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Love Island 2021 contestants ‘signed contracts warning “nobody may fancy you and you might not become famous” as part of revamped duty of care protocol’
- The new stars were reportedly prepared for the ‘potential downsides’ of appearing on the show in a disclaimer they needed to sign
- It comes after ITV listed the show’s new duty of care protocols in a statement, which will support Islanders before, during and after filming
- The series has been marred by tragedies with contestants Sophie Gradon, 32, and Mike Thalassitis, 26, as well as host Caroline Flack, 40, taking their own lives
- Latest Love Island news and updates from the Series 7 contestants right here
This year’s Love Island contestants reportedly signed a disclaimer that outlined the harsh possibilities of the show.
According to The Sun, the new season’s stars were prepared for the ‘potential downsides’ of appearing on the show, which included the possibility that ‘nobody may fancy you’ and fame after the series is not guaranteed.
The islanders newest recruits were also made aware that there could be ‘increased negative attention’ about their ‘appearance, personality and behaviour’ both on and off the show.
Warnings: Love Island 2021 contestants ‘signed contracts warning “nobody may fancy you and you might not become famous” (contestant Sharon Gaffka pictured)
The ITV series was widely criticised last year after Caroline Flack’s tragic death in February 2020 marked the third suicide associated with the show. The show was almost axed as a result.
Now, producers are taking extra precautions to ‘safeguard’ contestants’ health as part of their duty of care.
A source told The Sun: ‘It was brutal to read but at least everyone knows what to except now and there’s no surprises.
‘Potential candidates were made to consider how their five minutes of fame could quickly dry up when they leave the villa.’
They added the contract states ‘If you’re hoping that you will become famous by taking part in the show there are no guarantees that this will happen. It may not change your life in any way.’
MailOnline has contacted a Love Island spokesperson for comment.
Contract: Islanders signed a contract which said ‘there could be ‘increased negative attention’ about them both on and off the show (Jake Cornish pictured)
The Love Island line-up were supposedly selected by a team of experts this year, not producers, after undergoing ‘the strictest psych tests ever’.
The process included a mental health questionnaire and two interviews with professionals who decided if they were fit enough to deal with the emotional rollercoaster of the show.
ITV execs are also offering a minimum of eight compulsory therapy sessions and 14 months of ‘additional help’ to Islanders on the seventh series when they return home as part of their new duty of care protocols.
The new contestants will also be given professional media training, including how to manage ‘trolls’ and backlash on social media.
The protocols are in line with the show’s last series but also now feature another clinical psychologist, Dr Matthew Gould, who joined ITV last year and will work with Dr Litchfield, an external advisor to the business.
The two medical professionals will continue to independently review and evolve the duty of care measures ITV currently has in place.
The current and full duty of care process sees comprehensive psychological support, detailed conversations with Islanders regarding the impact of participation on the show and a proactive aftercare package which offers support.
Gone too soon: Love Island has faced backlash following the tragic suicides of season two contestant Sophie Gradon in 2018 and season three’s Mike Thalassitis in 2019
Tragic loss: Love Island host Caroline Flack was found dead at her home in Stoke Newington, London, on February 15, 2020, aged 40. She too had taken her own life
Other measures in place include training for contestants with social media, handling potential negativity, financial management and taking on management.
The duty of care process will regularly be reviewed and evolve in line with the increasing popularity of the show.
These new policies come after season two star Sophie Gradon took her own life at age 32 in June 2018 and season three contestant Mike Thalassitis was found dead at age 26 in March 2019.
Love Island host, Caroline Flack, also took her own life at age 40 in February 2020 after struggling with her mental health.
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LOVE ISLAND 2021: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
Sharon Gaffka, 25
Name: Sharon Gaffka
Age: 25
Location: Oxford
Occupation: Civil Servant – Operations Lead for Department of Transport
Who is their type on paper? ‘I tend to date someone who is taller than me, even though my last long-term partner, he was actually someone who was shorter than me.
‘I’m quite an intellectual person so I want someone who can kind of match that.’
Aaron Francis, 24
Name: Aaron Francis
Age: 24
Location: London
Occupation: Luxury Events Host
Who is their type on paper? ‘I need someone that is passionate about what they are doing – from scientist to anything – you can tell when someone is speaking about something and they are actually smiling while they are talking. I love that.
‘I don’t like when people are doing a job just to make money and then they kind of just live for the weekend. Especially because I work on the weekends.’
Liberty Poole, 21
Name: Liberty Poole
Age: 21
Location: Birmingham
Occupation: Nando’s Waitress and Marketing Student
Who is their type on paper? ‘So I like tall, alpha male, confident, a cheeky chappy sort of guy.
‘But obviously that’s always usually combined with player types, which is where I go wrong. So I am trying to change my ways and go for more of a nicer guy that is going to treat me right.’
Hugo Hammond, 24
Name: Hugo Hammond
Age: 24
Location: Hampshire
Occupation: PE Teacher
Who is their type on paper? ‘I’ve been single for a while now. With the current climate, it’s been really hard to get back into dating.
‘I saw it as an opportunity to have an amazing fun summer and put myself back out there.’
Shannon Singh
Name: Shannon Singh
Age: 22
Location: Fife
Occupation: Glamour model
Who is their type on paper? ‘I don’t feed off looks, I feed off energy, I need someone with personality. Just someone I can have fun with.
‘I’m a party girl, I love going out, I’m very social. For me it’s quite hard to find people who are genuine and looking for what you’re looking for’
Jake Cornish
Name: Jake Cornish
Age: 24
Location: Weston-super-Mare
Occupation: Water Engineer
Who is their type on paper? ‘Looks wise, always gone for blondes. But for me, the main thing is having respect and having good fun, and someone who will be loyal to you…
‘I’ve had messages from girls that have got boyfriends and husbands. This is why I don’t trust anyone. Someone who is loyal really. But when I’m single, I like having a good time!
Kaz Kamwi
Name: Kaz Kamwi
Age: 26
Location: Essex
Occupation: Fashion Blogger
Who is their type on paper? ‘I like meeting new people, I’m ready to be in a relationship. Why not be in a place where people are looking for the same things as me?’
Chloe Burrows
Name: Chloe Burrows
Age: 25
Location: Bicester
Occupation: Financial Services Marketing Executive
Who is their type on paper? ‘I like a good build. I go to the gym. I want someone who is funny. Really funny and caring and will do nice little things for you.
‘And then obviously someone who you can depend on to not ditch you. Because I am quite a big character and quite loud, they would have to be as loud, if not more.
‘I could never be with someone who is quiet. Someone that gives you a bit back’
Faye Winter
Name: Faye Winter
Age: 26
Location: Devon
Occupation: Letting Manager
What is her type on paper? ‘Someone that will put me in my place. Someone that makes me laugh. But also someone that takes my banter. I’m like a five-year-old in a playground, if I like you, I will make a mockery of you and laugh and joke. That is my really terrible flirting skills. I need someone who can take that.’
Brad McClelland
Name: Brad McClelland
Age: 26
Location: Northumberland
Occupation: Labourer
Who is their type on paper? Sommer Ray from Instagram. Zara McDermott, she’s a good-looking lass. Or Megan Fox.
Toby Aromolaran
Name: Toby Aromolaran
Age: 22
Location: Essex
Occupation: Semi-pro footballer
How would he describe himself? ‘Optimistic. I always see the bright side in the worst situations. I’m a fun guy when I go on a night out. Responsible guy as well.’
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