Too Hot To Handle:Haley Cureton has 'literally no idea where Australia is'

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The contestants on Netflix dating show Too Hot to Handle aren't exactly known for their intellectual gifts.

But viewers were left baffled this week by 20-year-old college student Haley Cureton's jaw-dropping lack of general knowledge.

Despite being a geography major at the University of Northern Florida, Haley said she had 'literally no idea where Australia is'.

Baffling: Too Hot to Handle star Haley Cureton, 20, stunned viewers this week by saying she had 'literally no idea' where Australia was despite being a geography student

Baffling: Too Hot to Handle star Haley Cureton, 20, stunned viewers this week by saying she had 'literally no idea' where Australia was despite being a geography student

Haley made the bizarre admission during the first episode of the season. 

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'I like the international vibe. Harry's from Australia and I literally have no idea where that is!' she said, referring to her co-star Harry Jowsey, who was born in Queensland.

'Kelz [Dyke, from London] has a beautiful accent, but I can't really understand him. Honestly, everyone's accent that isn't American sounds the same. It's all blending together for me.'

Bizarre: Many viewers pointed out that Haley was supposed to be a geography major, but she has since deleted this qualification from her Instagram bio

Bizarre: Many viewers pointed out that Haley was supposed to be a geography major, but she has since deleted this qualification from her Instagram bio

'All blending together': The 20-year-old American said that her Australian, English and Canadian co-stars 'all the sound the same'

'All blending together': The 20-year-old American admitted that her Australian, English and Canadian co-stars 'all the sound the same' to her

Her remarks prompted ridicule across social media.

Many viewers pointed out that Haley was supposed to be a geography major, but she has since deleted this qualification from her Instagram bio. 

'So Haley is a geography major but had no idea where Australia is... sure! She was definitely trying to lean into that dumb blonde stereotype,' one fan tweeted.

Another asked: 'Did Haley say she has no idea where Australia is? Babes. Really?' 

'Dumb blonde stereotype': Haley's remarks prompted ridicule across social media

'Dumb blonde stereotype': Haley's remarks prompted ridicule across social media

'Love Island with a twist': Netflix's Too Hot to Handle began streaming on April 17, and follows a group of young singles from around the world as they live together in a Mexican villa

'Love Island with a twist': Netflix's Too Hot to Handle began streaming on April 17, and follows a group of young singles from around the world as they live together in a Mexican villa

Netflix's Too Hot to Handle began streaming on April 17, and follows a group of young singles from around the world as they live together in a Mexican villa. 

The contestants have the chance to win $100,000, but they lose money if they give in to temptation by kissing or engaging in sexual activity.

The show has been described as 'Love Island with a twist'.

Los Angeles-based Harry, who previously won $100,000 on New Zealand dating show Heartbreak Island in 2018, is representing Australia in the competition.

Good luck with that! The contestants have the chance to win $100,000, but they lose money if they give in to temptation by kissing or engaging in sexual activity

Good luck with that! The contestants have the chance to win $100,000, but they lose money if they give in to temptation by kissing or engaging in sexual activity

Lad from Down Under: Queensland-born Harry Jowsey, who previously won $100,000 on New Zealand dating show Heartbreak Island in 2018, is representing Australia in the competition

Lad from Down Under: Queensland-born Harry Jowsey, who previously won $100,000 on New Zealand dating show Heartbreak Island in 2018, is representing Australia in the competition

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