The Love Island USA the crew is dealing with incredible heartbreak behind the scenes.
During the filming of the ongoing season 8 in Fiji, a beloved production team member died. Terrible. Peacock and ITV America told TMZ Monday the Executive Producer James Barker died last week while working on the show:
“ITV America and Peacock will honor on Tuesday’s episode of Love Island USA Series Executive Producer James Barker, who died last week in Fiji after suffering an unexpected medical emergency.”
Devastating! He was only 40, per NBC News.
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The network went on to express:
“James’s unimaginable loss has been deeply felt across not just the entire Love Island USA production, but across ITV and the Peacock.”
They continued to praise him, adding:
“He was a beloved and much-appreciated member of our collective family whose kindness, talent and dedication left an indelible mark on each and every one of us who had the privilege of knowing and working with him. We extend our deepest condolences to James’ partner, family, friends and colleagues.”
The exact details of what happened have not been shared. According to reports, James joined Love Island USA in 2020 and worked his way up to Executive Producer over the past three seasons. Sore Peoplehe helped with the show’s production, post-production and oversaw the soundtrack. Throughout his career he also worked on Peasant stars, Queer Eye, Love Island gameand more.
Earlier this month, James, who also works as a DJ, praised his production team while hyping up the new season.
How absolutely heartbreaking.
We send our love and condolences to his family and friends, as well as all the cast and crew Love Island USA as they process this tragedy.
(Image via Love Island USA/YouTube & James Barker/Instagram)
