ITV has published details outlining its duty of care processes ahead of the new series of Love Island .
The popular summer TV series returns to ITV2 on June 3 but has been plagued by calls for it to be axed following the death of two former contestants and the recent cancellation of the Jeremy Kyle Show.
Sophie Gradon, 32, who appeared on the programme in 2016, was found hanged in June by her boyfriend, who later took his own life in similar circumstances.
In March this year tragedy struck for a second time when 2017 Love Island contestant Mike Thalassitis, 26, was found hanged in a north London park.
In the aftermath of Mike's death, ITV faced a lot of scrutiny over the care it gave to its contestants including from MPs and in light of recent events, a Government committee has launched an inquiry into reality TV.
Show bosses then issued a statement saying they will offer 'bespoke training' to all future contestants.
In a new statement on Wednesday, the broadcaster has published clear guidelines on how potential Islander's will be cared for before, during and after filming.
The overhaul will see the new stars be given bespoke training on dealing with social media, advice on finance and adjusting to life back home and a minimum of eight therapy sessions will be provided to each Islander - which before was offered if the individual wanted it.
Richard Cowles, creative director ITV Studios Entertainment said: "We're very excited that Love Island is back for another series. It is the nation's favourite dating show and we have a fabulous new cast of young singles all looking for love and ready for a summer of romance in the iconic Love Island villa.
"The format of the new series will be familiar to Love Island viewers and we can't wait to see how the new Islanders take to life in the villa and how relationships blossom.
"We hope that viewers will be hooked as they watch these young singles fall in love - hopefully it will be a summer to remember for both the Islanders and our viewers.
"Due to the success of the show our Islanders can find themselves in the public eye following their appearance. We really want to make sure they have given real consideration to this and what appearing on TV entails. Discussing all of this with us forms a big part of the casting process and, ultimately, their decision to take part.
"Also, as we are outlining today our welfare processes follow three key stages: pre-filming, filming and aftercare and we are increasing our post filming support to help Islanders following their time in villa."
Last year, the Love Island team enlisted eminent physician and a former Chief Medical Officer Dr Paul Litchfield to independently review its duty of care process and help to evolve and enhance the new care being offered.
The Jeremy Kyle Show was permanently taken off air earlier this month following the death of ones of its guests.
Speaking to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee on Tuesday (May 21), Ofcom chief executive Sharon White said the broadcasting watchdog will be looking into the use of lie detectors and "other tools" used by production companies as to whether it's "fair treatment for vulnerable individuals."
