Love Island bosses reveal unusual method to find this year's contestants
That's different!
Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 25th May 2018 Last updated 19th Jul 2018
We are just over a week away from Love Island 2018 and fans are super excited ahead of its return. Whilst there have been many conversations over how this year's contestants will be chosen, it seems that Love Island bosses have taken to an unusual method to find this year's Islanders.
Metro.co.uk reports that the show's bosses revealed they have used the dating app Tinder to find potential contestants. Speaking at the Royal Television society, senior producer Angela Jain said they wanted to find some different hopefuls this year, not just those looking for fame. "We don’t want to cast the same characters every time. We aren’t looking for the next Camilla or the next Montana, that’s the opposite of what we’re looking for," Angela explained.
Speaking to the press, a TV insider revealed that not only do bosses have a massive 45 stars lined up already, there has been some talk of bringing back some of the more famous stars from the past three series. This could be very interesting!
Now see who is rumoured to be taking part in Love Island 2018.
Dani Dyer
Dani Dyer was forced to leave Survival Of The Fittest earlier this year after injuring her elbow in the first task. It was then reported that Love Island producers were keen to book her for the upcoming series.
It has now seemingly been confirmed that she's going on the show, but has been banned from having sex on TV by her father, EastEnders actor Danny Dyer.
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Amelia Goodman
Amelia is a chemistry student in London and the sister of EOTB and CBB star Chloe Goodman. She's reportedly heading into the villa after meeting with producers.
Dani Dyer
Dani Dyer was forced to leave Survival Of The Fittest earlier this year after injuring her elbow in the first task. It was then reported that Love Island producers were keen to book her for the upcoming series.
It has now seemingly been confirmed that she's going on the show, but has been banned from having sex on TV by her father, EastEnders actor Danny Dyer.
Taylor Ward
Taylor is the daughter of RHOC star Dawn Ward, and producers are reportedly very keen to get her on board.
Ethan Allen
You may remember Ethan from his cameo on last year's Love Island when he visited his sister Gabby Allen on the show. He's now rumoured to be following in his sister's footsteps.
Katie Snooks
Katie is a YouTuber, who ignited rumours she's going on the show last year after screenshotting an email with the subject 'Love Island 2018' and posting it online alongside the caption: 'So tempted'.
Carla Howe
Love Island producers are reportedly keen to get Tyga's ex Carla on the show (presumably in the hope she'll spill some goss on Kylie Jenner).
Dima Ziadie
Dima is the adopted son of Lady Colin Campbell, and is reportedly heading into the villa.
Elizabeth-Jayne Tierney
Jamie O'Hara's ex Elizabeth-Jane Tierney is the latest housemate rumoured for the show. Jamie himself told The Mirror that she'll 'probably' end up heading to the villa. He added, "I think they've been asking her to do it so I think she'll end up going on."
Kem Cetinay
Don't fret, you haven't been transported back to 2017. Kem Cetinay apparently might be heading to the villa for a second time.
After winning the show with Amber Davies last year, the couple sadly split. And Kem might just be in with another chance at finding lurve.
He posted a photo captioned: "Missing the hot weather,,, wouldn't mind another summer in the villa. Second time lucky😂🙈🤷🏽♂".
Theo Campbell
And joining Kem might be his Love Island series three co-star Theo Campbell, who tweeted the following very telling message:
"When I go on this time im actually going try and find love".
Very suspicious.
Amelia Goodman
Amelia is a chemistry student in London and the sister of EOTB and CBB star Chloe Goodman. She's reportedly heading into the villa after meeting with producers.
Dani Dyer
Dani Dyer was forced to leave Survival Of The Fittest earlier this year after injuring her elbow in the first task. It was then reported that Love Island producers were keen to book her for the upcoming series.
It has now seemingly been confirmed that she's going on the show, but has been banned from having sex on TV by her father, EastEnders actor Danny Dyer.
Taylor Ward
Taylor is the daughter of RHOC star Dawn Ward, and producers are reportedly very keen to get her on board.
Ethan Allen
You may remember Ethan from his cameo on last year's Love Island when he visited his sister Gabby Allen on the show. He's now rumoured to be following in his sister's footsteps.
Katie Snooks
Katie is a YouTuber, who ignited rumours she's going on the show last year after screenshotting an email with the subject 'Love Island 2018' and posting it online alongside the caption: 'So tempted'.
Carla Howe
Love Island producers are reportedly keen to get Tyga's ex Carla on the show (presumably in the hope she'll spill some goss on Kylie Jenner).
Dima Ziadie
Dima is the adopted son of Lady Colin Campbell, and is reportedly heading into the villa.
Elizabeth-Jayne Tierney
Jamie O'Hara's ex Elizabeth-Jane Tierney is the latest housemate rumoured for the show. Jamie himself told The Mirror that she'll 'probably' end up heading to the villa. He added, "I think they've been asking her to do it so I think she'll end up going on."
Kem Cetinay
Don't fret, you haven't been transported back to 2017. Kem Cetinay apparently might be heading to the villa for a second time.
After winning the show with Amber Davies last year, the couple sadly split. And Kem might just be in with another chance at finding lurve.
He posted a photo captioned: "Missing the hot weather,,, wouldn't mind another summer in the villa. Second time lucky😂🙈🤷🏽♂".
Theo Campbell
And joining Kem might be his Love Island series three co-star Theo Campbell, who tweeted the following very telling message:
"When I go on this time im actually going try and find love".
Very suspicious.
Amelia Goodman
Amelia is a chemistry student in London and the sister of EOTB and CBB star Chloe Goodman. She's reportedly heading into the villa after meeting with producers.
In other Love Island news it was revealed that the show's bosses will have to go to the designated smoking area alone. This follows a high volume of complaints from viewers over the past series, with last year nearly every contestant smoking at some point. A source told Digital Spy, "There will be no smoking within the Love Island villa or the main villa garden this year."
Back in 2016, winner Nathan Massey was made aware of his dad's unhappiness at the sight of seeing him smoking after Nathan's mum and auntie arrived in the villa during the last week. Nathan's mum revealed that his dad doesn't care about the 'sex', but is concerned about him 'smoking'.
With just over a week until the start date of the new series of Love Island fans have been treated to some teaser trailers including a 55 second long trailer which shows a bunch of actors on a plane as Iain Stirling says, "Please fasten your seat belts for the ride of your life." As pilot Caroline tells the passengers things are going to get "turbulent", the plane turns into a party with a number of classic Love Island phrases being used without.
