If there’s anything Love Island USA fans love more than watching a couple find love in the villa, it’s spotting editing errors that call the concept of the show into question. Love Island USA season 7 has seen enough twists and turns to inspire a chorus of social media responses, and even led the show to issue several statements about not bullying the current cast.
Love Island USA fans caught continuity errors that have led them to criticize production for lazy editing or manipulating the storyline.
All eyes are on the villa in Fiji, and those eyes are catching some continuity errors that are leading fans to criticize production for lazy editing or manipulating the storyline. Reality Tea reported that several fans have caught errors, like TikTok user @Fayespov, who shared a video of Jaden Duggar’s hairstyle magically changing mid-sentence. Other editing errors include Clarke Carraway’s swimsuit changing mid-scene, and Vanna Einerson’s glass changing colors mid-scene.
What Editing Mistakes Mean For Love Island USA
Editors Are Being Watched
The major success of Love Island USA season 6 meant that the stakes were high for Love Island USA season 7. An entirely new audience has found the show, and with a few controversial cast members, it’s made for some heated debates online. Fans are divided on Huda Mustafa’s polarizing personality, Hannah Fields’ unfair elimination, Ace Greene’s control of the house, and more.
Another major criticism of this season is that none of the couples’ connections feel genuine. A lot of the couples feel forced, and since the majority of the cast had large social media followings prior to joining the show, their motives have been questioned. It’s unclear if they joined Love Island USA to find love or if they joined it to expand their influencing career and make big bucks after leaving the island.
Since this season has proven to be so controversial, any type of interference from producers or editors, or even the sense of interference, is examined with a fine-tooth comb. Online sleuths are sharing their theories about why there are inconsistencies, and it’s causing some to lose faith in the show.
Our Take On Love Island USA Producers Overlooking Editing Mistakes
Love Island USA Is Shot In Near Real Time
Most reality shows are shot in a certain time period, and then edited into a show that airs months later. Love Island USA is a different beast, as it’s shot in near real time. That means the things that are happening on the island are shown within about 24 hours, so editors have a difficult job on their hands.
It’s normal for minor errors to make it to air, but Love Island USA should take greater care to reduce these types of inconsistencies. It feeds the conspiracy theories that the show isn’t real and that producers have already created the narrative they’re trying to spin.
For example, Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen’s ill-fated coupling after both were eliminated felt like a blatant attempt on the producers’ behalf to shake things up for Nic and partner Cierra Ortega. While it’s still entertaining, it lowers the sanctity of the show and could result in more fan backlash.
Love Island USA streams every day (except Wednesdays) at 9 p.m. EDT on Peacock.
Sources: Reality Tea, @Fayespov/TikTok