The Business Secrets Behind the ‘Love Island’ Juggernaut

August 19
36 mins

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Episode Description

Matt is joined by David George, the CEO of ITV America, to dive into the massive success of 'Love Island,' how it became one of the biggest brands in unscripted TV, why they sold the show to Peacock, the market for selling reality shows nowadays, how much the show is really worth, sharing Fiji hotels with ‘Survivor,’ and more (02:31). Matt finishes the show with an opening weekend box office prediction for 'Insidious: Out of the Further' (30:36).


Host: Matt Belloni

Gust: David George


Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Stefano Sanchez

Theme Song: Devon Renaldo


Nominated for 26 Emmy Awards, including OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES.


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