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Wales Online
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Love Island fans demand two huge change ahead of new series
Love Island fans demand two huge change ahead of new series The dating show has been on our screens for the last decade, and now fans are asking for some big changes. We'll soon hear Iain Stirling's sarcastic comments as this year's Love Island kicks off in just over a week. (Image: itv ) It's that time a year again, and no, not the summer holidays, we're talking about the months-long Love Island being back on our tellies. Which means, we will soon be reunited with Iain Stirling's Scottish drawl and sarcastic comments in no time. As for this year's host, Maya Jama's gorgeous face will be returning to the Island of love and she is ready to launch some absolute bombshells as seen in this year's trailer. Fans of the show having been weighing in on what changes they think the show should make in it's tenth year, and honestly some make a good point. The biggest dating reality show in the UK will return to our screens sooner than we thought. They have recently announced that this year's Love Island will launch on Monday, June 9 at 9pm on ITV2 and ITV X. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . The announcement came after the reality show had revealed the trailer for this year's series. They shared a post on social media saying: "To the hottie this may concern, As per the last 11 series, we're staying loyal to the entertainment. Moving forward, we'll be levelling up on the twists. "The stakeholders are aligned, the Islanders will be laying on Factor 50, and we're on track to hit our KPI on drama. It's time to crack on and deliver serious results. Let's circle back soon." In the trailer, Maya is surrounded by items like a small pool and inflatable flamingos, instructs her Love Island HQ team: "Right, this year, Love Island needs something bigger. Something bolder. I want ideas." Her team then suggest moving it to the Isle of Wight, turning it into a musical and even Love Island on ice. She then says: ""This year I want more drama, more bombshells, more break-ups, more make-ups. I want more twists. I want more twists than ever." Content cannot be displayed without consent It seems like fans have taken this to mean that they want their ideas too, as they have shared their opinions on changes the show should make. Two changes seem to stand out among commenters on the video, one being that they should be allowed more alcohol in the villa, and the second being they want to see less influencers in the house. One fan shared: "Give them alcohol then. Like the good old days. And don't set up conversation's" Another added: "Just put average everyday people in instead of experienced reality veterans and influencers" Which was reiterated by another user who said: "Less influencers please that all look identical, no scripted conversations, bring back games & alcohol" Over the last 10 years of Love Island, their rules and regulations inside the villa have changed, this includes how much the Islanders are allowed to drink. The shows creators/producers have limited alcohol to prioritise the well-being and safety of their contestants, which means they are reportedly only allowed one or two drinks a night. Past Islanders even weighed in on the conversation, as Season 2 contestant Rykard Jenkins said: "Initial coupling should happen after 24 hours. Give them a chance to get to know each other. But make it an odd number of people for some stakes & all contestants 25+." Article continues below Some people even compared the series to their American equivalent, one person said: "The last season of U.S.A was the biggest hit because there were real normal people. Bringing in women with insane boob jobs, fake lips, fake hair etc takes away from it feeling like a real experience." You can watch Love Island on Monday, June 9 at 9pm on ITV2 and ITV X.
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
ITV confirms Love Island 2025 start date - and it's later than usual
Love Island is set to return to ITV2 later this year, with the upcoming series marking the 10th anniversary of the hit dating show. ITV has just revealed when the much-anticipated new series of Love Island will be gracing our screens, and eager fans will need to hold on a tad longer than usual for the beloved reality show's comeback. This year, which marks the 10th anniversary of the series, will see a fresh batch of singletons enter the Majorcan villa under the watchful eye of host Maya Jama, all in pursuit of love. Deviation from tradition, the show is set to launch not on its customary first Monday of June but rather on Monday, June 9 – precisely one week later than the previous series. The announcement came via ITV's social media platforms, with a post that read: "Mark your calendar, you're invited to this year's hottest meeting... Agenda: Initial coupling, strategic navigation of red flags, and identification of potential long-term partnerships." Just earlier this week, Love Island unveiled its inaugural trailer for the forthcoming series, where Maya Jama hinted at "huge twists" awaiting in the programme's twelfth iteration, reports the Mirror. Maya Jama declared in the teaser: "To the hottie this may concern," adding, "As per the last 11 Series we're staying loyal to the entertainment and levelling up the twists. The stakeholders are aligned, the Islanders will be laying it on Factor 50, and we're on track to hit our KPI on drama." She concluded: "It's time to crack on and deliver serious results. Let's circle back soon. Warmest wishes x." In a setting adorned with neon lights and inflatable flamingos, Maya addressed her Love Island HQ team, saying: "Right, this year, Love Island needs something bigger. Something bolder. I want ideas. "This year I want more drama, more bombshells, more break-ups, more make-ups. I want more twists. I want more twists than ever." Earlier in the year, fans welcomed the spin-off Love Island: All Stars, and just a few months after the grand finale of the 2025 series, Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Curtis Pritchard revealed their separation. Ekin-Su took to Instagram to announce their decision to "go [their] separate ways", acknowledging it as a "tough decision". "He's an incredible person and I'll always cherish the memories we made both in and out of the villa. Thank you all so much for the love and support over the past few months," she continued. "We're both focusing on navigating this transition and would really appreciate privacy during this time. Love always, Ekin-Su xX." Maya Jama took over presenting Love Island from Laura Whitmore in 2023. Whitmore had presented the programme for three series. Beforehand it was presented by the late Caroline Flack between 2015 and 2019. Love Island became ITV2's most watched show in the network's history in 2018. As of 2020 it was the most watched TV show among 16 to 34 year olds. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Wales Online
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Love Island 2025 start date confirmed
Love Island 2025 start date confirmed Everyone's favourite dating show will be back on our screens sooner than we thought Maya Jama will be back on our screens in just over a week. (Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock ) 'I've got a text', 'my type on paper' and 'can I pull you for a chat' - these are all phrases we know too well when it comes to a certain ITV reality dating show. Well, we have some good news for you, Love Island is back. Iain Stirling's Scottish drawl and Maya Jama's gorgeous face will be back on our screens sooner than we thought, as Love Island have announced the start date of their new season. They shared on social media: "Mark your calendar, you're invited to this year's hottest meeting" This was posted alongside a photo of a heart-shaped floatie in a pool, with a post-it note that reads, "9th June." For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . They followed up by saying the time, venue and agenda following the already existing corporate theme of this year's marketing. Their agendas this season are, " Initial coupling, strategic navigation of red flags, and identification of potential long-term partnerships." Now, get your water bottles ready, as the new season will launch on Monday, June 9, at 9pm on ITV2 and ITV X. Content cannot be displayed without consent Not only have they announced the start date of the new series, but they have also released a trailer. They shared a post on social media saying: "To the hottie this may concern, As per the last 11 Series, we're staying loyal to the entertainment. Moving forward, we'll be levelling up on the twists. "The stakeholders are aligned, the Islanders will be laying it on Factor 50, and we're on track to hit our KPI on drama. It's time to crack on and deliver serious results. Let's circle back soon." The video features the host in an office adorned with a neon 'Crack on' sign and clocks showing various times across Mallorca, Manorca, Marbella, and Majorca. This has stirred up speculation amongst fans regarding the new series' potential location especially as Maya said in the trailers she wanted more twists in this upcoming series. Maya, surrounded by items like a small pool and inflatable flamingos, instructs her Love Island HQ team: "Right, this year, Love Island needs something bigger. Something bolder. I want ideas." Her team then suggest moving it to the Isle of Wight, turning it into a musical and even "Love Island on ice." She then says: ""This year I want more drama, more bombshells, more break-ups, more make-ups. I want more twists. I want more twists than ever."" Content cannot be displayed without consent You can watch Love Island on Monday, June 9 at 9pm on ITV2 and ITV X. Article continues below
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Love Island chaos as 'villa setback' could mean it's not ready for launch
Builders working on the Love Island villa are reportedly ten days behind schedule and scrambling to prepare the location, which may not be ready for the show's 2025 launch Love Island fans might be forced to wait a little longer for their favourite summer show, as the iconic villa in Mallorca is reportedly not ready for action. While host Maya Jama is prepped and camera-ready, the sun-soaked villa that will play host to this year's crop of sizzling singles is still under construction, with sources claiming that the site is up to ten days behind schedule. A production insider has told the Sun: "It's always a quick turnaround to sprinkle the Love Island magic on the Villa, which is a regular holiday let the rest of the year. But the schedule has gone awry this year and it's looking like production is as much as ten days behind schedule. Everyone is working around the clock." The delay has sparked online speculation that the show's premiere may be pushed back. The summer series usually returns a week after the May Bank Holiday, which means it would launch on a Monday, June 2. The Mirror has reached out to ITV for comment. However, fans believe the start date could now be June 9, as no official date has yet been announced and promotional activity has been unusually quiet. Despite the setback, Maya Jama has kept the hype for the new series alive. In a teaser that was released recently, the TV host can be seen in a fictional office, wearing a sleek outfit and surrounded by clocks set to the times in various Spanish cities. In the trailer, Maya says: "To the hottie this may concern, as per the last 11 series we're staying loyal to the entertainment and levelling up the twists. The stakeholders are aligned, the Islanders will be laying it on Factor 50, and we're on track to hit our KPI on drama. It's time to crack on and deliver serious results. Let's circle back soon. Warmest wishes." She continues: "This year I want more drama, more bombshells, more break-ups, more make-ups. I want more twists. I want more twists than ever." While ITV is keeping details about the contestants under wraps, two names have already been bandied about - 6'5' London-based personal trainer Aaron Beckett, and 20-year-old make-up artist Lucy Quinn from Liverpool. Beckett has already racked up a hefty following on Instagram and TikTok thanks to his impressive gym routines. A source told the Sun: "It's a fact of life that girls go crazy for a tall lad and Aaron is a man mountain. He's got great chat too." It's not yet known whether he'll arrive with the original line-up or drop in later as a bombshell. Meanwhile, Lucy has been tasked with stealing men away from their sweethearts in Casa Amor. She is said to be a glamorous girl with a fiery personality. An insider told MailOnline: "Lucy is single and ready to mingle. She can't wait to enter the Love Island villa and is counting down the days until it becomes a reality." Love Island season 12 will premiere this summer on ITV and ITVX.
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Love Island's first female contestant 'revealed' as Scouse make-up artist
With Love Island expected to return to our screens next month, the rumoured first female contestant for the 2025 summer series has been revealed as a make-up artist from Liverpool Love Island's new series is nearly upon us - and one of the first contestants has reportedly been revealed. A make-up artist from Liverpool is rumoured to be one of the singles entering the ITV2 villa next month. Lucy Quinn, 20, is set to enter the Love Island villa as a bombshell, according to the MailOnline. A source told the publication: "Lucy is single and ready to mingle. She can't wait to enter the Love Island villa and is counting down the days until it becomes a reality." They added that she is "fiery and doesn't take any nonsense", but it hoping to find the "man of her dreams" on the popular show. The make-up artist regularly posts glamorous photos of herself on Instagram - as well as successful make-overs that she's given to clients. She's the second Love Island star rumoured to be entering the show this year, after fitness fanatic Aaron Buckett. The personal trainer from London has reportedly signed up for the new series, with a source telling The Sun: "It's a fact of life that girls go crazy for a tall lad and Aaron is a man mountain. He's got great chat too." The source added: "Aaron is in the mix for this year's cast but execs are still finalising whether he'll be in the opening line-up or as a tempting bombshell." Earlier today, ITV dropped the first trailer for Love Island's upcoming series as presenter Maya Jama teased "huge twists" ahead. In the clip, Maya said: "To the hottie this may concern, As per the last 11 Series we're staying loyal to the entertainment and levelling up the twists. "The stakeholders are aligned, the Islanders will be laying it on Factor 50, and we're on track to hit our KPI on drama. It's time to crack on and deliver serious results. Let's circle back soon. Warmest wishes x." In the trailer, Maya is seen in an office decorated with a neon sign that reads, 'Crack on,' as well as clocks that show the time in Mallorca, Manorca, Marbella and Majorce. It's led fans to speculate over the location for the new series. She then says: "This year I want more drama, more bombshells, more break-ups, more make-ups. I want more twists. I want more twists than ever." Love Island season 12 will premiere this summer on ITV and ITVX.
