LOVE ISLAND revealed year's lineup of dating hopefuls on Monday, and it has been announced that the singletons WILL be shown having sex despite last year's series' blackout.
Love Island producers confirmed to MailOnline that sex is still on the menu, and they will assess each moment of pleasure between the Islanders on a case-by-case basis.
Executive producer Mike Spencer admitted there was no black out ban in place.
He said: "We don't decide anything in advance. You just don't know until you see the footage, genuinely, we are so reactive we are cutting around the clock.
"If something happens, we are cutting it overnight so until you see something it is hard to make a judgment and you just have to go with what is right.
"The show does get it right, it's suggestive and funny, music is a massive thing, and we will continue to do that but until we see it it's difficult to tell and it depends on who it is."
Airing on ITV2, the first episode of Love Island 2022 will be a bumper one, starting at 9pm on June 6 and going on until 10.35pm.
Read our Love Island blog below for the latest news, gossip and updates…
- Milica Cosic
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First look inside the new villa (2/2)
The bright living room boasts white and blue panel walls and an L-shaped white sofa with pink and orange scatter cushions.
Orange and purple transparent lamps hang from the ceiling, while there are neon heart shapes in the walls.
On the walls of the villa hang neon signs saying 'steamy' and 'to the beach'.
The bathroom features a roll top bath emblazoned with the slogan 'bubbles for days' in the show's signature scrawl.
There is also a stunning dressing area for the girls, complete with a table of mirrors where they get do their make-up. And, surrounding this area are wardrobes filled with sustainable clothing from Love Island's new sponsor, ebay.
The bedroom is quite the arty affair with giant pop-art style portraits of lips eating cherries and ice creams above the rows of double beds.
First look inside the new villa (1/2)
LOVE Island has opened the doors to its brand new villa – and here is your FIRST LOOK inside the stunning new Majorca pad.
The ITV2 hit show's crew have been beavering away for weeks to get the rural six bedroom property ready for the first show next Monday.
The swanky new home for the show boasts the biggest kitchen ever, a brand new beach hut chair and a funky new bedroom where the action will (hopefully) happen.
The show's famous outdoor kitchen is back and is the biggest cooking space yet.
It boasts an L-shaped white island with granite coloured built-in units and drawers.
The whole thing is set on wooden decking, overlooking a seating area and the rolling hills.
- Milica Cosic
Love Island fans say same thing about Luca’s tattoos
LOVE Island fans have spotted an eerie similarity between contestant Luca Bish and One Direction star Harry Styles body art.
Luca has several tattoos across his torso and chest – including a butterfly inking at the centre, a pair of feathers and a rose.
It bares a striking resemblance to popstar Harry's tatts, the British star revealed that he had a total of 60 tattoos, with one of the most prominent a large butterfly on his torso.
Fans were quick to spot the similarities, with one writing: "Luca's tattoos are just like Harry Styles."
Another posted: "The new Love Island contestant Luca has a butterfly tattoo a bit like Harry Styles."
A third added: "Similar tatts to Harry Styles."
Harry Styles revealed that he has a total of 60 tattoosCredit: Splash News - Louis Allwood
Richard Madeley spotted cringing over Love Island line-up
Richard Madeley cringed today as he was forced to share Love Island 2022's new line-up on Good Morning Britain.
The outspoken presenter, 66, even apologised to viewers at home after his co-host Charlotte Hawkins screamed "got a text!"
He refused to hide his disdain for the hit ITV2 dating show which is making a comeback on Monday, June 6.
Excited Charlotte said she was a fan and had the honour of announcing the first singleton going into the villa.
"It's not just the weather that will be hotting up over the next few weeks because summer officially starts with the nation's favourite dating show," she said.
The Love Island logo filled the screen behind their desk, and Richard dropped his head into his hands.
Charlotte continued over the Love Island theme tune. "You might get a clue from the music… Yes Richard, it is back with a bang."
She finished with the announcement as Richard groaned and he finally said. "Yeah, here we go…
"Sorry, I can't summon up the enthusiasm. I know loads of you love Love Island…"
- Louis Allwood
Where to buy the new Love Island water bottle
On Thursday, May 26, the Love Island official shop revealed a new version of the Love Island water bottle for the launch of season 8.
The new bottle features a gold font on the side and is only available during the show.
It was first launched on This Morning by duo Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby.
The new bottle is only available from the Official Love Island shop along with new products like personalised robes, eye masks, passport covers and luggage labels.
Returning favourites include tote bags, suitcases and the original water bottle designs.
- Louis Allwood
Where will Love Island 2022 be filmed? (2/2)
Following that report, a representative from ITV confirmed to Metro that the show's producers had indeed begun hunting for a new location.
Hopefully, we'll be getting a proper tour of the new premises very soon!
"ITV bosses think this is the right moment to refresh this element of the show, just as they did in series three back in 2017," a source said.
"Love Island moved from a location in Santanyi in southern Majorca, which was its home for series one and two, to the current villa in Sant Llorenç des Cardassar, in the north-east. Now they’re considering a range of options, but want to stay on the island which has provided the perfect sunny backdrop for the show."
- Louis Allwood
Where will Love Island 2022 be filmed? (1/2)
Last year’s villa was on the outskirts of Sant Llorenç des Cardassar in Mallorca, but for this year the producers were searching for a brand new villa
We reported that Love Island bosses were considering a variety of options around the island in an effort to revamp and improve the show—including a location change— although the iconic fire pit is meant to be back for even more drama.
- Louis Allwood
Is there a trailer for Love Island 2022?
In early May, fans of the show were treated to two short promos for the upcoming season of Love Island.
Since then, we’ve seen a full-length version that aired on ITV before Britain’s Got Talent on Saturday, May 14.
Featuring the iconic voice of Iain Sterling, the teaser sees ITV proclaiming “love is ours” and pokes fun at some of the many dating shows that have cropped up over the years.
- Louis Allwood
Stunning nanny revealed to be heading to the villa
LOVE Island has revealed nanny Amber Beckford will be heading to the villa – and she already knows what she's looking for.
The childcare specialist, from London, completes the line-up of eligible single girls waiting to find love on the ITV2 dating show.
Amber, 24, is keen to find love in the Spanish villa – but already knows what she is looking for in a man and won't settle for anything less.
- Louis Allwood
Love Island 2022 start date
After months of guessing, we finally know when Love Island is coming back!
Love Island 2022 will begin on Monday, June 6 at 9 pm on ITV 2 and ITV Hub
The news was confirmed on the official Love Island Twitter account, with the caption: "Here's your first hot date of the summer".
- Louis Allwood
Ikenna on bringing his spontaneity to the villa
Asked what he'll bring to Love Island, Ikenna Ekwonna said: "Hopefully, I’m going to bring spontaneity and excitement.
"I’m not really shy to speak to people and I don’t really care too much about what people think."
Ikenna is hoping that his good lucks and brains will see him quickly become popular amongst the ladies on the hit ITV2 dating show.
He continued: "I've only been in one past relationship but now I think I’m at the age where I could find someone.
Ikenna, who worked amongst the supply chain dishing out vital Covid vaccinations to the public, also plans to spoil whichever lucky lady he secures in the villa.
"I took my ex on holiday for her birthday," he said. "I was pretty young, maybe 19 or 20, and it was quite a lot of money to spend."
- Louis Allwood
Love Island reveals Covid hero as newest addition
LOVE Island has revealed Covid hero Ikenna Ekwonna has joined the line-up of hopefuls for this year's series.
The pharmaceutical salesman, from Nottingham, has been working alongside vaccination company AstraZeneca during the pandemic.
Ikenna, 23, has admitted that he's keen to find love in the Spanish villa after having only one girlfriend before applying for the show.
- Louis Allwood
Who is Michael Owen's daughter Gemma?
Gemma Owen is a 19-year-old Team GB dressage champion, who owns a swimwear company.
She is the eldest of former England and Liverpool football player Michael Owen and childhood sweetheart Louise Bonsall's four children.
The young star launched her swimwear company – OG Beachwear – during the first coronavirus lockdown back in 2020.
Gemma is an international dressage rider and represented Great Britain at the European Championships in Oliva in July 2021.
- Louis Allwood
Love Island 2022 will be longest EVER series
LOVE Island 2022 is set to be the longest EVER series of the hit ITV2 dating show as contestants have to block out their entire summer.
The prospective singletons have to be available for a huge TEN weeks through the year in order to qualify for their spot on the programme.
Last summer, the Love Island stars had to make sure they could be available for a whopping eight weeks of their summer to take part in the show.
Now, ITV2 look to have decided to make the series even longer by requesting that anyone who signs up can be around for a fortnight longer.
The terms and conditions of the sign-up form on the ITV2 website list that candidates must be able to make themselves available for the full amount of time
Eligibility requirements for the show state: “You must be exclusively available to participate in the programme for a minimum of ten consecutive weeks.”
Other conditions list that participants must be at least 18 years old, and cannot be directly related to anyone who works behind-the-scenes on the show.
- Louis Allwood
Paige Thorne on joining Love Island
LOVE Island’s first contestant has been announced as stunning paramedic Paige Thorne.
On joining the show, she said: “In Swansea there is just no-one I can find, I’ve tried and there’s just nobody there anymore. I need to break out and broaden my horizons and Love Island just brings everyone together for me. I haven’t got to go out and I haven’t got to swipe. So, hopefully they can just come to me now!”
On what she’s looking for in a partner, she said: “Just positive energy, lots of bubbly energy. I am a good cook and I’m quite mumsy so I’ll look after anyone that needs looking after. If I had to pick a signature dish, it would probably be a Sunday dinner. My roasties are up there, I think Gordon Ramsay would be impressed – I think he would be like ‘9/10 or 10/10’.
Having been single for a while now, Paige is ready to have someone to share her life with.
“I came out of a relationship and I was just so done with guys so was like, ‘Right, that’s it. I’m going to focus on me,'” she said.
“Then I was like, ‘Ok, I’m bored now, I’m lonely and I miss love and the connection and everything else.’ I’ve been on a few dates but I just haven’t clicked with anyone.”
- Louis Allwood
The 3 ways to protect yourself from HPV
While you can't fully protect yourself from the virus, there are some things that you can do to help.
- Use condoms – they can help protect against HPV. As they don't cover all the skin around your genitals, you are not fully protected.
- Get the vaccine: The NHS says the HPV jab 'protects against the types of HPV that cause most cases of genital warts and cervical cancer, as well as some other cancers. It does not protect against all types of HPV.'
- Go to your screening: There is no blood test for HPV and testing is part of cervical screening.
The NHS adds: "There's no treatment for HPV. Most HPV infections do not cause any problems and are cleared by your body within 2 years.
"Treatment is needed if HPV causes problems like genital warts or changes to cells in the cervix."
- Louis Allwood
Love Island’s Shaughna Phillips tests positive for HPV
Former Love Islander Shaughna Phillips has revealed she has tested positive for HPV.
The 28-year-old urged all women to get their smear tests booked in after she received her results over the weekend.
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common sexually transmitted infection which affects at least half of people who are sexually active.
The STI is the most widespread worldwide and four out of five of the population will contract some form of the virus at least once in their life.
In most cases, the body's immune system will fight off the virus and there won't be any need for extra tests, in fact, some people may not even know they contracted it at all.
Shaughna, who appeared on series six of the hit ITV show had a smear test on May 9.
- Louis Allwood
Love Island stars who ditched extreme diets and exercise to embrace a natural look
Love Island is returning to our screens next week – and that means we’re about to see tons of young, sexy, toned singletons in tiny swimwear.
Every year a new batch of beautiful people – usually with barely an inch of fat on them – enter the villa.
But, as series four Love Islander Ellie Brown admitted, many of them have been on strict diets in a bid to look in tip-top shape, ready for the show.
She previously said: "One of the biggest myths about Love Island is that we look so toned, tanned and skinny all the time.
"In reality, I practically starved myself going into the villa — eating nothing but fish and vegetables for months and spending hours sweating away in the gym each day."
For this reason, many of the former Love Islanders have put on a few pounds since they left the villa.
When Jamie Jewitt, 31, entered the Love Island villa in series three, he was a model with perfectly chiselled abs.
But in October 2020, he and his now-wife Camilla Thurlow – whom he met on Love Island – became parents to their eldest daughter, Nell.
Jamie took to Instagram to show off the “dad bod” he had acquired to go with his new role – later admitting he'd put on five stone since leaving the villa in 2017.
Read more here
- Louis Allwood
Love Island’s Liam Llewellyn unrecognisable after year-long makeover
LOVE Island star Liam Llewellyn has undergone an impressive make-over before heading into the villa.
The 22-year-old from Newport, Wales, showed off his year long transformation on Instagram – and the results are outstanding.
The student decided to hit the gym hard after a year in America and has maintained his new look since then.
In the before snap, Liam looks lean but is now very muscly, with a rippling six pact.
He told his followers: “1 YEAR PROGRESS??♂️
“A year ago I returned from a summer in America (hence the long hair & wicked tan?). 3 months on the move meant my training and nutrition went completely out the window. This resulted in major weight and muscle loss❌.
“Once returning, my main goal was to gain strength and muscle mass. With a switch in training & nutrition I’m happy with where I’m at, despite COVID-19 & finishing uni.”
- Louis Allwood
Love Island fans all ask the same question
Love Island stars have all been asking the same question since Michael Owen's daughter Gemma joined the show.
Everyone wants to know if the 42-year-old football legend, one of England's greatest ever players, will turn up in the villa in the family reunion day.
Each year – normally near the end of the series – the contestants bring in their mum and dad to meet their new partner.
Several fans were thrilled at the prospect, with one tweeting: "Omg will we actually see Michael Owen go into the villa when the parents come in ? pls (providing she gets that far obv)."
Gemma – confirmed today as one of the stars of Love Island this year – is far from the first person with a celebrity relative to appear.
Dani Dyer's dad is of course EastEnders legend Danny, while Sophie Piper was This Morning star Rochelle Humes' sister.
And 2019 star Tommy Fury's brother is fellow boxer and two-time world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.
- Louis Allwood
Inside Gemma Owen’s glam life
Love Island confirmed that Gemma Owen would be joining the line-up for the eighth series of the hit ITV2 dating show today.
While she's no doubt glamming up ahead of her first appearance – the soon-to-be reality star is already used to a luxurious lifestyle.
Gemma, 19, who is the daughter of footballing legend Michael Owen, is set to appear as part of the ten new hopefuls looking for love.
ITV confirmed the news after The Sun exclusively revealed that the Instagram influencer had asked for her dad's blessing to take part.
She is set to jet off to the luxurious Majorcan villa this week ahead of her appearance – alongside nine fresh faces to ITV2.
But the glamorous lifestyle will come as no surprise to Gemma, who is often seen on lavish holidays, and nights out with her famous pals.
Read more here
- Louis Allwood
Power couple that are still going strong
Alex Bowen, 30, and Olivia Buckland, 28, met and fell in love on the summer 2016 series of the show, and have been joined at the hip ever since
While the couple came in second place, losing out to fan favourites Nathan Massey and Cara De La Hoyde, they're absolutely winning when it comes to their romance.
Just a year after leaving the villa, a smitten Alex popped the question on New Year's Eve.
The couple tied the knot in mid-September 2018 during a lavish ceremony at Gosfield Hall in Essex.
- Louis Allwood
Where is the old Love Island villa?
The previous villa – which was used from 2017 until 2021 – was also in Majorca, and can be found in Sant Llorenç des Cardassar on the East of the Island.
The luxury villa boasts a super-sized hot tub, infinity pool, outdoor kitchen and terrace.
The original villa – which was used from 2015 until 2016 – was sold in March 2022 for a whopping £3M.
- Louis Allwood
How many cameras are in the villa?
Love Island is not live – each episode is usually shot one to two days in advance.
The show uses over 70 cameras to capture every kiss, mugging off and argument.
This includes cameras in the communal bedroom, by the pool, and in the kitchen area.
The whole villa is also rigged with hidden microphones so nothing the Islanders say can be missed.
Contestants can also break the fourth-wall and speak to the camera in the beach hut.
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