A member of the production crew for Love Island USA has died while filming the reality dating show in Fiji. Executive producer James Barker passed away after suffering an unexpected medical emergency, according to the network.
ITV America and Peacock confirmed the news to TMZ, stating: 'ITV America and Peacock will honour in Tuesday's episode of Love Island USA series Executive Producer James Barker, who passed away last week in Fiji after suffering an unexpected medical emergency.'
'James' unimaginable loss has been deeply felt across not just the entire Love Island USA production, but throughout all of ITV and Peacock.' The statement continued: 'He was a beloved and greatly valued member of our collective family whose kindness, talent and dedication left an indelible mark on all of us and everyone who had the privilege of knowing and working with him.'
'We extend our heartfelt condolences to James' partner, family, friends and colleagues.'
The series is in its eighth season, which premiered earlier this month. According to his LinkedIn, Barker started as a story producer on the show in 2020 and worked his way up to executive producer, a position he held for the last three seasons.
Barker's pinned Instagram post from 2025 was a screenshot of an article celebrating the show's success. His bio described him as a 'DJ/Songwriter'. Metro has reached out to Peacock for comment.
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