Love Island star accused of cultural appropriation after unrecognisable transformation

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Love Island's Rebecca Gormley has been accused of cultural appropriation again by her followers.This comes after she shared a snap of her new tanned look and braids on Sunday (April 17).The TV star, 24, posted a bikini snap as she continued to lap up the perks of her Dubai holiday.However, her tight braids caused a stir with fans believing that she was appropriating black culture.Alongside the snaps, she wrote: "Birthday glam extremely overwhelmed, everyone’s kind messages really got me in my feels from the bottom of my heart thanks a million to everyone who made my party so special."But her social media followers soon slammed the star and her hairstyle.One person wrote: "Cultural appropriation though?"Another added: "This is appropriation take them out."While a third penned: "Yikes, that hair is not working for you girl.

Please stick to your own culture thanks.""Very uncomfortable with this," said a fourth.Daily Star has contacted Rebecca's representatives for comment.Rebecca also defended herself against "blackfishing" and cultural appropriation claims in 2020, after she braided her hair previously.But fans came for her once more and commented their thoughts underneath her braid snap.One person said: "Hunny cultural appropriation looks so good on you must be why you continue to do it #pleasestop."Another posted: "Girl you can't wear that hairstyle...""I'd rethink the hair," commented a third.Rebecca then took to her Instagram Stories to defend her hair choice and said: "So I've been going through my requests and I've got loads of awful messages which I don't think is fair at all."I've had messages saying I'm being disrespectful to people's culture because of my hair but I wear braids all the time, just because I've got.