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Love Island Winter 2023 pre-series discussion

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Peasepuddingbloodycold · 30/12/2022 13:43

Looks like Love Island producers have announced that participants' social media will be locked whilst the programme airs. (Looking for reliable source, so far I can only find tabloid stories).
I hope it's true, I think it's needed.

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LikeTearsInRain · 28/01/2023 12:44

Just catching up on last night.

Surprised that Shaq and Tanya went all the way. Will look bad particularly on him if his head turns at any point. And his commendable comments about Ron and Lana will only add to that.

Interesting to see there was no parading of undies in front of the other islanders as they head to the hideaway. I think a good change however it seems likely this is because the hideaway is a separate building they have to walk to as the aerial shot showed, it looks like the evenings are pretty cool and windy, can’t do that journey in lingerie.

I was VERY surprised to see they showed Shaq using his phone to take photos or videos of Tanya. I would have thought the producers would know better than to normalise such a thing for the many young people, including teens under 18 who watch this show. It may very well have been at her behest and I’m not saying nobody should ever do naughty pics or vids but it’s dodgy ground when teens can get in trouble for making/sharing explicit photos underage.

@RocketsMagnificent7 agreed. But then it was exactly the same with toxic Faye. She got let off completely for really awful behaviour. And annoyingly still features on daytime tv, she was on itv news the other night talking about fillers! A man who demonstrated these behaviours wouldn’t have been permitted to continue such a successful media career.

LikeTearsInRain · 28/01/2023 12:46

Also Zara is going to end up like Lucie from a few years back I think. Ostracised by the majority of the girls sooner rather than later. Lucies situation ended up feeling like bullying.

LikeTearsInRain · 28/01/2023 12:49

Anon778833 · 27/01/2023 22:53

Ellie reminds me of the Zara from season 2.

yes! Agree

also for me I think Olivia’s facial features really remind me of another contestant. I’m thinking Molly Mae but then when I google her they look very different. 🤔

Picoloangel · 28/01/2023 13:50

Is there a new thread?!

purplefacemask · 28/01/2023 13:57

Tom looks afraid of Zara (hell, I would be!)
Kai is so smitten.

HeavenIsAHalfpipe · 28/01/2023 14:01

@TitsInAbsentia

Ellie reminds me of the Zara from season 2.

Me too. Same kind of rotund, wide face. Contrary to what a pp said, I doubt every man in the country fancies her. Also, as for Spencer, being 'really handsome' as a few posters have said, I really don't see it. There's nothing about him that I would go for. Probably a 5.5 out of 10. Ellie is a 5.5. too.

DH thinks Lana would be the girl for him in there, and I agree. She would be for me too if I was a bloke in there. She's the full package, and a strong 9 out of 10 IMO. As for the boys, I would go for Shaq.

Also really dislike Zara. Aggressive, stress-head, and possessive. Real bunny boiler in the making. I also agree with pps that she is not liked in the villa. Or on Twitter actually. As for the 'edits' making Zara look bad. LMFAO. Don't talk such rot. They can't show what didn't happen!!! They are only showing her for what she is.

HeavenIsAHalfpipe · 28/01/2023 14:01

@Puffalicious

So much defence of Zara from certain posters purely because they think calling her out for poor behaviour is due to her race. She's clearly not well liked in the villa- those who see her 24 hours a day. It's not to do with her race, again it's what she says and does.

Exactly this. These are the same posters who call other posters racist if they say they don't like Meghan Markle's dress.

I note there's still been no answer to why it's acceptable to call some (white) women Fiat500s and basic.

I know, funny that, Hmm One rule for one and one rule for another!

I'm loving Shaque. I don't think he's particularly handsome- David was the far better looking boy after Tanya- but his morals seem solid and he's coming across as a really decent guy. Tanya is a joy anyway, but she seems joyous when with him, which is the best sign.

I like Shaq too. He seems like a pretty decent guy! (And quite handsome IMO!)
And I do like Tanya too. She is very cute, and they are kinda cute together. However.......... as a pp said, I am not sure about the chemistry. I don't know if Tanya is all giggly and messing about because she doesn't want to do anything in front of the cameras, or of she isn't into him much. I suspect it's the former, as I think she does actually like Shaq.

Ron needs to get a grip!

Agree. I so much want Lana to dump him, and for her to end up getting snatched by a hot new bombshell! Ron is not even remotely attractive IMO.

Tom is quite (physically) attractive, but sinfully boring IMO. Also, (like RON,) his not being able to make his mind up about which girl he wants is fucking tedious.

CellophaneFlower · 28/01/2023 14:19

LikeTearsInRain · 28/01/2023 12:46

Also Zara is going to end up like Lucie from a few years back I think. Ostracised by the majority of the girls sooner rather than later. Lucies situation ended up feeling like bullying.

Lucie wasn't anything like Zara. I don't remember her showing aggression at all. I don't blame the girls from distancing themselves from her, look at her the wrong way and she'll blow.

Peasepuddingbloodycold · 28/01/2023 14:22

I was VERY surprised to see they showed Shaq using his phone to take photos or videos of Tanya. I would have thought the producers would know better

I agree!

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MotherofKitties · 28/01/2023 14:23

Love Island Winter 2023 - Nah bruv it's Thread 2! www.mumsnet.com/Talk/telly_addicts/4730234-love-island-winter-2023-nah-bruv-its-thread-2

TitsInAbsentia · 28/01/2023 17:07

Bruh thanks for the new thread innit like where's your head at!
Going to close this thread off so no-one is sat here chatting to themselves....

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veiledsentiments · 28/01/2023 17:14

I only watched Friday’s episode this week. Can’t get invested, and still can’t remember who is who. Followed the thread though.

TitsInAbsentia · 28/01/2023 17:16

It's a bit of a slow burner so far! Everyone's gone over here now... www.mumsnet.com/Talk/telly_addicts/4730234-love-island-winter-2023-nah-bruv-its-thread-2

TitsInAbsentia · 28/01/2023 17:51

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Go to the new one :)

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