Love Island 2024 Thread 1: Are we really going to put ourselves through this again?

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Contestants were announced today for the new series starting on Monday 3rd.

I don't know if I can do it this year folks.

I mean they're not sitting still, they've got their legs up on day beds, cameras at all angles, every chance of flashing below. It's hard enough trying to keep their boobs taped into the flimsy dresses. And I don't think the thong is an obvious answer. There was no place for a strap to hide on Matilda's dress on one side at least.

New guy seems nice and has a kind face.. I don’t think Jess is that interested but she has no other options.

Feel for Harriett as she’s probably going to be vulnerable at the next recoupling.

Sean is coming across a bit desperate IMO

Why would Ayo pick Uma at the end there?!

Ive been on holiday so I'm just catching up.
Could anyone tell me, during the drinking game a few episodes ago, what was the question that Harriett chose to kiss Jess?

It was kiss the islander you find most untrustworthy

It was my impression, from a much much younger colleague that it's not the done thing for your boyfriend/girlfriend to constantly like or comment on the opposite sexes SM pics

Ah thank you 😊

Why would Ayo pick Uma at the end there?!

I feel like he tried really hard to have a thought which wasn't the actual truth but couldn't quite manage it and had to go for her.

I think they have thongs with plastic see through sides.

What was the question that made Ayo kiss Uma? DP has a habit of talking at just the wrong times!!

Tilda seems adorable! Reminds me so much of Katie Hill from Blue Peter in the 90s (my brother used to fancy her!!)

I didn’t know who you meant so I googled some photos from when she was on Blue Peter and wow she does look very similar!!

The question to Ayo was ‘snog the islander, other than your partner, that you have the most sexual chemistry with’

Thread nearly full up, will there be another?

I like her, so far. She reminds me of Tracey Ullman.

Ayo definitely just going through the motions at the minute with Mimi. I think he maybe would have continued things with Uma if she hadn’t removed herself from the situation. He doesn’t seem to be very sincere with his feelings and I think his head will turn if he makes it to Casa Amor.

I’m also wondering if Matilda is going to chose Sean. I hope it’s not just because he’s seen as the ‘safe’ option…

Wil not being very honest with Uma by saying he isn’t interested in getting to know her but then admits his head has span now Matilda has come in

Thanks! Well that was a dick move, even if he couldn't think of anyone else, dragging up all that nonsense again. Uma couldn't have looked less interested.

Was than an out and out porky from Wil? No need for that.

Tilda says she doesn't like a bad boy. But I wonder whether that's because she's recently been stung by one of Ron's dodgy pals so is trying to go for a nice type like Sean but may be tempted later by someone a bit more spicy than sugary

Agreed Konnor has such a kind face and eyes.

Harriet needs to drop it now about Ronnie. Chin up and move on. He's made his choice, it's a game. She's not making herself look good harping on about him.

Oh wow, didn’t know Joey Essex had released music. It’s called Reem and is dreadful

I really like Matilda! She seems like a girls girl, and seems very down to earth. I think she actually likes Sean, the body language looked genuine.

Ayo is a compete idiot for kissing Uma- Mimii has said to him before that she thinks kissing in challenges/games means something and trying to "shoot your shot"- that teamed with their history just made that an incredibly stupid move all round. Uma's reaction was hilarious though.

Wil is hedging his bets because Uma hasn't kissed him yet- which is fair enough, but he's being intentionally shady by telling her one thing and Matilda another. I think it'll get back to her shortly.

I thought Konner was attractive but he seems very dull. When he said he doesn't have a type because he's had two girlfriends and they were completely different- one was blonde and one was brunette- ridiculous.

I think they have thongs with plastic see through sides.

Aaaah, thank you - hadn't thought of that. Modern life eh!

I also like Matilda. She seems genuinely to response to Sean's intense yet indiscriminate devotion (was cringing the way he talked about her as if she'd already committed to him out of the blue). If so I'm glad for them, though it felt like she had a bit more genuinely in common with Omar for a moment. Agree about the Blue Peter presenter similarity. She seems very comfortable on camera and more natural physically than most in there.

Please can someone do another thread ... I just love hearing all the comments, it's great.company.

I’m enjoying this series and was getting quite bored with the last couple of years, although the All Stars was good.

I hope Joey and Grace go tonight, they will likely be in the bottom 3 and why would the others keep them in, they’ve found what they are looking for surely and can continue on the outside.

Bringing in a ‘Celeb’ and their Ex was a mistake from the producers IMO.

I feel like screaming at the tv telling Sean he doesn't have to do all of this rubbish. Just talk to her like a normal person, ask about her life, what she likes doing, what the bravest thing she has done in her life, what's the best holiday you have ever been on. Family. Friends. Job... WHATEVER just anything!!!

I know he's desperate but (ok I know stuff goes on that we don't see) but just have some normal chat PLEASE.

I do think he's a nicer guy than most of the others so use that to your advantage rather than trying to mimic what they are all doing. Just be you Sean!!!

Honestly apart from a few this lot do seem so dull. I miss people like Chris from all stars at least he was quite intelligent and interesting and good fun.
DH has started to watch the odd episode with me having never ever in the past and I keep saying it’s usually better than this! Have some of the bombshells been in it before as they seem so samey ? I do like Tilda though and hope she chooses Sean.

Uma saying she's a slow burner is weird in a programme like this, you haven't really got all the time in the world.