Are the Love Island cast head-hunted?
Not all Love Island contestants apply for the show (Picture: ITV)  Love Island is back for 2021 with a revamped villa and the promise of drama. While weve already heard some regrets from former contestants, many are hoping this summers season will be better than ever. Following the grand reveal of this years singletons, many are wondering exactly how they are picked. Especially considering so many of them seem to already have modelling contracts, and keep company with famous faces. Heres all you need to know. In short  sometimes. You can put yourself forward to be on Love Island through an application process, which includes interviews and audition tapes. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video  The ITV casting team look for singletons who have interesting and engaging personalities, but its thought that theres nearly 100,000 applications each year. However, an enquiry found in 2019 that only six of the 36 contestants on the show had actually applied to be on Love Island. Around 24 were suggested by ITVs head-hunting team, while another six were put forward by talent recruitment agencies. Speaking to the BBC at the time, an ITV spokesperson said that the production team continuously looks for people who would be right for Love Island in terms of being able to be in the villa and the personality that they are required to have.  Jess was head-hunted through Instagram (Picture: Getty)  Former contestants Eve and Jess (2019) were scouted from Instagram, while Nas was spotted in a Youtube video. Winner Amber Gill actually turned down producers the first time she was asked on social media, as she was in a relationship. After being messaged for a second time by ITV, the newly single Newcastle-native took them off on the offer. Laura from the 2018 series said that the best way to get cast is to make an impressive video, claiming hers was the best one the producers had ever seen. She made a one-minute documentary about her life, featuring clips of workouts, meals, and trips with friends. Amber Gill initially turned down Love Island producers (Picture: Shutterstock)  If youre hoping to apply for series 7 of Love Island, youre in luck. Applications are currently open until Friday July 16 via the ITV Be on TV page  so start preparing your video now. Love Island begins on Monday June 28 at 9pm on ITV2. If youve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page  wed love to hear from you. MORE : Love Island 2021: First look photos as girls enter villa and Laura Whitmore introduces boys  MORE : Love Island 2021: Brad McClelland prepared for estranged dad to recognise him on show  Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram  Share your views in the comments below