Love Island host Maya Jama reacts to viral Temptation Island clip: ‘They’d never allow it on UK TV’

Maya praised Montoya’s performance as “outstanding,” further commenting: “Such a display wouldn’t be acceptable on British television for numerous reasons, but it ranks among the best performances I’ve ever witnessed.

She further explained that she was questioning if similar explicit scenes like those depicted in Love Island and the early seasons of Big Brother would be broadcast on UK TV screens today. It’s worth mentioning that, in their early days, both shows displayed some rather bold content.

She wrote, “Although it may have seemed clear to me, I’m referring to the present moment. In contrast to how things were in the past, even our old TV was difficult to manage, but by 2025, people would voice their discontent about it.

This past week, the La Isla de la Tentaciones trailer has been dominating social media feeds, making it nearly impossible to scroll without encountering the emotional outbursts of Montoya – be it his heart-wrenching shrieks, dramatic runs or kneeling in despair.

The Spanish series is shot in the Dominican Republic, where it challenges couples by housing them in individual villas and introducing temptation through attractive singletons.

Unlike Love Island’s Casa Amor, which is similar but toned down in comparison, Temptation Island broadcasts the events from the villa live for all the contestants to see – this is why Montoya found himself observing as his girlfriend engaged in a heated romance with another person.

As a dedicated fan, I can’t help but be captivated by the viral moments centered around Montoya’s intense response. It’s his heart-wrenching despair and anguished cries that grab our attention, followed by his split-second, impassioned decision to sprint across the beach straight towards the other villa, where the action unfolds. This unexpected dash causes quite a stir, even catching the host Sandra Barneda off guard. In her efforts to halt him, she repeatedly pleads, “Montoya, por favor!” – a phrase that has since become instantly iconic among viewers like myself.

Unfortunately, UK enthusiasts of the captivating drama “Temptation Island” can’t find it to watch or stream locally. On the other hand, viewers from Spain have been uploading snippets on YouTube.