The polls have opened for the 2024 General Election but Love Island fans are questioning whether the contestants will be able to vote in the island villa
It’s a momentous day for the UK as voters head to the polls for the 2024 General Election, yet Love Island fans are scratching their heads if the show’s contestants have the right to cast their votes.
The latest series of Love Island kicked off on Monday 3 June, with hopefuls jetting off to Mallorca, potentially committing to an eight-week romantic adventure or facing the chop after just one day. If they hadn’t anticipated an extended stay, they might have missed the voter registration cut-off on Tuesday 18 June.
With the General Election today, contestants are still soaking up the sun in Mallorca far from their local polling booths. However, Love Island has assured that all its contestants were given the opportunity to participate in the democratic process. Ahead of the series launch, Executive Producer Mike Spencer stated: “We want to make sure they are voting, because, of course, we want everyone to vote.”
ITV has also confirmed that islanders were offered the chance to arrange a proxy vote before entering the villa and were actively encouraged to do so. Amidst the flirting and coupling up, politics has surprisingly surfaced on the show. During an episode of Love Island Unseen Bits, Jess White sparked a political debate by asking: “What’s everyone’s opinion on the general election?”
Uma Jammeh inquired: “What’s that mean?” Jess was clearly taken aback as she asked: “Are you being serious?” Uma tried to assert her political savvy but stumbled, saying: “No, I know the prime… president…?” “Prime minister, babe,” Jess quickly corrected. Later, Jess expressed her belief that she’d be a smashing prime minister, promising “nails free to girls. I would make hair free to girls”.
In the upcoming episode of Love Island airing tonight, viewers are in for a tense evening with a dramatic recoupling on the cards. The islanders face a tough choice: stick with their current partners or mix things up with someone new. Host Maya Jama will put the boys on the spot, asking them to stand and declare their intentions in front of everyone.
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With Sean Stone confessing he’s felt “like he’s been a little kid in a sweet shop” and Ayo Odukoya admitting “I’m all up in the air to be fair”, the anticipation is high for what the Love Island stars will decide. Yet host Maya is moved to tears by tonight’s extended recoupling episode.
The 29-year-old TV presenter’s emotional reaction has sparked rumours that the episode will be filled with post-Casa chaos. Several Islanders who were previously coupled up have shared kisses with Casa newcomers since the villa girls made their way over to Casa Amor.
Three girls, Nicole Samuel, Mimii, and Uma Jammeh, have been opting to sleep on the Casa daybeds outdoors as a symbol of their loyalty to their partners back in the main villa. However, it appears their fidelity isn’t reciprocated as two of their men, Ayo – Mimii’s partner – and Wil Anderson, coupled with Uma, have been seen kissing other girls outside of the challenges.
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