Love Island fever is back, with millions tuning in nightly for drama and romance. But the show originally launched in 2005, set on a Fijian island with a very different vibe.
The 2005 villa was a beach hut-style surrounded by palm trees, while the 2018 villa boasts a pool, hot tub, gym, and secret hideaway. The series length has doubled from five to ten weeks.
Presenters changed from Patrick Kielty and Kelly Brook in 2005 to Caroline Flack as sole host since the 2015 reboot. Contestants shifted from celebrities like Calum Best and Liz McClarnon to ordinary people, with occasional exceptions like Zara Holland.
Fashion has evolved from casual vests and jeans to constant swimwear. The bedroom layout remains similar, but the 2018 version is more colorful with motivational phrases on beds.
Dates have become less adventurous; 2005 featured surfing and mountain biking, while 2018 dates are often poolside or in front of the villa, with extravagant dates saved for later.
