Like most reality TV shows, Love Island contestants have to go through an arduous audition process before landing a spot on the series. According to Cosmopolitan, this includes registering express interest, filling out a form, and answering questions about personal bad habits and preferences in potential partners. Besides the age stipulation of 18 years old, there are three specific qualities producers seek in prospective contestants. Casting producer Lewis Evans told the publication that they search for future stars who are single, looking for love, and "[stand] out from the crowd," as they are interested in "engaging personalities."
Meanwhile, Glamour reports that producers also head-hunt potential Islanders through social media. Radio Times spoke to a few prior contestants about their experience getting onto the show and confirmed that many were scouted through Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. For example, Amber Davies revealed in 2019 that she was contacted by a casting director after they viewed her Instagram and noticed an already big following, while season three alum Theo Campbell apparently received an invitation to apply after two of the show's casting directors friended him on Facebook.
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