Real reason huge part of Love Island has disappeared – as show ‘struggles to fit in’ all the drama

LOVE Island fans have noted one massive element of the series is missing - the challenges.

Whilst viewers have been glad to see the back of messy food and drink games, they’re missing fun segments where the Islanders dress up in sexy costumes or when they expose home truths in classics like Mean Tweets.

Now the real reason the challenges have disappeared can be revealed and it's because there is just too much drama.

A source has revealed that there are so many storylines naturally occurring among the cast, there has been no need to ramp up conflict or tension by exposing lies or by creating opportunities for snogs.

The source added: “Execs are already spoilt for choice when coming to each day’s edit, the reality has just been so strong.

“So there’s been no need to include challenges like usual.

“They’re already having to leave juicy stuff out cos they’re struggling for space.

"Challenges aren't gone for good, but the focus is on using each episode to air all of the drama that’s playing out organically."

In other years, the islanders have been made to dress up for themed games away from the villa in order to win dates with their partner.

These included relay races with the cast dressed like sexy firemen, police officers, beer maids, or in Roman togas to go along with the tasks.

A previous game, which has been completely axed from the show, was a tweet-sharing game where stars were given an insight into how the public really felt about them and their relationship.

The messages almost always threw the cat amongst the pigeons in the villa, leaving some doubting their romance and casting suspicion on others' behaviour.

But this year, only two games have remained – the heart rate challenge, and the Movie Night.

In the heart rate challenge, the girls are tasked with performing sexy routines for the boys and vice versa, with the sexiest star being declared by who raised heart rates the most.

Movie Night, dubbed the 'Love Island Film Festival' this year, exposes scenes that have happened inside the villa and Casa Amor that not everyone was aware of.

This year's ended in an even more brutal twist with the double dumping of couple Trey Norman and Ellie Jackson.

Both caused friction in the group, with arguments erupting as "true feelings" came to light.

Follow our live coverage of Love Island which continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2.