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Love Island's Kenzie Annis Denies Trump Supporter Claims

Her blunt livestream denial highlights how fast social media can pin political labels on reality TV contestants and reshape their public image.

Overview

  • Kenzie Annis used an expletive-filled Instagram livestream on Thursday to directly deny that she supports President Donald Trump.
  • The rumors began when fans circulated screenshots that appeared to show her in front of Trump flags, but news coverage describes those images as unverified.
  • Kenzie has also pushed back against gendered criticism of her on-show dating choices, saying on the Call Her Daddy podcast that she was held to a different standard than male contestants.
  • She and fellow contestant Dylan Wrona were voted out just before the finale and have since confirmed they are dating in the real world.
  • The season 8 reunion is scheduled to air on Peacock on Aug. 31, a likely venue for further discussion of the rumors and their impact on contestants' reputations.