Love Island
Imagine: a Love Island for middle-aged, tired, soft-bodied people. I’d watch it | Lucy Mangan
ITV’s new show The Romance Retreat sounds more ‘real’ than the antics in Casa Amor. But just how true-to-life will it be? says Guardian TV critic Lucy Mangan
Lucy Mangan
26, Jan, 2023 @7:00 AM
‘Pushing maths to its limits’: how ‘100%’ became the catchphrase reality TV can’t resist
From sweaty Love Island contestants professing love to The Traitors swearing their fidelity, shows have been taken over by a three-digit saying – even if it can veer into arithmetical baloney
Michael Cragg
24, Jan, 2023 @12:03 PM
The Romance Retreat: ITV to launch Love Island for mid-life single parents
Casting is open for the dating show, in which contestants will be nominated by their adult children
Alexi Duggins
19, Jan, 2023 @11:13 AM
What’s the reality behind the ‘Love Island smile’? – podcast
As the ninth series of ITV show Love Island kicked off yesterday, viewers may have noticed contestants’ perfectly straight, white teeth. But are there risks associated with achieving a flawless smile? Madeleine Finlay speaks to dentist Paul Woodhouse about some of the dangers of dental tourism
Presented and produced by Madeleine Finlay, sound designed by Joel Cox, and executive produced by Ellie Bury
17, Jan, 2023 @5:05 AM
Love Island returns to screens with new host Maya Jama and rule change
Ten contestants compete in winter series of UK’s most popular dating show after duty-of-care overhaul
Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent
16, Jan, 2023 @4:15 PM
Love Island and eBay renew deal after ‘pre-loved’ clothing boost
Online retailer to sponsor ITV reality show for second time as it lauds commercial impact of partnership
Lauren Cochrane
05, Jan, 2023 @1:40 PM
Love Island to ask contestants to stop social media for their own protection
Islanders will have to suspend accounts while in villa, as part of ITV show’s duty of care overhaul
Jamie Grierson
30, Dec, 2022 @3:22 PM
Love Island and Matt Hancock top list of 2022 Ofcom complaints
Many objected to I’m a Celebrity appearance but regulator found neither reality TV show breached broadcasting code
Jim Waterson Media editor
21, Dec, 2022 @1:35 PM
The man to thank for Qatar World cup betting ad crackdown: ASA chief Guy Parker
Under its longtime boss, the Advertising Standards Authority is now baring its teeth at greedy influencers, unscrupulous crypto firms and anyone making spurious eco claims
Mark Sweney
29, Nov, 2022 @5:12 PM
If Matt Hancock’s getting punished for going awol, why didn’t Boris Johnson? | Brief letters
Brief letters: I’m a Celebrity | Love Island | Tories on BBC local radio | A tricky question for the teacher | Beautiful Zimbabwean homes
Letters
02, Nov, 2022 @6:11 PM
Love Island winner Ekin-Su on sex, spin-offs and surgery: ‘I’ve not had anything major done. OK, apart from the boobs’
She sashayed into the villa as just another bombshell, but stole the show. Now she’s got a £1m fashion deal, TV gigs – and a hot Italian boyfriend. Has Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu raised the bar for reality TV?
Zoe Williams
15, Oct, 2022 @6:00 AM
Maya Jama to succeed Laura Whitmore as Love Island host
DJ and presenter will take over when the reality TV show returns for ninth series early next year
Kevin Rawlinson and agencies
12, Oct, 2022 @1:26 PM
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