Eyal Booker has defended ‘Love Island’ producers after a backlash over scenes which saw Dani Dyer left in floods of tears.
Over 2,500 people complained to Ofcom when Dani Dyer was left distraught at the fact her boyfriend Jack Fincham was living with his ex in Casa Amor, accusing producers of playing on her insecurities.
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However, speaking on BUILD, Eyal defended bosses. He said: “In the show’s defence, before we went in to the villa they told us this is a show about testing you within your relationships and within your couple.
“Jack and Dani up until that point had never been tested. Nothing that Dani was shown didn’t happen. It was just a very short clip. And within that villa you overthink everything...But she stood by her beliefs.”
Eyal also revealed that in order to get on the programme, he went through “audition after audition”. “It was pretty intimidating,” he said.
We’re now in the second half of the current series and at the moment, Jack and Dani are favourites to win.
The pair coupled up in the very first episode and have remained pretty much rock solid ever since.
Where have you seen this year's 'Love Island' contestants before?
Samira Mighty(01 of06)
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If you're a theatre-lover, the chances are you'll have seen Samira in London's West End at some point or another, performing in shows including 'Mamma Mia!' and, more recently, 'Dreamgirls'.
She also appeared in the live-action remake of Disney's 'Beauty And The Beast' last year. (credit:ITV)
Eyal Booker(02 of06)
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For four years, Eyal was a member of the pop group EverYoung who - in his words - "had small-time success", "toured the country" and created "fan-girl hysteria".
Since the group split in 2015, Eyal now serves as a model, and you may have seen him and his curly locks in Zara Larsson's 'Lush Life' music video. (credit:ITV)
Dani Dyer(03 of06)
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Arguably the most prolific of this year's 'Love Island' contestants, Dani is best known thanks to her famous dad, 'EastEnders' actor and descendant of Edward III, Danny Dyer.
Reality superfans may also remember her from her brief-but-memorable stint on the ill-fated 'Love Island' successor 'Survival Of The Fittest' earlier this year. (credit:ITV)
Kendall Rae-Knight(04 of06)
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It's not uncommon for models to wind up staying in the 'Love Island' villa, but Kendall's career path is a rather non-traditional one.
Having previously landed the title of Miss North West in 2015, Kendall then made it to the final of Miss England that same year, but bowed out of the pageant world shortly afterwards. (credit:ITV)
Hayley Hughes(05 of06)
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In her introductory interview, 21-year-old model Hayley reveals she's posed for a number of fashion brands, and even appeared in an ad for ITVBe.
A bit of digging from The Sun also revealed that she has a connection with a fair few former 'Love Island' stars, counting Scott Thomas and Chris Hughes among her friends. (credit:ITV)
Laura Anderson(06 of06)
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Flight attendant Laura Anderson told 'Love Island' producers that her claim to fame is the celebs she's served over the course of her career, naming Channing Tatum as her most A-list.
However, she didn't disclose her past as a model for six years (which she does mention on her Bayt profile), while The Sun mentioned a past relationship with an undisclosed sports star and, curiously, the fact she used to go by the name Missy Love.