‘Love Island producers hand you your outfit in a bag - the heart rate challenge made me feel sick’
ok.co.ukLove Island may be all about finding love, but it’s become known for its challenges too. From the classic game of truth or dare to the more disgusting food challenges, the show has gained a reputation for testing its couples with plenty of fun and games.
And perhaps no challenge on the show is as notorious as the iconic heart rate dance challenge which sees contestants sport a series of sexy outfits and perform a lap dance in order to get heart rates up.
Whether it’s the questionable costumes or slightly awkward dance moves, the challenge is a firm favourite for viewers at home, but what is it like in person?
To find out the ins and outs of the challenge, OK! spoke to 2021 contestant Priya Gopaldas about the reality of the challenge… “As soon as I heard that we were doing the heart rate challenge, my heart was in my mouth and I felt sick.There was a moment when I questioned whether I’d actually do it, but as a medical student I knew that nerves would get me nowhere so I took myself to the bedroom to calm down. "Before you’re called out, you spend time in the villa with the other girls.
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