jas

everything is for the plot

[Raf Thompson @RafThompson]

I’ve worked on #LoveIsland UK since Series 5, producing Series 5-10, before moving on to Love Island USA and Love Island Australia. I’m incredibly proud to have been part of a show that has become embedded in British culture. The twists, drama, and unforgettable cast members have created some of the best reality television of the last decade.

But if we’re being honest, one issue has persisted for years: casting.

Time and time again, Love Island UK has failed to truly reflect the diversity of modern Britain. Representation matters, and no group has been more consistently let down than Black women. Ironically, Black women have been some of the show’s most loyal supporters, driving conversations online, creating viral moments, and helping keep the show culturally relevant.

Yet year after year, we continue to cast Black women alongside men who openly or implicitly don’t date Black women. The result is a cycle that viewers have watched repeatedly: rejection, exclusion, and disappointment. For young Black girls watching at home, that’s a damaging message. For audiences generally, it’s become predictable and exhausting.

When I left after Series 10, things were improving. Contestants like Tyrique, Ella, Catherine, Whitney & previous series with Dami, Indiyah, Kai, Sanam, Kaz, Samira, Yewande and others helped create some of the show’s most memorable storylines.

However, working on Love Island USA showed me how powerful genuine representation can be. Seeing contestants from different racial, cultural and ethnic backgrounds authentically connect created richer stories, stronger characters, and ultimately a bigger audience.

My role on Love Island was in edit producing, not casting despite my vast experience in casting on other shows I raised concerns about casting throughout my time on the show.

If Love Island UK wants to reverse its ratings decline, it needs to listen to viewers. Audiences are asking for fresher casting, more authentic representation, and a creative reset. If those changes don’t happen, I genuinely worry about the long-term future of a show that so many of us care deeply about.

For the culture.

[v! @Vullety]

this is equivalent to Leonardo da Vinci repainting the Mona Lisa

[s @scottrauhls]

justin bieber bst hyde park hallelujah

[jas @jasb1sset]

No words https://t.co/b4zg7KydZQ

[bri @bribrisimps]

what’s funny in all of this is justin bieber used to come down from the rafters in angel wings made of music speakers and do full choreography and backup dancers with pyrotechnics and fake rain on stage but y’all don’t know this because you all still hated him 10-15 years ago LMAO

[loira do tchan 🇧🇷 @BELIEBERZLUXO]

justin FUCKING bieber

[Nesha 🌻 @NeshasPurpose]

YALL AREN’T ENJOYING HIS SET BECAUSE THIS IS FAMILY BUSINESS!!! THIS IS REAL BITCH BUSINESS…

[gab @lovesudifferent]

biggest star in the world sat his ass on stage and made his headlining show a personable, interactive hang out where he reminisced on his entire career sorry that’s special! like youtube started his career. it’s for ME!!!!

[k —★ @yukonloverr]

bieber fever really has no cure yall....... i’m stuck here for forever i fear

[jas @jasb1sset]

I will NOT hear any slander about Justin Bieber . Omfg

[𝕐o̴g̴ @Yoda4ever]

Seven dogs stolen from their owners have gone viral after escaping from an illegal transport truck and making their way home.

They traveled around 17 km together, led by a corgi across highways and fields, now safely back with their respective owners..🐶🐾🥺❤️

[Film Updates @FilmUpdates]

Vogue has released a first look at ‘HACKS’ Season 5.

(Source: https://t.co/QbavF6vuQi)

[Jamarrius @YungxJayy]

Every celebrity in Hollywood has been crashing out over Timothée Chalamet’s comments about ballet and opera, but all of a sudden none of them can find their voice to talk about this.

[flam @likesrosies]

jesus has been casted in the live action of bible

[jas @jasb1sset]

@ohlordylorde do u know what time she comes on ???

[Lee @caseyleemoore]

I did not think we’d be getting a new live version of “Untouched” by The Veronicas in 2026 but I’m grateful it happened

[. @obrienvm24]

- Millie Grace Court #loveislandallstars 2026

[jas @jasb1sset]

@irrelevntjaimie 😭😭😭😭