The premise is pretty simple: bask in the sun and find love.
But you know savvy TV producers hell-bent on high ratings aren’t going to make it that simple!
Oh, did we mention the 50,000 prize money for the most enduring couple?
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Anyway, finally(!!)
Take note new Islanders!
But obviously, because they’d interviewed me, they knew how I was.
I remember they’d be like, “Georgia, say your opinion.
If you did, it would completely break down.
it’s possible for you to’t hide.
GEORGIA:I think I was still nice though?
I am a nice person.
I just say it how it is.
EYAL:In terms of a game plan though, no.
Until you’re in there, you don’t understand it.
It’s such an intense environment, you might’t be anything but yourself.
Don’t be Camera Shy
GEORGIA:I definitely forgot they were even there.
[Laughs] They get whatever they want.
EYAL:Or,did I just fart?I’ve got a microphone on!
Drink Responsibly
GEORGIA:Yeah, don’t get really drunk.
EYAL:We were limited on alcohol.
you could only have like two glasses of wine or four beers.
GEORGIA:Hmm, yeah but I did start stealing everyone’s alcohol though at the end.
Accept who you are.
I learned to just be more interested and get to know other people’s lives.
ALEX:I agree.
The friendships I made weren’t necessarily ones I expected.
When I walked in, it was the worst nightmare; nobody actually fancies you.
I got through it and I think I’m much tougher because of it.
It was quite emotional.
I was true to myself as you saw because I could’ve gone with a lot of different boys.
I think, definitely, if the person is not in there for you, wait.
Don’t force it.
I was in there for a long time and I didn’t have anyone in a romantic way.
George: We should’ve stayed together the whole time.
Mighty: I know we would’ve won, babe.
I was like an open book, I didn’t know what was going to happen.
It was nice, it was so fun, everyone was friendly.
And I did, for a bit.
Learn the Language of Love
SAMIRA:Think with your head, but notthathead.
On dates, talk about the weather.
EYAL:Dates are so awkward.
I hate small talk.
I think it’s different for everyone.
Get to know the person that you’re potentially going to be getting into bed with, literally.
Don’t think with your d.
GEORGIA:I love dates, me.
I don’t get nervous; I’ll sit there and talk to you.
ALEX:Ask lots of questions.
Don’t Forget…
GEORGIA:Fake eyelashes!
I’m not even lying to you.
I swear to God.
In that dressing room, they were like gold.
Everyone would be looking for them every single night.
I had about 20 pairs and honestly I would pack about 100.
They were like stardust.
SAMIRA:Contact lenses!
EYAL:Take more clean underwear.
Just take a lot of underwear.
Your washing…they don’t do it as regularly as you’d think.
I don’t think people really understand we’re living in there.
It’s not like we have a cleaner every day.
It’s not like we have a washing machine and we would get dressed a lot.
Bring what you need.
ALEX:They do have most of the stuff there to be fair.
EYAL:A little bit of aloe vera for that good old sunburn.
You’re in the sun all the time.
If you don’t like the sun, don’t go on the show.
SAMIRA:Bring loads of bikinis, obviously.
SAMIRA:You get used to having that many people in one room.
Sometimes when you’re in your bed it feels like you’re in your own bubble.
[Alex and I] had what we called a D.M.C.
a deep meaningful conversation every night.
You kind of reevaluate the day.
We got so close.
ALEX:Yeah, it’s like counseling.
We had our own therapy sessions.
SAMIRA:No joke!
EYAL:But take some earplugs!
SAMIRA:Yeah and wear shades when you wake up because the light is so bright.
Keep shades beside your water.
EYAL:Yes, it’s like being reborn!
It’s like coming out of the womb every morning.
You know that scene fromMalcolm in the Middlewhere they’re all reborn?
It’s like that.
We’re not being divas, it’s just very bright.
Weird dreams for sure too.
People would come in later and they struggled to connect because you’ve got your bonds from the start.
It can be hard.
I struggled with that.
Be True to You
George: Remember the public don’t know you.
Most of the time it’s both; some people will agree with you and some won’t.
Place Your Mic With Care
SAMIRA:Oh, I loved wearing the mic pack.
Sometimes with an outfit if you didn’t have belt?
It cinched you in.
EYAL:No, they’re so annoying.
SAMIRA:Yeah, you get told off because they miss things.
Imagine the crucial thing you say to someone,oh I love youand they’ve missed that!
Now I’m more exclusive and I pick what I want to do.
At the end of the day, it is my career.
Do what you want to do and don’t do things for the sake of doing them.
SAMIRA:Don’t follow the crowd.
Be individual because that’s where people are more interested and follow you more.
If everyone’s the same on Instagram or social media, you get a bit uninterested.
If you don’t just think about financial gain, you’ll end up being actually much happier.
That’s the most important thing, otherwise you’re really going to lose your way.
EYAL:I think remember who you were before and do that, but on a bigger scale.
ALEX:And also don’t be afraid to go back.
I’ve gone back to A&E [accident and emergency] part time.
That’s not true.
I loved going back.
SAMIRA:Also take the new opportunities as well.
ALEX:Yeah, take the new opportunities and enjoy it.
There’s loads of things that’ll come from it.
Like coming to New York.
SAMIRA:New York, baby!
…And, Watch Out for Intruders
EYAL:We had peacocks in the villa!!
They’d walk in through the front door and sh-t everywhere.
Security had to come in and take them out; they’re big!
They’re serious animals.
SAMIRA:They were just chilling!
They were just living their best lives.
Love Islandpremieres Tuesday at 8 p.m. on CBS.
