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5 Reasons Every American 'Bachelor/Bachelorette' Fan Should Be Watching 'Love Island'

I've been in the UK for less that 2 weeks and I am seriously obsessed.

Emily Schwandner

Jun 12, 2018

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5 Reasons Every American 'Bachelor/Bachelorette' Fan Should Be Watching 'Love Island'

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This itv2 hit is all over the tabloids in the UK so I figured I would see what all the fuss was about. I'm so glad I did.

5. The Premise

So you are probably wondering, what is 'Love Island?' Is it just 'Bachelor in Paradise' but in the UK? Well yes and no. Sure, the overall competition is the same, a group of young, attractive men and women compete to win the affection another contestant (and £50) while being filmed for all the world to see. But unlike 'Bachelor in Paradise,' the contestants are not competing in a spin off. They are new to each other and to the world watching at home.

4. It Just Might Be the Quickest Way to Learn UK Slang

Especially when two contestants are engaged in a heated argument, their own personal slang terms are thrown around. For example: fancy = attracted to, muggy = being taken as a fool, and pied off = being rejected.

3. You Can Really Start to Notice the Different Dialects of the English (UK) Language

Scottish, Welsh, Londoners Oh My! With contestants flocking from all around the UK, it can be hard to understand them at first. But after a few episodes (and for some contestants I do mean a few) you can start to understand what is happening and why Hannah (series 1) is so upset.

2. They Really Are 'On an Island'

Like 'The Bachelor' all the contestants are under one roof. The major difference is that they are coupled up at all times, which means sharing beds, talk about an ice breaker! They also have access to a beautiful back yard pool and resort area, that is just enough space for who's all competing at a certain time. Because of this, there is little space to truly have time/space for yourself, meaning when tensions run high, they boil over very quickly.

1. For a Competitive Show, It Still Has an 'English' Charm

Unlike American shows with a similar formula, where contestants jump around from partner to partner without a care, drink too much, or clearly are trying to get their 15 seconds of fame (don't worry, there is still a significant amount of drama here), 'Love Island' really does feel like you are watching British television, even when you disregard the accents. Which of course only add another layer of fun when you are watching the contestants compete day after day.

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