Before you sign up, remember: they don’t get paid to suffer boredom. The weekly fee is for the hours of filming, not for the “pain” of sitting next to someone who chews with their mouth open. Plus, they have zero access to phones, social media, or the internet. No checking your bank balance. No ordering Deliveroo at 3 AM.
They also have to wear swimwear constantly, which, let’s be honest, is a hidden form of tax. You’re paying for the privilege of being televised while trying to hide a bloated stomach from a can of tuna. And if they get dumped from the island? They don’t even get a goodbye gift card—just a free flight home in economy.
