"This show really is redefining the traditional television landscape, the likes of which New Zealand has not seen before and I'm really proud that yet again Three is leading the way in entertainment television by bringing it first to New Zealanders."
Love Island really is a global juggernaut. Since the beginning of 2018, it has tripled its overall number of international production hours.
On air in seven territories last year, the format will launch in at least five more countries in 2019, with Belgium, Holland and Poland, joining New Zealand and the US in commissioning the series.
A location and the timing of a casting call are yet to be confirmed.
Regarding casting, as well as the general call-out for new reality stars in the making, shoulder tapping the right TV person is not out of the question overseas.
Spy is starting early when it comes to a potential host.
Love Island Australia was hosted by former Bachelorette Sophie Monk, also of popstar and acting fame, so what female presence on the scene could fit that bill on this side of the Tasman?
Former Bachelorette Nazanin Khanjani still has ties at MediaWorks, but we think The Project's Hollywood reporter and successful Stateside actress Kim Crossman would love a holiday on a tropical island and a star turn as host.
To spice up the battle of the networks, she also previously dated Heartbreak Island host Mark Dye.
