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Love Island final attracts more than 4 million viewers

Record audiences for ITV2 watched Dani Dyer and Jack Fincham win hit reality show

Love Island’s finale was watched by a peak audience of more than 4 million Britons – with millions more watching on streaming services – as the programme gave hope that Britain’s television industry can still create lucrative programmes that appeal to younger audiences.

The dating show came to an end on Monday night as Dani Dyer and Jack Fincham were crowned winners of the Mallorca-based programme, taking home £50,000 in prize money and embarking on their lucrative careers as Instagram influencers making personal appearances at student club nights.

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from Culture | The Guardian https://ift.tt/2ArPeOw

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