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M-Net has responded after its showLove Island SAwas slammed on social media for lack of diversity.

The new reality show has been trending on Twitter since it aired its first episode a few days ago.

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Many tweeps were not impressed because there were only two black and two coloured contestants when the show premiered.

Many social media users felt that the show lacked diversity and had a cast of predominantly white people.

A few people also felt that there was a lack of other races too.

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After that, the show did some damage control.

Taking to social media,Love Island SArevealed that they will have some new faces joining the cast.

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Love Island SA: Mnet Responds to Lack of Diversity Criticism

Some of the contestants on Love Island SA. Image: @LoveIsland_SASource: Twitter

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