Barnsley Love Island Cancelled After Only One Contestant Turns Up
2018-07-17
A Barnsley-based version of hit ITV2 show Love Island was dramatically cancelled last night after only one contestant turned up for filming.
Producers had rented a swish two up two down terrace in upmarket Wombwell and kitted it out with all modern conveniences including a hot tub (pictured) and an indoor toilet. But excitement turned to despair when Sharon Tugg (22) turned out to be the first and last contestant to arrive at the property.
“I can’t understand it.” said producer Tarquin Otter as he deflected Sharon’s frustrated advances. “We interviewed loads of people and invited a big group. Sharon got here first , got into her bikini and went out front so we could get a shot of her greeting all the others when they arrived. I swear I saw a couple of the blokes we interviewed outside at one point, but then they disappeared into a small copse”.
Tarquin says he hasn’t given up on the idea, but is considering some changes next time “Maybe we won’t have bikinis, they’re a bit tacky “ he said “and perhaps we’ll make it a blindfold version. It will make it more fun and add an air of mystery. In fact we might even blindfold the viewers just to be on the safe side.”
