Reports that Love Island’s Millie Court and Liam Reardon got on a little too well for their scenes in the hideaway have been denied by the show makers.
Producers of the smash ITV2 show have hit back at claims they were forced to edit out explicit scenes over fears the alleged raunchy footage would spark an avalanche of Ofcom complaints.
Viewers saw scenes last week showing Millie, 24, and 21-year-old Liam together in the hideaway after they won the chance to spend time away from the eyes of their fellow Islanders – but still in full view of cameras.
But a show source has rubbished reports that the duo left the editors blushing and caused issues over sizzling scenes that were caught on camera.
A Love Island spokesperson said: "This is completely untrue."
Millie and Liam had experimented with a range of adult toys and costumes – with some scenes featuring in an episode that aired on Tuesday night.
But Love Island's denial comes after reports suggested there was far more footage that was captured that couldn’t be aired due to it being too raunchy.
A source told The Sun on Sunday: “The footage was quite explicit and producers were miffed because they couldn’t air any of it.
“It meant that the footage had to be cut cleverly for broadcast and video editors had to get creative.”
The source also said that show makers were “at least” thrilled to see two of the contestants showing genuine interest and attraction to each other – as many Love Island fans have been left feeling the 2021 series has been the “most boring” ever as there is a lack of chemistry between the stars.
Meanwhile, another source told The Sun that they believe contestants are now happily romping with each other in the villa in full view of cameras – knowing the footage won’t be allowed on air.
The source – who is unnamed but is said to be a former contestant themselves – said: “They are aware that so many youngsters watch so producers have to be really careful about what they show or they are inundated with Ofcom complaints.
“Most do it under the duvet but some will just go for it in full view — it’s a no-go as far as broadcast is concerned, so why not?”
While further sources in the report say ITV are desperate to avoid “loads of Ofcom complaints” if saucy footage does end up on air.
Meanwhile, family members of Millie and Liam are predicting the pair will go on to marry each other after meeting in the Love Island villa.
Liam’s sister, Niamh, 26, said: “I do think they could work as a couple long-term from what I can see. They seem to get on really, really well. He has only had one girlfriend. His ex was really bubbly and Millie seems bubbly.”
While Millie’s 55-year-old mum, Esme, thinks her daughter is falling for Liam, saying: “They seem like they’ve got a great connection. I think as people, they seem like they’re having a right laugh.
“It’s all quite light-hearted. It’s obvious there is a massive connection there – a lot of sexual tension. You can see by the way she looks at him she’s quite smitten.”
Love Island continues tonight on ITV2 and via the ITV Hub at 9pm
