Love Island USA Has Kicked Off, But It Won’t Stop Raining At Their Villa

The US version of the ITV2 series is being filmed in Fiji.
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After becoming must-watch TV here in the UK, Love Island has caught the eye of TV executives around the world, who have rushed to create their own versions of the programme.

This week, the first set of US-based Islanders jetted off to paradise having geared themselves up for a few weeks of sunning themselves in swimwear and (hopefully) finding love.

However, there’s one small problem. Love could still be on the cards but it seems sunshine is not, as it won’t stop raining in the area of Fiji where the series is being filmed.

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This has led to numerous chats being held under awnings, and puddles appearing around the villa (which is so much more luxe than the UK one, by the way).

There was A LOT of rain during the first episode of #LoveIslandUSA 😬🌧 pic.twitter.com/DXxqwR4Rhq

— Love Island 24/7 (@LoveIsland247) July 10, 2019

Obviously, the weather has been noticed by viewers…

This rain must be a production nightmare.😬 #LoveIslandUSA pic.twitter.com/thcruUEXD7

— VeryRandyReality (@IsItUpOrDown) July 10, 2019

The rain is driving me crazy #LoveIslandUSA

— bb21 (@Onceupon_aspoby) July 10, 2019

Ok now they don't need to be in Fiji cause this rain has been ridiculous. Find a better location #LoveIslandUSA

— Cherise (@zakiyah4life18) July 12, 2019

#LoveIslandUSA is same format but so different production from #LoveIsand. That background rain and people talking is little disturbing, no?

— Madli (@Madli_Vilsar) July 10, 2019

It’s going to rain the entire season, isn’t it? Whose idea was it to put them on a wet rainforest tropical island? We need a dry climate desert island! #LoveIslandUSA

— Ethel Mertz (@theivornovello) July 10, 2019

My BIGGEST question about #LoveIslandUSA is why the fuck are they aaaaalllllllllllll the way in Fiji??

Like, Mexico is right there and Alaska Air flies there multiple times a day.
Also, probably no rain...... pic.twitter.com/iVjfjLndlX

— Jessica (@luvmemuch) July 11, 2019

I knew Fiji was going to be a bad location for #LoveIslandUSA, all that rain is going to really ruin the outside parties and sun bathing @loveislandusa

— armando (@mialterego) July 10, 2019

Does it rain everyday in Fiji? Like can this show be somewhere else?? #LoveIslandUSA

— kaylee ♡ #JoshDefender (@JoshsBandana_) July 10, 2019

Hopefully it’ll brighten up soon, as it’s not supposed to be quite so gloomy in Fiji at this time of year, with Accuweather claiming it should be over 25°C and pretty dry too.

The location isn’t the only thing that US bosses have tweaked, as their series is also set to be a lot tamer than the UK original, thanks to a set of stricter rules brought in to make sure it’s suitable for an 8pm broadcast slot.

Other countries to have launched their own versions of Love Island include Germany, Sweden and Australia.

The Aussie incarnation was so explosive that it had already made headlines here in the UK last year before we could even got the chance to watch it.

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