Love Island fans furious after another contestant from America is sent in on a quest to find love and bosses confirm it’s just the start of the ‘twists’ expected in this series

Historically, Love Island has been a platform where individuals from across the United Kingdom have traveled to Mallorca in search of romance.

In a bid to maintain the show’s novelty, ITV executives have chosen to invite participants from different parts of the globe instead.

Viewers are puzzled and upset over the choice to recruit well-known Americans as contestants, leading some to speculate whether these participants might not be there for genuine romantic intentions but rather seeking fame instead.

This year’s series has so far seen two contestants who live in the States enter the villa.

Antonia Laites, a vibrant 24-year-old pool party enthusiast hailing from Las Vegas, was the initial stunning arrival at the villa last week.

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On a Tuesday evening, 22-year-old soccer player Harrison Solomon, hailing from Derby but currently residing in Florida, likewise stepped into the villa as well.

ITV bosses have confirmed they do ask contestants if they’d be willing to relocate for love.

The Mail was informed that inviting overseas islanders is a gesture acknowledging the UK series’ triumph and widespread appeal in America.

The latest All Stars series attracted a larger viewership due to numerous Islanders being featured on U.S. media outlets.

Viewers have voiced their displeasure about the choice of including contestants who aren’t British natives on the show, given that there are already American and Australian versions of it available.

Last night, during the episode, the voiceover host, Ian Stirling, playfully commented: ‘An individual from Las Vegas traveled to Mallorca to encounter a person residing in Miami, who had appeared on a British television program seeking love.’

Viewers have raged: ‘Why are they bringing more Americans onto UK Love Island?’;

It seems unusual that these individuals are participating in the UK version of Love Island, given that there’s a separate edition for the United States. It appears that the preference is for the UK Love Island to maintain its unique identity and not include participants from the U.S.

To me, it seems illogical to introduce an American contestant onto UK Love Island. It feels out of place in my opinion #LoveIsland.

When asked if she was moving abroad for love, Toni responded: “I’ve resided in three distinct states but remain unattached. It seems it’s high time for a change. I have some delightful friends from Britain, so perhaps it’s worth giving it a shot.

‘I think all Americans love a good accent. British men are just more polite, with better manners.’

When inquired about the possibility of entering into a long-distance relationship, Harrison shared with his superiors that he had previously engaged in such relationships, making it not much of a challenge for him.

I’m unsure about my plans for returning to the United States, but it’s not something that should concern us. If there’s someone you truly care for, you’ll find a way to make things work.

I have a strong preference for American women. They tend to display unique personalities, often exhibiting greater confidence and assertiveness in pursuing their goals. Yet, I thrive on excitement and enjoy situations that require effort, such as the pursuit or ‘chase.’

And after Tuesday’s episode fans also branded the show a ‘fix’.

In the latest episode, it was clear that Harrison had to decide between two girls for a romantic pairing, leaving one of them heartbroken. As it stands, Toni and British contestant Malisha are currently savoring their individual dates. The suspense about Harrison’s decision will be resolved in the next episode.

However, several spectators swiftly concluded that Harrison likely chose Toni, as she disclosed her alma mater was in the very region of Miami where he plays professional football.

ITV told the Mail that Toni and Harrison joining the show marks the beginning of additional surprising developments in the series.

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2025-06-18 17:04