Summer Love Island: Contestants to get therapy sessions and more after their exit

Love Island officially announced its return to ITV yesterday on their Instagram account - June 5. The first image of Maya Jama - who is rumoured to be back with ex-fiancé Stormzy - shows the presenter looking incredibly hot in a satin hot pink mini dress. Summer Love Island 2023 would be Maya Jama’s second series as the presenter of the show - a role Katie Price’s kids also have eyes on.

Amidst the excitement of the classic summer series and a summer full of fun, laughter, love and DRAMA, show bosses have updated their Care of Duty. Here’s how things will look like for the Islanders this time.

Love Island’s Pre-Filming and Filming Care of Duty

According to the newly released Duty of Care process, which can be read on MailOnline, show bosses have decided to keep the social media accounts of contestants dormant yet again this season. Additionally, the Islander will be given a range of training, guidance and help from a mental health professional before and during the series.

Love Island bosses were slammed by the viewers during the winter seriesover male contestants’ treatment on the show. As such, the Islanders in this series will be given ‘detailed explanations both verbally and in writing of the implications, both positive and negative’ of taking part in ITV’s dating reality show.

The guidelines urge potential contestants to discuss their stint on the show with their friends, family and close ones before being a part of it. All this including a senior team with Mental Health First Aid training will be on the grounds always.

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Love Island’s Aftercare for the contestant

The real troubles begin for most Islanders after they leave the show and get back to their respective worlds. The online trolling, comments and praises all bombard the contestants at once which can be a bit overwhelming for them. Olivia Hawkins has also previously slammed the show for its aftercare as she received many death threats.

Looking at all of this, show bosses have ensured that a minimum of 8 therapy sessions will be given to each Islander as they return home and ‘proactive contact’ for 14 months after their exit from the show. The Islanders will also be given training on dealing with social media, adjusting to their regular life again and finances.

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Daily Mail: Love Island stars face ANOTHER social media ban as bosses unveil their updated duty of care policy