LOVE Island star Tommy Fury has come under fire for using a homophobic slur on Twitter.
The boxer – who is currently on the ITV2 dating show – was 15 when he insulted boxer Chisora with the word “f*****” in a Tweet published by the Daily Star.
He wrote: “Come on bro let’s get dis win good luck brother and chisora is a f***** and he’s gettin it proper @Tyson_Fury [sic].”
The account had conversations with Tommy’s elder brother Tyson who referred to the person behind it as his brother.
Jess Ingold, head of media engagement at campaigning charity Stonewall, told the newspaper: “While this tweet is historic, we know homophobic, biphobic and transphobic attitudes and languages continue to be an issue in society.
“For many LGBT people, the ‘F’ word has been used in a threatening and abusive way against them and may well be associated with incidents of bullying or anti-LGBT attacks.
“Our work continues to end the use of hateful language against lesbian, gay, bi and trans people.”
The newspaper also reports how Tommy’s representatives were contacted for comment but failed to respond, but shortly after the account was disabled.
A Love Island spokesman has been contacted for comment.
* Love Island continues tomorrow night on ITV2
