Love Island bosses are hoping to prompt "more hook-ups" in the villa by extending the gym to give couples more space to work out together. The hit ITV show is packed full of twist and turns, but producers clearly think it is lacking on the steamy scandal front.
The gym has reportedly been giving a revamp in a bid to get the testosterone flowing and spark heat between the contestants. A show insider told The Sun that bosses know viewers love the gym scenes and they think the new islanders will too.
They said: "Producers hope that extra space for couples to work out will lead to more hook-ups as the testosterone flows." The outdoor gym has become a regular feature on the show, with many romances being made in recent years including Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury when they bonded over boxing in the early days of their stint.
The gym extension is not the only new addition this year - there will also be a brand new villa and the show will be on air for a whopping 10 weeks. Rumours have started flying around about who the new contestants will be.
Joshua Le Grove, a boxer and model is rumoured to be taking part, with an insider telling The Sun: "Joshua is a perfect fit for the show. Bosses are hoping he'll follow in the footsteps of boxer Tommy Fury, who was a huge hit."
Sophie Draper has also been tipped for the show after previously dating Aston Villa's right-back Matty Cash for four years. Turkish TV star Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu has also been rumoured to be on the line-up this year - but fans will have to wait a few more weeks to confirm the new line-up.
The show returns on June 6 to its usual schedule on ITV daily at 9pm, while Love Island: Unseen Bits will air on Saturdays.
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