ITV Says ‘Love Island’ Could Be Canceled As It Delivers Stark Appraisal Of Its Coronavirus Challenges
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deadline.comBy Jake Kanter International TV Editor ITV’s director of television Kevin Lygo has delivered a bracingly honest appraisal of the coronavirus conundrums facing the UK commercial broadcaster.
During an Edinburgh TV Festival event streamed over YouTube, Lygo vividly described a nightmare scenario in which ITV can’t make tentpole shows like Love Island, its soaps run dry before the summer, and its schedules face countless months of disruption as TV gets back on its feet.
On the specifics, Lygo suggested there is a real danger that Love Island will not go into production in Mallorca this summer because of the pandemic.
The ITV Studios show, which is a key revenue generator because of its loyal young audience, is due to go into pre-production
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