LOVE Island’s AJ Bunker has revealed she was trolled horrifically for her age on the ITV2 present – and has urged bosses to not let the identical occur to older stars Davide and Charlie.
The truth TV legend spoke out after followers threatened to complain to OFCOM about Davide, 27, kissing the present’s youngest contestant 19-year-old Gemma Owen.
AJ, who caught the attention of Love Island winner Liam Reardon final 12 months, however ended up leaving the present with out her man, now needs present bosses had put in older guys for her.
She advised The Solar: “I received trolled horrendously for my age. Once I got here off the present, the producers sat me down and gave me again my cellphone and warned me what to anticipate.
“I used to be known as ‘Stifler’s mother’ and ‘nanny AJ ‘- and it sticks. I used to be in my late 20s, I could not imagine folks would bully me for that. Now I see the identical factor taking place to Davide and the older islanders. The identical errors are being made. They should put in a wider illustration of ages, extra older contestants.
“I additionally assume there must be extra Asian illustration too. I do not assume we have had an Asian male on the present but, so that may be good.”
AJ mentioned: “I truthfully had the very best time on Love Island and I am so grateful for the chance. My solely remorse was that there have been no males my age.
I used to be 28 after I did the present, and Liam was like 21.
“So what kind of future would that be? While you’re 21, you simply wish to have enjoyable, some folks will not have had critical relationships.
“I used to be on the lookout for love on the present, and though I left single, I nonetheless have not given up.”
In the meantime Love Island followers had been in disbelief this week after new arrival Charlie Radnedge revealed his age.
The London property agent, brought about a stir when he arrived within the villa final evening – and has wasted no time attending to know the women.
Nonetheless, many had been stunned when he mentioned how previous he’s, with one tweeting: “Charlie is 28? Nah not an opportunity.”
One other joked: “Charlie seems to be like he has 4 children and a mortgage however as a substitute needs a 21 Ibiza lady.”
A 3rd wrote: “This Charlie claims to be 28 …………….. 28 to the ability of what? Appears like Daniel Craig within the but untitled Bond reboot due out in 2025.”