Abbie Chatfield’s dating show FBoy Island faces backlash for not including plus-sized women in its cast: ‘No body diversity… so sad’
The Abbie Chatfield-hosted dating show FBoy Island has been criticized for its lack of “body diversity” after announcing its female cast members on Wednesday.
Chatfield, 27, who is known for her progressive views and opposition to “diet culture,” praised the “incredible women” who took part in the Binge series — Ziara, Sophie and Molly — in a post she shared with her 450,000 Instagram followers. followers.
But some of her fans noted that there was no size difference between the three women, saying it was “so sad” to see a total absence of “plus-size” talent.
“No body diversity…so sad, honey,” one person commented.
Chatfield, a former Bachelor contestant, quickly responded by saying she agrees there should be better representation on the matchmaking show.
Abbie Chatfield-hosted dating show FBoy Island has been criticized for lacking ‘body diversity’ after its female cast members were announced
“Unfortunately I have no control over the casting in any way, but your comment shows the producers of all shows that audiences want a diversity of bodies, so I appreciate the comment,” she wrote.
Chatfield found herself in the host seat for the new 10-part series that will follow three ladies as they try to find love out of 24 suitors.
However, the twist is that half of the men are time wasting ‘f**k boys’ and the other half are genuinely looking for love.
Chatfield, 27, who is known for her progressive views and opposition to “diet culture,” praised the “incredible women” taking part in the Binge series – Ziara, Sophie and Molly – on Instagram
Among those looking for love are DJ Sophie Blackley, occupational therapist Molly O’Halloran and model Ziara Rae.
At only 21 years old, Ziara is the youngest of the ladies participating in the series.
“I didn’t expect it to be so full,” she told The Daily Telegraph.
Some fans commented that there was no size diversity among the women, saying it was “so sad” to see a lack of “plus-size” talent. Chatfield agreed, but said: ‘I have no control over casting in any way’
Molly, 26, from Melbourne turned herself in after the brutal end of her engagement.
“My heart was broken by the ultimate Fboy and pretty much planned my entire life around it and everything was turned upside down,” she said.
Sophie, from New Zealand, said she was on the island to “find a connection.”
“You have to be on your guard to really feel the authenticity or it’s not true, so you have to follow your gut,” she said.
Chatfield found himself in the host seat for the new 10-part series that will follow three ladies as they try to find love out of 24 suitors