Update: Love Island
Reality premiere is pushed back by a week on Nine.
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Nine has confirmed a new premiere date for Love Island Australia following production challenges in Byron: Monday October 11 -a week later than originally planned.
As revealed by TV Tonight the show can proceed within 30 days from the start of filming.
9Network’s Program Director, Hamish Turner said: We acknowledge the Mayor’s comments and although disappointing we are planning to ensure Love Island production, which has not commenced filming, is completed within existing regulations to ensure the show is ready for our audiences. All productions are conducted in accordance with the strictest health and safety regulations, testing, and isolation”.
Sophie Monk hosts with narration by comedian Stephen Mullan. Abbie Chatfield hosts a Love Island: Afterparty each Thursday night on 9Now.
Love Island Australia is produced by ITV Studios Australia for Channel 9 with assistance from Screen NSW’s Made In NSW Fund.
8:45pm Monday October 11 on Nine.
2 Responses
Will this mean the show is filmed in well in advance rather than just a day or two, or will it mean the show will only run for 4 weeks?
The show has a quick turn around like the old Big Brother, my info is that will largely remain.