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Love Island star shares 'ridiculous' amount contestants really get paid for show

Love Island and All Stars star

[Samie, Helena]

She says stars get 'a lot more' for the spin-off series(Image: ITV/Shutterstock)

A former Love Island star has disclosed the 'ridiculous' sum that cast members receive for entering the villa.

Not only that, but they also revealed the generous offer some receive on top of this. However, the drawback is that those who secure the enhanced amount probably weren't triumphant during their first appearance.

ITV recently marked the conclusion of the 13th series of its popular reality dating programme. It witnessed several fresh couples departing the villa to face the outside world.

Viewers have been following the romantic progress of the latest cast members, including champions Lorenzo and Julia alongside runners-up Jasmine and Kavan. News has also emerged from former bombshells like Irish influencer Charleen Murphy, who remained unattached after her time on the programme.

She's not alone among those fans have suggested for a potential return to the upcoming Love Island All Stars. The spin-off typically features numerous previous contestants re-entering the villa for another shot at discovering their ideal match, reports OK!

[Kerry isn't a fan of Love Island: All Stars]

Helena appeared on All Stars months after her original appearance(Image: ITV/Shutterstock)

Now, one participant who featured in series 12 of the main programme as well as the most recent All Stars edition has disclosed further behind-the-scenes information. Helena Ford entered the All Stars villa earlier this year, mere months after her initial Love Island appearance.

Speaking on the Private Parts podcast, she revealed the amount contestants are paid. When asked for a specific figure, she responded: "I think it's something ridiculous, like 300 a week or something."

The host was taken aback to learn that the sum was so modest. She admitted that she had assumed the payment would at least offset any loss of earnings or cover bills that continue to accrue while Islanders are in the villa, but in reality, it falls short.

Helena clarified that this is not the case, as she was never asked about her typical outgoings away from the show. She stated: "You get paid per day as well. Whereas you get weekly (for Love Island). You got paid a lot more money to go on All Stars than you would to get the normal one."

[Helena Ford on Private Parts podcast]

Helena was speaking on the Private Parts podcast(Image: YouTube / @PrivateParts)

The 30-year-old, who worked as a cabin crew member prior to her television appearance, went on to describe how she was cast on the spin-off programme. She explained that while receiving therapy following her initial summer series stint, she was invited to return the day after she was initially eliminated from the show.

Initially, she declined, but later changed her mind. She added: "I thought, it's never going to be worse than it is now. If I just throw myself back into the situation, at least I know I've tried."

She also admitted that her All Stars stint was 'more boring' and none of the male cast members were her type, leaving her wondering: "What am I going to do here?"

Love Island is streaming on ITVX.

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