Love Island bounces back to 3 million viewers after disappointing 2021 opening
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy ITV reported 3 million overnight viewers across TV and non-TV devices for the series eight premiere of Love Island on Monday. It’s a sharp rise from the 2021 premiere, which posted disappointing overnight audience figures of 2.46 million. Love Island is still seeking to overtake ITV2’s record opening of the 2019 series, which commanded 3.3 million overnight viewers. Gemma and Liam on ‘Love Island’ season eight The new series’ cast was introduced last night – it includes Gemma Owen, daughter of former England footballer Michael Owen, and Tasha Ghouri, the show’s first deaf contestant Following the launch, many fans have criticised the age gaps between contestants on this year’s series.