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Charli XCX on lying, Love Island and life post-Brat
Charli XCX sits down with Radio 1's Jack Saunders to discuss the release of her new album.
August 5, 2026Does Love Island UK need to pull the US version for a chat?
Fans, commentators and an ex-Islander reflect on what the dating series could do to draw in more viewers again.
August 1, 2026I turned down Love Island and won silver at the Commonwealth Games
Katie Shanahan was offered the chance to appear on the dating show last year - but decided she wanted to inspire a new generation of young swimmers.
July 28, 2026Love Island UK crowns winners of twist-filled series
For the first time in the history of the UK series, only three couples were in the final after several twists.
July 27, 2026What Love Island tells us about the changing face of dating
From women making the first move to shifting relationship dynamics, Love Island has become a window into Britain's evolving dating culture
July 25, 2026Boxers choose Commonwealths over Love Island chance
Team Northern Ireland boxers Jon McConnell and Kaci Rock talk about choosing the Commonwealth Games over potentially appearing on Love Island.
July 24, 2026Comcast's Peacock records first ever profit on World Cup, 'Love Island USA' boost - Reuters
Comcast's Peacock records first ever profit on World Cup, 'Love Island USA' boost Reuters
July 23, 2026Love Island: All Stars winners Molly Smith and Tom Clare marry
The couple won the first series of the spin-off edition of the hit dating show in 2024.
July 23, 2026Love Island star Cach Mercer joins Strictly line-up
The Love Island winner also works as a model and DJ, and is an ambassador for a mental health charity.
July 9, 2026Love Island USA removes second contestant for using racial slur
Alannah Keyser appeared briefly in Thursday's episode before viewers were told she had left the villa.
June 26, 2026Lacey Turner confirmed as first Strictly contestant
The actress is best known for her role as Stacey Slater on EastEnders, the BBC One soap she joined in 2004.
June 10, 2026Police officer turned Love Island US contestant faces hometown backlash
Sean Reifel's joined the cast of the popular reality series less than a year after he joined his hometown's police force.
June 6, 2026Think Love Island is bad? Wait until you see the AI fruit version
Like in Love Island, the characters - or fruits - compete for a chance to couple up and stay on the island.
March 29, 2026Love Island winners revealed after drama-filled All Stars series
The third series of the ITV2 dating show spin-off saw six American bombshells enter halfway through.
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Charli XCX on lying, Love Island and life post-Brat
Charli XCX sat down with BBC Radio 1 presenter Jack Saunders to unpick her new album, Music, Fashion, Film. "Was that the truth, or was it a lie?" This is the question posed by Radio 1's Jack Saunde
Love Island has a problem, say fans - 'there hasn't been much love'
Julia Majchrzak and Lorenzo Alessi were crowned winners of the latest UK series What's your dream Love Island series on paper? Some watch for the heartwarming romances, like Molly-Mae Hague and Tomm
I turned down Love Island and won silver at the Commonwealth Games
Katie Shanahan claimed silver in the 200m breaststroke on the opening night of the Games. In another reality, swimmer Katie Shanahan might have been looking for love on her favourite TV show - but in
Love Island UK crowns winners of twist-filled series
For the first time in the history of the UK series, only three couples were in the final This article contains spoilers for the Love Island final. Julia Majchrzak and Lorenzo Alessi have been crowne
What Love Island tells us about the changing face of dating
What Love Island tells us about the changing face of dating On the fourth series of Love Island UK in 2018, Megan Barton-Hanson pulled fellow Islander, Wes Nelson, for a chat. Just moments earlier,
Boxers choose Commonwealths over Love Island chance
Jon McConnell and Kaci Rock will both compete at their first Commonwealth Games It could have been a very different summer for two members of Northern Ireland's 12-strong boxing team. Jon McConnell
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Love Island: All Stars winners Molly Smith and Tom Clare marry
The couple won the first series of the spin-off edition of Love Island in 2024 Love Island: All Stars winners Molly Smith and Tom Clare have tied the knot. The couple, who won the first series of th
Love Island star Cach Mercer joins Strictly line-up
Love Island's 2025 champion Cach Mercer is the fifth celebrity confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2026. He was part of the winning couple on the ITV dating show last year, and also works as a model
Love Island USA removes second contestant for using racial slur
Alannah Keyser first appeared on Sunday's episode but has now been removed from the villa A second Love Island USA contestant has been removed from the villa after historic social media posts emerged
Strictly Come Dancing confirms first celebs for 2026 series
Two stars have been confirmed for the BBC show’s 2026 line-up Removed from bookmarks From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is develo
Pennsylvania Mayor Slams Cop Who Became a Love Island USA Contestant
By Sourav Chakraborty A Pennsylvania mayor slammed a police officer who left the force to compete on Love Island USA. The Mayor called out the move, stating that the department is short-staffe
Police officer turned Love Island US contestant faces backlash
For one Love Island USA contestant, the drama started before even entering the villa. The decision by a police officer in the US state of Pennsylvania to leave the force and chase love on one of the c
Pa. mayor criticizes newly hired cop who quit PD to join ‘Love Island': ‘Never thought I’d see the day’
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A former Bethlehem Police officer is caught up in drama on TV and at home after the town’s mayor complained he had wasted resources by leaving the force to join the reality show “Love
Why Did Cierra Ortega Leave ‘Love Island USA’? Here’s The Latest On The Controversy
LOVE ISLAND USA — Episode 726 — Pictured: Cierra Ortega — (Photo by: Ben Symons/Peacock via Getty Images)Ben Symons/Peacock via Getty ImagesLove Island USA Season 7 contestant Cierra Ortega is no long
Cierra Ortega of ‘Love Island’ exits the villa amid backlash for resurfaced racial slur posts
This season of “Love Island USA” has lost yet another contestant after her past use of a racial slur resurfaced online: Cierra Ortega left the villa and will not return. “Love Island USA” narrator I
A police officer left to be on ‘Love Island.’ Officials aren’t happy
Pennsylvania city officials expressed disappointment in one of the newest “Love Island USA” Season 8 contestants after he reportedly ditched his job for the show. Sean Reifel, 29, was one of the isla
Mayor Slams ‘Love Island USA’ Star for Quitting Police Force, Wasting ‘Taxpayer Dollars’ to Join Show
There’s already trouble in paradise for Love Island USA newbie Sean Reifel. Bethlehem Mayor J. William Reynolds called out the season 8 star, 29, for quitting his city’s police force less than one yea
A Love Island Star's Mom Clapped Back At Mayor Who Is Mad Cop Quit To Be On The Reality Show
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Booted ‘Love Island USA' contestant apologizes for past use of racial slur
Vasana Montgomery is speaking out after being ousted as a member of “Love Island USA” season 8 after videos resurfaced that appeared to show her using a racial slur. “I wanted to address a couple of