NEW Love Islander Jasmine Mullins has been forced to apologise after being revealed to be at the centre of a homophobia row and clash with a TikTok star.
The distasteful scenario has unfolded on – just days ahead of the show launch on June 1.
Love Island’s Jasmine Mullins has been forced to backtrack after a clash with a fellow TikTok star Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
She posted an apology video from her car and told how she was ‘taking accountability’ Credit: TikTok/@jasminegmuller
– who was unveiled as part of the this week – was called out for her comments which made fun of Belgian-Congolese rapper Damzo’s ‘high pitched’ voice, before uploading a meme containing a rainbow flag, a symbol of the LGBTQ+ community.
He screen grabbed her comment underneath his own video, which stated: “Sure take pride in your name but please don’t take pride in your nasal high pitched voice”.
She also posted a screen shot of his face and wrote: “Well I BEG you sort this out”, before accusing him of deleting comments from girls who supported her.
Fans were quick to brand her antics “homophobic” and childish when Damzo uploaded a clip flagging her online behaviour.
It came after she was accused of homophobic comments to content creator Damzo Credit: Instagram / __damzo__
It comes just days ahead of the Love Island start date Credit: Instagram
One then quizzed of Jasmine – who previously : “Why is she making this personal?”
Another posted: “It reminds me of primary school playground antic”.
The spat started when Damzo re-posted a video of Jasmine’s about astrology.
In her clip, she said: “My hot take is that when people say they hate astrology, they hate women”.
Jasmine said she ‘reacted in a way that didn’t feel true to my character’ Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk
She said she ‘did not want to create beef or drama with anyone’ Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk
Scenes then flicked back to Damzo who captioned his clip: “Ladies please it’s enough”.
He then said: “So if I’m not with astrology then I hate women?
“The way some of you sound, do you hear yourselves?”
Speaking in an apology video filmed in her car, Jasmine admitted she felt “taken aback and vulnerable” by the backlash after her comments and “very overwhelmed”.
LOVE ISLAND 2026
The cast for this year’s Love Island is as follows:
Aidan, 23, property broker from Kent – he said: “Personality is the most important thing for me. I like someone who’s fun, can take a joke and doesn’t take themselves too seriously. If we’re constantly laughing and getting on, that’s what matters most.”
Robyn, 21, quantity surveyor and DJ from Liverpool – she said: “Finding love is my only goal. There may be a little bit of drama but I’m going in there for myself so I’ve got to do what I’ve got to do.”
Mica, 21, student from Barbados (lives in London) – she said: “Definitely someone that’s tall, I’m tall myself so I like to feel small. The most important thing for me is personality. I just want someone that will make me laugh.”
Lorenzo, 28, business owner from Hertfordshire – he said: “It’s a major turn off when someone doesn’t have manners. I like a little bit of high maintenance when it’s done in the right way but if someone is rude with it… I’d find that quite irritating.”
Sean, 25, primary school teacher from Galway – he said: “I’m here for love but also here for drama. I won’t be getting involved in it, I might be mixing it!”
Ellie, 24, real estate videographer from West Lothian – she said: “There’s nothing else I can do than be me. People love me and if they don’t then they’re clearly not okay. We’re all there for one reason, but I’m going to get my win.”
Samraj, 25, model from Birmingham – he said: “Without sounding arrogant, in the outside world I don’t really chase that much, I’m used to girls coming to me. In the beginning I’m not going to be pushing myself out there, I’m just gonna watch and see who I like.”
Lola, 28, detective from Kent – she said: “I like tall, Italian looking. Dark hair normally, even though I always end up with blondes! I like someone who is quite big as in a good cuddler.”
Angelista, 24, nurse from Staffordshire – she said: “I’ll put myself in the position to be seen by the guys so they know I’m interested, but I’m not gonna beg it. I’ll be in the mix, 100%, I’m not watching in the back.”
Samuel, 25, electrician from Dudley – he said: “I’d say I can be too nice sometimes. In the past, I’ve gone on a few dates with someone, realised I wasn’t feeling it anymore, but avoided saying anything because I didn’t want to hurt them.”
Ope, 27, West End performer from Lincolnshire – he said: “I like shorter girls, I’m really big on hair, good teeth and a nice smile. I prefer Northerners because they’ve got better crack. I honestly just go on energy, vibes and if you find my jokes funny.”
Jasmine, 27, fashion business owner from Dubai (lives in London) – she said: “An insecure man. Honestly, how would he deal with me? I pick up on insecurity straight away, and it just wouldn’t end well.”
The TV star continued: “I would like to say directly to the guy who is making videos about me I am sorry about my initial reaction to the content you were posting regarding me and my content.
“Like I say I have just never been in this situation before so I reacted in a way that didn’t feel true to my character”.
She then told how her videos were deliberately made to “grab attention” and told how she “did not want to create beef or drama with anyone”.
Damzo then re-posted her clip to a fresh video and added his take.
He added the words “all the best” in the caption and raised his fist in a cheer as she said she “took accountability”.
He said: “Let’s move all the jokes to the side, this is a good woman.
“An accountable woman, well done Jasmine G Muller because it’s rare to see people come online and take accountability.
He told how he was “not too fussed” about her not addressing him by name because “I could tell this apology was sincere”.
There are stringent ITV processes in place before contestants enter the villa, including a programme of language and behaviour training.
The islanders are also closely monitored during their time on the show and are reminded of what ITV consider acceptable.
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