Love Island - Pictured: Justine Ndiba and Caleb Corprew. The thirty-first episode of Love Island airs Sunday, September 27 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT). New episodes air nightly, including the Saturday night episode "Love Island: More to Love," featuring the best moments of the week, exclusive interviews and never-before-seen footage on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Adam Torgerson/CBS Entertainment ©2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Based on the British fan-favorite reality dating program of the same name, ‘Love Island’ is a spicey yet cozy social experiment wherein we get to see a group of hot singles get together and build fleeting romances to win the $100,000 prize. Let’s be honest; this series’ history is proof that the bonds forged here fade out just as swiftly as they begin. Yet, we still hope to see old and new couples succeed in the outside world as well. However, if you are a little different and actually aspire to be one of them, we’ve got the application details for you.
If you wish to be a cast member of ‘Love Island,’ the first thing you should remember is that the application process is deliberately lengthy, designed only for those who are really serious about entering the series. With that out of the way, the next thing to keep in memory is that the producers will most likely be looking for vibrant personalities who seem up to undertake any challenge and are equally desirable, aspirational, and engaging. Thus, you’d need to paint such a self-portrait in your application while still being entirely yourself — a tricky balance!
As for the eligibility, you must be over 18-years-old because of the nature of the show, and you must be physically and mentally fit. A valid passport is similarly essential, at least one that goes up to spring of next year. Most importantly, however, if you were, or are, employed with the creators and producers behind this program, you cannot apply. The same goes for if you are an immediate relative or loved one of some who is. ‘Love Island’ is only searching for those singles who’re new to the entertainment world in at least some sort of way.
There are a few terms and conditions like allowing a thorough background check on yourself by providing personal details and being exclusively free to participate in the production for about ten consecutive weeks when the time comes, but that is for later. Now, for the actual initial registration, you need to head to the CBS website’s casting page and click on ‘Love Island,’ which would redirect you to a specific site. Once you’ve verified your age, you can proceed to answer the 70+ questions put forth. They really cover everything from your upbringing and career to your spirit and character to your dating preferences.
If the producers end up liking your application and looks, then you’d soon be contacted for additional meetings, and things will move from there. But be prepared to answer even more questions, especially one that would go something along the lines of “if you would choose love over money.” We will give you one tip; don’t fret and be yourself. At the end of it all, that’s what makes you unique and will, in turn, earn you the maximum attention. After all, with the background check and deep dive into social media accounts, nothing will escape the producers’ and casting team’s notice.
