'Love Island' pulls in millions with lust and heartbreak. Critics fear the hit show's impact

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Got a text. Crack on. Get pied. It is what it is. If you haven't been watching Britain's hit reality TV series 'Love Island,' you may be forgiven for not having a clue what we're talking about.

If you haven't been watching Britain's hit reality TV series"Love Island," you may be forgiven for not having a clue what we're talking about. But for those who make up the millions tuning in six times a week, those words and phrases should have crept into your regular vocabulary by now. That's because"Love Island" is a smash hit like few others.

"But if entering the villa can be a life-altering moment for contestants, leaving it can be even more challenging. "It's a transition to a new life," said Honey Langcaster-James, a psychologist who advised the show in its initial series. Ex-contestants invariably see their social media follower count skyrocket into the millions. Calendars are booked up with sponsorship events and well-paid appearances at night clubs.

 

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