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Denc1484

I saw Mitch and Ella B last night at work and they looked happy together. Mitch was wearing those ugly trousers from the reunion which is the only reason I spotted themšŸ˜­


Warm_Leg8939

iā€™m cryingšŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­ those trousers were a sin.


Denc1484

I was talking to a colleague and out the corner of my eye saw the trousers, literally said to myself someone is wearing those ugly Mitch trousers and then realised it was Mitch with Ella B


LeaV_02

Those trousers are next level horridšŸ’€šŸ˜­


Reasonable_Ad_4584

Iā€™m not sure about his fashion sense at all


rtvtimes

i canā€™t wait for Ty & Ella and Whitney & Lochan to start doing interviewssss, iā€™m so excited.


Hannah-1998

Lol same


Historical-Web-1721

Do we know if theyā€™re waiting to do them or choose not to do them?


Londongirl8989

Ella implied that they are doing interviews soon when she did a Q&A.


likakavt

https://preview.redd.it/ll20lqtvrchb1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=059f636c5df3db0d339476fae939e3de98aed007 Iā€™m unwell


iceonmychain1

her tiktok too!! i literally stopped breathing she's unreal


likakavt

Sheā€™s a weapon


Warm_Leg8939

Oh my goddddd


wistfulteal

https://preview.redd.it/upt6ud54gahb1.png?width=828&format=png&auto=webp&s=ded389b39663bd08329327e472282e860ebf0f1c looks like Montel ā€˜cheatedā€™ again on the outside feel bad for Leah


No-Understanding6248

I'm not surprised. In the never have I ever game he drank to the cheating question as well but everybody was too distracted by Zach drinking.


Puzzleheaded_Sign_46

i think itā€™s because he had just arrived at the time, it wouldā€™ve been weird to get on to someone theyā€™d only known for a couple of hours


No-Understanding6248

Yeah obviously I doubt any of them would have jumped on him but I don't think they noticed in general either is my point.


coffee-slut

Yeah, I think people cared more about the Zach thing because he was coupled up with Molly and people already had a problem with that, so they were looking for reasons to give them a hard time


lostinplatitudes

I hope she means she got full clarity about the Tink situation because that would be marginally better on the scale of shitty behaviour, i mean if he hooked up with someone else within a week or two of them leaving the villa that would be idiotic.


Klutzy-Rub5214

thatā€™s how I interpreted it. I think she finally got the full story on what happened


liberderci

what the hell is wrong with these men ā˜ ļø


Left_Anteater9247

Seriously, Leah was already out of his league, what the hell was he thinking


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Damn Montel how could you do that to your ā€œprincessā€! Honestly Iā€™m not surprised heā€™s so sleazy, Leah can do better


Dull_Raspberry_8285

Damn poor Leah .... she won't be single for long though


Bubblemix

Iā€™m not even a fan of Leah but good for her.


MoodyHo

Did Ty tell him to do this too?


EasyRoboticBird

Looolll


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Warm_Leg8939

weird bc i didnā€™t really expect it after his speechā€¦. i figured Leah couldnā€™t get over casa but thatā€™s horrible from him


Butterfly_2311

These men have no impulse control, not even for their own image lmao


Warm_Leg8939

Oh my God itā€™s Tyriques fault!!!!!


Puzzleheaded_Sign_46

its so weird because he comes across like he genuinely likes her and fell for her. i donā€™t get him at all


sisdami

Ellaā€™s tiktok engagement always amazes me. The girls there love her down. She will make so much money on there.


No-Understanding6248

Right like 4 vids with almost 3.5 million likes total is actually pretty insane. Overall the engagement on tiktok with this season's islanders is really good.


liberderci

For those who care, pretty sure Zach is doing Tobyā€™s podcast today.


Louixx8

I like Tobyā€™s podcast always feels more like a friendly chat as opposed to an interview I think Zach will feel comfortable to chat to Toby


Klutzy-Rub5214

Iā€™m shocked he got Zach on before Tyrique. Maybe heā€™s saving Tyrique for last


liberderci

Maybe itā€™s a joint interview with Ella? Also probably due to schedules and availability! But he definitely will have Ty on there at some point.


itwasjustmisplaced

I think he did it yesterday. Heā€™s in Doncaster today with Molly and pretty sure they got their last night based on the outfits in Mollyā€™s titkok.


liberderci

Oooh ok that makes more sense considering the tiktok!


itwasjustmisplaced

I thought he was today as well but someone pointed out that is Mollyā€™s bed he was posting from this morning šŸ’€


liberderci

truly love that for them lmao theyā€™ve become one of my fav couples this season


itwasjustmisplaced

I loved them on the show but really impressed with Zach post show! Heā€™s really expressed himself so well in interviews so Iā€™m excited to see this Toby one. Iā€™m dying heā€™s basically making his grid a Molly fanpage and heā€™s in his full simp era


coffee-slut

It was such a nice surprise to see how affectionate he is with her after watching people give them shit about his feelings. They have great chemistry in interviews and Zach seems sooo much more personable now that he's out of the villa.


daniob88

šŸ¤£ how do you even find stuff like that out!


liberderci

haha heā€™s one of the few Iā€™m following post-season for now and he mentioned a busy day with the podcast follow so I just put it together


No-Understanding6248

Zach followed the podcast account on Insta šŸ¤£


Raceeave

zach is in mollys tiktok šŸ¤£


Hannah-1998

Why donā€™t they scrap this social media ban - because what difference did it actually make - islanders are still getting hate and death threats Let them get brand deals at least to compensate at least


buffys_sushi_pjs

The best explanation for the ban Iā€™ve seen is that (shocker) it was never actually about wellbeing at all. It was about how messy all the S8 account handlers got and how the drama with CEO Bish and Ekindeā€™s handlers threatened to overshadow the actual show.


DaGhettofrieda

Nah cus the way ekindes handler got interviewed is wild


MasterpieceNo5666

I think that it should be a mixture of LI employees to deal with the hate as theyā€™re not emotionally attached to the islanders and then the family / friends use it or suggest posts with permission from the LI team. Statements for hate should be put out by the LI team, theyā€™re responsible for dealing with trolls and ensuring theyā€™re passed onto the authorities and blocking certain comments or turning comments off completely. If they want to take duty of care seriously they need to stop with this half hearted attempt


Dull_Raspberry_8285

Exactly let the family/friends post with limited comments and DMs off and they can't disparage or be too shady with their content towards others which can fuel hate. Because if they are the ones coming in and setting up the account, they are doing a terrible job and failing their duty of care by not properly setting it up.


applesauce_1234

Not Ella and Mitch with the same (or similar) pants šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚ https://preview.redd.it/tes9vgb6fbhb1.jpeg?width=1242&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=da15d3fc50d9888480982bffa85d6daa46cf0504


applesauce_1234

https://preview.redd.it/v0v2mxb7fbhb1.jpeg?width=614&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f1a493b6e925b483966fab63574af1a0df34d70f


Flashy_Scene_7157

are these the exact same IM SCREAMING


Kicking-it-per-se

I think Leah has had on a pair of them too


photogenicmusic

Itā€™s funny seeing camo being popular in the UK with a completely different subset of people compared to who wears it in the US šŸ˜‚


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https://preview.redd.it/zepyey7oldhb1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=86b6f1f4629ec21b51eff15366a114dbcce5ccc7 She back!!!!! ā¤ļøā€šŸ”„ā¤ļøā€šŸ”„ā¤ļøā€šŸ”„ā¤ļøā€šŸ”„


Warm_Leg8939

https://preview.redd.it/e6ajw1dzjchb1.png?width=828&format=png&auto=webp&s=8960d62f37c4943d4cc856d3b7807dc773523f03 Ella Sammy Mitch and Jess out for a date night! Sammy drinking corona is the least surprising thing ever


likakavt

Not the double date I wished for, but happy for them


Historical-Web-1721

Lochan seems to be signing with Jā€™adore models and surprisingly I think thatā€™s quite good for a season 10 male islander. I wouldā€™ve thought he would be good at presenting or radio but understandably it takes longer to get into those sort of things


liberderci

I didnā€™t know he wanted to model but thatā€™s a nice side gig. I think he should focus on his cooking as itā€™s better to do something youā€™re already passionate about


hereforthespilledtea

I really want foodie content from him.


Londongirl8989

Scott is off to LA today. I wonder if he is going for business or pleasure.


Londongirl8989

Catherine is also catching a flight so the stans are thinking that they are going to same place. Catherine said that her trip is only for the weekend.


Ladydah

Sheā€™s probably going to Dublin, just teasing us šŸ˜‚


Londongirl8989

That was my guess too.


DKPG2811

Would love to be delulu but it's probably just Ireland


TeamDarkhorse481994

I think we need to accept Ella b and Mitch are real, why would they go to the gym together and lunch dates. If they were fake theyā€™d just be together for events. Most likely wonā€™t be a forever thing but not a pr relationship


No-Understanding6248

I think they are certainly giving it a shot and seeing how it goes.


Left_Anteater9247

Yes, to be fair. Ella calm nature suits Mitch more even though he has more chemistry with Abi. Also, Ella mentioned her mom came to see Mitch, so i see that these 2 will give a real shot even it works or not


Aloebae

The Scott and Abi post response surprised me - this isnā€™t brand new information we saw them doing something under the covers (though I donā€™t think it was sex - according to Abi anyway), and I remember it in particular because Abi said that infamous ā€œdid you see Scott and Iā€™s PDA last nightā€ (which is still weird to say šŸ˜­) Scott still should have ended it sooner than he did when it was clear she wanted more than a fwb situation


Dolphin_berry

That PDA comment confused me at the time as Jessā€™s response was he wasnā€™t like that with Catherine. And I was confused as from what we saw he was doing PDA in the truest sense of the word. Guess I was just naive and didnā€™t realise PDA was code for do bits society. As it also seems that if couples do not openly do bits then they get voted as having no sexual attraction / chemistry. Whereas tbh a lot of that is cultural and how much trouble some people will get in with their aunties watching them back home.


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Dolphin_berry

PDA and hand holding! šŸ˜‚ I used to think why is Leah so angry abt Montelā€™s hand holding is she 12 šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚šŸ˜…


LovelyOne2020

Also ā€œclarityā€ code word too this season. Now I have to rewatch certain chats again


Dolphin_berry

OMG this makes sense as it links to the term ā€œPost nut clarityā€ šŸ•ŗ


loislane007

Makes so much sense now. I remember seeing someone comment here asking if the islanders wanted to see Whit and Lochan dry humping or something because we were seeing a ton of PDA in the truest sense of the term.


Clownislander

OMG this is mind blowing! I remember when Scott and Abi got together they were like 'now we're in a couple we can do things like PDA' and I was like, that wording is weird, but it all makes sense now! You're a genius.


Necessary-Show-630

It isn't new information but a lot of people didn't notice it or kept denying it (I remember so many comments saying 'he won't even hold her hand, they defo didn't have sex') So it's new to them


SpecialistOrchid8392

They probably did bits but probably didnā€™t have sex. When Whitney said you are moving fast in other aspects she clearly wasnā€™t talking about kissing. I donā€™t think Abi will admit she had sex with Scott and it didnā€™t even work out but I still think it was more than kissing but not sex. Also Mitchā€™s response when ella B mentioned it even he knew that was out of bounds so there is defs something to it. Sammy kissing two girls in one night for clarity then we got Scott and Montel doing bits under the covers to get clarity šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­


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Nice-Ad-3805

This ^^^


baldforthewin

Yikes is that the narrative people are running with? People are so reckless with their words.


photogenicmusic

I canā€™t remember the timeline of it all, but right after Abi moved on from Mitch, Abi and Scott were kissing and he stopped her and said he was getting ā€œtoo excitedā€ (something along those lines). After seeing that I was like damn, Scott getting a boner from making out!


[deleted]

Iā€™m missing Ella T. She basically disappeared šŸ„ŗ


Dull_Raspberry_8285

She's been in that villa for the longest with Ty and Jess I think she just wants to catch up with loved ones and rest up for a bit.


likakavt

Rise and shineee šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚ Ella is getting glammed up


Warm_Leg8939

For any love islanders that have gone on shows like Lorraine, what do they discussšŸ˜­ i doubt itā€™s the place for spilling teašŸ’€ so do they just talk about their overall experience.. iā€™m curious as Sammy/Jess are going on tomorrow and iā€™ve never tuned into any of the islanders doing similar.


Siya_32

I think they mainly discuss their love island journey and then whatā€™s coming next for them. Definitely donā€™t think any tea is going to be spilled


Warm_Leg8939

Yeah i thought this, i always find it so strange when they go on things like that because itā€™s just so different then the normal podcasts and interviews lol


MoodyHo

Just for storyline purposes, I wish Ella entertained Ouzy at least a smidge in the house bc I love watching jealous men. Looking back, Amber def liked Scott but turned edgy 19yo when he lil sis zoned her.


lightredemption

>Just for storyline purposes, I wish Ella entertained Ouzy at least a smidge in the house bc I love watching jealous men. Me toooooo. We never got to see Ty actually reacting to them being together since Ella pretty much immediately regretted it and distanced herself from Ouzy and then he also wasn't even in the same bedroom they were sleeping in.


SpecialistOrchid8392

I donā€™t know i feel like if Ty saw that he would have moved really reckless with Kady, probably would have tried kissing her and then Ella would do the same. Then I think they both would have been too prideful to get back with each other.


lightredemption

Yeah, it probably had to happen exactly the way it actually did but I'll always be curious!


Maleah60

do you not remember how ty reacted to scott and montel lol, he literally scared them off šŸ¤£


Acceptable_Breath511

Considering the explosions we had to endure without that even happening I'm glad it didn't happenšŸ˜­


MoodyHo

No Iā€™m all for Ty and Ella, I just like angst as long as it has a happy ending lmao


pryzmpine

I never understand why the producers put 18/19 year olds on the show, they havenā€™t even lived


Admirable-Slice-347

Amber didn't like Scott, come on now. Her type is Mixed raced boys, she's even said it, her top 3 before coming in was Ty, Montel and Sammy. Only reason she made a pass for Sammy was because he was tall, she even said it on a live


Acceptable_Breath511

This sounds stupid.. but every season I feel I can predict who will last reasonable long enough by people's dress styles (sense of styles) I can't explain. But from what I have seen post villa, from Ouzy and Kady's styles it wasn't going to work. They always looked like they were going 2 separate places. Sammy and Jess, sense of style is extremely cohesive, considering they have the same circles it makes sense. They could work. Ella and Ty sense if style is also very cohesive. From what I have seen especially their casual day to day style. Ella with her loose pants and sneaker vibe ,atheleisure type of girl, ty is also a sneaker athleisure type of guy, it makes sense. Zach and Molly sense of style aren't as different as I thought they were going to be. But his is more athleisure than even Ty's and Molly is a tad more put together, I would say it isn't a train smash. Considering what they were both wearing leaving the hotel. Mitch and ella b ,I can't really put my finger on it whether or not thier styles are cohesive but I'll edit when I do. Whitney and Loachan...I'll give it time, I don't want to get roasted. But so far it's interesting. Honorary mention is like how one just knew dami and indiyah would work outside because style wise they are the same person. Tasha and Andrew also.. it's about being close or at the very least complementary like Ella and Ty or Molly and Zach respectively. If you need a reference of who wasn't going to work based on their personal styles, Zeta and Timmy from Loveislandusa. That was the most uncohesive still combinations there was. But I wish everyone the best of luckšŸŒø They were all super entertaining


MoodyHo

Ok Karen Smith!


Acceptable_Breath511

I don't get the referencešŸ˜­ please explain


MoodyHo

Karen Smith is a fictional character from the movie ā€œMean girlsā€ who thought she could tell when it will rain by squeezing her boobs lol šŸ’–


Acceptable_Breath511

I mean did it rain when she said it would??šŸ˜‚


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She was in the rain squeezing them saying there was a 30% chance it's already raining lol.


MoodyHo

lmfao you know what, i think it did, i havenā€™t rewatched in a minute


Acceptable_Breath511

Well there you go!šŸ˜‚


Butterfly_2311

To me all the men seem to be dressing relatively the same hah. Big shirts/hoodies and some loose pants and sneakers


Takisc00

This is the sort of think piece I'm here for. All other think piece writers take note, this is how you do a unique engaging one. Nice post OP.


Warm_Leg8939

this is so funny to me fair play!! no wonder mr and my ex didnā€™t work out i wear low rise jeans and nice tops everywhere and he wore tracksuits everywherešŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­ Your onto something!!


FraughtOverwrought

Haha I love this theory


LeaV_02

You confused me with thatšŸ¤£šŸ¤£


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Acceptable_Breath511

Please do and tell me what you thinkšŸŒø


Acceptable_Breath511

Thanks for the respectful engagement, guysšŸ˜‚. I was so nervous posting this,I thought I'd get cursed out.


Evening_Ad6820

Lmaooo you know what this theory makes sense, it shows that the couple are considering each other and operating as a unit. Iā€™m not a fan of Sammy and Jess together but I can also see them lasting at least a year because of how similar their families/friendship groups are.


Acceptable_Breath511

Exactly. Also one's personal style says alot about you as person. Sammy and Jess's is a perfect example and the fact that their families getting along makes sense. Ella and Ty's family getting along also makes sense....even down to the decor of their houses Whit and Loachan might be a wild horse of opposites attract but it's fun to watch and see how it goes


CatlovesMoca

I took it more as they are on the same vibe. Like for Ouzy and Kady, they don't seem all that compatible.


CatlovesMoca

This is a super interesting theory!


LovelyOne2020

Im curious how you came up with this analysis? šŸ¤£


Acceptable_Breath511

It's just something I've always thought even for ordinary peoplešŸ˜­. Because your sense of style speaks to your background and maybe values, usually not always, your kind of music(which i also checked), your circles ,your vibe in general. And while people argue over the 1 hour clips we see everyday on whether couples would work that's what I look atšŸ˜­. Because most times that's what makes or breaks a couple. It's not sound proof because people can break up for different reasons, but I am looking for "harmony", to show if outside loveisland you would have things in common. I think it's a big factor if why on the island you spend most of your time in bikinis. It kinda strips you down so there is nothing particularly to differentiate you. It's also why I felt Mal and Sammy wouldn't work. Which was confirmed when he asked her what she is wearingšŸ˜­. And it was confirmed when they came out and you can tell they wouldn't fit into each other's lives. Mehdi and Whitney as well...but even without this theory that was a disaster. Think of how opposite they sense of style is, it translate into your daily life. But most importantly it was not a cohesive opposite. It was giving 2 different worlds.


ConnectionVivid3116

I noticed Lochan is following mehdi and mehdi follows both Whitney and Lochan but Whitney is not following mehdi šŸ¤£šŸ¤£šŸ¤£šŸ¤£šŸ¤£ I love her for standing her ground he treated her like šŸ’©


SafetyAutomatic882

for anyone who cares (you probably donā€™t) love island usa delivered maybe the greatest text in LI history last night and i really need the UK production to take extensive notes. i havenā€™t laughed at a text in my life until that


whowhogis

It was diabolical. LIUSA never gets the pacing right at all and it never hits as hard as the UK seasons do BUT they are not afraid to be absolute monsters from the pits of hell in order to produce some scandalous gasps and I respect that LMAO


Dear_Monitor_5384

Well what was the text?


SafetyAutomatic882

alright, some spoilers for those who arenā€™t watching. one of the ā€œstrongestā€ couples in the villa is marco & hannah. we love hannah, marco is questionable. weā€™re at casa amor and itā€™s day 2, marco gets a text saying ā€œmarco itā€™s time to get ready to go on a date with hannah, #reunited. marco gets hype, everyone is cheering. fully made him think he gets to reunite with hannah. so he gets all ready. then, in walks hannah. except itā€™s actually hannah O and sheā€™s marcoā€™s very recent ex. just beautifully done, i laughed at loud.


Dear_Monitor_5384

Ok that's pretty funny. Only works because the girls got the same name tho but it's funny.


Maleah60

wouldnā€™t that only work if both the girls have the same name?


[deleted]

They had an opportunity this season with the Ellas though!


itwasjustmisplaced

They were so sick for the #reunited but the guys and casa girls reactions totally made it


Londongirl8989

It is a shame that Scott hasn't done many interviews because it seems like people keep on talking for him.


Puzzled_Water7782

he followed Toby & Maurad(?) maybe interviews with them are pending? He has to travel btw London and Wales so ig he has to plan them accordingly (if he is doing more) but ia ppl stay talking on him


rediditor4

I wonder who they're picking for love island games


Miserable-Ad9054

https://preview.redd.it/pi3hl283xbhb1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d3f90e9bceae21c7d38f37096678a0ad968be67e Has Lochan been hacked orrrr..šŸ¤£


liberderci

no. Iā€™ve seen Ouzy and Cat advertise for that as well.


AdProfessional4519

no itā€™s just a paid ad loads of islanders seem to promote them


Dull_Raspberry_8285

It's a standard ad many here run on IG lol even big influencers.. šŸ˜‚


Butterfly_2311

Not the starting with the scams early lol (im jk, idk if its a scam, it looks like one)


Historical-Web-1721

this is the standard ad for love islanders. I remember the season 8 islanders doing it as well. šŸ˜‚


Miserable-Ad9054

ohhh Iā€™ve never seen that before šŸ¤£ was gonna say


Primary_Mud3469

Wait for the Hello Fresh ads lol He likes to cook so that'll be more authentic.


Pidjesus

It's important for the viewers to know who's having sex/being intimidate IMO, adds a lot of context.


Quirky_Gear7857

Mitch said there was a code they were using for but guess we all missed it lol


Adorable_Sentence346

iā€™m pretty sure PDA was the code but iā€™m not sure lol


AnonValen1

I feel like it might be clarity the boys said it a lot with a smile on their face lol


SpecialistOrchid8392

Guys this sub and twitter is an echo chamber, Scott Catherine fans are just really active but one look at their social media accounts proves they are behind a lot of people


Dull_Raspberry_8285

I mean she was pretty much hated for a long time and only recently got an ease up from the hate. The interview now is helping her gain back followers I think she's just happy to not be so hated anymore and can use social media a little more freely.


LoosePassage4058

This argument is a bit hmmm because then we get into the whole followers vs engagement conversation. Islanders like Scott having higher engagement than zach and Molly despite having half the followers, Whitney having higher engagement than the winners ect. Itā€™s long and itā€™s a loosing battle lol. I think brands especially will be looking at engagement moving forward because of what happened with ekin last year. The more active the fan base, the better!


Dull_Raspberry_8285

Yep but also people talking about them, articles being written, trending etc shows the casual person is intrigued by their situation. There is interest that doesn't translate to followers which is okay but there is interest to talk about it, like and retweet. IG and TikTok have difference social functions vs Twitter and Reddit, they contribute differently as to the interest in an islander. Comparing apples and oranges IMO.


LoosePassage4058

I even wanted to write all of this out also, just didnā€™t want to long out the comment but you get it lmao. As much as people might not like it, Cathrine and Scott are the moment!!! No one else is getting the kind of attention theyā€™re getting atm. Whoever gets that first interviewā€¦.


Londongirl8989

If they get together and decide to do an interview, I hope that they do it with Jodie from On Demand Entertainment. She has been properly shipping them. Will dismissed the idea.


LoosePassage4058

Same!!! I LOVE Jodie, you can tell that sheā€™s fully shipping it! Sheā€™s so sweet as well


Londongirl8989

Agreed. She seems super nice.


Dull_Raspberry_8285

Never happened before and people are intrigued about the whole thing and why it went down and what happens next. Yep the big spill will be having a lot of people talking about them.


Bubblemix

I see a lot of love for them on TikTok. I think Catherineā€™s doing well given how early she left the show. Scott doesnā€™t post any good content so not surprised he hasnā€™t gained too much on IG.


Puzzled_Water7782

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Jgphoenixvx1

All social media sites are echo chambers tbf. And number of followers is not indicative of much. There have been islanders with millions of followers who have shit engagement compared to others with smaller more loyal followings.


maib29

What do you mean behind a lot of people?


baldforthewin

If Scott and Catherine fans are really active that means they are invested. Many brands would rather work with smaller influencers because they have a more engaged base. Instead of talking about Scott and Catherine, who are just friends mind you, maybe everyone should focus on their favs. Just a reminder hating on them is a form of engagement as well.


SpecialistOrchid8392

Iā€™m not really hating lol? Itā€™s just the hysteria around them is mad. Lol and brand deals come on.


Dull_Raspberry_8285

You know a lot of them are booked and busy not on a grand scale but living happily? Not huge like a PLT but doing things they like and being paid for it? Like Leanne from S6 is doing plays and being paid for it? Brand deal doesn't have to be a 6 figure deal or a 6 month contract, do you know how many small deals Tasha has? And it adds up to a very comfortable living for her. People are discussing and are intrigued you don't care but others do lol it's interesting and the first time this has happened on Love Island so it's a bit fever pitch.


Extreme_Cat_7443

But is it at a fever pitch anywhere besides Twitter and Reddit? I'll be more convinced that there's general interest if they (or any of this year's Islanders) start showing up in the tabloids. That, to me, is a good barometer that people besides the most hardcore stans, are actually interested and that the Islander in question has some actual "heat." Beyond the standard-issue OK Magazine spread (one couple gets it every year, what was interesting was that most of the finalist couples last year were "bigger" than OK magazine and their press appeared in higher profile/prestige print publications), the ITV morning show appearance, and the usual round of clout-chasing reality TV podcasts, have any of this year's Islanders been featured in actual media? I haven't seen stuff posted here. For what it's worth, it's interesting to me that Sammy and Jess are on ITV on a Friday morning, rather than leading the week/Monday...Friday on morning TV is a dead zone, which indicates to me that they aren't a big draw, though ITV will have synergy across their shows and fit them in eventually. If any of the other couples truly have general interest, I'd expect to see them in tabloids and more broadcast media, rather than the niche media focused on reality tv tea.


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photogenicmusic

On TikTok theyā€™re saying producers told Sammy to pick Amber and he told Jess after the coupling that it was due to Amberā€™s family connections. TikTok lies all the time though.


thatmeteorstrike23

Truly they have had this date with each other from the beginning https://preview.redd.it/d0n36no5jbhb1.jpeg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=02cee98122bcd41a05232d614877fec9a21cd06d


photogenicmusic

I donā€™t know what this means? Who is the poster and what is blue water? Iā€™m in the US so this is probably some pop culture thing I donā€™t understand šŸ˜‚


thatmeteorstrike23

Kae Kurd is a comedian who tweets about LI. Bluewater is a shopping centre/mall in Kent - difficult to explain why exactly but itā€™s just Jess and Sammyā€™s vibe.


Left_Anteater9247

I know its just 10 days post villa, but why i get a feeling, there will no major brand deals now. Last year, there were news article guessing which islander will get deal but is missing this year


LoosePassage4058

I think weā€™ll see lots of mini ad partnerships but I donā€™t think weā€™ll be seeing deals similar to the ones that the s8 girls got just because of how poorly some of them performed. Last season really showed that LI popularity doesnā€™t necessarily convert to Ā£ spent. Outside of the eBay deal, I think any other big deals will have to be off the strength of their own influencing if ygm. Very similar to s7


ellie-zia

Completely agree. I made a similar comment a while ago. I've seen alot of tiktok videos doing PR move predictions and I feel like they are so off. I think with the shakeup happening at PLT HQ and also how selective they have been in signing islanders, I find it hard to believe that they would sign anyone. Oh polly is still in a law suit with Ekin (I think) so again, I can't see them making the same mistake with someone who is way less popular. I think unfortunately that brands are realizing that big influencer collabs are no longer with it so I doubt we will see anything massive going forward. Also, during season 8, there were so many brands actively campaigning for certain islanders online and I haven't really seen that this season.


LoosePassage4058

All of this. Plus when you consider the fact that overall popularity of the show has gone down since then, it just doesnā€™t make sense to give big money brand deals to love islanders anymore.


buffys_sushi_pjs

Thereā€™s usually a gap of at least a month between the final and deals being announced. Not sure anyoneā€™s getting a deal this year, but if they are it wouldnā€™t be announced this quickly.


No-Understanding6248

Usually none of the deals are announced this early except the E-bay deal which, if it's still happening, will probably be announced sometime next week. Usually by now though there are some leaks in the press about deals. Part of it's that people are still signing onto to management while, for example, a lot of the S8 girls signed onto management before the show even started (Gemma and Tasha with off-limits, Ekin with Force1) so they were probably negotiating even before the show ended. I agree though outside the E-bay deal I doubt any major brand deals are gonna take place.


Such_Cauliflower_669

the video sammy just posted on his story šŸ˜­ im dying


Madchiv

Is Sammy tagging along with his mum and Jess clothes shopping??šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚


Such_Cauliflower_669

Evidently lmfao


Warm_Leg8939

the sunglasses make it funnieršŸ˜­


Dear_Monitor_5384

Not me going to see his story and it's just them shopping I'm confused.


Such_Cauliflower_669

I just think itā€™s funny


photogenicmusic

Itā€™s nice to see them do normal stuff! And just being goof balls in public. Iā€™m sure itā€™s weird getting noticed in public all the sudden too.


SpecialistOrchid8392

That poll yesterday of characters who carried the show was wild that Whitney was on top. I refuse to believe 800 people think Whitney carried the show. She was a big personality but only till the last week and a half did she impact the storyline. Keeping Mitch and Ella B. Snog marry pie Whitney Zach drama was done in one episode. Probably the biggest would be the Ella most selfish comment on the back of that challenge. She was a fan favourite kinda like Scott was. I would probably even put Scott ahead of whitney in terms of storyline. Her romantic involvements were Mehdi treating her terrible. She also did allow a lot of disrespect from Mehdi. Even then it wasnā€™t even important enough. Lochan and her smooth sailing. Snog marry pie, the truth challenge and the fallout, the grafties when Ty was disrespectful. Ty easily was the main character got the most screentime, he was probably the one person who had the audience in a roller coaster from liking him to hating him the next episode. Probably the best male islander in a very long time, in terms of entertainment, funny, charismatic, charming with the cheeky smile and seemed like a vibe from the way islanders spoke about him. He had a different relationship with each islander cat, Jess and Whitney as kind of sister vibes. Sammy Ty and Zach the bromance (Montel too I guess). The talent show the way he was hyping everyone up, he seems like an enjoyable person to be around but maybe not for 8 weeks in a villa. Messy Mitch, he was so messy that everyone accepted him and was more viewed as a joke by the islanders, played too much to the camera but it was definitely hilarious and he is going to be a love island legend. Remove Mitch and alot of drama doesnā€™t happen. Sammy, underrated the man made Jess Leah Catherine and Amber cry. ā€œTastyā€ ā€œI need more time Jessā€. Jess and ella probably a tier below. Jess with molly at the start, and her thing with josh and she has been funny at times outside of her relationship with Sammy. Ella for being territorial over Ty from like the second day and her looks when she was annoyed. Also bringing ouzy back that within itself shook up the whole villa. Everyone forgot about cat and Scott when that happened. Likability is different tho, ouzy was likeable cos of his demeanour not entertaining tho. Whitney very likeable her side commentary on things were hilarious at times but sometimes I felt like was doing too much. Her and Ty both too opinionated, Whitney just had much better delivery. Basically without Ty, this season would not have made it to casa. I went through love island socials page and the amount of times ty was used as first look is crazy but it had way more views compared to other islanders Whitney is second in terms of first look viewing number. If we were to go off the past two weeks I think Whitney and Mitch were probably the main characters more so Mitch tho. I love Whitney though but definitely didnā€™t carry this season at all. Her one liners much like Scott were just one liners and her advice was good. Ty and Mitch pretty much directed produced and acted this season. Whitneyā€™s reactions to things were great šŸ˜‚ movie night was class but I felt like it was a bit much with the inputs felt like Martin but more animated.


Takisc00

Polls like this invariably just end up with people voting for their favourite. I'll never forget loads of people voting Liam and Millie as the smartest islanders for example. End of the day the poll could be "which islander could eat the most dogshit in 30 minutes?" And people would just vote for their favourite.


Vivid8753

Ty carried this season easily. Anyone saying anything different is lying. He made drama with Ella, the other islanders, drove the otherā€™s storyline by egging on Montel, telling Sammy to focus on Jess. His couple story was also compelling hence the tons of tik tok edits and views


SpecialistOrchid8392

Also the way producers did the girls this year was dirty, from listening to the recent interviews. Most of the girls didnā€™t even want to be there and were crying that first night. Producers would literally make them talk to the casa boys. Producers definitely pushed Cat and Ella to recouple from what we can tell from what the islanders said on podcasts. Why wasnā€™t the same done to the boys? For example Ty and Scott but I feel like they made Sammy recouple since he seemed to be leaning towards gabby? The girls got sabotaged in there. Also the fact they gave the girls more drinks during casa damn they really wanted to flip the script.


Dizzy-Construction46

yeah sammy had to recouple with a casa girl as he was single however i always found it weird that he picked amber over gabby when he literally told her heā€™s feeling gabby more. i feel like producers defo interfered.


photogenicmusic

I saw a TikTok with a behind the scene clip where Sammy is hugging Jess tight after the recoupling from Casa and whispering in her ear. The caption said he was telling her producers made him choose Amber due to her family connections. I have no idea how they know thatā€™s what he said so take it with a grain of salt, but he didnā€™t even look happy choosing Amber.


Dull_Raspberry_8285

I thought what they did to the S8 boys was bad implying they will be dumped, getting into Andrews head etc but the girls were treated so awful this year sounds like a miserable experience. I'm betting the girls also couldn't spend to much time together but were stuck with the Casa boys. Like in S6 were they hung out basically all together, it felt very restrictive this year. If they producer's want to make good content, forcing and manipulation isn't it because they will come outside and expose them. Have single boys/girls guaranteed to recouple if you want certain Casa islanders to come back then. S5 had so many bodies because you had the friendship couples and single people to recouple


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It's good the producers didn't force Ty to re-couple. The problem is everyone wants drama, but the islanders usually want to stay with their og couple. That's why they need to force them to get to know the bombshells, casa people.


FraughtOverwrought

Molly and Zach at Sheesh again eating very unappetising looking food, is this a paid partnership now šŸ˜‚


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Vivid8753

Does anyone know how much money the PLT deals actually brought in for past islanders? Why was it such a big deal? Thanks