K.J. Yossman The producers of ITV’s popular but troubled series “Love Island” on Wednesday released a set of “duty of care” protocols ahead of the show’s highly anticipated seventh season, which launches June 28.The measures include welfare plans “to support participants before, during and after filming.”The unusual step of detailing the protocols follows extensive discussion of the show’s duty of care towards its contestants after being rocked by three suicides, including that of its host Caroline Flack, within 24 months.Season 2 contestant Sophie Gradon died by suicide in June 2018.
The following March, Mike Thalassitis, who appeared on season 3 of the show, also died by suicide. In February 2020, the show’s longtime host Caroline Flack.
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