Although a report from the Daily Star claimed the ITV series were accepting applications from both queer and straight singletons earlier this year, it looks like British viewers are in store for another heteronormative season.
Speaking with Radio Times, ITV boss Amanda Stavri said gay Islanders would present a “logistical difficulty” for the series, which has run for six seasons since its 2015 premiere. “There’s been quite a few rumours circulating about featuring gay Islanders, so it’s worth touching on that really,” Stavri told Radio Times. “The line-up will be announced within time and it goes without saying that we want to encourage greater inclusivity and diversity.” While it’s not imperative for the Islanders to identify as 100 per