A member of the production crew for Love Island USA has died while filming the reality dating show in Fiji. According to the network, executive producer James Barker passed away after suffering an unexpected medical emergency.
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 8th season, which premiered earlier this month. According to NBC, Barker started as a story producer on the show and worked his way up to executive producer, a position he held for the last three seasons.
Barker’s last Instagram post, from 2025, was a screenshot of an article celebrating the show’s success. This is a breaking story, with more details to follow.
