June 30, 2021 - 15:10 BST Eve Crosbie A former Love Island star has taken issue with the claims that the show has cast its first-ever disabled contestant this year.
The 26-year-old took to TikTok this week to remind viewers that despite media reports to the contrary, Hugo Hammond is not the first contestant with a disability but simply the first with a physical disability. MORE: 15 best Love Island gift ideas for the ultimate fan: From the NEW water bottle for 2021 to the summer party essentialsTagging the post #autismawareness, Niall wrote in the caption:"I support Hammond, he is the first with a physical disability but can we stop covering me up lol".