George Mathias
THE Mallorcan villa which is to be the new setting of British reality TV sensation Love Island is getting a revamp.
Builders have been spotted working on the house, located in Sant Llorenc des Cardassar north east of Manacor.
Scaffolding has been spotted around the building to build a new outdoor kitchen area, while a lot of machinery and tractors have also been snapped on the grounds.
The news ends speculation that the famous villa could be moved to a brand new location.
Photo: Flickr
The eighth series, which is set to start on June 6, sees the house filled with love seeking singletons who attempt to ‘couple up’ with the aim of being the final couple remaining.
The property is a fan favourite, with the firepit the place where each ‘recoupling’ happens and outdoor kitchenette area a frequent place of gossip.
It has become one of the most widely watched programmes by 16-35 year olds since its 2015 debut.
Nonetheless it has attracted a considerable amount of controversy, with four people linked to the show having died by suicide.
READ MORE:
- IN PICS: First look at Richard Branson’s luxury new hotel planned for converted 15th Century finca in Spain’s Mallorca
- Travel against Putin: Germany encourages pensioners to holiday in Spain to save on household fuel bills
- Richard Branson visits Rafa Nadal in Mallorca as he announces Virgin’s latest luxury resort in Spain
