On Love Island, as is the same with all TV productions, there are plenty of things going on in the background that the viewer has no idea about.
Producers and editors work their magic every day to cram 24 hours into a one-hour show each night, so there are bound to be moments when the stars have off-camera breaks.
This season's contestants have been providing fans with plenty of drama and entertainment, while the once-mystery of what happens behind the scenes has been unwrapped by ex-islanders to a new degree.
Some have been taking to social media to reveal all the biggest secrets that don’t make the final cut.
With the help of fan favourites Amy Hart and Millie Court, Wellness Experts at Eden’s Gate have shed some light on bedtimes, cheeky takeaways, and the beach hut on an average day for Love Island contestants.
So here’s everything you need to know about Ireland’s favourite dating show:
Morning wake-up call
Islanders are woken up at the same time each morning, so lie-ins are off the cards for those who enjoy a slumber in bed.
To start the day, the girls usually head to the dressing room and get ready while the boys make a cup of coffee or tea for the girl they are looking to impress.
Can I Grab You For A Chat?
Over breakfast, the Islanders are often encouraged by producers to head outside for ‘chats’ in the morning and start talking about any dramas that are occurring in the villa.
With the Spanish heat rising as high as 40 degrees, there tends to be plenty of time for relaxing around the pool before any instructions or challenges get underway.
Siesta, Sun & Showbiz
Following their catered lunch which is enjoyed off-camera, the afternoon can lead to anything from a text with instructions, a date, or a challenge for the whole villa to partake in.
Millie Court from season 7 revealed that they had ‘chill days’ in the villa which consisted of plenty of relaxing activities and a camera-free day so everyone could recuperate.
These days could include fun activities, games by the pool, takeaways, or sweet treats such as ice cream, or a McDonald’s - which was usually the islander’s first choice.
To ensure no dramas are missed, the Islanders sleep in same-sex beds and are not permitted to discuss any couplings or gossip.
The Beauty Salon Secrets
As we all know, the beauty salon is somewhere everyone is visiting in this year's season of the show.
The islanders would start getting ready for the evening once it started to get dark as this is when the filming for the night tended to kick off.
Amy Hart explained on her TikTok that the girls usually spent around two hours getting ready and that some evenings, such as recoupling’s, filming would often carry on until the early hours of the morning.
Behind The Scenes
Before hitting the hay, Islanders head to the Beach Hut to discuss any events of the evening before they start to get ready for bed.
They then have to make their way to their allocated bed which was shared in their couples (unless on a chill day) or use one of the outdoor beds if they wanted to change up the pairing.
Millie Court shared on her YouTube channel that same-sex beds were shared on chill days, ensuring no beauty salon treatments were attended that day.
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