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How Love Island USA is being explained to Americans as host Arielle Vandenberg decodes jargon

Love Island is jam-packed with jargon - so will Americans understand it?

The new Love Island USA Instagram page is doing its best to break down barriers between the hit ITV2 dating show and its new Stateside audience, with the help of host Arielle Vandenberg, an American actress and model.

The show is set to launch on CBS on July 9 - and on ITVBe in the UK - but before that, Americans need to know about coupling up, recoupling ceremonies, gathering around the firepit, getting a text and gaining access to the hideaway.

Those running the account have posted a series of memes to help people get their heads around the terms.

Love island USA host Arielle Vandenberg (loveislandusa /Instagram)
She's got a text! (loveislandusa /Instagram)

"Coupled up" was described as "when two islanders choose each other" and "got a text" as the moment "when something's going down".

The "hideaway" is described as "a private space for couples" and "recoupling" is "the ultimate test of loyalty".

UK stars Samira Mighty , Georgia Steel , Eyal Booker and Dr Alex George were also brought in to help get everyone ready.

After flying into the UK, the foursome starred in a series of social media videos in which they were asked to translate some American jargon - and it caused a few problems.

Eyal, Georgia, Dr Alex and Samira are helping with the transition (loveislandusa /Instagram)

Georgia thinks 'meet cute' is a sexy slang term for attractive genitals, but it's actually a term used to describe the moment two characters in a film or TV show who will go on to have a romantic relationship meet for the first time.

Samira sweetly thought 'BDE' stood for 'best day ever', saying: "That' when you meet the love of your life".

But awkwardly, it actually stands for 'big d**k energy', and we're still a little confused over the context you're supposed to use it in.

The show's host Arielle has shared her excitement at landing the job.

They were given a test (loveislandusa /Instagram)
Georgia's suggestions were a bit rude (loveislandusa /Instagram)

Sharing a promo shot of herself on Instagram, she said: "HEY EVERYONE!!! I AM THE HOST OF LOVE ISLAND!!!! Are you kidding me? Dreams really do come true! I feel so honored to be a part of this amazing @cbstv family!

"WOW! I’m buzzing right now! I’ve waited my whole life for a moment like this! And it feels exactly as I imagined! PERFECT! Thank you thank you thank you @loveislandusa & @cbstv for choosing me to as your host! I LOVE LOVE!!! LET’S GOOOOOO!!! Ahhhhhhh!!!!!"

UK host Caroline Flack commented: "Best job ever . Congrats! You’re gonna love it"

Arielle, 32, later added: "I’m still SHOOKITH!!! Thank you everyone for all the love and support! All the excitement from you guys is making me jump up and down! .

The show launches July 9 (loveislandusa /Instagram)
Will the Americans love it as much as we do? (loveislandusa /Instagram)

"My first day working at CBS I was ecstatic! Before starting the promo shoot I went to the bathroom and saw all these notes on the mirror. They were the loveliest reminders! “DON’T LET ANYONE DIM YOUR SHINE!” Stood out to me and I started crying!!! In the bathroom! Right before my shoot! I have never let anyone dim my shine! And there I was in the bathroom of CBS getting ready to be the host of LOVE ISLAND!

"Sorry I’m gettin sappy but I have been working my buns off for the last 12 years and I’m just real happy about this! I can’t wait to start my new job!"

* Love Island airs at 9pm on ITV2

* Do you know any of the Love Island cast? Contact webcelebs@trinitymirror.com to tell your story

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