Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

Love Island: Craig David urges people to be kind to contestants ahead of DJ set

Fans are already excited about the news that the R&B star is making a special appearance on the hit reality show

Roisin O'Connor
Sunday 07 July 2019 10:00 BST
Comments
Craig David jokes about finding romance on Love Island ahead of DJ set

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Craig David will make an appearance on Love Island, although not as a celebrity contestant.

The R&B star is going to perform a DJ set for the Islanders to send them “good vibes” for a party that will be aired on Sunday (7 July) night’s episode.

Fans are already excited about the news, with one tweeting: “Craig David and Love Island, my two guilty pleasures all coming together in one fantastic show.”

David himself used the announcement to address viewers’ treatment of the contestants on social media.

“These are real people in there. It’s real to people. So just be mindful as always,” he said in an Instagram video. “Be mindful that these are human beings. They can be fragile.”

He added: “I’m here in Majorca and I’m very excited. The islanders don’t get to hear any music when they’re in there.

"To be able to go in there and play music, it’s going to be really like healing. Imagine not having any music.”

Love Island continues at 9pm on Sunday night on ITV2

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in