‘Love Island’: Is It Scripted or Not? All the Tea About Season 7

‘Love Island’: Is It Scripted or Not? All the Tea About Season 7
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Love Island USA Season 7 is here. Cast, release dates & how to watch: here's what you need to know.

It's that time of year again! Love Island USA has just returned for its seventh season, which promises to be one the most entertaining yet.

But while we're settling in for another season of drama, there's one question that's still pretty relevant to this day.

Is ‘Love Island’ Real or Staged?

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Just like with other reality TV series, there's an elephant in the room that needs to be addressed. In this case, the elephant is: how real is the show?

Former Islander Hugo Godfroy spilled some behind-the-scenes tea during his interview with Heat World, saying:

“Love Island is definitely not scripted. You're definitely guided to chat to certain people, but what you say is what you say. There are no words put into your mouth.”

The truth: the show is not scripted, but it's heavily edited afterwards.

“You see 45 minutes of a 24-hour day. It's an edited version of reality,” another contestant, Jess White said in the same interview.

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‘Love Island USA’ Season 7: Cast Reveal

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Episode 1 of the new season is already out and we've met our new contestants. Here's the list of every contestant from youngest to oldest:

  • Ace Greene (22) from Los Angeles, California
  • Belle-A Walker (22) from Honolulu, Hawaii
  • Huda Mustafa (24) from Raleigh, North Carolina
  • Taylor Williams (24) from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • Nicolas Vansteenberghe (24) from Jacksonville, Florida
  • Jeremiah Brown (25) from Los Angeles, California
  • Austin Shepard (26) from Northville, Michigan
  • Olandria Carthen (27) from Decatur, Alabama
  • Yulissa Escobar (27) from Miami, Florida
  • Chelley Bissainthe (27) from Orlando, Florida.

How to Watch ‘Love Island USA’ Season 7?

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New episodes will drop on Peacock every day at 9 pm ET on the premiere week. Then, the next couple of weeks the show will come out 6 days a week, making Wednesdays our recovery days.

Pro tip: watch in real-time to avoid spoilers. You don't want to find out about that shocking recoupling through a meme!

Where to Watch ‘Love Island USA’?

Whether you're new to Love Island or a seasoned viewer, Season 7 is the perfect time to jump in. And if you need to catch up, Seasons 4-6 are waiting for you on Peacock Premium.

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