LOVE Island bosses are 'working around the clock' to get the show on air this summer despite the coronavirus lockdown. The ITV2 reality show usually starts at the beginning of June, and while a premiere date for the 2020 series has yet to be confirmed, bosses are working extremely hard to get the show ready despite the worldwide pandemic. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates With the UK in lockdown, many TV shows have halted production, but a source told the Daily Star Sunday that Love Island producers are doing everything they can to keep things on schedule.