Real reason huge part of Love Island has disappeared – as show ‘struggles to fit in’ all the drama
LOVE Island fans have noted one massive element of the series is missing – the challenges.
Whilst viewers have been glad to see the back of messy food and drink games, they’re missing fun segments where the Islanders dress up in sexy costumes or when they expose home truths in classics like Mean Tweets.
Now the real reason the challenges have disappeared can be revealed and it’s because there is just too much drama.
A source has revealed that there are so many storylines naturally occurring among the cast, there has been no need to ramp up conflict or tension by exposing lies or by creating opportunities for snogs.
The source added: “Execs are already spoilt for choice when coming to each day’s edit, the reality has just been so strong.
“So there’s been no need to include challenges like usual.
“They’re already having to leave juicy stuff out cos they’re struggling for space.
“Challenges aren’t gone for good, but the focus is on using each episode to air all of the drama that’s playing out organically.”
In other years, the islanders have been forced to dress up for themed games away from the villa in order to win dates with their partner.
These included relay races with the cast dressed like sexy firemen, police officers, beer maids, or in Roman togas to go along with the tasks.
A previous game, which has been completely axed from the show, was a tweet-sharing game where stars were given an insight into how the public really felt about them and their relationship.
The messages almost always threw the cat amongst the pigeons in the villa, leaving some doubting their romance and casting suspicion on others’ behaviour.
But this year, only two games have remained – the heart rate challenge, and the Movie Night.
In the heart rate challenge, the girls are tasked with performing sexy routines for the boys and vice versa, with the sexiest star being declared by who raised heart rates the most.
Movie Night, dubbed the ‘Love Island Film Festival’ this year, exposes scenes that have happened inside the villa and Casa Amor that not everyone was aware of.
This year’s ended in an even more brutal twist with the double dumping of couple Trey Norman and Ellie Jackson.
Both caused friction in the group, with arguments erupting as “true feelings” came to light.
Follow our live coverage of Love Island which continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2.
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 Mimii Ngulube has swapped Portsmouth for Majorca.
- Jess White – Shop manager Jess White hails from Stockport.
- Nicole Samuel – Account manager and former champion dancer Nicole Samuel is a 2024 Islander.
- Jessica Spender – Casa Amor stunner Jess is a fashion designer.
- Emma Milton – Casa Amor bombshell Emma Milton is a boxing ring girl.
- Grace Jackson – Joey Essex’s ex and model Grace Jackson entered as a bombshell.
- Matilda Draper – Christian Matilda Draper has a Bible text tattoo
- Jessy Potts – Brand Partnerships Associate Jessy Potts entered as a bombshell
The Boys
- Reuben Collins – Bombshell Reuben Collins is a semi-pro footballer.
- Joshua Oyinsan – 6 foot 5 hunk Joshua Oyinsan has worked as Paul Pogba‘s body double.
- Joey Essex – Towie legend and reality star OG Joey Essex was a surprise bombshell.
- Ciaran Davies – Welsh rugby hunk Ciaran Davies is in the plush villa.
- Sean Stone – Sean Stone runs a sweet firm and is hoping he is just as sweet with the ladies.
- Ayo Odukoya – Ayo Odukoya is a footballer and former model.
- Blade Siddiqi – Casa Amor bombshell Blade Siddiqi is a butler-in-the-buff.
- Hugo Godfroy – Casa Amor hunk Hugo Godfroy is an electrician.
- Konnor Ewudzi – Model and rugby player Konnor Ewudzi entered as a bombshell in June.
Dumped:
- Wil Anderson – Bombshell Wil Anderson was dumped in week six.
- Ellie Jackson – Casa Amor girl Ellie Jackson didn’t last long
- Trey Norman – Insurance Broker Trey Norman.
- Casa Amor girls – Lucy Graybill, Ruby Dale and Diamanté Laiva,
- Casa Amor boys – Lionel Awundu, Moziah Pinder, Jake Spivey and Joel Kirby.
- Harriett Blackmore – Harriet Blackmore is good pals with YouTuber Saffron Barker.
- Ronnie Vint – Ronnie Vint – who is best mates with Olivia Attwood’s hubby Bradley Dack – left with Harriett.
- Omar Nyame – PE Teacher Omar Nyame left along with Tiffany after being voted off by his fellow islanders.
- Tiffany Leighton – Week four saw HR Coordinator Tiffany Leighton leave the island.
- Samantha Kenny – Liverpool lass Samantha Kenny, 27, was fourth to exit the villa.
- Munveer Jabbal – Londoner Munveer Jabbal was dumped from the island on Day 10.
- Patsy Field – The Sun revealed how Love Island had signed stunning Patsy Field, who is an influencer with a disability, but she too exited on Day 10.
- Sam Taylor – Hairdresser Sam Taylor was first to go after Joey Essex stole his girl.
Quit:
- Uma Jammeh – VIP host and model Uma Jammeh entered the villa as a bombshell but quit the show after her man Wil was dumped.