A LOVE Island boss has revealed why it's impossible for the Islanders to fake relationships in the villa.
72 cameras and a watchful eye
The new series of Love Island All Stars kicks off on Monday, with some iconic show stars returning for a second chance at finding romance. Couples formed in the villa have often faced speculation that some relationships aren’t genuine and are a way for the Islanders to make it to the final. But executive producer Mike Spencer has insisted that it would be very hard for stars to play a game like that. He said: "I think it's very rare to see a fake Love Island couple, only because we've got 72 plus cameras and every day you've got a whole team of people watching their every move."
Success stories and lasting relationships
Mike pointed out that it’s been proven many times that the show can produce long-lasting relationships, with former stars going on to get married and have children. Series two winners Nathan Massey and Cara De La Hoyde tied the knot in 2019 and are parents to Freddie George and Delilah. Camilla Thurlow and Jamie Jewitt – who starred in the 2017 series – went on to get married and have daughters Nell and Nora and son Brodie. Mike continued: "It works. It is a dating show, tried and tested, and we’ve had marriages, kids, serious couples and engagements."
No time for fakery
Show host Maya Jama also hit back at claims Islanders project a fake image of relationship bliss on social media, saying nobody would be able to keep that up. She said: "I don't think anyone's got time for that. Even if they were [faking it], I think it would run out. It wouldn't be able to last for years."
All Stars line-up and potential drama
This year’s All Stars line-up includes the likes of Gabby Allen, Ronnie Vint, Elma Pazar, and Luca Bish. Fans are also set to witness a potentially awkward reunion between Gabby and her ex Marcel Someville, after they previously split when she accused him of cheating.
