Love Island will wrap up its 13th series tonight, but frankly we're no further along when the show's rebooted version first premiered in 2015, writes Jasmine Allday20:10, 27 Jul 2026Another series of Love Island draws to a close and we're still faced with the same issue.‌Every May, the promise of a long hot summer watching everyone parade around in bikinis arrives in my inbox, on our social media feeds and in the TV adverts between our favourite shows.‌I was an avid watcher of the show back in 2017, the iconic third series, which featured the likes of Amber Davies, Chris Hughes, Olivia Attwood, Gabby Allen, Georgia Harrison and Camilla Thurlow, but now I struggle to tune in.‌I'm sure most of the stars who appeared in the earlier series will agree that the show is very different now than it was back then. Social media and its opinions play a huge part in the experiences of the Islanders both before and after their time in the villa and of course, there's brand deals galore and usually more concern about what will happen when they leave the sun-soaked Mallorcan villa.Whilst the show is different now, it's very clear there's still some big changes that need to be made. Reality TV, as Love Island says it is, should be representing real world dating dynamics.‌Yet, here we are stuck with the same recipe on repeat. Fans have openly called for more representation from the LGBTQ+ community, with bosses claiming it is tricky because of "logistical difficulty" with coupling up. Those comments were made in 2021, and we have still yet to see an attempt at more inclusivity.Racial diversity has seemed to improve over time, but there had been comments by fans over the year that Black men and women tended to find themselves voted out earlier or struggle to couple up whilst in the villa.Diversity amongst contestants with disabilities has certainly got better. Tasha Ghouri (2022) became the show's first deaf contestant as she raised awareness of cochlear implants during her time in the villa. Hugo Hammond (2021) was the first UK contestant with a physical disability, as he was born with clubfoot, and Ron Hall (2023) was the show's first partially sighted contestant.‌This year, Sam Workman appeared for a brief stint in the show, proudly wearing hearing aids in both of his ears, something he was used since he was four years old.However, the lack of body diversity continues to amaze me. We are regularly presented with models, influencers and everyone has the same body. Do people forgo the change to find love when they reach a certain dress size?On social media, influencers of all sizes show off their happy relationships, so why can't the villa show off the same level of diversity? Would the show be ruined if someone over a size 14 appeared on screen in a bikini? I very much doubt it.Article continues belowAs a plus-sized woman myself, I've struggled time and time to engage with the show. Maybe the issues extend further than diversity. Maybe we need a whole format change - or just a chance for every person to see something of themselves in at least one of the contestants.Whatever the colour of your skin or the size of your body, you deserve love - whether you're in or out the villa.Like this story? For more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads.