Adam Collard has revealed that ‘Love Island’ contestants have been finding out about England’s World Cup progress, though it’s not the producers who’ve spilled the beans.
Islanders are prohibited from having access to the outside world - and, of course, television screens - but the football tournament has still been playing on their minds.
Speaking to Heart, Adam revealed that during his time on the show, the Islanders managed to find out some of the results when new arrivals entered the villa.
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“We’re not supposed to ask, but when Sam Bird came into the house we pestered the life out of him and then he told us the England score for the first game,” he admitted. “Then the girls in Casa Amor told us the second score.
“But the producers really don’t tell us anything.”
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Idris Virgo and Kieran Nicholls both arrived in the villa this week
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ITV is yet to confirm when the live ‘Love Island’ final will take place but there is at least two weeks to go.
This means that (unless another new arrival spills the beans) the contestants have a long time to go before finding out about England’s semi-final heartbreak.
Plenty of celebs were watching Wednesday night’s game, including Dani Dyer’s actor father, Danny.
The ‘EastEnders’ star tweeted his thoughts after extra time, summing the evening up by writing: “Oh... so it’s not coming home then... bollocks.”
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.