Love Island star Chris Taylor reveals strict behind-the-scenes rules, including waiting for cameras and requesting bathroom breaks. Post-show, Taylor succeeds by standing out and dealing with backlash through ITV-provided therapy. Despite occasional cheat meals, he continues searching for true love, filming Celebs Go Dating
Love Island
Love Island, the hit reality dating show that has captivated audiences across the globe, is known for its dramatic twists, steamy romances, and, of course, its strict rules. In an exclusive interview, former Love Island star Chris Taylor spills the tea on what happens behind the iconic villa’s scenes. From long waits to talk to co-stars to begging for the toilet, Taylor’s revelations offer a fascinating glimpse into the world of Love Island.
Love Island: Queuing for Cameras and Asking for Bathroom Breaks
According to Taylor, the availability of cameras in the Love Island villa is a crucial factor that governs the Islanders’ actions. “If a chat is going to go down, sometimes there’s a queue for a camera,” he explains. “So they’ll be like, ‘Right, hold that. We’ll have that chat in a minute.'” Taylor further reveals that even the most basic human needs, such as using the restroom, required permission from the producers. “If you wanted to go for a vape, you had to ask. Basically, if you wanted to go for a poo, you had to ask!” he adds, highlighting the extent of the show’s strict rules.
Love Island: Life After the Show and Finding Success
While the experience of being on Love Island can be intense, Taylor shares that leaving the show can be equally disorienting. “Leaving the show is really weird,” he says. “My favorite comparison for this is finding out that you’re Harry Potter. People just randomly start chatting to you in the street.” However, Taylor also acknowledges the potential for success of appearing on Love Island, emphasizing the importance of finding a niche and being genuine. “I think finding a niche is important,” he advises. “I established early on that a lot of Islanders did gym content on social media or just focused on looking good. So I thought, ‘How can I do it differently and make myself stand out?'”
Love Island: Dealing with Backlash and Therapy
Despite the fame and success of being on Love Island, Taylor acknowledges that the experience can also come with its fair share of backlash and haters. However, he credits therapy provided by ITV for helping him cope with the negative reactions. “ITV provided therapists, so I’ve learned how to cope,” he says. “I only really care about what my friends and family say and their opinions, not haters online.”
Love Island: Cheat Meals and McDonald’s Orders
While the food in the Love Island villa may be standard catering, Taylor reveals that the Islanders were occasionally treated to cheat meals outside the villa. “There was a day off when the girls and boys separated, and we got to go out and have a McDonald’s, which was pretty good,” he recalls. When asked about his McDonald’s order, Taylor doesn’t hold back, describing a mouthwatering combination of a large Big Mac meal with a milkshake, five chicken selects, a double cheeseburger, six chicken nuggets, a wrap, and a fruit bag for balance. “I’ve actually once experimented with making loaded fries by putting a deconstructed Big Mac on top of the fries. That was glorious, one of the better days of my life!” he exclaims.
Love Island: Ongoing Search for Love and Future Opportunities
Despite his successful post-Love Island career, including roles as an Aftersun panelist and recording the Love Island podcast, Taylor admits he is still searching for “The One.” Currently filming for series 13 of Celebs Go Dating, he says, “It’s going really well, I’m enjoying it. I’ve got a dinner date tonight and a brunch date tomorrow, so it’s busy. I am looking for The One now. If I don’t find it, I may have to retire from dating altogether.” However, when returning to Love Island for a third time, Taylor quips, “No, I don’t think I should do that. There comes a time when it’s like, ‘Should you really be here again?’ I’d say I’m retired from Love Island.”
With his candid insights into the world of Love Island, Chris Taylor has provided a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at one of the most popular reality dating shows on television. From the strict rules governing the Islanders’ actions to life’s challenges after the show, Taylor’s revelations offer a unique perspective that will captivate fans and newcomers alike.
