The goal is nothing less than to create an inescapable pop culture sensation just like its overseas counterpart.
These newly formed couples compete together in bawdy games and challenges, and sleep in the same bed.
Oh, and there are twists, lots of evil twists.
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IfThe Bacheloris like a dating show version ofCinderella, thenLove Islandis direct from the age of Tinder.
I think it resonates with young people and the way the dating world is, Eilenberg says.
The mechanics of this show bring that conundrum to life.
News that CBS was creating a U.S. version last year was initially met with some skepticism among fans.
The original series is more visually and sexually explicit than whats seen in shows in the U.S.
Yet Eilenberg says the idea is to stay as faithful as possible to a proven formula.
CBS very much supports the show thats been a hit elsewhere, he says.
We want to see to it the show is the show.
Its an aspirational, sexy, fun summer show.
And the U.K. show has become less provocative and more broad appeal over time.
Still, some elements will invariably be toned down.
The U.S. Islanders have seen the U.K. show, for the most part.
They know what theyre walking into and are excited to do it.
Eilenberg notes that the U.S. shows casting will be quite diverse in other respects.
CBS is betting heavily on the show.
WithLove Island, if youre doing it the right way you almost have to do it this way.
With a show likeSurvivor, challenges and eliminations and twists are largely planned in advance.
DescribingLove Islandlike a modern dating reality TV dystopia isnt a full or fair picture, though.
People love [The Bachelor] and are never going to stop loving that show, he says.
I believe the formats do something entirely different.
I thinkThe BachelorandLove Islanddo emotionally different things for their audiences.
But one of the lovely things aboutLove Islandis theyrealsothere to make friends.
you’ve got the option to see it in the show as theyre all rooting for each other.
Heres a couple clips from the UK version.
The first coupling:
One of the games:
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