Love Island star Dr Alex George has described the now-scrapped lie detector tests as a sham, claiming that they “simply did not work”.
The much-loved medic took part in the 2018 season, and fell foul of the infamous lie detector test leaving viewers stunned.
However, he claims the tests are not accurate, and is glad to see the back of them.
The tests, which are carried out in week 8 of the reality show, have seen even the strongest of couples break down when hooked up to heart monitor and quizzed.
Speaking to Racing Post , he said: “It is for the best they are not doing the lie detector test this year because they simply don’t work.
“I don’t think it was accurate. Some of the things they said were true and false didn’t match up with what we felt was happening on the inside.
“I can’t remember what it was but I answered a question truthfully and it said it was false.
“The more you protest, the more everyone thinks you’re definitely lying.”
The A&E doctor added: “Detectors which measure pulse or respiratory rate aren’t that accurate quite frankly.”
Dr Alex felt the full wrath of Love Island fans in 2018 when he appeared to fail his lie detector test, with viewers branding him “the biggest liar”.
His villa girlfriend Alexandra was left in tears after he appeared to be lying when asked if he wanted his parents to meet her.
He also failed when asked if he felt her feelings for him were real and whether he would have coupled up with another girl in the villa.
In this year’s Love Island, viewers have already seen the baby challenge and the brutal ‘headlines’ game, but the controversial lie detector is noticeably missing.
ITV allegedly made the decision to scrap the polygraph test following the deaths of two former Love Island contestants and a Jeremy Kyle participant.
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