Prime Video releases The Curse of Love Island documentary

A new documentary examining the pressures of reality television fame and the deaths of three people linked to the hit show "Love Island" is now available for streaming. "The Curse of Love Island," released on Prime Video on July 26, 2026, focuses on the lives and deaths of former contestants Sophie Gradon and Mike Thalassitis, and former host Caroline Flack, exploring the intense scrutiny and mental health challenges faced by those in the public eye.

The two-part series features interviews with former contestants, friends, and industry professionals. It details how Gradon, a former Miss Great Britain who appeared on the show in 2016, died by suicide in 2018 at the age of 32. Mike Thalassitis, a former footballer and 2017 contestant, died by suicide in 2019 at age 26. Former host Caroline Flack died by suicide in February 2020.

Contributors describe the difficult transition to life after the show and the impact of sudden fame. Former contestant Anton Danyluk, from the 2019 series, stated that the long-term aftercare he needed was not provided after his appearance, leading to substance abuse and a suicide attempt. Malin Andersson, a contestant from 2016, recalled her time on the...