Can Love Island contestants use their phones in the villa?
(Picture: Rex Shutterstock)  The long hot summer is about to kick off as Love Island 2021 makes its way on to our screens  bringing the series back for the first time since early 2020. This years series will see a return to the shows Spanish villa, with 11 new contestants initially moving in and looking for love  and no doubt bringing the drama as they do. Of course one thing well be hearing again on the show is the shout of Ive got a text! every time one of the Islanders receives some important news. The short answer is no  Love Island contestants cannot use their own phones in the villa. They are, however, issued with phones for use on the show  which can only be used for certain limited purposes. The handsets are used for the production team to communicate with the contestants in the event of big announcements. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video  The contestants can also use the phones to send messages to one another, as well as take selfies (although they cant upload them to Instagram as social media is a no-no). Former contestant Harley Judge  who appeared in the 2017 series of the show  told OK! Online: We have an island chat where we can talk amongst the islanders and then Love Island can contact you so any big event in the villa you will receive by text.  A text normally means an event is coming in the villa (Picture: Rex Shutterstock)  He also revealed contestants can also use their phone for flirtatious purposes  admitting he sent a wink emoji to fellow contestant Amber Davies. 2019 contestant Joanna Chimonides also opened up about the phones, telling KISSTORY: You can get pictures on the phones, videos and you can text each other in the villa on the phones as well. Producers dont take them off you, they are either in your hand or on charge.  Love Island continues on ITV2 tonight at 9pm. MORE : Former Love Island winner Kem Cetinay reveals what happens to contestants just before they enter the villa  Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram  Share your views in the comments below