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Scotsman
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
What time is Love Island: A Decade of Love on TV?
Love Island will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a special episode 💕 Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Love Island is celebrating its 10th birthday this year. ITV is throwing it an anniversary bash for the occasion. But how can you watch it? Love Island is about to turn ten and ITV is throwing out all the stops to celebrate the occasion. A one-off special is set to be broadcast this evening - ahead of a brand new series. All of the former islanders who are returning for the anniversary episode have been confirmed. See which of your favourites are coming back for a trip down memory lane. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A teaser for series 12 of Love Island has been released by ITV. It is set to start in just a matter of days. What time is Love Island: A Decade of Love? Maya Jama is hosting Love Island: All Stars | ITV The one-off anniversary special is set to start at 9pm tonight (June 1). It will be broadcast on ITV2 - the home of the main series and its All Star spin-off. Love Island: A Decade of Love will run for approximately 90 minutes - including ad-breaks. The special is due to finish at 10.30pm, according to the schedule. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad What to expect from Love Island: A Decade of Love? To celebrate the iconic dating show's big birthday, ITV2 will be taking a trip down memory lane. Radio Times reports that the special will revisit unforgettable moments from the last 10 years. Expect to relive some of the most explosive recouplings, shock bombshells and of course the romances that captured the hearts of the nation. It promises to be quite the trip down memory lane. Who is returning for Love Island: A Decade of Love? Plenty of old favourites are set to return including Cara De La Hoyde-Massey and Nathan Massey, Millie Court and Liam Reardon, Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan and Indiyah Polack and Dami Hope. Other returnees include: Hannah Elizabeth, Gabby Allen, Montana Brown, Dani Dyer, Georgia Steel, Curtis Pritchard, Anton Danyluk, Whitney Adebayo, Catherine Agbaje. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Paul Mortimer, ITV's head of reality, told Radio Times : "Love Island has become a true phenomenon over the past decade, delivering must-see TV moments every summer. This special offers viewers a chance to relive some of the show's most iconic moments with the Islanders who made them so memorable." When does Love Island series 12 start? The show is set to return on Monday, June 9 according to TV Zone . The series will run throughout the summer with six episodes a week.
Scottish Sun
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Love Island's Ekin-Su on Curtis showmance rumours, how she really feels about Davide & THAT bitter feud with MAFS star
BY EK! Love Island's Ekin-Su on Curtis showmance rumours, how she really feels about Davide & THAT bitter feud with MAFS star BELIEVE it or not, for the last 10 years we've been watching beautiful people in bikinis find their type on paper and couple up. So, to celebrate 10 years of Love Island, we had to revisit one of its most iconic stars, Ekin-Su Cülcüloglu. Advertisement 7 To celebrate 10 years of Love Island, we revisited one of its most iconic stars, Ekin-Su Cülcüloglu Credit: Mark Hayman 7 Ekin-Su won Love Island 2022 with Davide Sanclimenti Credit: ITV/Shutterstock The 30 year old won the show in 2022, alongside then-boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti, with the highest-ever percentage of the vote. Racking up 4.2m Instagram followers since then, she has gone on to land brand deals with Oh Polly and BPerfect, as well as several reality shows, including her own with Davide. Then, earlier this year, she returned to the villa for Love Island: All Stars, reaching the final with boyfriend Curtis Prichard, 29. Advertisement 'Love Island is where I'm from,' Ekin-Su says. 'It's where I was 'born'. I wasn't impressed with Curtis' treatment of Amy Hart Ekin-Su "It is a very successful show – not only have we had marriages and babies, but so many amazing Islanders, like Molly-Mae Hague, Maura Higgins and other icons. It's been replicated in so many countries, but the UK one will be forever the best. It is an honour to have been a part of such a fun, crazy and fiery show, and the fact I won it means a lot. 'Even now, I say to producers I would go back in, not to find love, but just to enjoy the experience of being in there. There's such excitement in the drama and not having your phone [and contact with the outside world] on this holiday of a lifetime.' Ekin-Su didn't just star on the show – she was a fan before she went in, and, in a weird turn of events, had watched her now-boyfriend, pro dancer Curtis on the show in 2015. 'I watched season five, which had Maura, Molly-Mae and Curtis. I'm not gonna lie, I wasn't impressed with his treatment of Amy [Hart, who he split from after Casa Amor, before going on to date Maura]. Maura was my favourite. She had boundaries. That's what I liked about her.' Advertisement Last year, Ekin-Su told us the only way she'd go back into the villa was if they paid her £5million, because she was worried about 'being cast as the villain'. So, what changed? 'I lied,' she cackles. Ekin-Su snogs Curtis Pritchard as she supports Love Island boyfriend backstage at Misfits boxing match 'No, I'm joking. It was different dynamics. I was more mature. When I first went in, I didn't know what Love Island could bring me. I didn't know how it worked, or what it felt like to be on reality TV. But the second time around was easier – I knew what to expect and felt more calm, so I was more in my element. There were arguments I would have got involved in the first time around that I avoided in All Stars. I didn't want petty fights, but I did have to stand my ground and be strong where needed.' How does she look back at that first series and her time with Davide? 'I've changed a lot. I now think: 'How iconic that we won the show.' I don't hate Davide. Sometimes, I look at the clips of us and I laugh, though that doesn't mean I miss him. But I'm happy for him, I genuinely mean that. He's found someone [he's dating entrepreneur Iris Au] and they look really in love. Two years ago, I probably wouldn't have been able to say that.' Advertisement I don't hate Davide. Sometimes, I look at the clips of us and I laugh, though that doesn't mean I miss him Ekin-Su And was she shocked she coupled up with Curtis, who she's still with six months on? 'I didn't think I'd end up with someone like him. I always go for guys who are a bit like Davide. But I'm older now and I know what didn't work for me. I need someone who suits my personality and is genuinely nice and who lets me shine. 'At the start, people were like: 'Oh, you guys are a showmance,' but it never was. We're both geeks. Although we are not the same, I see myself in him. He's a lovely guy and very peaceful. 'When something feels right, I feel free. That's how I know I'm with the right guy. I feel that with Curtis and I'm happy in myself. I love myself more. Before, I was anxious and felt like I was walking on eggshells. Now, I don't worry if I don't hear from him for a couple of hours. We trust each other. It's a healthy relationship.' Love Islanders tend to move at an accelerated pace in their relationships after leaving the villa. Advertisement But Ekin-Su has learned her lesson and doesn't want to rush it. 7 Ekin-Su with boyfriend Curtis Pritchard Credit: GETTY 7 Ekin-Su and the other Love Island: All Stars Credit: Shuttershock 'We don't live together,' she explains. 'It's not that we are taking it slow, but that's how it should be [in normal dating]. I think you should both live your own lives and then, after a year or so when it's serious, you should look to buy a home together. Then you know it's the real thing.' It's not been all plain sailing for Ekin-Su and Curtis, though. Advertisement Married At First Sight star Georges Berthonneau, 32, claimed that he and Ekin were in a serious, secret 10-month relationship before she went into the villa. He said they'd agreed a set of boundaries, so she could appear on the reality show, before reuniting with him once the show had ended. I think George is just a bitter guy who's hurt, but I wish him the best Ekin-Su Ekin-Su shakes her head and sighs: 'It's just somebody that I've known from the past. I was never in an exclusive relationship with him. I wish him the best. That's all I can say. It was over and we were never a thing. I think he's just a bitter guy who's hurt. Curtis knows about him. I just don't understand why you would even do that, though. Not even my ex, Davide, would speak maliciously about me. And we [she and Georges] weren't a couple. I think he should stop saying my name really. His 10 minutes of fame is over. I just wish him the best.' And while Ekin-Su and Curtis are taking it slowly, they have ticked off some couple milestones, including meeting the family. 'I've met AJ [Curtis' brother] and Zara [Zoffany]. And now they're engaged, so we've got the wedding to look forward to.' Advertisement Are there any wedding plans of her own? 'I want to get married – I've told Curtis straight: 'You need to put a ring on it in two years, otherwise I'm out!' I'm not wasting my youth. Curtis is not a guy to shy away from proposing. He knows what he wants – he asked me to be his girlfriend on Love Island. "If it's going to happen, it's going to happen. We've spoken about getting married – I want kids and so does Curtis. He wants two boys and I'm like: 'What about one girl and one boy?' I think he'd be an amazing dad. I even have baby names, but I'm not going to say them because somebody might steal them! 'But at the moment, we're both enjoying our lives. And when the time's right, the first thing we'll do is an exclusive with Fabulous,' she laughs. I love being on TV – I'm owning saying that now Ekin-Su Before she looks too far into the future, Ekin-Su is keen to book a holiday, because apart from their time in South Africa for All Stars, the pair haven't had a chance to go away together. This is partly because Curtis was preparing for his professional boxing debut. Advertisement 'Boxing is brutal,' she says. 'He's so bruised. I've seen him physically throw up in a bucket. "I kept saying to him: 'Are you not scared about your face?' He was like: 'I'll get a new nose.' I'm like: 'No, babe, you're beautiful.' He's gone from this dancer to beating up a man. It's crazy. 'I know some professional boxers don't see their wives for months. Tyson Fury goes away to camp and just switches off, and that's hard. I guess you just have to be understanding, because I think Curtis will want to keep going and go professional. 'The only negative is we haven't had that honeymoon phase yet,' she says. 7 'Love Island is where I'm from', Ekin-Su says Credit: Mark Hayman Advertisement 7 Last year, Ekin-Su told us the only way she'd go back into the villa was if they paid her £5million Credit: Mark Hayman 7 Since shooting to fame three years ago, Ekin-Su has gone on to appear on Dancing On Ice and Celebrity Big Brother, as well as the second series of The Traitors US Credit: Mark Hayman 'We've come out of Love Island and I've been in America and he's been training every day. We haven't had romantic dinners or any wild times together. But now all that is over, we're booking a holiday. I'm sitting there, thinking: 'I'm working really hard every day. These other couples, they're on holidays all the time. What's going on?'' she laughs. Although, one pair who won't be jetting off is Love Island: All Stars winners Gabby Allen, 33, and Casey O'Gorman, 28, who split last month. 'I recently found out they'd broken up and I was like: 'What?' I actually messaged my manager to ask if it was real. I'm shocked, as they won. Maybe it was because of the age gap.' Advertisement I've made mistakes and I've learned from them. Now I just want to be healthy and happy Ekin-Su Since shooting to fame three years ago, Ekin-Su has gone on to appear on Dancing On Ice and Celebrity Big Brother, as well as the second series of The Traitors US, which she had an early exit from after being 'murdered' and buried alive. She has some advice for the likes of Stephen Fry, Alan Carr and Clare Balding, who are among the stars appearing in the first UK celebrity series of The Traitors later this year. 'To do well, you have to almost act dumb or stupid, because if you have a game plan, people will think you're a traitor and vote you out. You need to act like you don't know what you're doing. The smart thing is not to appear to be smart,' she says. Ekin-Su's own career continues to go from strength to strength, with Netflix reality show Inside coming up. 'I've manifested my five-year plan to do more TV. I love being on TV and I'm owning saying that now,' she says. 'I'd love to be in the US for six months, then back here.' Advertisement It sounds as if she has her life mapped out. 'I've made mistakes and I've learned from them,' she says. 'Now I just want to be healthy and happy.'
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.
NDTV
a day ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Mumbai City To Retire Jersey No. 29 As Bipin Singh Departs
Mumbai City confirmed the departure of Bipin Singh after his contract expires on May 31. In recognition of his immense contribution to the club, Mumbai City will retire his jersey number 29. The winger from Manipur joined the Islanders in 2018 following stints with Shillong Lajong and ATK and went on to become one of the most crucial figures in the club's history. During his time with Mumbai City, Bipin won two Indian Super League Cups and two Indian Super League Shields, playing a pivotal role for the club over the years gone by. He was a key member of the team's historic 2020-21 campaign, where Mumbai became the first side to win both the ISL Cup and Shield in the same season. His stunning match-winning goal in the final against ATK Mohun Bagan remains one of the most memorable moments in ISL history. Bipin clinched his second ISL Cup in the 2023-24 season, making a decisive impact in the final with a stunning goal, having also been part of the squad that secured the League Shield in 2022-23. With 158 appearances and 28 goals, Bipin departs as the most capped player in Mumbai City history. 'It's hard to say goodbye, but I leave with nothing but gratitude in my heart. Mumbai City has been my home for seven unforgettable years; this club has given me everything. To the fans, teammates, staff, and everyone who's been part of this journey, thank you for the love and belief. Mumbai City will always be a part of me," Bipin said in a statement. Kandarp Chandra, CEO Mumbai City, commented, 'Bipin's journey with Mumbai City has been truly special. Over the years, he's made a meaningful impact on and off the pitch, delivering key moments and showing unwavering commitment to the club. His connection with our fans and his contributions to our success speak for themselves. As we bid farewell, with immense gratitude and pride, retiring the No. 29 jersey is a small gesture to honour everything he has meant to us and the legacy he leaves behind. He will always have a place in the Mumbai City family.' "Bipin has been a pillar of our squad through the most historic moments in the club's timeline. He complemented to this and his key goal contributions over the years, with his positive team persona on and off the pitch. We thank him for everything he's done for the club, and wish him and his family the very best in their future, as he moves on to his next chapter," said Sujay Sharma - Director of Football, Mumbai City.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How to watch ‘Love Island: A Decade of Love' from the U.S.
Can you believe it's been 10 years of the U.K.'s smash hit reality series Love Island on ITV? This Sunday, June 1, ITV is gathering some of the franchise's favorite Islanders over the years to relive all the love (and drama) that's gone down. The special will feature Dani Dyer, Curtis Pritchard, Liam Reardon, Millie Court, Cara De La Hoyde-Massey, Nathan Massey and more rewatching some of the most explosive moments from the show over the last decade. This reunion special comes just one week before the premiere of Series 12 of Love Island (U.K.) — will fans get to catch an early glimpse at the upcoming cast? We'll have to tune in to find out! For Love Island fans wanting to watch from the U.S., you'll need the help of a VPN to catch the Love Island: A Decade of Loveanniversary special. Here's what you need to know about how to watch Love Island: A Decade of Love. 'Love Island USA' Season 7: How to watch, release date, schedule and more Love Island: A Decade of Love will air on ITV2 this Sunday, June 1, at 9 p.m. BST (4 p.m. ET). In the U.K., the Love Island special will air on ITV2 and stream on ITVX. If you want to tune in to the 10-year Love Island anniversary special from the USA, you'll need the help of a VPN. The Love Island 10-year reunion special will feature Love Island legends like Dani Dyer, Curtis Pritchard, Liam Reardon and Millie Court, couples including Cara De La Hoyde-Massey and Nathan Massey, Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan and Indiyah Polack and Dami Hope. Georgia Steel, Gabby Allen, Hannah Elizabeth, Anton Danyluk, Whitney Adebayo, Catherine Agbaje and Montana Brown will also be making appearances.
