While contestants in the hit reality television show “Love Island”, will be returning to South Africa for the latest edition of the show, Constantia has been deemed too dangerous a location, with producers instead opting to film the new season in Franschhoek amid safety concerns.
Unfortunately, South Africa’s high crime rate and the steps taken to secure contestants infiltrated the generally positive reviews, prompting the show’s creators to relocate the show from Constantia to Franschhoek out of fear that participants would fall prey to criminal elements.
As a result, the production will be surrounded by security guards, and a hotline has been established for both armed response and the local police so that “the heavy cavalry would be on their way in seconds” if necessary, while contestants will also be briefed on what to do in a worst-case scenario. At a cost in excess of R450,000 per day for exclusive use by wedding parties in peak season, this month’s filming takes place at the Ludus Magnus Estate.
While it was unclear if this was owing to or in spite of what complainants said was bullying and misogyny by male cast members, ITV recorded five million viewers for the first episode of Love Island last year.