The upcoming cast of Winter Love Island are set to be protected by armed guards 24 hours a day.
The upcoming series of the show will be set in a luxurious £5.3million villa in Cape Town, South Africa, and bosses want to ensure the safety of their contestants.
The producers of the show are allegedly concerned that a kidnapping threat could be made against the show while filming.
An insider told The Daily Star: “Producers aren’t taking any chances.”
“It’s been arranged for armed guards to patrol the compound throughout the series.”
“If it’s known to everyone in the area that a big TV show is in town, then it will become a target.”
The huge villa is currently undergoing temporary construction as builders work to add the necessary Love Island elements.
The show is set to kick off on January 12th.
