Love Island USA contestant calls presenter Sarah Hyland over ‘disrespectful’ comment
Sarah Hyland experienced an awkward moment love island USA When a contestant confronted her about a comment, he found her “insanely disrespectful.”
The actor and presenter hosted two of the five seasons of America’s Answer to the British ITV Dating Show. love island. The fifth season began on July 18.
During a recent episode, the former modern family star visited the islanders at their Fiji villa to break the news of the next contestants to leave the competition.
After Keenan Anunay, 23, was forced off the island, his partner Kay Kay Gray, 25, made the sudden decision to go with him.
“You’re too good for me,” Anunay told her, to which she replied, “You’re perfect.”
Hyland, 32, then confirmed if Gray’s decision to leave was final. “Before you go anywhere, I just want to make sure you’re absolutely happy with your decision,” she offered, before Gray declared that she “has no regrets.”
At this point, fellow competitor Mike Stark expressed his objections to Hyland’s questioning.
“Why do you say that?” he asked Hyland.
“Me?” she asked surprised. Stark confirmed he was addressing her and continued, “Yeah, it sounded crazy and disrespectful.”
Sarah Hyland and Mike Stark on Love Island USA
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The other participants reacted with shocked expressions, while others hid their faces in their hands.
Another cast member stepped in to apologize for Stark’s comment, explaining that it came out of “the heat of the moment.”
Hyland thanked him for the apology before adding, “Boys are gonna be boys, aren’t they?”
The unusual moment has sparked controversy online, as many viewers were concerned Stark was speaking to Hyland in this way.
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“How dare he talk to Haley Dunphy like that,” reads an unimpressed viewer, referring to Hyland’s character in the long-running family comedy.
“My girl Sarah is doing her job, how about you guys stop disrespecting her?” explained another user on Twitter/X. “That’s her JOB, you guys are there for a laugh.”
Another commenter also noted the fact that Hyland was just doing her job.
“She’s the host of the show, which is ultimately a game show,” argued one fan [has a] The job must ensure that the decision is final and not hasty. I have never seen a participant be rude to a TV presenter. I think that’s crazy. I don’t know unless it’s standard TV drama in America.”
The Independent has reached out to a Sarah Hyland representative for comment.
Love Island USA is available to UK viewers on ITVX and in the US on Peacock.