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2nd June 2019
05:26pm BST

“Blackface was a form of entertainment that comedians and actors used to do," he told The Sun. "But we all know it’s just not funny and simply not acceptable any more."
“In my opinion it hasn’t been acceptable for decades, so to hear that someone still thinks it’s OK to make fun of people’s skin colour is absolutely ridiculous.
"It’s racist, and for him to stay on the show now with no repercussions is not OK."
Marcel went on to say that he thinks the Love Island producers should show the other contestants the photo, "then we can see if he still finds it funny."

Anton's mother Sherie Ann, who is from Myanmar, has defended her son, saying that there was "no racist intent" and that he would not behave that way today.
"As his mother I know he would be mortified to be labelled in such a way, and would whole heartedly apologise to anyone offended by this picture," she said. "There was absolutely no racist intent and almost six years down the line, I know it’s not the way Anton would ever behave today." Love Island kicks off on Monday night on Virgin Media Two.Explore more on these topics:
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