Winter Love Island: ITV bosses planning new version of hit show after viewing figures success
Reports say it will be filmed in South Africa in December
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.Due to the success of this year’s series, Love Island bosses are reportedly planning a winter offering set in South Africa.
According to The Sun, the show will follow a similar format to our well-known summer cult classic rather than follow in the footsteps of doomed Survival of the Fittest, ITV's last attempt at translating Love Island into a show for winter audiences.
It pitted men and women against each other using various challenges, but didn’t quite catch the public’s imagination as expected and was not renewed for a second season.
The show is expected to be filmed in a villa in December, giving viewers something to warm themselves up with this winter.
According to The Sun’s source, casting decisions have not been made as of yet but “ITV studios and crew are definitely gearing up for it”.
ITV has been contacted for comment regarding this development, and this story will be updated with any further information.
Meanwhile, friends and family of ex-contestant Joe Garratt – who was voted off Love Island last night – have spoken out about criticisms of his behaviour on the show, calling them “unfair and non-representative of Joe’s true character”.
A US version of Love Island is also coming to US network CBS in July.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments