Love Island bosses BAN reality TV rejects from new series

As host Caroline Flack teases this summer's launch date

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by Carl Smith |
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With just under two months to go until Love Island hits ITV2 and single-handedly consumes our entire summer, we're obviously wondering who the hell's heading into the villa for some drama in Palma.

We've seen some absolute classics in the past - from Chris Hughes and Kem Cetinay's bromance to Mike Thalassitis and his oh-so-muggy demeanour - but it sounds like show bosses have a certain type of contestant they don't want this year.

Yep, reality TV rejects are apparently BANNED.

Casting agents have had over 100,000 applicants for this summer's series, but rumour has it anyone who's already appeared on shows such as Ex on the Beach and First Dates have been snubbed in favour of a 'strictly-new-faces-only' rule.

Speaking to The Sun, a source said: "Reality TV wannabes have seen the overnight success enjoyed by last year's Love Island contestants and want a piece of the action.

"Therefore producers want to ensure that their chosen singletons are genuinely looking for love rather than fame and haven't appeared on any other reality shows before.

"Even Celebs Go Dating extras, who have appeared as dates for the celebrities are being ruled out.

"Auditions are about to take place and it would have to be a real character and ratings-winner for them to do a U-Turn."

A spokesperson for ITV, however, said: "Anyone is welcome to apply - the only stipulation is that applicants are over 18 and single."

GALLERY: Where are the Love Island couples now?

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Love Island couples - where are they now?

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Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies (2017 Winners)

Kem and Amber stayed together for four months after they were crowned winners of the show, with Amber even moving in to Kem's family home in Essex. The pair, however, recently split for good following a string of rows and bust-ups, and a clashing of 'hectic work schedules'. They released a statement saying: "we still have a lot of love for each other and will remain good friends." Emosh... looks like Kem wasn't Amber's type on paper after all.

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Jamie Jewitt and Camilla Thurlow

Jamie and Camilla still remain a couple, and Jamie's even taken trips up to Scotland to meet the fam! The pair have also done a lot of charity work together... cute.

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Chris Hughes and Olivia Attwood

Chris and Olivia (AKA Barbie and Ken) have been pretty on and off since leaving the villa, with both of them facing cheating rumours. But despite the dramas the couple are still together, and Olivia has even met Chris' beloved cows. P.S you'll be happy to know Cash Hughes is still safe and sound...

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Marcel Somerville and Gabby Allen

'Power couple' of the series Marcel and Gabby are still as strong as ever. Gabby has recently launched her own fitness app as her latest project, while Marcel is probably somewhere telling someone he used to be a member of Blazin' Squad.

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Alex Beattie and Montana Brown

Alex and Montana called it a day less than a month after leaving the villa - a mutual decision between the two. They claimed it was 'hard' making it work in the outside world.The pair have since gone their separate ways, with Montana launching her own clothing line, and Alex bagging himself a new girlfriend.

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Dom Lever and Jessica Sheers

Brace yourselves... Not only did Dom and Jess buy a house together, but they also got ENGAGED just 3 months after leaving the Love Island villa... woahh.

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Sam Gowland and Georgia Harrison

Sam and Georgia split just a month after the show, despite flying off to Marbella for a holiday together. In a very cryptic tweet, Georgia wrote: 'would like to confirm that myself and Sam are no longer together. Unfortunately for some men one girl isn't always enough'. Awks. Sam is now coupled up with Geordie Shore co-star Chloe Ferry after landing himself a spot on the reality series.

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Jonny Mitchell and Tyla Carr

Even though Jonny vowed to wait for Tyla when he was dumped from the villa, he instead wasted no time at all and cosied up to fellow islander Chyna Ellis, taking her on a string of romantic dates... including a trip to Budapest. Jonny also dated MIC star Stephanie Pratt but is now single and currently a contestant on Celebrity Big Brother, trying to get rid of his 'love-rat' label.

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Nathan Massey and Cara De La Hoyde (2016 Winners)

After staying together for nearly a year after the show, the couple decided to call it quits. However, after seven months apart they rekindled their relationship and have just had their first baby together - congrats!

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Alex Bowen and Olivia Buckland

Alex and Olivia have remained a couple since the minute they left the Love Island villa. The loved-up pair are ENGAGED after Alex popped the question in New York City... the ultimate couple goals.

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Scott Thomas and Kady McDermott

Kady moved in with Scott straight after leaving the Love Island villa, but the pair called it quits on their on-off relationship at the end of last year. It was rumoured that they weren't getting on at all following 'fiery' rows and have now gone their separate ways...

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Adam Maxted and Katie Salmon

Although they coupled up as friends rather than a romance, they gave things a go. But shortly after leaving the villa, Adam revealed their split on Twitter with one of his infamous metaphors: "It's like when you're eating a kebab after a night out and the first few bites taste good but then you realise that it really isn't nice at all!"... charming.Adam is now a professional wrestler and has a new girlfriend.

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Terry Walsh and Emma Woodhams

These two stayed together for eight months after the show before splitting up. Emma rekindled with her childhood love five months after the split and is now pregnant with her first child!

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Tow Powell and Sophie Bradon

Tom and Sophie tried to make things work after leaving the show, but eventually split after rumours came out that BOTH of them had cheated...Tom has recently been hooking up with Love Island co-star Malin Anderson... (who was also Sophie's friend on the show... awks) while Sophie Gradon got married to Alex Lenco last July.

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Rykard Jenkins and Rachel Fenton

After being inseparable for nearly 18 months after leaving the villa, Rykard and Rachel split up just a month ago after rumours speculated that Rykard was unfaithful... eye roll

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Max Morley and Jess Hayes - (2015 Winners)

After Max and Jess won the first series of Love Island, they split just 40 days after the show finished... take it things didn't work out.Both Max and Jess separately appeared on reality series Ex on the Beach. Jess is currently a contestant on Celebrity Big Brother while Max is in a new relationship.

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Jon Clarke and Hannah Elizabeth

After Jon PROPOSED to Hannah during Love Island, the couple never lasted after the show. Jon has been in relationships since and is now a member of the TOWIE cast.

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Joshua Ritchie and Lauren Richardson

These two remained friends after the show. Josh has since been on reality series Ex on the Beach and has also been romantically linked to ex Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby.

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Luis Morrison and Cally Jane Beech

Luis and Cally stayed together after Love Island and had their first child together!

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Jordan Ring and Zoe Basia Brown

Jordan (AKA Hulk) and Zoe continued their romance after the show but it didn't last very long...

This all comes after host Caroline Flack teased the launch date of the show on Instagram. Posting a selfie, she said: "Exciting PROMO WEEK ahead . How has it been a year???? Where does time go???"

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