Both Ben and Marianne have never seen Love Island before, here are their thoughts as they watch it for the first time. It’s the first episode of our new YouTube series, Unglossed Reacts. Enjoy!
Ben and Marianne watch Love Island for the first time
Ben and Marianne watch Love Island for the first time
By Kiera Macey
By Kiera Macey
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