Love Island's Yewande Biala calls for bosses to employ black producers to pick a diverse cast who are 'open to dating black women' - after Kaz was picked last in the coupling
Yewande Biala has called for Love Island to employ more black producers in a bid to encourage a more diverse cast on the show.
The reality star, 26, who appeared on the fifth series of the programme in 2019, made her remarks during a chat with Capital Xtra host Will Njobvu on Wednesday morning, saying contestants 'who are open to dating black women' should be chosen by 'black producers who can cast' them.
She discussed how current series contestant Kaz Kamwi, 26, was picked last in the first coupling on Monday's show, a situation she found herself in back in 2019.
Speaking out: Former Love Island star Yewande Biala, 26, called for show bosses to employ more black producers in a bid to encourage diversity on Capital Xtra on Wednesday
Yewanda explained: '[Kaz] wasn't picked at all and it was really sad to see because obviously I was in that position two years ago and, watching it again, it was hard, and I was kind of praying for a different outcome for Kaz.
'I think what a lot of people don't realise about Love Island is that, I always say it's a mirror image of the society with live in now, where black women are never really seen or admired by black men or any other kind of race.
'We're always pushed to the sideline and it's obviously highlighted on a show like Love Island where there's obviously only like 12, 10 contestants and one of them is black, and it kind of shows the society we live in at the moment.'
Unfair? Yewande discussed how current series contestant Kaz Kamwi, 26 (pictured), was picked last in the first coupling on Monday's show, a situation she found herself in back in 2019
Strong beliefs: Yewande (pictured), who appeared on the fifth series of the programme in 2019, made her remarks during a chat with Capital Xtra host Will Njobvu
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In 2019, Yewande was picked last in the coupling following Samira Mighty, 25, also being the final girl paired up in 2018.
Yewande, a scientist from Dublin, wasn't chosen by any of the men, or initially even kissed during any of the 'challenges' the contestants were told to carry out.
Radio host Will asked Yewande what she thought the problem was, saying it was 'history repeating itself'.
He said: 'So what needs to be done then? Is it like, Love Island need to think about casting more men who are genuinely into black women?'
Yewande replied: 'I think that would be a start, casting more diverse contestants but also casting contestants who are open to dating black women would help as well.
'Maybe more of hiring more black producers who can cast these contestants probably would help as well.'
History repeating itself: Samira Mighty, 25 (pictured in 2018), was also the final girl paired up during her time on the show
Love Island fans shared their frustration after Kaz was picked last in the first coupling on Monday's show.
The fashion blogger stepped forward for Aaron Francis but ended up being paired with Toby Aromolaran during the series opener.
Several viewers soon took to Twitter, with some comparing Kaz being the last girl to be chosen by the boys to Yewande and Samira's time in the villa.
Yewande (pictured on Love Island in 2019) said she could relate to what Kaz was going through as she was even stood on the very same spot in the villa as when Kaz was rejected
Although not stepping forward for Toby, Kaz and the semi pro footballer seemed to be getting along in the villa and were seen chatting on the beds.
During the episode, Toby said: 'Yeah there is attractiveness to Kaz because she is so bubbly, so funny. I bounce off her... We've got a good relationship going at the moment.'
However despite things seeming to be going well, some fans were left angry at Kaz not being picked earlier by one of the five boys in the line-up.
Reaction: Some fans took to Twitter to share their frustration about Kaz being picked last
One fan tweeted: 'I am late but my only thoughts on love island tonight are kaz deserved better than being picked last she is so gorgeous.'
While another added: 'These love islanders best not treat Kaz the way they treated previous black girls that went on the show #LoveIsland'
Someone else shared their frustration as they penned: 'Should I even be surprised that Kaz got picked last? Same s**t every year ffs.'
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LOVE ISLAND 2021: MEET THE COUPLES
Liberty and Jake
Coupled up: Liberty and Jake formed the first couple on the 2021 series of Love Island
Name: Liberty Poole
Age: 21
Location: Birmingham
Occupation: Nando's Waitress and Marketing Student
Who is their type on paper? 'So I like tall, alpha male, confident, a cheeky chappy sort of guy.
'But obviously that's always usually combined with player types, which is where I go wrong. So I am trying to change my ways and go for more of a nicer guy that is going to treat me right.'
Name: Jake Cornish
Age: 24
Location: Weston-super-Mare
Occupation: Water Engineer
Who is their type on paper? 'Looks wise, always gone for blondes. But for me, the main thing is having respect and having good fun, and someone who will be loyal to you...
'I've had messages from girls that have got boyfriends and husbands. This is why I don't trust anyone. Someone who is loyal really. But when I'm single, I like having a good time!
Sharon and Hugo
Compatible? Sharon and Hugo also coupled up on the first show, however time will tell if they last the season
Name: Sharon Gaffka
Age: 25
Location: Oxford
Occupation: Civil Servant - Operations Lead for Department of Transport
Who is their type on paper? 'I tend to date someone who is taller than me, even though my last long-term partner, he was actually someone who was shorter than me. '
Name: Hugo Hammond
Age: 24
Location: Hampshire
Occupation: PE Teacher
Who is their type on paper? 'I've been single for a while now. With the current climate, it's been really hard to get back into dating.
'I saw it as an opportunity to have an amazing fun summer and put myself back out there.'
Kaz and Toby
Will it last? Fashion blogger Kaz and Semi-pro footballer Toby made another pair
Name: Kaz Kamwi
Age: 26
Location: Essex
Occupation: Fashion Blogger
Who is their type on paper? 'I like meeting new people, I'm ready to be in a relationship. Why not be in a place where people are looking for the same things as me?'
Name: Toby Aromolaran
Age: 22
Location: Essex
Occupation: Semi-pro footballer
How would he describe himself? 'Optimistic. I always see the bright side in the worst situations. I'm a fun guy when I go on a night out. Responsible guy as well.'
Faye and Brad
Instant attraction: Faye proved very popular with the hunks and Brad did not hesitate to couple up with her
Name: Faye Winter
Age: 26
Location: Devon
Occupation: Letting Manager
What is her type on paper? 'Someone that will put me in my place. Someone that makes me laugh. But also someone that takes my banter.'
Name: Brad McClelland
Age: 26
Location: Northumberland
Occupation: Labourer
Who is their type on paper? Sommer Ray from Instagram. Zara McDermott, she's a good-looking lass. Or Megan Fox.
Shannon and Aaron
Duo: Shannon and Aaron were also coupled together in the first match of the series
Name: Shannon Singh
Age: 22
Location: Fife
Occupation: Glamour model
Who is their type on paper? 'I don't feed off looks, I feed off energy, I need someone with personality. Just someone I can have fun with.
'I'm a party girl, I love going out, I'm very social. For me it's quite hard to find people who are genuine and looking for what you're looking for'
Name: Aaron Francis
Age: 24
Location: London
Occupation: Luxury Events Host
Who is their type on paper? 'I need someone that is passionate about what they are doing - from scientist to anything - you can tell when someone is speaking about something and they are actually smiling while they are talking.
'I love that.'
LOVE ISLAND 2021: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
Sharon Gaffka, 25
Name: Sharon Gaffka
Age: 25
Location: Oxford
Occupation: Civil Servant - Operations Lead for Department of Transport
Who is their type on paper? 'I tend to date someone who is taller than me, even though my last long-term partner, he was actually someone who was shorter than me.
'I'm quite an intellectual person so I want someone who can kind of match that.'
Aaron Francis, 24
Name: Aaron Francis
Age: 24
Location: London
Occupation: Luxury Events Host
Who is their type on paper? 'I need someone that is passionate about what they are doing - from scientist to anything - you can tell when someone is speaking about something and they are actually smiling while they are talking. I love that.
'I don't like when people are doing a job just to make money and then they kind of just live for the weekend. Especially because I work on the weekends.'
Liberty Poole, 21
Name: Liberty Poole
Age: 21
Location: Birmingham
Occupation: Nando's Waitress and Marketing Student
Who is their type on paper? 'So I like tall, alpha male, confident, a cheeky chappy sort of guy.
'But obviously that's always usually combined with player types, which is where I go wrong. So I am trying to change my ways and go for more of a nicer guy that is going to treat me right.'
Hugo Hammond, 24
Name: Hugo Hammond
Age: 24
Location: Hampshire
Occupation: PE Teacher
Who is their type on paper? 'I've been single for a while now. With the current climate, it's been really hard to get back into dating.
'I saw it as an opportunity to have an amazing fun summer and put myself back out there.'
Shannon Singh
Name: Shannon Singh
Age: 22
Location: Fife
Occupation: Glamour model
Who is their type on paper? 'I don't feed off looks, I feed off energy, I need someone with personality. Just someone I can have fun with.
'I'm a party girl, I love going out, I'm very social. For me it's quite hard to find people who are genuine and looking for what you're looking for'
Jake Cornish
Name: Jake Cornish
Age: 24
Location: Weston-super-Mare
Occupation: Water Engineer
Who is their type on paper? 'Looks wise, always gone for blondes. But for me, the main thing is having respect and having good fun, and someone who will be loyal to you...
'I've had messages from girls that have got boyfriends and husbands. This is why I don't trust anyone. Someone who is loyal really. But when I'm single, I like having a good time!
Kaz Kamwi
Name: Kaz Kamwi
Age: 26
Location: Essex
Occupation: Fashion Blogger
Who is their type on paper? 'I like meeting new people, I'm ready to be in a relationship. Why not be in a place where people are looking for the same things as me?'
Chloe Burrows
Name: Chloe Burrows
Age: 25
Location: Bicester
Occupation: Financial Services Marketing Executive
Who is their type on paper? 'I like a good build. I go to the gym. I want someone who is funny. Really funny and caring and will do nice little things for you.
'And then obviously someone who you can depend on to not ditch you. Because I am quite a big character and quite loud, they would have to be as loud, if not more.
'I could never be with someone who is quiet. Someone that gives you a bit back'
Faye Winter
Name: Faye Winter
Age: 26
Location: Devon
Occupation: Letting Manager
What is her type on paper? 'Someone that will put me in my place. Someone that makes me laugh. But also someone that takes my banter. I’m like a five-year-old in a playground, if I like you, I will make a mockery of you and laugh and joke. That is my really terrible flirting skills. I need someone who can take that.'
Brad McClelland
Name: Brad McClelland
Age: 26
Location: Northumberland
Occupation: Labourer
Who is their type on paper? Sommer Ray from Instagram. Zara McDermott, she's a good-looking lass. Or Megan Fox.
Toby Aromolaran
Name: Toby Aromolaran
Age: 22
Location: Essex
Occupation: Semi-pro footballer
How would he describe himself? 'Optimistic. I always see the bright side in the worst situations. I'm a fun guy when I go on a night out. Responsible guy as well.'
