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Love Island USA Calls on Viewers to Halt Online Harassment of Contestants

Warnings from producers followed a surge in doxing and antisemitic attacks, prompting hosts to demand respect for contestants’ wellbeing.

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Overview

  • On June 24, Peacock aired a public service announcement reminding fans that the islanders are real people and urging them to stop cyberbullying.
  • Host Ariana Madix warned viewers on the June 21 Aftersun episode to stop doxing contestants, contacting their families and posting hateful messages.
  • Contestant Huda Mustafa’s ex-partner, Noah Sheline, defended her on TikTok, citing concerns for her and their daughter’s mental health.
  • The Anti-Defamation League condemned antisemitic attacks against Elan Bibas, calling labeling him “dangerous” over his Jewish identity hateful and baseless.
  • Love Island USA’s seventh season has become Peacock’s second-most-watched series with 54 million social interactions by June 19, but contestants remain vulnerable without social media access during filming.