Overview

• Construction of the Mallorca villa is reportedly ten days behind schedule and not ready for filming.
• ITV has not confirmed an official start date for series 12, prompting speculation of a June 9 premiere instead of the anticipated June 2 launch.
• Maya Jama’s newly released trailer teases “more drama, more bombshells, more break-ups, more make-ups” and playfully suggests moving the show to the Isle of Wight.
• Viewers have called for greater diversity among contestants, urging the inclusion of everyday participants over influencers and celebrities.
• Among the first announced Islanders are 6’5” personal trainer Aaron Beckett and 20-year-old make-up artist Lucy Quinn.