The new Love Island villa is the largest ever built, with an infinity pool, huge rooms and panoramic views of Mallorca.
But it’s bad news for former England striker Michael Owen, 42, because this year’s lineup of dating hopefuls, including his 19-year-old daughter Gemma, will be shown having sex after off last year’s series.
Love Island producers confirmed to MailOnline that while the challenges of eating out have been ruled out, sex is still on the menu and will assess every moment of pleasure among the islanders on a case-by-case basis.
Luxury! The new Love Island villa is the largest ever, with an infinity pool, huge rooms and panoramic views of Mallorca.
Asked by MailOnline if the 2022 series will feature sex scenes unlike last year, executive producer Mike Spencer admitted that there was no ban on shutting down.
He said: “We don’t decide anything in advance. You don’t know until you see the footage, really, we’re so reactive that we’re cutting all day.
“If something happens, we’re cutting it overnight, so until you see something it’s hard to make a judgment and you just have to go with what’s right.
“The show is right, it’s suggestive and fun, the music is massive, and we’ll keep doing it, but until we see it it’s hard to explain and it depends on who it is.”
Look the other way now! It’s bad news for former England striker Michael Owen because this year’s line-up of dating hopefuls, which includes his daughter Gemma, will be shown having sex after the turn-off series ‘last year.
Expansion of the drama: the fire area has been enlarged, where the contestants are assembled and thrown out of the village, it has been enlarged and a track has been installed to intensify the drama.
In March, Gemma told MailOnline that her famous father would be “unhappy” if he signed up for the dating series, after describing him as a protective father.
She said: “I see Love Island every summer, but right now it’s not something I would consider doing because I’m not looking for love right now.
“Some of the challenges on Love Island are pretty much out there. I’m not sure I can kiss 10 guys in a row, but I think it’s a great show.
“But the boys aren’t on the cards right now and my dad wouldn’t be happy if he came back and said, ‘I’m going to the island of love.’
“I’d have to wait until I moved!”
Would you like a bathroom? The villa has a large infinity pool where contestants can cool off during their long, hot summer
Producers have eliminated the challenges of eating food and collaborating with fast-paced fashion brands like Pretty Little Thing as they strive to become more sustainable.
Mike added: “We always try to be better as environmentally conscious and environmentally friendly production, and we do our best to do that.
“We shouldn’t waste food these days. I like word-of-mouth transfer challenges; I still think they’re fun, but viewers think they’re dirty.”
The new villa, Love Island’s third, is just 10 minutes from last year’s base, but bosses were willing to give the show a “shine” before its eighth series. .
And the emphasis is on size, with larger bedrooms and more outdoor space, giving the hopeful 12 plenty of opportunities for romance to flourish.
Equipped: This year’s islanders have been pampered with a variety of beauty products in the girls’ bathroom and dressing room, including makeup, which has been specially adapted to each of their skin tones for selfies. perfect.
Bigger is better: the new villa emphasizes size, with larger bedrooms and more outdoor space, giving the hopeful 12 plenty of opportunities for romance to flourish.
Mike said: “We decided we wanted to have a new summer. We have a new designer on board named Patrick Watson and we saw a lot of villas and this was by far the best.
“We want the spectators to tune in and know that it is the island of love, but with enthusiasm. We started construction two months ago and the villa is not finished yet.”
The fire area, where the contestants gather and are thrown from the village, has been widened and a track has been installed to intensify the drama.
Laura Whitmore, 37, who presents the series while narrating her husband Iain Sterling, 34, will meet the islanders for the first time around the bonfire, before the first mating ceremony begins.
Although the bedroom and sleeping area are larger than in previous years, the beds now face each other, which offers almost no privacy to the contestants.
Views: the emblematic terrace could not be abandoned, with a new one complete with a sofa and a day bed in the new villa
Level up: The new villa, which is the third on the island of love, is just 10 minutes from last year’s base, but the bosses were willing to give a “shine” to the show before the eighth series.
Concluding remarks: “We want viewers to tune in and know that it’s the island of love but with enthusiasm. We started construction two months ago and the town is not finished yet,” said producer Mike
This year’s islanders have been pampered with a variety of beauty products in the girls’ bathroom and dressing room, including makeup, which has been specially adapted to each of their skin tones to make perfect selfies.
The closet is full of summer dresses that have been designed by eBay, which dress up this year’s islanders with pre-beloved clothes.
A larger villa means even more security after the show has become a target for intruders over the years.
Producer Mike said: “There are new security measures. We are very aware of security and we have a lot of things in place, and the village is bigger, so we have more security.”
The biggest question is whether this year’s cast, which includes 26-year-old microbiologist Dami Hope, the show’s first deaf contestant, Tasha Ghouri, 23, and 24-year-old paramedic Paige Thorne, have been serious about find love
Dried? The outdoor kitchen looks elegant with a gray marble design, ready for the islanders to fill their iconic water bottles.
Sure: Producer Mike said: “There are new security measures. We are very aware of security and we have a lot of things in place, and the village is bigger, so we have more security. ‘
The producers predict that there will be more romance than ever after they claim to have carefully adjusted the training to their type after hours of interviews during the audition process.
Mike said: “We have worked very hard to match this year.
“I can’t make any predictions, but I hope there is someone for everyone. We did well with the guys.
“We have a good group of people and I know we’ve marked their guys on the list. Over the years we’ve tried to do our best.
‘We ask the contestant as many questions as possible when we first meet, which is in January.
Change: Producer Mike explained: “We have a new designer on board named Patrick Watson and we saw a few villas and this was by far the best.”
Earnings: And, of course, the villa comes equipped with an outdoor gym so singles can sweat.
“We ask about former historians, what are they looking for now, and everyone is doing the whole casting process, so we hope we have someone for everyone.
“All we can do is keep trying, it’s a dating program at the end of the day and you can never predict who will have a spark, but we can try to find as many people as we can who love each other “.
This year’s cast also includes 24-year-old babysitter Amber Beckford, 23-year-old waitress Indiyah Polack and 22-year-old master’s student Liam Llewellyn.
Viewers can also expect to see Davide Sanclimenti, a 27-year-old Italian, and Ikenna Ekwonna, 23, who works in pharmaceutical sales.
Cheeky: Some cheeky neon signs have also been added around the village, as one says “lick me”
The 2021 series was won by Millie Court, 25, and Liam Reardon, 22, while Amber Gill, 24, Greg O’Shea, 27, won the title in 2019.
Love Island was shelved in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic and this year there are strict protocols in place to protect islanders from possible infection.
On Saturday, former show stars Camilla Thurlow, 32, and Jamie Jewitt, also 32, welcomed their second baby together, a daughter named Nora.
Olivia, 28, and Alex Bowen, 31, who rose to fame in the 2016 series, are expecting their first baby together this year.
On the move: the town has been equipped for the arrival of the islanders next week, with Love Island returning to the screens on June 6
LOVE ISLAND 2022: MEET THE COMPETITORS
Paige Thorne
Name: Paige Thorne
Age: 24
Place: Swansea
Occupation: Paramedic
Who is your type on paper? “No one in Swansea can find it.
I don’t have to slip. So I hope they can come to me now!
“I got out of a relationship and it was so over with the guys. Then I said, ‘Okay, I’m bored now.’
Indiyah Polack
Name: Indiyah Polack
Age: 23
Place: London
Occupation: hotel waitress
Who is your type on paper? “It’s quite difficult to have a date without being influenced by social media and things like that.
Love Island is a great place to meet someone individually.
I guess I’ve never dated two guys who are quite alike.
Tasha Ghouri
Name: Tasha Ghouri
Age: 23
Place: Thirsk
Occupation: Model and dancer
Who is your type on paper? “My life as a couple has been a disaster.
This is an opportunity for me to find “the only one” and have a great summer at the same time.
I am definitely ready for a relationship. I’m 23 now, so I’m ready to meet someone and travel with them. ‘
Gemma Owen
Name: Gemma Owen
Age: 19
Place: Chester
Occupation: International Dressage Rider and Entrepreneur
Who is your type on paper? “I’m open to finding love, I want to have a great summer.
I would say I am funny, flirty and fiery. I think I’m good at giving advice, I’m a good person to talk to, I’m very honest.
If I want the same guy, I would do it but in a nice and respectful way.
Andrew Le Page