The reality dating show is a deeper sociological look at our society and the way we interact in relationships.
Dare I say it?Love Island USAis officially better thanLove Island UK.
I think there are a few reasons for this.
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The UK versionis notoriousfor having a pattern for the Islanders that starts each season.
Among the OGs, theres always only one dark-skinned Black woman and man in the cast.
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LOVE ISLAND USA – Episode 601 – Pictured: (l-r) Jana Craig, Leah Kateb, Serena Page, Hannah Smith, Kaylor Martin – (Photo by: Ben Symons/Peacock via Getty Images)
Since the first episode, the two have been coupled up.
As one fan said,Love Island UKshould take notes.
Its her first time hostingtaking over for Sarah Hylandbut she comes in as a knownLove Islandfan.
LOVE ISLAND USA – Episode 601 – Pictured: (l-r) Serena Page, Ariana Madix, Jana Craig, Leah Kateb, Kaylor Martin – (Photo by: Ben Symons/Peacock via Getty Images)
It was famously even mentioned during a heated argument with her ex-boyfriend Tom Sandoval.
The scandal, appropriately named Scandoval, led to record numbers for the show, Bravo, and Peacock.
As one said, I tuned in for Ariana.
LOVE ISLAND USA – Episode 608 – Pictured: (l-r) Hakeem White, Kordell Beckham, Kendall Washington, Robert Rausch – (Photo by: Ben Symons/Peacock via Getty Images)
I honestly think Ariana brought in a whole new audience.
Meanwhile,Love Island UKis falling behind.
There has been a lot of speculation over this decline.
In 2018, ITV reported thatmore than 85,000people applied to enter the villa.
In laypersons terms,Love Island UKis to the British whatThe Bacheloris to American viewers.
And across the franchises, the production tends to be similar.
Theres always a chance that someone, or multiple people, will be sent home if theyre left single.
Madix empathized with the cast in a way Id never seen a host do before.
During the recoupling, Olivia Liv Walker was left single and, ultimately, sent home.
I completely understand how youre feeling right now.
And Im sad to see all of you guys go.
As a viewer, I felt emotional too.
Thats the magic ofLove Island.With episodes airing several times a week, we get attached to the cast.
We see ourselves, our friends, and our family represented in them.
And currently,Love Island USAis doing a much better job at showing a true representation.
Monique Wilson is the editorial assistant atGlamour.
