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Despite Backlash, ‘Love Island’ UK Will Not Remove Contestant Jasmine Müller Over Pro-Palestine Stance

BYMille Team

July 24, 2026

Love Island UK producers have confirmed they will take no action against contestant Jasmine Müller after a complaint was filed over her past pro-Palestine social media posts, drawing a line under the latest attempt to scrutinize one of this season’s most popular Islanders. The complaint was submitted by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI), which argued that several of Müller’s Instagram posts criticizing Israel’s war on Gaza and expressing support for Palestinian rights were “incendiary” and questioned Israel’s legitimacy. After reviewing the complaint, ITV’s production company, Lifted Entertainment, concluded that Müller’s posts were made independently of the program and fell within her personal right to freedom of expression, adding that there was no indication her participation posed any risk to the welfare of other contestants.

The decision comes as Müller continues to establish herself as one of season 13’s standout contestants. Born and raised in the UAE before later moving to London, the 27-year-old fashion influencer has quickly become a fan favorite thanks to her confidence, quick wit, and willingness to speak her mind. Whether calling out double standards in the villa or speaking candidly about sexism, she has built a devoted following, with her already-generous Instagram audience more than tripling since she entered the villa on June 1.

Outside the villa, Müller has long been outspoken about political and humanitarian issues, particularly Palestine. For years, she has used her social media platforms to advocate for Palestinian rights, attend demonstrations, criticize Israel’s actions in Gaza, and share educational resources with her then 100K followers.

Love Island UK producers have already removed two contestants this season. Earlier this summer, bombshell George Knight abruptly exited the villa just days after arriving. Initially, viewers were told he had left because a family member had fallen ill. While that was true, it later emerged there was another reason: producers had also removed him after he used an offensive slur inside the villa.

Casa Amor also saw another contestant disappear almost as quickly as he arrived. Gabriel Garland made only a brief appearance before ITV announced it had become aware of “a situation in his past” and asked him to leave. It was later revealed the incident related to a stabbing case from when Garland was 17 years old. Although he had been present at a party where two people were stabbed by another individual, he himself was never charged with any offense, and the court found no wrongdoing on his part.

The situation reflects a broader reality of the current cultural moment. Public support for Palestine has increasingly become a lightning rod, with artists, actors, athletes, and influencers facing campaigns aimed at discrediting or silencing them. By declining to act on the complaint, ITV signaled that expressing support for Palestinian rights is not in itself incompatible with appearing on one of Britain’s biggest television shows.

Despite Backlash, ‘Love Island’ UK Will Not Remove Contestant Jasmine Müller Over Pro-Palestine Stance

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