LOVE Island host Laura Whitmore has hinted there’ll be a huge “bombshell twist” on Sunday’s launch night.
Good Morning Britain’s Richard Arnold was shown around the villa by Laura on today’s show and noticed there were 14 beds but only 12 contestants officially announced.
Love Island host Laura Whitmore has hinted there’ll be a huge ‘bombshell twist’ on Sunday’s launch night
The islanders will get to know each other very well in the bedroom
A smiling Laura playfully teased: “Almost like there might be a bombshell happening…”
Fans of the show know that launch night surprises are a common occurrence so don’t be surprised if two more contestants make a late arrival.
Laura suggested the first winter series will give its stars more of a chance to get to know each other on on than past years.
She said: “There’s a lot of space for conversations and relationships to grow.
Good Morning Britain’s Richard Arnold was shown around the villa by Laura
“Lots of little nooks and crannies if you want to get away from everyone else.”
Meanwhile, the South African villa is located just minutes away from an aggressive baboon pack who raid houses and steal food.
The 5ft primates were spotted around the outside of the luxury property in Constania, according to the Mirror.
They are said to be fans of shiny objects, so might be attracted to the Islanders sunglasses or even their sparkling jewellery.
The monkeys are apparently known for causing trouble around Cape Town as they hunt for food.
One has been nicknamed Spag Bol Baboon because hes a big fan of pasta and will go as far as to raid homes or restaurants to get his hands on some.
ITV2 bosses has reportedly roped in security to keep the monkeys at bay and to protect those very valuable sunnies, which the contestants get for free.
A source told the paper: Obviously, the safety of the contestants is a top priority.
Nobody wants to risk baboons getting into the villa.
It’s unlikely they are worrying too much though as the entire estate is monitored by CCTV and electric fences and armed guards with a rapid reaction force of armed security only a panic button and a minute away.
In 2018 440 chacma baboons were reported in Constantia and farmers were granted licences to kill up to two monkeys a day.
Other vineyards used paintballs to keep them away and one has reportedly installed a 50,000 fence with baboon monitors.
On Sunday a new group of 12 singletons will entire the villa looking for love.
A team of 30 British carpenters spent eight weeks extending the four bedroom villa ready for filming.
The sprawling house is five times bigger than the villa in Mallorca with several private seating areas for chats and eavesdropping.
There is a 25m heated pool at the three storey villa and a Jacuzzi.
Producers have kept the Hideaway to give the couples a chance of private passion; the room has a secret cabinet full of champagne and an outdoor shower and hot tub.
