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Love Island, United StatesThe highly anticipated two-part reunion special is set to drop on August 19 and fans are counting down the hours until they can press play.
But ahead of the dramatic reunion, which will see the fan-favorite islanders “throw their big party” and address issues that have come up since they've been on the summer reality series, producers left a message for fans of the show.
“Big love to everyone who joined us in Fiji this summer,” she began her message in an Instagram post on Aug. 19. “The season 6 reunion launches tonight on Peacock and we can’t wait to reunite our islanders.”
The message continues: “The reunion is full of drama, but remember: these are real people, so let’s be kind and positive. Let’s end the season with the same love and respect we started with.
“All of the cast members are part of the Love Island USA family now and while we love the passion they have for each other, we ask that you always choose to be kind. Let’s support them and spread the love. Enjoy the reunion and we’ll see you in Fiji next summer!”
He Love Island, United States The message about mental health comes just six days after the reunion was filmed in Manhattan, reuniting season six winners Serena Page and Kordell Beckham, along with contestants Leah Kateb, Miguel Hirachi, JaNa Craig, Kaylor Martin, Olivia Walker and more in Chelsea, New York.
Following the July 21 finale in Fiji, fans watched tensions rise between the former islanders as they adjusted to post-villa life and tried to make their relationships work on the outside. The finalist couples reportedly split up as friendships dissolved, leaving a social media frenzy that had to be resolved at the reunion. Martin and Aaron Evans are rumoured to have broken up during the reunion taping, with the 22-year-old Pittsburgh resident emerging from the studio and admitting that she and Evans were “over.”
What's more, some islanders like Andrea Carmona, Sierra Mills, Evans and Robert Rausch landed home to online hate and internet sleuths shaming them for their televised actions.
Contestant Daniela Ortiz Rivera addressed the repercussions this hate had on her fellow cast members in an emotional TikTok video posted after the reunion was filmed. In the emotional video, Rivera, 22, spoke about suicide prevention awareness and admitted that several islanders spoke out about their mental health during the reunion.
She said: “I just want to talk about something very quickly. Please watch the video.
“Everything that’s been going on during all of this and all the hate that people are getting breaks my heart because at the end of the day, these people aren’t characters, they’re real people with real feelings,” she continued. “Hearing people express to me, to multiple people, that they’re going through this, it breaks my heart. Please be kinder to these people. Everyone is going through a lot. Everyone learns from their mistakes every day.”
He Love Island, United States The reunion will premiere on Peacock at 9 p.m. EST.
If you are experiencing feelings of distress or are struggling to cope, you can speak to the Samaritans, confidentially, on 116 123 (UK and ROI), email [email protected] or visit the Samaritans website. Samaritans Website to find details of the nearest branch.
If you are in the U.S. and you or someone you know needs mental health support right now, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). This is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
If you are in another country, you can go to www.befrienders.org to find a helpline near you.
