Reality television star Chloe Burrows has openly admitted that a significant portion of her recent return to the Love Island franchise was "scripted," following a wave of fan criticism and scrutiny. The 30-year-old podcast host, who first rose to fame on the seventh series of the popular ITV2 show, made a guest appearance on the Love Island: All Stars episode broadcast on Sunday night.
Scripted Call to Millie Court
During the emotional segment, Burrows called into the villa to speak with her close friend Millie Court, a former contestant who is participating in the All Stars edition for another chance at romance. Burrows congratulated Court on her progress in the villa and expressed approval of Zac Woodworth, the contestant Millie is currently coupled up with.
However, an observant viewer quickly took to social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to point out that Burrows seemed to be reading from a prepared script. The fan posted: "Noooooo why is @ChloeBurrows reading a script for Millie. I love her but nooo." In a candid response, Burrows explained: "I had no idea how long I had and needed to get everyone’s messages to her!!!!! So yes actually."
Advice and Reactions
When discussing Zac Woodworth, Burrows advised her friend that he might be worth settling down with, but also cautioned Millie not to doubt herself. She stated: “I do think he’s a really lovely boy, but don't ever doubt yourself against anyone… you’re ‘Big Mills’ for a reason.”
Both Burrows and Court gained prominence on the 2021 season of Love Island, with Burrows reaching the final alongside Toby Aromolaran, while Court won the entire series with her then-boyfriend Liam Reardon. Since her initial stint, Burrows has expanded her television career with appearances on shows like Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, Celebrity Mastermind, and Celebs Go Dating.
Mockery and Other Guest Appearances
During her brief return, Burrows also took the opportunity to mock Millie for kissing Curtis Pritchard, a dancer who has become a recurring figure across various Love Island formats. Pritchard first appeared in 2019, later participated in Love Island Games in 2023, and joined the All Stars edition in 2025 before being eliminated after 11 days, despite a short-lived connection with Millie.
Burrows was not the only former Love Island star to feature in the segment. Kaz Crossley, best friend of contestant Leanne Amaning, offered advice on Scott van-der-Sluis, saying: “There’s nothing wrong with being vulnerable and telling him how you feel.” She added comments about another contestant, Belle, questioning her sincerity.
Additionally, fellow alumni Sophie Piper and Josh Ritchie joined via video call to advise Samie Elishi on her relationship with Ciaran Davies, with Piper noting that Samie's grandmother was pleased about Ciaran being Welsh. In another emotional moment, contestant Jessy Potts received a call from her father, Matthew, who encouraged her to focus on connections and questioned the origins of drama involving another contestant, Lucinda, leaving Jessy visibly emotional.
Broader Implications
This revelation has sparked broader discussions about the authenticity of reality television, particularly in shows like Love Island that are marketed as unscripted. Fans and critics alike are now questioning how much of the content is genuinely spontaneous versus pre-planned for dramatic effect.
Love Island: All Stars continues to air on ITVX and ITV2 at 9pm, with ongoing episodes likely to fuel further debates about production techniques and viewer expectations in the competitive world of reality TV entertainment.
