Love Island reviews: ‘stomach-churningly fascinating’ or just all at sea?

Reality show lands zero star rating - but others argue it’s just what the doctor ordered for Covid-wearing nation

Love Island contestants
The first 2021 female Love Island contestants
(Image credit: ITV)

Love Island is back after an 18-month hiatus, with 2.5 million people tuning in to watch last night’s season seven premiere.

While the premise is unchanged - singletons couple up in a bid to become the most popular pair and win £50,000 - the world outside the Mallorca villa has been upended by Covid-19 since the previous season.

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