'Love Island' Star Cashel Barnett’s Legal Fate Revealed In Sex Abuse Case

Former "Love Island" contestant Cashel Barnett has agreed to a plea deal in his Utah domestic violence case, a move that could land him behind bars for the next year. Back in June 2025, The Blast reported that Barnett was facing a wave of serious felony charges after allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend in front of their 1-year-old child. At the time, Cashel Barnett had already been behind bars in Utah following his arrest.

According to new legal documents obtained by TMZ, Barnett agreed to plead guilty to one count of third-degree felony aggravated assault and one count of third-degree felony domestic violence in the presence of a child. Prosecutors are expected to push for a sentence of one year in jail, followed by probation, when Barnett is sentenced on March 16 in a Utah court.

The plea comes after months of mounting legal trouble for the reality TV alum, whose case has drawn attention due to the severity of the allegations and the involvement of the couple’s young child.

The Blast previously reported that Barnett was formally charged with aggravated sexual assault, aggravated assault, and domestic violence in the presence of a child, all stemming from an alleged incident that took place last November. The alleged victim told authorities that the confrontation began after she asked Barnett to get a job to help support their child.

According to the woman, Barnett allegedly withheld physical affection for roughly a month before the situation escalated. She claims that during a confrontation, Barnett became physically violent, slapping and choking her before allegedly sexually assaulting her.

Court documents described the encounter as rapidly turning aggressive, with the woman alleging Cashel Barnett put his hands down her pants, prompting her to kiss him, a moment she says triggered a violent response. "Is this what you f-cking want?" he reportedly said before proceeding with the alleged assault.

The alleged victim further claimed she briefly lost consciousness during the attack, which she says occurred in front of their crying child. This factor significantly elevated the severity of the charges.

She also reported suffering a range of physical symptoms following the incident, including "difficulty breathing, a raspy voice, coughing, trouble swallowing, neck pain, nausea, vomiting, agitation, amnesia, memory loss, visual changes," and a "headache."

Even though the post itself predates his arrest, Cashel Barnett's most recent Instagram upload, shared January 10, months before he went to jail, has become a magnet for backlash as his legal troubles play out in court.

The comments section has since been flooded with angry and accusatory messages, with users referencing the allegations and his time behind bars. Some comments were blunt and confrontational, while others expressed shock at how far his public image has fallen since his "Love Island" days.

“How’s jail?" one user asked as another bluntly called him an “abuser.” Someone else asked, “Bro, what happened to the Cashel we thought we knew from 'Love Island'?” while someone else asked, "Heard the DA had enough evidence to get a warrant. When’s the last time you tried fighting someone your size?”

Under the terms outlined in the plea agreement, Barnett will no longer face the most severe charges initially filed against him. However, the two felony convictions still carry significant penalties, including incarceration and long-term legal consequences.

Cashel Barnett is scheduled to be sentenced on March 16, when a Utah judge will determine whether to accept the prosecution’s recommendation of a one-year jail sentence followed by probation.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence or abuse, help and confidential support are available. The National Domestic Violence Hotline can be accessed via the nationwide number 1−800−799−SAFE(7233).