Kenzie Annis, a contestant from season 8 of Love Island USA, has forcefully denied accusations that she is a supporter of former President Donald Trump. In a recent TikTok livestream, the 24-year-old reality television personality directly addressed comments claiming she aligned with Trump.
"That’s so funny 'cause I’m not a Trump supporter," Annis stated during the broadcast, as reported by the Daily Mail. She further elaborated on the public's tendency to stereotype, adding, "Just 'cause I'm blonde and white doesn't mean I'm a f***ing Trump supporter."
Annis's remarks come shortly after her exit from the Peacock reality series with co-star and now-boyfriend Dylan Wrona. Wrona, also 24, recently expressed his affection for Annis in an Instagram post, detailing his feelings for her after meeting on the show. "Getting to know you in the villa was unforgettable, but falling for you in the real world was all too easy," Wrona wrote. "It didn’t take me long to realize there was no other way - I had to make you my girlfriend!"
Earlier in the month, Annis appeared on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, where she discussed her experiences and perceptions during her time on Love Island. She reflected on the criticism she faced for exploring romantic connections with multiple contestants on the show, feeling that she was held to a different standard compared to male participants. "I don’t know why the girls were holding me to a different standard," Annis said. "Especially after getting out, it does feel, like, sexist almost, because I’m not a male and it’s like I can’t move like them maybe."
She described the experience as difficult, with her dating life becoming public fodder. "I didn’t feel that supported at that time," she shared. "[It] probably [did impact my friendships] a little bit. Just when you don’t feel as supported as you want to feel [by] your friends. But we did get over it and we talked about it. But yeah, it definitely hurt."
Annis also spoke about her personal views on relationships and intimacy, noting that she had been practicing celibacy before joining the Love Island cast. She stated that her past "body count" was low, consisting only of serious relationships. Annis expressed a preference for emotionally connected relationships over casual encounters, explaining her decision to focus on finding a partner on the show. "I was just like, I like to be a relationship girl," she said. "So I stopped because I wasn’t talking to anyone. I wasn’t going to do it. Then I’m like, well, I’m going on Love Island. I’ll just hopefully find my man there."