Love Island boss explains why show will remain the “number one dating show in the world”

Love Island will celebrate its 11th anniversary later this year, and the show remains incredibly popular, continuing to spark discussion and excitement with no end in sight.

The popular series is back this month with a new season, Love Island: All Stars, bringing together memorable contestants from past seasons, in addition to its usual summer episodes.

This year’s show features returning fan favorites like Millie Court and Jess Harding, as well as recent contestants Tommy Bradley and Helena Ford, all hoping to find a connection.

With so many similar shows on television, producers are constantly trying new things to keep their program popular.

Love Island has become a global hit, appearing in over 20 countries. The US version is particularly popular on the streaming service Peacock, consistently attracting huge audiences. Last year, season seven alone generated 18.4 billion minutes of streaming, making it the most-watched original series ever on the platform.

The UK version of Love Island remains popular, with 1.3 million people watching the recent summer finale, showing there’s still a strong appetite for the show’s dramatic and sunny setting.

Spencer-Hayter explained that they are always making significant changes to the show, constantly refining it. He believes they’ll keep tweaking the already excellent format to improve it even further and make it more impactful.

The creative director explained that social media has changed along with the show, and he and his team now consider online conversations a key part of the production process – like having an extra producer.

We really pay attention to what people are saying online, especially during our summer events. We perform around 57 times a year and constantly adjust our approach based on public reaction and sentiment.

Love Island has always been a valuable asset to our team. What’s really special is that the show has evolved alongside platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X, and we’re constantly finding new ways to use them to benefit the program.

Love Island: All Stars returns on Monday 12th January at 9pm on ITV2.

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Katelyn MensahSenior Entertainment Writer

Katelyn Mensah writes about entertainment for TopMob, covering everything from popular TV shows and reality competitions to important documentaries. Before joining TopMob, she worked at The Tab, where she focused on reality TV and celebrity news. She has a journalism degree.

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2026-01-06 20:08