bosses have promised some extensive care. Read the full policy here.

It was announced earlier this week that Love Island series five with return to ITV2 on Monday 3rd June at 9pm!

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