These days, reality TV is the closest thing we have to a monoculture—especially if you’re tuning into the new seasons of Love Island USA and UK, which have audiences tuning in daily. In both versions, a group of singles is flown to an island (Fiji for USA, Mallorca for UK) and filmed constantly for a six-week stint. During that time, they couple up with fellow contestants and their bonds are tested when new bombshells enter the villa. Fans can also weigh in by voting for who gets to stay and who gets dumped, ultimately crowning a winning couple at the end of the season.
Aside from love blooming in the Fiji villa, one of the most charming aspects of the Love Island franchise is Iain Stirling, the 38-year-old comedian who provides the sassy voiceover narration that pokes fun at the absurdity unfolding. But while Stirling’s voiceover is a crucial part of the Love Island ethos, we very rarely get to see him in the flesh.
