Love Island Tasha's family hit back at trolls mocking her deafness

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Love Island star Tasha Ghouri's family has responded to online trolls making fun of her deafness. The model and dancer – making history as the first deaf contestant on the show – has been on the receiving end of some negative comments over her condition, with her loved ones urging fans to "lead with love". "Hey Everyone!

We thank everyone for the love and support for our gal Tasha as we are behind her 110%," a post appeared on Ghouri's Instagram reads.

A post shared by Tasha Amber Ghouri (@tashaghouri)Related: Love Island star reveals Islanders know Gemma's dad is Michael Owen"We understand everybody has opinions both negative and positive but please could we avoid making fun of her superpower – let's lead with love always!"Ghouri wears a cochlear implant in her right ear, which turns sounds into electrical signals to simulate the sensation of hearing inside the cochlea, a spiral-shaped bone found in the inner ear.

On day one at the villa, the Islander gathered the other contestants around the fire pit to tell them about her deafness, a moment that elicited responses from her co-stars that some viewers have deemed problematic. Related: Love Island star Ekin-Su's family win over fans who demand they get their 'own reality show'Initially involved in a love triangle with Luca Bish and Andrew Le Page, Tasha has stayed with the latter following the show's latest recoupling.