Ariana Madix & Ben Thursby-Palmer Go Behind The Scenes Of ‘Love Island USA’: “It Is A Soap Opera” — SXSW Studio

LOVE ISLAND USA
Logline: Based on the U.K. series of the same name, the series follows islanders who couple up in new surroundings to compete in games and challenges. Throughout their stay, temptations arise and drama ensues when islanders are forced to decide if they want to remain with their current partners or “recouple” with someone new. Islanders will also be at the mercy of viewers, who vote to determine who gets another shot at love and who leaves the villa heartbroken and empty-handed. At the end of it all, one couple walks away with a cash prize.
Panelists: Ariana Madix & Ben Thursby-Palmer
Key Quote: “It is a soap opera, but it’s with real people and with real life. I think people assume that it’s all scripted, and it’s not. It very much is the islanders are leading the way, and we are just trying to keep up with them,” said showrunner and executive producer Ben Thursby-Palmer.

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