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How much do Love Island stars get paid?

How much do Love Island stars get paid?

The islanders actually get reimbursed for flirting, drinking and sunbathing all summer long. Nice work if you can get it...

Kendall and Niall in Love Island

Frances Taylor

Published: Friday, 8 June 2018 at 8:15 pm

Most people would pay actual money to go on Love Island, but it turns out that islanders do actually get paid for taking part in the show.

Although ITV don't want to reveal the specific figure the contestants get handed, it is true that each one gets an 'allowance' for taking part in the series.

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Many of the islanders either have to put their careers on hold or quit their jobs entirely in order to be a contestant on the show. It's not like every workplace would be willing to sign you off for eight to nine weeks on paid leave over the summer.

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But just because the cast are living on ITV2 temporarily, that doesn't mean their lives back home stop. They will still have mortgages, rent, bills and other expenses that they will need to make sure they can cover while they're away, so ITV do pay the islanders a wage for taking part.

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Some speculation has put this figure at around £200 a week, but ITV are unable to confirm this.

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It might not seem like much, but winning the show can net you £50,000, and just taking part can lead to sponsorship deals, clothing lines and spin-off TV shows, so being a Love Island contestant certainly seems to pay...

Love Island airs daily at 9pm on ITV2

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