Has the social media ban been good for Love Island contestants?
Obviously, the point of the show is to find love - not Instagram followers.
As part of ITV's updated duty of care protocols, the broadcaster implemented a ban on islanders' friends and families using their accounts while they're on the show.In previous series, contestants have had people posting daily on their Instagrams, sharing memes and, sometimes, responding to controversies with statements on their behalf.
Since 2019 - and following the deaths of previous contestants Mike Thalassitis and Sophie Gradon - bosses have offered islanders at least eight therapy sessions after their time on the show. "My family definitely experienced the trolling towards me, regardless of whether my account was paused or not. As well as fewer followers on social media, there have been fewer people watching Love Island this year.
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