‘Love Island’ viewers expressed their discomfort after contestant Samira Mighty was asked about twerking within seconds of arriving in the villa.
The West End star was quizzed by fellow Islander Hayley Hughes after they made their debut on the ITV2 reality show on Monday night.
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Hayley and Samira on 'Love Island'
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After Samira revealed she was a dancer, Hayley’s immediate next question was to ask if she could twerk.
This raised eyebrows among some on social media, who questioned how Hayley had made the leap between her questions:
Meanwhile, other fans of the show also expressed their disappointment at seeing a person of colour picked last in the coupling-up ceremony, as had happened in previous years with contestants Marcel Somerville and Malin Andersson.
While she admitted to being “picky” and not standing forward for three of the boys, she was not chosen by Jack Fincham or Eyal Brooker, which left her with Alex.
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Samira has coupled-up with Alex
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The medic had found himself on the subs bench when no-one stood forward for him, before his chosen partner, Laura Anderson, then picked Wes Nelson over him.
Samira has already told her fellow Islanders she is not attracted to Alex, and is hoping late entrant Adam Collard will couple up with her when he decides which of the girls to ‘steal’.
‘Love Island’ continues on Tuesday at 9pm on ITV2.
'Love Island' 2018 contestants
Dani Dyer(01 of11)
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Age: 21
Occupation: Barmaid
From: East London
She says: “Dating has never been great for me. It’s such a personal thing but you’re doing it on national television. Falling for someone, not liking someone, letting someone’s feelings down. I’m the sort of person that would rather be hurt than have to tell a boy I don’t like them.”
Claim to fame? She is the daughter of ‘EastEnders’ actor Danny Dyer, and also appeared on ‘Survival Of The Fittest’ earlier this year, but was forced to pull out after just a day due to a shoulder injury. (credit:ITV)
Samira Mighty(02 of11)
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Age: 22
Occupation: West End star
From: London
She says: “Everyone in the West End knows everybody. So it will be a big shock when they see me on this show.”
Claim to fame? Definitely the shows I was in – ‘Mamma Mia’ and ‘Dreamgirls’. (credit:ITV)
Eyal Booker(03 of11)
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Age: 22
Occupation: Model
From: London
He says: “We can’t ignore the fact I have curly hair and people seem to like that. I train pretty hard so I’ve got a decent body. Hopefully I’m just a funny person that people like.”
Claim to fame? “I was in a pop band once called EverYoung. We had small time success and toured the country, built up a little fan base and there was fan girl hysteria. They’d follow us around and come to our gigs and stuff so that was a little taste.” (credit:ITV)
Dr Alex George(04 of11)
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Age: 27
Occupation: A&E doctor
From: Carmarthen, west Wales
He says: “You’re recorded 24 hours a day and I just want to make sure that I behave in the right way. I absolutely love my job, I’ve worked since the age of 13 to get here and I go to work every day and I genuinely enjoy it. I would probably go back and do it part time, if I could mix it with TV work I would. I think there’s probably room for a new TV doctor!” (credit:ITV)
Hayley Hughes(05 of11)
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Age: 21
Occupation: Model
From: Liverpool
She says: “I’ve only been in one relationship, and only slept with one guy. I was with him for five years. We got together at such a young age, when I was 16. You just grow up, and grow apart. It’s still quite raw.”
Claim to fame? “I’ve modelled for some fashion brands, and I did an advert for ITVBe. I’ve modelled full time now for two years. I did a pageant, which I won, and then got scouted by an agency in Manchester. I go to drama school as well.” (credit:ITV)
Kendall Rae-Knight(06 of11)
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Age: 26
Occupation: Retail manager
From: Blackpool
She says: “This time last year I was in a five year relationship, I was engaged, had a house, and I was all settled down ready to have children. He proposed in the June and then three months later said he didn’t love me anymore. He left. Now, seven months down the line, I feel like I’m ready to move on and start dating.”
Claim to fame? “I won Miss North West. I represented the whole of the North West in the Miss England final, which was in 2015.” (credit:ITV)
Laura Anderson(07 of11)
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Age: 29
Occupation: Cabin Crew
From: Stirling, Scotland
She says: “I like a rugged, real man. And someone that knows what they want. Age isn’t a big deal at all. Some 22 year old guys are very mature and know what they want. My ex was 38 and had no idea what he wanted, so you can’t discriminate against age.”
Claim to fame? “There are loads of celebrities that have flown on our airline who I have served. I once served Channing Tatum.” (credit:ITV)
Adam Collard(08 of11)
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Age: 22
Occupation: Personal trainer and gym director
From: Newcastle
He says: “I’m very loyal to my friends. I think you’ll be surprised, I think there’ll be a bromance as much as there’ll be a romance.” (credit:ITV)
Jack Fincham(09 of11)
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Age: 26
Occupation: Stationary sales manager
From: Kent
He says: “When I walk into a room I always make a statement. Not necessarily on purpose, I’m just so clumsy so I’ll walk in and knock something over. Everyone knows ‘Jack is here!’” (credit:ITV)
Niall Aslam(10 of11)
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Age: 23
Occupation: Student and construction worker
From: Coventry
He says: “I am looking for love mainly. Obviously I’m looking for a fit girl but I’m assuming pretty much all of the girls in there are going to be fit and above my level anyway. I’m going in there with an open mind to find love.” (credit:ITV)
Wes Nelson(11 of11)
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Age: 20
Occupation: Electrical and nuclear systems design engineer
From: Staffordshire
He says: “I’m looking for someone I can settle down with and tame my wild lifestyle. I am 20 years old but I’d say I am ahead of my age in terms of maturity and in terms of who I am and my mannerisms.”
Claim to fame? “My Instagram. A few of my videos went viral when I was kickboxing and I’ve got a large Instagram following. I’ve dated people who are Instagram famous but no actual celebrities.” (credit:ITV)