Craig is in love with love island and he doesn’t care who knows it.
Here’s why he thinks it’s the best thing on TV…
Yeah.
I know what youre thinking already.
I have to admit, I never thought Id watchLove Islandeither.
I knew the premise and it sounded weird.
The idea is simple.
It sounds bad, right?
Quite simply, Im in love and I dont care who knows it.
Adding the thrills of a dating gameshow takes it to the next level.
Everyone loves to be in love and its great to watch it happen.
But the final, crucial ingredient is, of course, the scenery.
Especially if youre from Britain, where these things are all rare and exotic.
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Still, no format is foolproof.
Such is the emotional rollercoaster.
Theyre now tentatively back together for good and, somehow, its adorable.
Mike then mugged off Chris by coupling up with Olivia, earning himself the nickname Muggy Mike.
Everyone needs a Marcel in their life to be their best friend and I wish he was mine.
If Im honest, I have a little crush on her myself.
Theres even a Facebook page (Love Island Reactions) devoted to them.
As a reality show, its unflinchingly honest sometimes and often defies the expectations of gender stereotypes.
As is the candid sex talk from both men and women.
Its great to see it discussed openly, frankly, with good humour and in a positive way.
And thatsLove Islandall over.
Far from being the gross and sordid thing Id expected, its a super positive show.
To look at the people youre with and think what do I really like about them?
What do we have in common?
Sometimes thats a challenge.
He just thinks it looks cool!)…
But isnt it a challenge for all of us sometimes, seeing the good in people?
Choosing love over hate?
And maybe now more than ever, this is the show we need.
Im very much feeling the love.
Now lets all lean in for a great big sensitive Marcel hug.
