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Originally Posted by Jack_

I've said from S1 that I really like the recoupling format - what it does especially is enhance the "social game" aspect of this show in the sense that if you're not coupled up, you need to strike up a bond with someone to convince them to pick you (like the position Niall/Samira/Alex find themselves in)

What I STILL wish they would do is cast people who are legitimately and unequivocally there just to play a game. As in, they're not there for love (they might even be in a relationship!) and they just want to play someone in the hope of winning £50k

Then and only then may the split or steal twist on finale night at last deliver the most iconic TV moment this decade

They basically are all there to play the game (there’s no way they are there for love after seeing the success of previous islanders) but they can’t come across as game players as their career post show relies solely on public perception so yeah like you say that would only work if they cast people wanting the 50k (or an enhanced prize fund) but not wanting fame.