Love Island bosses will consider Z-list reality stars for 2019 series – and even Vicky Pattison’s boyfriend gets the call
LOVE Island bosses are eyeing up Z-list celebs to join the 2019 series - including Vicky Pattison's boyfriend Ercan Ramadan.
Show insiders tell The Sun Online that the ex Only Way Is Marbs star has already been approached to head into the villa in June.
Ercan, who now works on a building site, counts 2018 Love Island winner Jack Fincham among his close pals and is an ideal candidate because of his "strong social media" presence - with a cool 52.4k followers already in the bag.
But his romance with Vicky, 31, could throw a spanner in the works, as sources revealed: "Love Island casting agents are approaching people with low-level fame to take part in this year’s show. Ercan was approached by casting producers in January.
"They told him he'd be a perfect fit for the show and that they really wanted him on board. He knows it would be good for his career but he's with Vicky now, so he's not sure how to play it.
"It's a total U-turn after Love Island bosses binned reality stars for the last series.
"But this year they know exactly who they want on the show. Everyone on Love Island must have a strong influence on social media - it's key to the success of the show."
A Love Island insider denied that Ercan had been approached by bosses, but said he could have been asked to audition by a casting team.
Vicky recently confirmed their romance just three months after splitting from her fiancé John Noble.
Speaking to The Sun Online, the star revealed she was “smiling again” thanks to her new man.
She told us: "I am seeing someone. It's very early but I'm dating again. I'm having fun, I'm smiling again.
“I've just texted him to ask him if he wants to do face masks tonight. "
The Sun Online revealed that Vicky and Ercan were seeing each other in January when they enjoyed a trip to Soho Farmhouse.
Applications for Love Island 2019 are now OPEN and contestants apply online by filling in an
The closing date for applications for Love Island 2019 is April 30.
As long as you are over 18, not employed by ITV, have a valid passport and are available for a large chunk of next summer you are eligible.
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