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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Inside the new Love Island villa as bosses AXE huge part of Hideaway and give pool Bali-style makeover
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LOVE Island bosses have overhauled the villa ready for the summer series - and shelved one longstanding feature of the show. The Hideaway will look extremely different when loved-up Islanders head into the luxury breakout-pad this year thanks to the changes. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 14 There has been a big change to the Hideaway for the new series Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 14 The wardrobe full of sexy lingerie, chains and whips have been axed Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 14 Instead Islanders can nip inside for a civilised cocktail or cosy chat Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 14 The beanbags have also been replaced by wooden seats Credit: Shutterstock Editorial That's because the wardrobe of sexy lingerie and cupboard of whips, chains, chocolate body paint and handcuffs have been axed. Instead Islanders can nip inside for a civilised cocktail or cosy chat with one rule - they cannot be in an official couple to use the space, like last year. The Hideaway has seen raunchy scenes as recently as summer 2024, when Joey Essex and Jessy Potts had the champagne bucket rocking with their nighttime action. Executive producer Mike Spencer-Hayter said: 'It's about keeping the show fresh and exciting. 'I personally don't want to see 'ooh, let's open a cupboard and get something out.' 'I think we've seen it time and time again. I think we've got to move on. 'I don't want this show to feel static. This show has to feel fresh. 'I think as producers we need to keep ahead of the curve because we are the number one dating show in the world. The stats speak for themselves but we can't rely on that. 'We've got a push forward. Love Island 2025 cast revealed as footballer, actress and beauty influencer who cheated death sign up 'We are going to give it all we've got to make the most exciting season of Love Island.' Elsewhere there's been another huge loss - the iconic garden beanbags. Instead of the 'cursed' yellow sacks, a series of chic, beige wooden seats are in place. The pool has also had an upmarket overhaul with a Bali-style hammock added near the outdoor shower. And another new aspect is a huge dining table has been added to the kitchen because for the first time, conversations as Islanders eat their lunch and dinner could be screened. Mike said: 'We just thought, why not, let's just keep those chats. 'It will still probably feel a bit off camera, but it feels like in this day and age, show it. 'Sometimes, it feels like, why isn't it on camera? There's always lots of whispering and obviously sometimes it will affect show action, like how do they know that? 'The viewer hasn't seen that, now they will see it.' There's also some impressive new changes made to make this villa the most sustainable ever. The entire site now runs on solar power. And there's also a watt bike in place so the Islanders can pedal to charge up their Google Pixel mobile phones. The changes come after Mike laid down the gauntlet to the whole production team to ensure the series was the best yet to mark the tenth anniversary. Mike said: 'When we sat down at the start of the year we were having a discussion about how to do Love Island this year. And with every single aspect of this show, let's look at it, let's see how we can improve it and let's see how we can make it more exciting for the viewers. 'Because it's a big commitment - 57 shows through the summer. 'You need people to tune in every night, get invested and follow the love stories. 'So I think we did set the challenge to every department - how do we make this better?' Mike reckons they've got a fun cast this year too - with a huge number ready to roll through the doors. He added: 'I think we'll be putting more bombshells in than before - we did 54 one year. 'I feel like it reminds me of Love Island in the early days. Personality is key. 'I think we're going to see real love. 'They're a good group and a good mix, but great bombshells as well.' Love Island begins on Monday at 9pm on ITVX. 14 The fire pit is back for more recoupling drama Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 14 The girls have a stunning pink dressing room to get ready in Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 14 The revamped daybeds are back Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 14 There is also some very colourful fencing around the villa Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 14 The Islanders can chill out at this cosy spot Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 14 The kitchen is popping with colour Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 14 The bedroom is ready to welcome the singletons Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 14 The Beach Hut is back Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 14 The bathroom has all the amenities you could ask for Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Inside the new Love Island villa as bosses AXE huge part of Hideaway and give pool Bali-style makeover
LOVE Island bosses have overhauled the villa ready for the summer series - and shelved one longstanding feature of the show. The Hideaway will look extremely different when loved-up Islanders head into the luxury breakout-pad this year thanks to the changes. 14 14 14 That's because the wardrobe of sexy lingerie and cupboard of whips, chains, chocolate body paint and handcuffs have been axed. Instead Islanders can nip inside for a civilised cocktail or cosy chat with one rule - they cannot be in an official couple to use the space, like last year. The Hideaway has seen raunchy scenes as recently as summer 2024, when Joey Essex and Jessy Potts had the champagne bucket rocking with their nighttime action. Executive producer Mike Spencer-Hayter said: 'It's about keeping the show fresh and exciting. 'I personally don't want to see 'ooh, let's open a cupboard and get something out.' 'I think we've seen it time and time again. I think we've got to move on. 'I don't want this show to feel static. This show has to feel fresh. 'I think as producers we need to keep ahead of the curve because we are the number one dating show in the world. The stats speak for themselves but we can't rely on that. 'We've got a push forward. Love Island 2025 cast revealed as footballer, actress and beauty influencer who cheated death sign up 'We are going to give it all we've got to make the most exciting season of Love Island.' Elsewhere there's been another huge loss - the iconic garden beanbags. Instead of the 'cursed' yellow sacks, a series of chic, beige wooden seats are in place. The pool has also had an upmarket overhaul with a Bali-style hammock added near the outdoor shower. And another new aspect is a huge dining table has been added to the kitchen because for the first time, conversations as Islanders eat their lunch and dinner could be screened. Mike said: 'We just thought, why not, let's just keep those chats. 'It will still probably feel a bit off camera, but it feels like in this day and age, show it. 'Sometimes, it feels like, why isn't it on camera? There's always lots of whispering and obviously sometimes it will affect show action, like how do they know that? 'The viewer hasn't seen that, now they will see it.' There's also some impressive new changes made to make this villa the most sustainable ever. The entire site now runs on solar power. And there's also a watt bike in place so the Islanders can pedal to charge up their Google Pixel mobile phones. The changes come after Mike laid down the gauntlet to the whole production team to ensure the series was the best yet to mark the tenth anniversary. Mike said: 'When we sat down at the start of the year we were having a discussion about how to do Love Island this year. And with every single aspect of this show, let's look at it, let's see how we can improve it and let's see how we can make it more exciting for the viewers. 'Because it's a big commitment - 57 shows through the summer. 'You need people to tune in every night, get invested and follow the love stories. 'So I think we did set the challenge to every department - how do we make this better?' Mike reckons they've got a fun cast this year too - with a huge number ready to roll through the doors. He added: 'I think we'll be putting more bombshells in than before - we did 54 one year. 'I feel like it reminds me of Love Island in the early days. Personality is key. 'I think we're going to see real love. 'They're a good group and a good mix, but great bombshells as well.' Love Island begins on Monday at 9pm on ITVX. 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Joey Essex shares a passionate kiss with mystery girl during Ibiza holiday... eight months after splitting from his Love Island girlfriend Jessy Potts
Joey Essex is enjoying a sun-soaked holiday with a new mystery girl. The former TOWIE star, who split from his Love Island girlfriend Jessy Potts in September, was spotted sharing a passionate kiss with a pretty blonde at ME Hotel in Ibiza on Saturday. Joey, 34, couldn't keep his hands off his new love interest, wrapping his arms around her waist as they enjoyed some drinks by the pool. Whilst Joey was dressed in a black t-shirt, his PDA partner showed off her Ibiza tan in a white crop top and matching trousers, finishing her casual look with a straw bucket hat. Joey and Jessy split just seven weeks after leaving the Love Island villa last summer. The pair said they 'tried to make their relationship work' but after leaving the Love Island villa it 'just wasn't meant to be'. Joey told The Sun back in September: 'Unfortunately, we have decided to call an end to the relationship but I hope we can continue to be friends. I truly wish Jessy the very best with whatever she does in the future.' Jessy added: 'I appreciate the Love Island experience I had with Joey, we tried to make it work but it wasn't to be. 'I'm so grateful to everyone who supported us and look forward to all of the exciting opportunities ahead.' The pair fell in love during series 11 of Love Island and made it all the way to the grand finale. But less than two months on, it was recently rumoured that the pair were 'hardly speaking' amid their busy schedules. A source told The Sun: 'Joey and Jessy have barely spent any time together as he's been so busy doing nightclub PAs - it's causing a lot of friction between them. 'At Ronnie Vint's Eggiboff event it was noticed by a lot of people that they hardly spoke. Sadly it looks like it's only a matter of time before they split.' Jessy herself recently noted that things had become 'hard' as they tried to navigate their relationship away from the bubble of the villa. She told heatworld: 'We're organising when to see each other, and I think it's hard because you compare it to the other couples. Jessy also noted that it was always going to be 'different' for them because Joey was resuming his 'normal life' as a celebrity, whilst she had to learn to cope with her newfound fame. She added: 'They're with each other 24/7, whereas we always knew it was going to be different because he's catching up on his normal life, whereas for the rest of us we're thrown into a new life. 'Everything is new and we're waiting for things to come up. It was always going to be slightly different. 'We're both making the effort and everyone's speculating that we've broken up. We're working it out.' Joey shocked fans when he entered the Love Island villa as a bombshell during the 2024 series' launch episode. The former TOWIE star, who was the oldest contestant in the line-up, declared he was 'looking for a wife in the villa'. Before his surprise dating show stint, the reality star had a series of glamorous girlfriends - beginning with his on-screen romance with TOWIE co-star Sam Faiers. The pair's tumultuous relationship dominated the early seasons of the show and culminated in a Dubai proposal before things all dramatically fell apart. After Sam, Joey would go on to date a string of famous faces including I'm A Celeb co-star Amy Willerton, singer Rita Ora and Made In Chelsea's Stephanie Pratt.
The Irish Sun
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Love Island's Jessy Potts reveals she's moving to Manchester after she's linked to villa hunk
LOVE Island star Jessy Potts has revealed her move to Manchester - after being linked to a villa hunk. Jessy, 26, summer 's series of the ITV2 show. 4 Love Island's Jessy Potts is moving to Manchester Credit: Getty 4 She was coupled up with Joey Essex in last summer's series Credit: Rex However, The Sun Taking to TikTok, Jessy shared her decision to swap London for Manchester. The star revealed she is "in the process" of moving up north after spending three years in the capital. She added: "Basically, for the longest time, I have wanted to move to Manchester . Read more on Love Island "I have lived in London for three years now, nearly three years. And I just think I'm over it. "Obviously, not having any commitments or responsibilities kind of gives me that option to be able to move to Manchester . Or just do something." The star said while she "has a job", it is "very flexible" and can be done from anywhere. Jessy continued: "I also know a lot of people who live in Manchester , so I've got a lot of friends or whatever up there already. Most read in Reality "My sister used to go to Uni there and so did my friend, so I feel like I know the place quite well already. "I will be back in London quite often for events and work, so I wouldn't be completely missing it." Love Island star reveals her hot sister was brutally axed from the line-up One of her followers commented: "I get it, I don't think I'd like living in London it's sooo busy, Manchester is nice tho." Another wrote: "Good luck in Manchester ." A third remarked: "The weather is so bad in Manchester always raining and cold up there." The Sun revealed last month that , 26, was seen checking out of The Londoner in the West End with Love Island hunk Scott Thomas after a watching Back To The Future the musical. Salford-born Scott, 36, first appeared in series two before returning for All Stars earlier this year. However, the two A source told The Sun: " Love Island line-up 2024 Love Island is back on the box with a batch of sexy islanders all looking for love this summer. The Girls Mimii Ngulube - Student nurse Nicole Samuel - Account manager and former champion dancer Jessica Spencer - Casa Amor stunner Grace Jackson - Joey Essex's ex and model Matilda Draper - Christian Jessy Potts - Brand Partnerships Associate The Boys Reuben Collins - Bombshell Joshua Oyinsan - 6 foot 5 hunk Joey Essex - Ciaran Davies - Welsh rugby hunk Sean Stone - Ayo Odukoya - Konnor Ewudzi - Model and rugby player Dumped: Harry Baker - 6'4 tattooed hunk Lola Deluca - Model Konnor Ewudzi - Model and rugby player Lolly Hart - Air hostess Jess White - Shop manager Hugo Godfroy - Casa Amor hunk Emma Milton - Casa Amor bombshell Blade Siddiqi - Casa Amor bombshell Wil Anderson - Bombshell Ellie Jackson - Casa Amor girl Trey Norman - Insurance Broker Casa Amor girls - Casa Amor boys - Harriett Blackmore - Ronnie Vint - Omar Nyame - PE Teacher Tiffany Leighton - Week four saw HR Coordinator Samantha Kenny - Liverpool lass Munveer Jabbal - Londoner Patsy Field - The Sun revealed how Love Island had Sam Taylor - Hairdresser Quit: Uma Jammeh - VIP host and model "Jessy is looking forward to having a single summer and to get out there and date, while Scott has different priorities right now. "They felt that they would be better as pals and weren't compatible on a romantic level. "Jessy is keen to find a boyfriend who is ready to commit and who is emotionally available. "She's been single for a while now and is hoping she'll find a new man that will tick all her boxes." 4 Jessy was recently linked to Scott Thomas Credit: Rex 4 The star shared her news with followers on TikTok Credit: Tiktok
