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Zara McDermott wants Love Island to be more diverse

Zara McDermott has called for a "diversity of personality" on ‘Love Island’.
The 22-year-old beauty – who appeared on the fourth season of the hit ITV2 dating show – believes the show needs "inclusivity in terms of ethnicity" and "in terms of body shape", and says the programme should feature a number of different personalities.
She told Metro.co.uk: "I think it is not only about appearance but it is about the diversity of personality.
"So as long as that diversity is done as well. It makes a really good show."
Zara met her ex-boyfriend Adam Collard on the show in 2018 and split from him after seven months of dating following their villa romance.
The brunette recently recent went to Bali for a short break following a hectic post-‘Love Island’ time.
She said: "You go into the villa as a normal person but you leave more famous than a lot of other reality TV stars already out there."
‘Love Island’ has come under increased scrutiny following the deaths of former contestants Mike Thalassitis, 26, and Sophie Gradon, 32, but ITV have revealed there will be more detailed conversations with Islanders regarding the impact of participation on the show, and bespoke training for all Islanders on social media and financial management, which extends support to all contestants following their participation.
Zara admitted the aftercare she received was "enough" and she felt like producers "kept an open relationship" with her and the other contestants after they left the show.
She added: "For me, my aftercare was enough. The producers always wanted to keep an open relationship with us.
"I supposed this new aftercare plan is open for people who feel like they can’t ask for help."