What are the Love Island rule changes for 2021?
Get the latest news from Liverpool and Merseyside - don't miss our email bulletins Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe for free Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice  Love Island is back for 2021, after being cancelled last year because of the pandemic. Hosted by Laura Whitmore , and narrated by her husband Iain Stirling, the show will see a group of new contestants take to the villa. The presenter has vowed to honor the former face of Love Island Caroline Flack, in what looks set to be an emotional series. The new cast list has been announced - with models, sports stars and influencers among the hopefuls. ITV urged the public to think before they post about the contestants on social media, and have vowed to provide mental health and finance support after the show airs. In previous years, there's been strict rules around smoking, drinking alcohol and even having sex in the villa. This year, there are likely to be enhanced coronavirus measures, too. Broadcasting guidelines state that production companies should limit camera crew sizes, and put in place enhanced cleaning measures. Guidance suggests that broadcasters should ask cast to do own hair and make-up where appropriate, and ensure that working areas are isolated from the public. Aside from coronavirus, however, there are some rather strict rules for those taking part. A spokesperson told The Star that there are "strict guidelines on sexual behaviour in the villa" and "constant monitoring of islander behaviour once in the villa ". Theyve got to declare any known sexually transmitted infections, and practice safe sex if they do get, ahem, close with anyone else. Racist and homophobic language isnt allowed - which is pretty good advice for life generally. Until 2017, contestants smoking on screen was allowed. However, after multiple complaints this was banned - and contestants now have to go to an offscreen "designated smoking area alone." Perhaps most shockingly, contestants are not allowed to be totally naked in front of any of the other islanders due to the villa being classed as a 'public place'. Apparently that means Islanders can't be nude even in the bathroom - how that works practically is unclear. Men's Health magazine also noted that contestants forfeit any winnings if they leave the villa early. That means that if lovebirds want a share of the 50,000, they have to stick around until the end. While former Islanders might end up as social media stars, brand deals arent allowed whilst they are on the show. That means no obvious product placement or advertising deals until after they leave. Youve probably seen this on the Instagram accounts of the current contestants, but uploading from the villa is strictly forbidden. Accounts are in the hands of friends or family members while on the show.