What do Love Island USA and Survivor have in common? The same island in Fiji, apparently! According to a new report, the two reality shows are verrrry close neighbors thanks to both of them filming in the Mamanuca Islands. Love Island USA is currently in production on season 8, while Survivor just wrapped production on season 51 and is about to start production all over again on season 52.
The iconic Love Island USA Villa is specifically on the island of Viti Levu, which also happens to be where Survivor’s crew and eliminated castaways stay. According to a source who spoke to The Sun, “Each show has completely separate producers, directors, and editorial teams. But there’s overlap with local crew. Over half of the support staff bounce between both productions during the season.”
Actually, not only are eliminated Survivor contestants staying on the same island, they’re in the same “resort complex” known as Mana Island Resort, which Love Island USA uses as well. And while the shows might share some support staff, there are literally no interactions between the cast thanks to the networks’ strict rules.
“There’s no partying together, no hanging out, and no interactions allowed whatsoever,” the source explains. “The networks enforce very strict separation rules to protect the integrity and secrecy of both shows.”
Okay, but now that I know this, I won’t be able to rest until there’s a crossover, can’t lie.
