Love Island dossier ‘reveals producers’ tactics’

LOVE Island producers have strenuously denied the show is fixed after a purported ITV production manual allegedly revealed its viewers are manipulated into voting for certain Islanders.

The secret dossier is said to guide producers in which methods they should use to boost viewership, including suggesting topics for the Islanders to discuss, as well as influencing the public vote.

But show insiders have since denied the claims, stating: ‘Love Island is not fixed. The audience ultimately decide the winner of Love Island as the winner is chosen solely by public vote. As anyone who watches the show regularly would know, Love Island has always been a combination of reality and produced elements that are reactive to what’s happening in the villa, and we have always been completely transparent about this and the way the show is produced.

‘This is often acknowledged in the voiceover by Iain Stirling.’

This year’s Love Island has been its mostviewed yet, and thanks to sponsorship deals and social media interest it has been a colossal moneymaker for ITV. The 408-page document explains how producers can boost interest in the show while making sure the most talked-about Islanders – like Dani (pictured) and Jack – aren’t dumped from the villa in a surprise eviction.

But a spokesperson insists fans of the show are made aware of the voting process well in advance, adding: ‘The terms of all votes are made clear to viewers when the vote is announced and the decision reached, whether by viewers or Islanders or a combination of the two, is the one implemented.’