The ultimate guide to surviving Love Island
Newbies, take note! There's more to being an Islander than donning some skimpy swimwear and putting on the charm offensive - although both are very advantageous for all those in search of a summer romance on the telly.
Instead, an Islander must know abide by the Love Island rules, the fundamental basics for Islander success to give all hopefuls a fighting chance of finding love, and bagging the £50,000 prize money.
Let's start with the basics...
No, not the savoury kind you can enjoy round your Aunt Edith's one lazy Sunday afternoon. The pie that cuts deep and smashes all your faith in the opposite sex to smithereens. Pie is served daily, fresh and piping hot, ranging from the delectable "I just don't like you anymore babes." to the highly recommended "Soz babe, but I'm gonna crack on with another bird instead now. YOLO" variety.
An ex is an ex for a reason. Whether you catch yourself poetically thinking about what could have been, or suffer the ill-fate of having an ice cold beverage poured over you one troublesome night, just remember you're much better off as the sassy, independent Islander that you are.
Now go and couple up with someone else.
A rule that needs no explanation. If you've got it, FLAUNT IT*
*Swimming costumes need not be neon with matching hair accessories.
Bros before ho...usemates.
If you're in it for the long-haul, it's best to have a solid squad behind you to fight your corner, look to for navy shirt fashion inspo and *fingers crossed* stay clear of your Islander.
Results often vary.
That way you can find it what he/she really thinks of your Islander crush and subtly remind them that you were there first. Cheers to being the best of frenemies!
First impressions are everything, and as you'll be on a mission to win over the lovely viewers too, your first step in Love Island success is to come out of the sea like a LOVE GOD.
If looks could kill, you'd be dangerous! But that all adds to your Islander intrigue...
The thing with Love Island is you just need to go for it.
Wanna bag your gal? GO for it!Wanna have a flirt? GO for it!Wanna paint your face and half your chest green? GO for it! It really brings out your eyes.
It's important to take a few seconds to reflect on what's just happened before exploding into a fit of range and taking your anger out on a defenceless can of hairspray.
Emotions run high in the Love Island villa. Keep your cool like the ice cold cucumber you are.
Because an Islander's face should never look bovvered, even if you are deeply, deeply bovvered.
Bothered spelt with a 'th'? That's a different story...
Both literally and metaphorically. Nobody likes an argumentative Islander, or a kissing technique which resembles a slobbering monster.
Girls need to stick together in the Love Island villa. They're your BFFs, your #squad. Set out the rules of the land before things spiral out of control.
Life in the Love Island villa can affect an Islander in many weird and mysterious ways...