Health and safety of programme participants our highest priority, says ITV
The “health and safety” of programme participants is ITV’s “highest priority”, the broadcaster’s director of television has said.
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Jeremy Kyle pilots new ITV show months after flagship programme axed
Jeremy Kyle is piloting a new show to air on ITV months after his flagship programme was axed, the broadcaster’s director of television Kevin Lygo has said.
ITV chief condemns ‘absolutely disgusting’ abuse aimed at Love Island stars
An ITV chief has branded the abuse some Love Island contestants receive on social media as “absolutely disgusting”.
Families of Love Island contestants offered access to counselling
The families of Love Island contestants have been offered access to counselling.
Amy Hart: It was scary to quit Love Island but the right thing to do
Amy Hart has broken her social media silence since quitting Love Island to say it was a “scary decision” to leave the show but the right thing to do.
Love Island’s Amy Hart says she quit the show to protect her mental health
Love Island’s Amy Hart said she quit the show in order to protect her mental health after seeing her former partner moving on with another woman.
Vicky Pattison: Be mindful of social media comments about Love Island stars
Vicky Pattison has urged people to be more mindful about what they say on social media about this year’s Love Island stars, as she called out the “internet culture of hate”.
Love Island’s Joe Garratt insists he never tried to ‘control’ Lucie Donlan
Love Island’s Joe Garratt has refused to apologise for his behaviour on the programme, and insisted he never tried to “control” fellow contestant Lucie Donlan.
ITV says support given ‘off camera’ to upset Love Island stars after criticism
ITV said it provided psychological support to Love Island stars who appear upset after the show was criticised by a domestic violence charity over the “possessive” behaviour of a contestant.
Love Island’s Montana Brown hopes Mike Thalassitis’ memory lives on
Former Love Island star Montana Brown has urged people to keep the memory of her fellow contestant Mike Thalassitis alive.
Love Island star Mike Thalassitis found hanged after leaving notes to family
Love Island star Mike Thalassitis was found hanged in a park after taking cocaine and alcohol and leaving notes to his family making clear his intention to kill himself, an inquest has heard.
Inquest into death of Love Island star Mike Thalassitis to open
The inquest into the death of Love Island star Mike Thalassitis will open today.
Love Island’s Jack Fincham and Blue’s Lee Ryan among stars for Celebs Go Dating
Love Island winner Jack Fincham and Blue singer Lee Ryan are among the stars taking part in this year’s Celebs Go Dating.
Caroline Flack ‘not a robot’ and feels for couples on Love Island
Caroline Flack has said she is “not a robot” and sympathises with Love Island contestants going through relationship turmoil.
ITV outlines duty of care processes for Love Island stars ahead of new series
Love Island contestants will be given a minimum of eight therapy sessions as part of an enhanced duty of care process outlined by ITV ahead of the new series.
Love Island start date confirmed by ITV
The new series of Love Island will start on Monday June 3, ITV has confirmed.
Danniella Westbrook defends Jeremy Kyle and says he saved her life
Danniella Westbrook said she would not be alive without the help of Jeremy Kyle as she spoke about her appearances on his programme, which has been cancelled permanently by ITV.
Jason Manford discusses mental health struggle for first time
Comedian Jason Manford has spoken for the first time about his struggles with mental health.
Dani Dyer: Love Island producers are always just a phone call away
Love Island winner Dani Dyer has said that many of her fellow contestants struggled after their time on the reality show, but that ITV’s producers were “just a phone call away”.
Love Island’s Jack Fincham on mental health battle: I thought I was going mad
Love Island winner Jack Fincham has said he was too scared to leave his house and that he thought he was “going mad” while dealing with mental health issues before appearing in the series.
Towie cast members praise mental health support provided by the show
Cast members from The Only Way Is Essex have praised the show for the support and after care on offer.
Mike Thalassitis’ cafe will open despite death, partner confirms
Mike Thalassitis’ business partner will go ahead with the opening of a cafe they planned together despite the former Love Island contestant’s death.
Love Island’s Alex Miller says he experienced suicidal thoughts after show
Former Love Island star Alex Miller has admitted he wrestled with suicidal thoughts after leaving the show.
Ex On The Beach cancelled following death of Love Island star Mike Thalassitis
Ex On The Beach has been cancelled following the death of Love Island star Mike Thalassitis.
Love Island to offer ‘bespoke training’ to all future contestants
Love Island will offer “bespoke training” to all future contestants following the deaths of two former stars.
MP Jackie Doyle-Price says death of two Love Island stars is a ‘wake-up call’
Health minister Jackie Doyle-Price has urged the public to take a “step back” from watching reality TV shows, as she called the deaths of two Love Island stars a “wake-up call”.
Megan McKenna in ‘complete shock’ over death of ex-partner Mike Thalassitis
Love Island star Mike Thalassitis’s ex-girlfriend Megan McKenna has told of her “complete shock” as she spoke for the first time following his death.
Death of Love Island star Mike Thalassitis ‘not suspicious’
The death of former Love Island contestant Mike Thalassitis is not being treated as suspicious.
Mike Thalassitis was in a ‘dark place’ before he died, says Montana Brown
Former Love Island contestant Montana Brown has said that Mike Thalassitis was in a “dark place” in the months before his death.
Sheridan Smith: Mike Thalassitis’ death should be a wake up call
Sheridan Smith has said the death of former Love Island contestant Mike Thalassitis should be a “massive wake up call”.
Love Island stars pay tribute to Mike Thalassitis who has died aged 26
The cast of Love Island has paid tribute to former contestant Mike Thalassitis, who has died aged 26.