Love Island (2015 TV series)

Love Island (2015 TV series) is a British dating reality television series. It is a revival of the earlier series Celebrity Love Island, which aired for two seasons in 2005 and 2006. The revived Love Island series premiered on ITV2 on June 7, 2015, and has since become a significant cultural phenomenon in the UK and internationally, spawning numerous international versions.

The premise of Love Island involves a group of contestants, referred to as "Islanders," living in a villa in Mallorca, Spain (though the location has varied slightly over the seasons). These Islanders are coupled up, either romantically or platonically, and must participate in various challenges and games designed to test their compatibility and relationships.

Throughout the series, Islanders are eliminated from the villa through a combination of public votes, votes from their fellow Islanders, and recoupling ceremonies. In recoupling ceremonies, Islanders choose a partner, and those left single risk being eliminated. New Islanders, often referred to as "bombshells," are introduced periodically to disrupt existing relationships and provide new romantic possibilities.

The ultimate goal of the Islanders is to remain in a couple until the final episode, when the public votes for their favorite couple to win a grand prize, typically £50,000. The winning couple then faces a final decision of whether to split the prize money or for one person to keep it all, further testing the strength and genuineness of their connection.

Love Island is known for its focus on romance, drama, and the often-complex dynamics of relationships. It is also notable for its use of social media, encouraging viewer engagement through voting and online commentary. The show has faced criticism for its portrayal of body image and its potential impact on mental health, leading to increased duty of care measures for contestants.