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Glastonbury might have been cancelled, and the Olympics have a big question mark hanging over them, but one truly iconic big event is back this summer: Love Island. And we are now in full swing, with last night's episode reaching 3.3 million viewers (with even more tuning in on catch up). It's time to crack on, so here's everything you need to know so you don't miss an episode.
When is Love Island on TV?
'Love Island returns for its seventh sizzling series, as a host of new singletons seek to find their perfect match,' ITV announced in March. 'Returning to ITV2, the Islanders must do their best to flirt, date, couple up and try and avoid being "dumped". With new arrivals, heads may turn, while others will prove their true feelings. From romance and heart-to-hearts to betrayal and broken hearts, there’s never a dull moment in this ultimate search for love.'
A return wasn't a huge surprise. According to the show's voiceover Iain Stirling, ITV hoped to have another series of the hit dating show this year - after last year's summer season had to be cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
‘I think what they said is that they want it back on ITV2 this year,' the comedian - who is married to the show's host Laura Whitmore - told Metro.co.uk in February. 'Obviously, it’s annoying, because I haven’t got a sort of Covid crystal ball so we can’t tell what situation that’s going to be in. But I would obviously go back and do it. I’ve got so many friends that work on that show and we’d all love to get in the sun and go to Spain for a bit.'
How can I watch Love Island?
Love Island starts on Monday 28 June on ITV2 and ITV Hub. Episodes are available the following morning on BritBox.
How often is Love Island on?
Love Island is on every night, apart from Sundays! Honestly, who needs plans when you have a TV schedule this packed?
What time is Love Island on?
Well, this really is the all important question. Make sure you're stuck to your TV from 9pm.
Where is Love Island filmed?
Luckily, this year, the islanders get a holiday, as the villa is back in Mallorca, Spain. But it could have been very different.
Last year, rumoured Love Island filming locations included the Isle of Man, the Isle of Wight and the Scottish highlands. But, luckily, this year it is returning to Mallorca, with The Sun reporting that the islanders are already quarantining in Spain, as production decide who is going to be part of the original cast.
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Which Love Island 2020 couples are still together?
1 of 8Paige Turley and Finley Tapp - TOGETHER
The winners of winter Love Island, Paige and Finn! We are very happy to report that the couple continued to make their relationship work on the outside world - and they're still very much together, after Finn went to stay at Paige's family home during lockdown before they moved into their Manchester love nest. Obviously their relationship has a winning formula.
2 of 8Luke Trotman and Siânnise Fudge - SPLIT
Luke and Siânnise, who only missed out on winning the title by 1% of the vote, continued to date over a year after they left the villa. In fact, the pair even moved in together and adopted a puppy, but they sadly split in late 2021 and Siânnise confirmed she was single in March 2022.
3 of 8Luke Mabbott and Demi Jones - SPLIT
Unfortunately, these two were not to last - they never even made it official. Lockdown got in the way of their relationship, and Demi claimed that Luke was making 'no effort' with her. However, Luke is now ENGAGED to another Islander - 2019's Lucie Donlan (remember, bev?) and Demi is loved-up with her boyfriend Miami.
4 of 8Mike Boateng and Priscilla Anyabu - SPLIT
After a rollercoaster ride in the villa, Mike found his partner when Priscilla joined the show in Casa Amor. Their romance continued going strong on the outside world until they sparked split rumours last year when they unfollowed each other on social media. The pair have since confirmed they're no longer an item.
5 of 8Molly Smith and Callum Jones - TOGETHER
Shaughna Phillips said she should have never trusted a scaffolder when Callum dumped her for Molly after Casa Amor. But Molly clearly trusts Callum - as they're still together now, having moved into their own home together and welcomed a pet pooch into their family.
6 of 8Nas Majeed and Eva Zapico - TOGETHER
These two - who met in Casa Amor - are also the real deal. They officially became a couple in July last year, and they still post loads of adorable selfies together.
7 of 8Ched Uzor and Jess Gale - SPLIT
Uh oh, this couple weren't destined to be together. The pair isolated separately when the pandemic hit, which obviously put a strain on their relationship. They called it quits in December 2020.
8 of 8Sophie Piper and Connor Durman - SPLIT
Sophie and Callum posted this pic together on Valentine's Day 2020 shortly after leaving the villa, but turns out they didn't stay each other's Valentines. The pair never made it official, and their relationship didn't survive lockdown. Both Sophie and Connor now have new partners.