Love Island fans only just discovering 'wild' inspiration behind ITV series

Some Love Island fans are only just learning of its origins14:59, 02 Aug 2026ITV has now celebrated 13 seasons of the revival version(Image: Rachel Joseph/ITV/Shutterstock)Some Love Island fans have confessed they are only just discovering where the inspiration for the current series actually came from.‌ITV has recently marked the end of the 13th series of the reality programme. The beloved dating show as we know it has been broadcasting since 2015 with a summer edition each year.‌During its early days, there was frequently a winter version of the programme as well. Over the years, this has been superseded by the spin-off Love Island All Stars.‌This features former Islanders returning to the villa for another shot at discovering their ideal match. While contestants insist that the main obj