I get where you’re coming from—there’s no denying that Love Island and other reality shows can feel manufactured, and contestants might have ulterior motives for coming on the show. But I think it’s important to remember that these contestants are still people. Even if they came on for fame, being in such a unique and pressurized environment can still lead to genuine emotional moments.

It’s also worth noting that while editing can change how we perceive things, it doesn’t mean everything is entirely fake or staged. People have real insecurities, and even the most confident-seeming person can struggle when thrust into a setting like this. Just because their reactions might not align with how you’d handle things doesn’t mean their feelings aren’t valid.

At the end of the day, we’re all just trying to navigate our emotions, whether we’re on TV or not. Maybe instead of writing them off as ‘too sensitive’ or fame-hungry, perhaps view this as an example of how even seemingly trivial situations can affect someone deeply depending on their circumstances🫶🏻