LOVE Island’s bosses have promised the biggest shock in the show’s lifetime with a ‘history-making’ launch night.
The programme’s lead producers confirmed they wanted to keep the format fresh and have finally decided to try out an unexpected formula they’ve been wanting to use for years – and it is all about “gameplay”..
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Love Island bosses confirm biggest shake-up ever for the launch night Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
The rulebook looks set to be officially ripped up on Monday evening Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
The rulebook looks set to be officially ripped up on Monday evening when the 12 new singletons enter the stunning Majorcan villa for a summer of love.
But they should forget everything they’ve ever thought about the show if the bosses’ promises are to be believed.
Speaking to The Jattvibe and other press directly from the villa, executive producer Lewis Evans and the show’s Commissioning Editor, Amanda Starvi, confessed they were determined to bring “game-playing” to the forefront of the show – something they’ve already quietly teased with their World Cup-laced promo slogan for the series: “It’s all kicking off!”
Keeping the exact details under wraps until the show airs, Amanda said: “This year, we’re hoping that there won’t just be gameplay on the pitch but there will also be some gameplay in the villa.”
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The show’s execs suggested that the major new twist would be linked to the very first coupling-up session of the series Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
Lewis then added: “We’re going to play into that this year.
“I can’t say too much but the first step is that we’re changing things.
“We’re doing something that we’ve never done before in the history of Love Island.
“We’re going to take a big risk and we hope it pays off.”
Keeping coy, the show’s execs suggested that the major new twist would be linked to the very first coupling-up session of the series.
Amanda went on to add that they were keen to keep the show’s format fresh as well as retain some of the programme’s most popular challenges.
She said: “What we’re always trying to do is find that right balance between having all those fan favourites like Casa Amor and Movie Night or Snog Marry Pie.
“Because the viewers love those and they expect them and they want them.
“But at the same time, we’ve got to fight any format fatigue and we need to find the new thing and we need to find the new twist.
“It’s really important that Love Island stays unpredictable and exciting.
“Because the minute people know what’s coming, they find it much more exciting when you can pull the rug from under their feet and surprise them.”
