It's a momentous day for the UK as voters head to the polls for the 2024 General Election , yet Love Island fans are scratching their heads if the show's contestants have the right to cast their votes. The latest series of Love Island kicked off on Monday 3 June, with hopefuls jetting off to Mallorca, potentially committing to an eight-week romantic adventure or facing the chop after just one day. If they hadn't anticipated an extended stay, they might have missed the voter registration cut-off on Tuesday 18 June.
With the General Election today, contestants are still soaking up the sun in Mallorca far from their local polling booths. However, Love Island has assured that all its contestants were given the opportunity to participate in the democratic process. Ahead of the series launch, Executive Producer Mike Spencer stated: "We want to make sure they are voting, because, of course, we want everyone to vote.
" ITV has also confirmed that islanders were offered the chance to arrange a proxy vote before entering the villa and were actively encouraged to do so. Amidst the flirting and coupling up, politics has surprisingly surfaced on the show. During an episode of Love Island Unseen Bits, Jess White sparked a political debate by asking: "What's everyone's opinion on the general election?" Uma Jammeh inquired: "What's that mean?" Jess was clearly taken aback as she asked: "Are you being serious?" Uma tried to assert her political savvy but stumbled, saying: "No, I know the prime.
