Wednesday 18 May 2022 01:37 PM New Love Island villa takes shape as balcony is built at the six-bedroom ... trends now
The new Love Island villa has begun taking shape as a balcony was erected amid construction at the six-bedroom property in Mallorca.
Photographs taken on Tuesday showed the upgrade work underway as the balcony started to take shape off the side of the lavish villa.
Smart white panels on the decking appeared to form an outdoor kitchen/bar area, a well-recognised feature of the Love Island villa, and were shielded from the sun by sturdy white awnings.
Construction: The new Love Island villa has begun taking shape as a balcony was erected amid construction at the six-bedroom property in Mallorca
The property, which has a stunning stone exterior, still had scaffolding in place as upgrade work continues ahead of the show's rumoured June 6 start date.
Electricians were seen hard at work installing lighting and hanging up light bulbs while large wooden box structures were also put in place.
The villa, which has a more traditional feel, is surrounded by stunning greenery and sits at the foot of a massive hill in a rural area of the island.
It was revealed earlier this year that bosses for the popular ITV2 dating series had started hunting for a new space in a bid to 'enhance the show', after filming at the same property for five years.
Staples: The new property will still have a firepit and swimming pool and will be revealed this summer when the eighth series of the show returns to TV
Building: Photographs taken on Tuesday showed the upgrade work underway as the balcony started to take shape off the side of the lavish villa
Moving: It was revealed that bosses for the ITV2 dating series had started hunting for a new space in a bid to 'enhance the show', after filming at the same property for five years (pictured)
Season one and two of Love Island was filmed at a property in southern Majorca's Santanyi region before being moved to Sant Llorenç des Cardassar in the north-east.
In January 2020 the first Winter series of the show was filmed in South Africa, before the show returned to its normal setting of Mallorca for the 2021 Summer series, a year after the 2020 Summer series was cancelled due to the global pandemic.
The new villa is a lot more rustic in appearance and is spread over two floors, while the land surrounding the building appears to include a pool.
The new property will still have a firepit and swimming pool and will be revealed this summer when the eighth series of the show returns to TV.
It was confirmed earlier this year that the daring series was moving on from the Sant Llorenç des Cardassar villa in the north-east of the island.
Getting ready: Smart white panels on the decking appeared to form an outdoor kitchen/bar area, a well-recognised feature of the Love Island villa
Building: Elsewhere, the traditional six-bedroom property was still surrounded by scaffolding while electricians were seen hanging fairy lights
Outdoor space: The outdoor balcony and decking area was shielded from the sun by sturdy white awnings
Managing director of ITV's media and entrainment, Kevin Lygo, said Love Island was moving to a 'marvellous' new mansion in what appeared to be a bid to revitalise the show.
'We didn't own [the last property]. We rented it and we are choosing a new house for this summer so that is all secrecy,' Lygo told PA Media at the time.
Elsewhere, Love Island bosses have reportedly had to take action after it was suggested that that some hopefuls have been dumping their partners to get on the upcoming series.
The Sun reported this month that wannabe islanders have been keeping their relationships a secret and in some cases have even split up in a bid to secure a place on the ITV dating show.
But the publication adds that this move allegedly didn't wash with show bosses as they reminded potentials show stars that they have 'no interest in fame seekers.'
Looking good: Electricians were seen hard at work installing lighting and hanging up light bulbs
Landscape: The villa, which has a more traditional feel, is surrounded by stunning greenery and sits at the foot of a massive hill in a rural area of the island
A source added to the publication that one budding islander, who was in talks with show bosses, was said to have promised their partner that they'd 'get back together' after the show after being unable to give up the opportunity to become famous.
An insider told the The Sun: 'Love Island bosses has no interest in fame seekers. They're savvy to Islanders who think the show is a quick fix to
