In the other years when people have brought this up I’ve always said no but this series, I actually think it might be.
That’s only if they don’t make some huge changes:
-older contestants; 25+ realistically
-no influencers
-no famous people’s kids
-less over production e.g no “morning gathering”, no constant chats about “vibes”/“where is your head at” etc
-more natural conversations/normal conversations
-the main show to be more like “the best bits”
-more original games such as tweet challenge/headlines/who said this
-less predictable dumpings
-more alcohol but not stupid amounts
-play them music for gods sake
-let them Dress how they want with their own clothes
It’s far too over-produced now. It’s a shame as well because it was such a good programme
I completely agree with all of this, however the one thing I never understand is when people (in general not specifically you!) say Love Island should cast 'normal' people and not influencers or wannabe influencers. Even without the producers scouting people, 99% of those that apply for Love Island ARE wannabe influencers or people who want a career in the media because it's an easy foot in. Very, very rarely would I say any of them are applying for the sole reason of finding love.
Although someone is going to be more likely to be looking for a relationship and wanting to settle down at 26+, I don't even think having a minimum age or only casting people who applied and have common/normal jobs would fix the show. Everyone knows now what being on Love Island can do for you career wise and
that is what has ruined it.
It will never be the same as it was in season 2, but if they went back to that style of production/everything you mentioned above it would at least make for more enjoyable watching even if the cast are only after a media career.