‘Love Island’ bosses warn participants there will be "potential downsides" when they resume their regular life after the show, and insist there are "no guarantees" they will find fame.
ITV head honchos went before a Commons culture select committee’s inquiry into reality TV yesterday (25.06.19) to share documents issued to Islanders before they head to the villa, which include a 27-page contract and an aftercare form.
And in the contract, Islanders are warned the public may "quickly lose interest" in them if they become famous, and insist the main goal of gong on the show should be "to find love" rather than fame.
It reads: "Taking part in ‘Love Island’ will hopefully be a very positive experience for you. However, when you resume your regular life, there are potential downsides to be aware of.
"If you’re hoping that you will become famous by taking part in the show, there are no guarantees that this will happen. This is a dating show where the main goal is to find love.
"You may find yourself in the public spotlight in ways that you didn’t anticipate, including press interest and negative comments on social media. You could become famous but then find that the public quickly loses interest.
"Your family and friends, as well as your past actions, may also become the subject of negative press attention."
‘Love Island’ bosses also warn Islanders they will have to "take full responsibility" if they have unsafe sex in the villa.
The contract explains: "If you engage in sex we advise you to practice safe sex. However, if you engage in unsafe sex there are risks you are taking which you take full responsibility for."
At the inquiry, ITV bosses also had to provide documents sent to participants on the recently axed ‘The Jeremy Kyle Show’.
It comes after the show was taken off air for good last month following the death of participant Steve Dymond, who died from a suspected suicide just over a week after recording an appearance on the programme.
What’s more, ‘Love Island’ is also under the spotlight after two former Islanders, Sophie Gradon, 32, and Mike Thalassitis, 26, took their own lives.
Love Island bosses warn participants about ‘potential downsides’
