Love Island is back

[whoopsiedaisies]

Who is going to be watching it?

first time I've watched it and a few episodes in and I have to say, I just can't get into it. None of them seem appealing in any way. The only ones who appear vaguely personable are Jack and Dani!

What's the verdict on letting children watch LI? DSD has been watching it in secret (not allowed at home). Happy to ban her at ours too but TBH I'd rather watch it with her so I can call out certain behaviour and educate her. Otherwise, it carries on in secret ...

(She's year 8).

Is it on every night? Or is Saturday's show just a catch up?

Tonight is just highlights from the week I think.

Oooh wait it says they're showing "unseen bits" too!

Does it be on Sundays?

I think Eyal is quite beautiful and so is Niall in a cute way. FYI I am old enough to be their grandma

What's the verdict on letting children watch LI? DSD has been watching it in secret (not allowed at home). Happy to ban her at ours too but TBH I'd rather watch it with her so I can call out certain behaviour and educate her. Otherwise, it carries on in secret ...

All her friends will be watching it and talking about it, so yes, you’re right, watching it with her means at least you can talk about it.

My D is yr 6 and no way would she be watching it yet, it’s not necessarily that anything really graphic happens, more the way they talk about each other, grafting and what they will and won’t get up to, that is too much for kids.

But by 13 they will be hearing and seeing much worse thing I’m sure not to mention getting up to some of it themselves so I’d use it as a learning opportunity and ask her about why she thinks people are doing and saying certain things.

Talk about the focus on their appearance and how much we ever really know about them as people, the lack of books in the house (I remember last year when Jamie came in and was able to talk to Camilla about a book he’d read and it was like “wow these two are kindred spirits because they’re the only two islanders to have read a book!”) and generally try to get her to see that they are in there for publicity and insta fame, so their behaviour is designed to reflect that lifestyle.

What's with the water bottles? Are they filled with gin/vodka? She even carried one out with her suitcase last night????

They’re just water bottles...? Filled with water or juice, they aren’t allowed alcohol apart from the one drink each night. She probably took it with her because it had her name on it so no use for anyone else 😂

Adam is an awful awful man. Saying the relationship had run it's course because Kendall wouldn't put out the same way Rosie would.

There is something very creepy and sinister about him.

Watching Alex in the truth or dare was cringey. No flair for the game, no thinking on his feet.
Has he ever 'grafted' for a girl before?or was just being a doctor enough?
Why is he there? some sort of bet or was he set up by his mates?
I shall give him the benefit of the doubt and put it down to editing or stage fright.

I don't understand why Alex is being treated like the leper of the house. I really like him. Tbh I only watched the first episode. Why isn't he considered a catch? He's handsome and intelligent.

Alex is just a little bit awkward and not as romantically confident as the others. I've seen a few people say "oh he's a doctor so he's never had to try" frankly I think that's a load of twaddle. More likely he's a bit shy and hasn't gone out on the pull as much as the other blokes. He needs to click with somebody rather than learn some nice moves that will easily impress a girl. That said, I'm not sure he'll easily find that on Love island.

I think that Alex chose Samira to save her rather than because he thinks she likes him or they would be a good couple. He said something about how she deserves to find love, but it didn't necessarily sound like love with him. If he hadn't picked her, then she probably would have gone wouldn't she (unless Eyal picked her instead of Hayley but Eyal hasn't been that interested in Samira has he?)

Alex is quite shy and introverted, which, despite his intelligence, doesn't work that well in this context.

I'm not sure that say Liam has necessarily pulled more women, it's just that he's a much more laid back less, self conscious personality.

Quite often the thicker you are the less self reflection and self criticism - take Hayley for example.

Oh i didn't realised they were only allowed one drink. That makes a lot of sense though.

Am I the only one who thinks Alex resembles a fairer haired Christopher Reeve?

Alex chose Samira to save her perhaps after the way the initial coupling went. Think he might have felt it was the decent thing.

She is growing on me unlike the other females although Laura is showing another side of herself, too. Dani is sweet so I have always liked her. Rosie is my least favourite atm.

Alex could be playing a clever game and if he is yay him. Might shock the loudmouth narcissists in the end. Lol

The new guys might shake some of the boys out of their cocky complacency.

Like with B.B., however, editing plays such a big role. The scripted thing too.

It must be hard being there unless you have a really loud personality. It's full of over confident extroverts and unless you are similar you easily fade into the background. Reminds me of how Big brother used to be. Alex seems nice though and will come out of his shell as more people leave unless he leaves first (likely unfortunately)

Also as an introvert I would find the environment so oppressive. There is literally nowhere to go to just have a little time alone, even bedtime is shared with everyone.

Leo sayer brilliant
I can't deal with creepy dad. The whole we're not moving forward thing with Kendall just translated to me as sleep with me on national tv or else.
I do wonder with Dr Notgettingany if he's not used to being around different women and is a little bit intimidated.

Thanks @MyRelationshipIsWeird. I think you're right.