3.4 million viewers watched Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti crowned the winners of this year’s “Love Island.”
It is the biggest finale since 2019, according to ITV, up 100,000 viewers year-on-year.
A total of 3.4 million viewers watched the season 8 finale across ITV2 and ITV Hub on Monday evening. Meanwhile the full season has garnered over 250 million streams, making it the most watched series ever on ITV Hub.
This year’s season is also second only to 2019’s in terms of its viewing average, averaging 2.7 million viewers across its eight weeks on air.
Cülcüloğlu, an actor, and business owner Sanclimenti emerged victorious after a fan vote. Their temperamental on-off relationship won audiences’ hearts as the duo grew closer over eight weeks in the Majorcan villa. They will split the £50,000 prize money but equally lucrative is the exposure brought by the show. By the morning after the final Cülcüloğlu was boasting 1.2 million Instagram followers and Sanclimenti one million.
It is the biggest finale since 2019, according to ITV, up 100,000 viewers year-on-year.
A total of 3.4 million viewers watched the season 8 finale across ITV2 and ITV Hub on Monday evening. Meanwhile the full season has garnered over 250 million streams, making it the most watched series ever on ITV Hub.
This year’s season is also second only to 2019’s in terms of its viewing average, averaging 2.7 million viewers across its eight weeks on air.
Cülcüloğlu, an actor, and business owner Sanclimenti emerged victorious after a fan vote. Their temperamental on-off relationship won audiences’ hearts as the duo grew closer over eight weeks in the Majorcan villa. They will split the £50,000 prize money but equally lucrative is the exposure brought by the show. By the morning after the final Cülcüloğlu was boasting 1.2 million Instagram followers and Sanclimenti one million.
- 8/2/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran and K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: ITV’s popular reality TV game show Love Island is in the spotlight once again. The polarizing dating program, back on UK screens for an eighth season, remains appointment viewing for its many fans. For others, the format still raises concerns.
This eight-week season began with a bang and interest has remained strong. The launch episode in early June hit 5 million views, making it the franchise’s biggest premiere since 2019.
Last week’s dramatic Casa Amor recoupling achieved the show’s highest overnight audience since the 2019 Love Island final. Almost 4 million tuned in real-time across all devices, including a TV audience of 3 million which was up on the equivalent episode last year by 800,000. Social media has been abuzz each night with memes and quips relating to the show.
Season 8 has included the perennial bust ups and love-ins, outsized characters and social media ‘villains’, hilarious and cringe moments. But this...
This eight-week season began with a bang and interest has remained strong. The launch episode in early June hit 5 million views, making it the franchise’s biggest premiere since 2019.
Last week’s dramatic Casa Amor recoupling achieved the show’s highest overnight audience since the 2019 Love Island final. Almost 4 million tuned in real-time across all devices, including a TV audience of 3 million which was up on the equivalent episode last year by 800,000. Social media has been abuzz each night with memes and quips relating to the show.
Season 8 has included the perennial bust ups and love-ins, outsized characters and social media ‘villains’, hilarious and cringe moments. But this...
- 7/15/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
The current season of Love Island UK, which airs on Hulu in the U.S., is causing quite the summer storm as the show has racked up over 781 complaints in just four weeks. According to Variety, the British media regulator Ofcom has been inundated with hundreds of complaints since the eighth season premiered on Monday, June 6. “So far, we have received a total of 781 complaints about the current season of Love Island,” an Ofcom spokesperson told Variety. The complaints range from concerns over bullying on the show, contestants’ well-being and mental health, the age gap between contestants, and certain contestants receiving more screen time than others. Some fans had previously complained on social media about contestant Gemma Owen, who was a big focus of the show earlier in the season. “Can’t lie it’s becoming the Gemma show,” tweeted one viewer in regards to the screen-stealing contestant, who is...
- 7/5/2022
- TV Insider
ITV2 series “Love Island” has drawn over 781 complaints in the space of four weeks.
Complaints about the show, which is in its eigth season, were made to U.K. media regulator Ofcom. The show launched on June 6 and runs in a stripped format from Sunday to Friday on ITV2.
“So far we have received a total of 781 complaints about the current season of ‘Love Island,'” an Ofcom spokesperson confirmed to Variety.
According to Ofcom, viewers were concerned about bullying on the show, contestants’ wellbeing and mental health, certain contestants getting more screen time than others and the age gap between contestants on the dating show.
Contestant Gemma Owen, whose father is former England soccer star Michael Owen, got plenty of screen time earlier on in the season, leading viewers to nickname the series “The Gemma Show” on Twitter. At 19, Owen is also the youngest contestant, and was at one...
Complaints about the show, which is in its eigth season, were made to U.K. media regulator Ofcom. The show launched on June 6 and runs in a stripped format from Sunday to Friday on ITV2.
“So far we have received a total of 781 complaints about the current season of ‘Love Island,'” an Ofcom spokesperson confirmed to Variety.
According to Ofcom, viewers were concerned about bullying on the show, contestants’ wellbeing and mental health, certain contestants getting more screen time than others and the age gap between contestants on the dating show.
Contestant Gemma Owen, whose father is former England soccer star Michael Owen, got plenty of screen time earlier on in the season, leading viewers to nickname the series “The Gemma Show” on Twitter. At 19, Owen is also the youngest contestant, and was at one...
- 7/5/2022
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Gary Lineker has joined BT Sport.
There has been much speculation about the presenter's future with the BBC, but it has now been confirmed that he has signed a new non-exclusive deal with the corporation, allowing him to present for both broadcasters.
Lineker will join Rio Ferdinand and Jake Humphrey on the presenting team for BT's Champions League coverage from next season.
He tweeted: "Thrilled to tell you, I'll be presenting @ChampionsLeague football next season on @btsport."
The retired footballer's new deal with the BBC has ensured that he will remain on Match of the Day and other programmes until at least 2020.
It has been reported that Lineker agreed a BBC pay-cut to allow him to present for BT Sport alongside his current commitments.
Your @btsport #ChampionsLeague presenters. Between us we scored 48 goals for England... pic.twitter.com/aM1bOJ2ng7
— Jake Humphrey (@mrjakehumphrey) June 9, 2015
John Petter, chief executive of BT Consumer,...
There has been much speculation about the presenter's future with the BBC, but it has now been confirmed that he has signed a new non-exclusive deal with the corporation, allowing him to present for both broadcasters.
Lineker will join Rio Ferdinand and Jake Humphrey on the presenting team for BT's Champions League coverage from next season.
He tweeted: "Thrilled to tell you, I'll be presenting @ChampionsLeague football next season on @btsport."
The retired footballer's new deal with the BBC has ensured that he will remain on Match of the Day and other programmes until at least 2020.
It has been reported that Lineker agreed a BBC pay-cut to allow him to present for BT Sport alongside his current commitments.
Your @btsport #ChampionsLeague presenters. Between us we scored 48 goals for England... pic.twitter.com/aM1bOJ2ng7
— Jake Humphrey (@mrjakehumphrey) June 9, 2015
John Petter, chief executive of BT Consumer,...
- 6/9/2015
- Digital Spy
David Beckham and Russell Brand are among the stars to appear in an upcoming Match of the Day documentary.
The one-off programme will mark the 50th anniversary of the iconic football highlights show on Friday, August 22 at 10.35pm.
New clips from the special include friendly rivals Lord Alan Sugar and Piers Morgan discussing their love of the game and Match of the Day.
Another clip features the likes of Russell Brand, Sue Johnston and Greg Dyke speaking about the show's different presenters over the years, including Jimmy Hill, Des Lynam, and current host Gary Lineker.
Alan Shearer, Ian Wright and Alan Hansen are among the Match of the Day pundits of past and present that will feature in the show.
Ryan Giggs, Michael Owen, Jose Mourinho and Thierry Henry will be just some of the football icons that will make an appearance as well.
Composer Barry Stoller will also discuss...
The one-off programme will mark the 50th anniversary of the iconic football highlights show on Friday, August 22 at 10.35pm.
New clips from the special include friendly rivals Lord Alan Sugar and Piers Morgan discussing their love of the game and Match of the Day.
Another clip features the likes of Russell Brand, Sue Johnston and Greg Dyke speaking about the show's different presenters over the years, including Jimmy Hill, Des Lynam, and current host Gary Lineker.
Alan Shearer, Ian Wright and Alan Hansen are among the Match of the Day pundits of past and present that will feature in the show.
Ryan Giggs, Michael Owen, Jose Mourinho and Thierry Henry will be just some of the football icons that will make an appearance as well.
Composer Barry Stoller will also discuss...
- 8/18/2014
- Digital Spy
Paul Scholes has joined BT Sport's lineup of football pundits.
The Manchester United and England legend has signed a four-year deal with the broadcaster to become a full-time pundit for the first time.
He will work for the broadcaster from the start of the 2014-15 season, which kicks off next month.
Scholes will join his former Manchester United teammates Michael Owen and Owen Hargreaves on the channel.
Grant Best, Senior Channel Executive Producer at BT Sport, said: "Paul has proved himself to be a forthright and astute pundit since he hung up his boots.
"His recent opinions have been every bit as tenacious as his tackling on the pitch. It is fantastic that we have been able to sign up a legend like Paul to offer a unique insight, based on a record of consistent success at the highest level of the game."
Scholes was rumoured to be in line...
The Manchester United and England legend has signed a four-year deal with the broadcaster to become a full-time pundit for the first time.
He will work for the broadcaster from the start of the 2014-15 season, which kicks off next month.
Scholes will join his former Manchester United teammates Michael Owen and Owen Hargreaves on the channel.
Grant Best, Senior Channel Executive Producer at BT Sport, said: "Paul has proved himself to be a forthright and astute pundit since he hung up his boots.
"His recent opinions have been every bit as tenacious as his tackling on the pitch. It is fantastic that we have been able to sign up a legend like Paul to offer a unique insight, based on a record of consistent success at the highest level of the game."
Scholes was rumoured to be in line...
- 7/29/2014
- Digital Spy
Mark Lawrenson will have a reduced role on BBC One's Match of the Day.
Lawrenson was not mentioned in a BBC press release for the upcoming season, despite other pundits being named.
> Gus Poyet learns of Brighton sacking at live BBC football game - video
"Match of the Day makes its comeback as the appointment viewing in football fans' weekly TV schedule, with Gary Lineker hosting the enduringly popular highlights and analysis show," the release read.
"This season he'll be joined in the studio by the Premier League's leading all-time scorer Alan Shearer, the inimitable Alan Hansen and a range of new faces including Gus Poyet, Robbie Fowler, Les Ferdinand, Michael Owen, Robbie Savage and Gianluca Vialli."
> Ian Wright to co-host BBC Radio 5 Live's '606' with Kelly Cates
Lawrenson has reportedly been offered a two-year contract to continue in a reduced role focusing on Radio 5 Live and Match of the Day 2,...
Lawrenson was not mentioned in a BBC press release for the upcoming season, despite other pundits being named.
> Gus Poyet learns of Brighton sacking at live BBC football game - video
"Match of the Day makes its comeback as the appointment viewing in football fans' weekly TV schedule, with Gary Lineker hosting the enduringly popular highlights and analysis show," the release read.
"This season he'll be joined in the studio by the Premier League's leading all-time scorer Alan Shearer, the inimitable Alan Hansen and a range of new faces including Gus Poyet, Robbie Fowler, Les Ferdinand, Michael Owen, Robbie Savage and Gianluca Vialli."
> Ian Wright to co-host BBC Radio 5 Live's '606' with Kelly Cates
Lawrenson has reportedly been offered a two-year contract to continue in a reduced role focusing on Radio 5 Live and Match of the Day 2,...
- 8/2/2013
- Digital Spy
Ian Wright has been appointed co-host of BBC Radio 5 live's 606 programme for the 2013/14 season.
The former Arsenal striker will present the live football phone-in show with Kelly Cates on Sundays.
Wright - who previously worked as a pundit on Match of the Day - said he was pleased to be back on the BBC.
"There will be lots to talk about and a lot of divided opinion," he said. "For me, it's all about the fans and what the fans think. I like to hear all sorts of opinions, everyone is entitled to one."
Cates - daughter of Liverpool icon Kenny Dalglish - said of Wright: "As well as having been a brilliant footballer, he's a real fan of the game."
"You don't know what somebody's going to ask," she continued, "what point somebody's going to make, which way the conversation is going to go.
"When it does get heated and it does get passionate,...
The former Arsenal striker will present the live football phone-in show with Kelly Cates on Sundays.
Wright - who previously worked as a pundit on Match of the Day - said he was pleased to be back on the BBC.
"There will be lots to talk about and a lot of divided opinion," he said. "For me, it's all about the fans and what the fans think. I like to hear all sorts of opinions, everyone is entitled to one."
Cates - daughter of Liverpool icon Kenny Dalglish - said of Wright: "As well as having been a brilliant footballer, he's a real fan of the game."
"You don't know what somebody's going to ask," she continued, "what point somebody's going to make, which way the conversation is going to go.
"When it does get heated and it does get passionate,...
- 8/1/2013
- Digital Spy
Michael Owen has reportedly been targeted by various reality TV shows after announcing his retirement from football.
The former England striker revealed that he was quitting the sport earlier this month and, according to the Daily Star, Strictly Come Dancing and I'm a Celebrity producers are both keen to sign up the footballer.
Owen, a father of four, has previous TV experience, having starred in the children's TV drama Hero to Zero in 2000 and his own BBC series Soccer Skills in 1999.
The Chester-born sports star found fame as a teenager in the '90s, scoring 158 goals for Liverpool and 40 goals for England. He went on to play for Real Madrid, Manchester United, Newcastle United and Stoke City.
He famously scored a hat-trick for England in their 5-1 victory over Germany in 2001 and perhaps his most memorable goal came in the 1998 World Cup against Argentina.
When he announced his retirement, Owen...
The former England striker revealed that he was quitting the sport earlier this month and, according to the Daily Star, Strictly Come Dancing and I'm a Celebrity producers are both keen to sign up the footballer.
Owen, a father of four, has previous TV experience, having starred in the children's TV drama Hero to Zero in 2000 and his own BBC series Soccer Skills in 1999.
The Chester-born sports star found fame as a teenager in the '90s, scoring 158 goals for Liverpool and 40 goals for England. He went on to play for Real Madrid, Manchester United, Newcastle United and Stoke City.
He famously scored a hat-trick for England in their 5-1 victory over Germany in 2001 and perhaps his most memorable goal came in the 1998 World Cup against Argentina.
When he announced his retirement, Owen...
- 4/3/2013
- Digital Spy
Former England cricketer Geoffrey Boycott has advised Manchester United footballer Michael Owen to practice feng shui to regain his place in the England squad. The 69-year-old suggested that Owen use the ancient Chinese system of aesthetics to get himself back into manager Fabio Capello's plans before the World Cup in South Africa this summer, The Guardian reports. Boycott said: "I wrote to Michael Owen a while back to say, 'Look at this and see what you think'. I have seen him play and (more)...
- 1/5/2010
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
We thought we'd butch it up around here today and pull together some of the week's most interesting images from the world of sports.
There were a lot to choose from. My personal favorite might just be Ricky Berens' wardrobe malfunction at the World Swimming Championships in Rome (pictured above), but there are a number of other visual delights — including a few pics from the 2009 Outgames in Copenhagen! Enjoy.
Sydney, Australia - July 25: Fuifui Moimoi of the Eels is tackled during the round 20 Nrl match between the Bulldogs and the Parramatta Eels at Anz Stadium on July 25, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.
Rome - July 25: Michael Phelps of USA (C) looks on during practice at the 13th Fina World Championships at the Stadio del Nuoto on July 25, 2009 in Rome, Italy.
Copenhagen July 28: Training at Outgames 2009. (Photo credit: Martin Kristiansen)
Copenhagen: Jack Mackenroth suits up for training at Outgames 2009. (Photo...
There were a lot to choose from. My personal favorite might just be Ricky Berens' wardrobe malfunction at the World Swimming Championships in Rome (pictured above), but there are a number of other visual delights — including a few pics from the 2009 Outgames in Copenhagen! Enjoy.
Sydney, Australia - July 25: Fuifui Moimoi of the Eels is tackled during the round 20 Nrl match between the Bulldogs and the Parramatta Eels at Anz Stadium on July 25, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.
Rome - July 25: Michael Phelps of USA (C) looks on during practice at the 13th Fina World Championships at the Stadio del Nuoto on July 25, 2009 in Rome, Italy.
Copenhagen July 28: Training at Outgames 2009. (Photo credit: Martin Kristiansen)
Copenhagen: Jack Mackenroth suits up for training at Outgames 2009. (Photo...
- 7/30/2009
- by dennis
- The Backlot
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.