It’s been reported that ‘dozens’ of Love Island contestants have been left gutted after receiving the axe from the upcoming new series due to failing a surprise drug test.
It’s believed that this is the first time that potential contestants have undergone drug tests, but with increased aftercare being implemented this year, show producers are supposedly keen to pick ‘clean living contestants’ who are ‘mentally and physically healthy’.
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According to the Star on Sunday, a numbers of hopefuls were found with “cocaine, ketamine and cannabis” in the system and were removed from the show.
A source told the publication: “Contestants had to provide a urine sample, which was then tested.
“They weren’t warned, so it came as a surprise. But that’s the only way to do it. If people are told way in advance, they can take steps to avoid getting caught.”
The insider added: “The dozens who were caught were gutted. Some of them were really good contenders who would have probably made it into the final line up."
Closer Online have contacted Love Island’s representatives for comment.
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1 of 6Series Two: Nathan Massey and Cara de la Hoyde
Nathan Massey and Cara de la Hoyde are the only Love Island winners to have remained together!Despite splitting for a number of months in 2017, the couple rekindled their romance when Cara discovered she was expecting the couple's first child.
2 of 6Series Two: Nathan Massey and Cara de la Hoyde
The couple later welcomed a baby boy called Freddie in December 2016. Sharing the happy news on social media, Nathan wrote: "The day has finally come!!!! Myself and @cara_delahoyde have become parents to our beautiful baby boy!!! Massive hats off to Cara who delivered our boy safely !!!!! #thenextchapter ud83dudc99ud83dudc76ud83cudffc"In July 2018, Cara and Nathan announced their engagement, with Nathan popping the question in the villa they first met.
3 of 6Series Two: Olivia Buckland and Alex Bowen
It took her a while, but Olivia Buckland finally found her man during Love Island season 2. After leaving the villa together when they finished in second place behind Cara and Nathan, the couple haven't looked back!
4 of 6Series Two: Olivia Buckland and Alex Bowen
Just a few months after leaving the famous villa, Alex popped the question to Olivia during a romantic trip to New York. The couple also became the first Love Island couple to get married!
5 of 6Series Three: Dom Lever and Jess Shears
Despite the public thinking their relationship was just a 'joke', Jess Shears and Dom Lever have defied the odds and are one of the two couples still together from last year's Love Island**.** Despite all of the drama with Jess and 'Muggy Mike', Dom proposed to his girlfriend in September 2016.
6 of 6Series Three: Dom Lever and Jess Shears
The couple have cashed in on promotional shoots together, appearances, and even got 'married' on Good Morning Britain on Valentine's Day. Despite the 'fake wedding', Jess and Dom then tied the knot for real in 2018, when they married at a private ceremony on the Greek island of Mykonos.
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It was recently rumoured that show bosses have recruited their first ‘plus size’ contestant in an attempt to end the backlash against the show’s lack of body diversity.
Model Jada Sezer has reportedly been signed up, with a source telling the Mirror: “Previous years have been criticised for a lack of diversity among contestants. This year producers are determined to have more variation among the Islanders.
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“They want all shapes and sizes taking part – not just a stream of identikit young men and women.
“Jada would be a perfect choice because she is passionate about body positivity – and even appeared on Good Morning Britain in her underwear before running the marathon. Producers have been talking at length with her and are hopeful they might feature her later in the series."
Other rumoured contestants include former Big Brother star Lotan Carter, boxer Tyson Fury’s brother Tommy, and Rochelle Humes’ sister Soph Piper.
It was announced earlier this week that Love Island series five will return to ITV2 on Monday 3rd June at 9pm.