OHMYGOSSIP — ITV bosses have lifted the social media ban for ‘Love Island: All Stars’ contestants.
The hit ITV2 dating show will return to screens on January 15 featuring stars from previous series, and while contestants in the previous series were made to pause their social media platforms while they appeared on the show, bosses have decided that accounts can stay active for the upcoming series because the Islanders are already in the public eye.
An insider told MailOnline: “For the All Stars series it was decided that Islanders should have the choice as to whether or not they want to stay active on social media.
“The feeling was that because they have all experienced life in the spotlight, and also have management advising them, they are already aware of the potential pitfalls and negatives associated with social media.
“Most of them have had at least a year of living in the limelight so will hopefully be able to handle what being famous throws at them.”
May Jama will return as host for the new series and producers are keen to do all they can to get people tuning in.
An insider told The Sun newspaper’s TV Biz column: “‘Love Island’ bosses want to make sure they’re out of the ratings slump when winter rolls around for All Stars.
“They are working out ways to give the show a real kick and to make the format have a lasting impact on viewers.
“At the moment it’s all just an open discussion and there are lots of ideas being put forward.”
While the idea of having “old rivals” clashing once more, bosses are keen to embrace the chaos with “some fresh faces”, too.
The source added: “Naturally, there is potential for old rivals to have it out on screen and to put old love triangles back into play.
“But some fresh faces could bring a twist. Will old hands stick with who they coupled up with before, for maximum impact, or risk everything for someone they actually fancy?”
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