Love Island: First partially sighted contestant announced, as new Islanders confirmed for winter season
He says his eyes now have two different colours, blue and green, after the accident, which he says"added to his character".had its first deaf contestant, Tasha Ghouri, who finished fourth in the final with boyfriend Andrew Le Page.
Calling the inclusion of a partially sighted contestant on the show"fantastic", blind England footballer Rainbow Mbuangi said:"The show has been criticised in the past for its lack of diversity and it is good news that more is being done to change that. "I really hope other TV series will attempt to diversify their contestants and actors to challenge misconceptions of those living with a disability."
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