Why do contestants on Love Island wear sunglasses in bed?

The current season of Love Island UK, season 11, is in full swing, but some keen-eyed viewers have observed that the islanders are often seen wearing sunglasses while in bed. What could be the reason behind this?

The 2024 season of Love Island UK took place during the summer and featured a fresh group of contestants living in a lavish villa in Spain. Fans eagerly tuned in regularly to witness their interactions and stay updated on the show’s love connections and expected conflicts.

Audiences have the opportunity to see footage of the participants from the time they wake up until they go to bed. If you’ve been paying attention to the morning scenes, you might have observed that a lot of them wear sunglasses while in bed.

Despite causing confusion among many fans, there is a valid explanation for why they choose to wear these seemingly peculiar fashion items.

Why Do Love Islanders Wear Sunglasses in Bed?

In the shared bedroom, the lights are so bright that contestants choose to wear sunglasses when they first wake up. This is the reason behind their decision.

In 2021, a fan on TikTok asked contestant Aaron Francis how he manages to wake up immediately when the lights turn on. In response, he explained, “The lights on set are incredibly bright, almost blinding. That’s why we all wear sunglasses in the morning.”

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In the past, when I watched previous series, I would question why the characters wore sunglasses in bed. However, now I understand that it’s because the room is bright and wearing sunglasses helps to immediately wake you up.

Love Island’s main episodes are shown every evening, except for Saturdays, on ITV2. If you happen to miss an episode, you can easily catch up on ITVX.