Kenzie Annis, a contestant on Season 8 of 'Love Island USA,' says she experienced a double standard in the villa that she believes was rooted in sexism.
Appearing on Alex Cooper's 'Call Her Daddy' podcast, Kenzie discussed the fallout from 'Movie Night,' where Islanders watched clips of each other's behavior unseen by the group.
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She was heavily criticized for kissing Corbin while coupled with Caleb.
However, when the group learned that male contestant Sincere Rhea was involved with multiple women, the backlash was far less intense, she claimed.
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Kenzie said the attacks hurt her deeply, leading her to cry in the shower on several occasions.
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She emphasized that she never made false promises and tried to be honest throughout the experience.
She feels she and Sincere were held to different standards, largely due to gender. While Kenzie was eliminated, Sincere finished third with his partner Melanie.
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Kenzie's experience highlights that sexism can even permeate the 'Love Island' villa.
