ALMOST two thirds of blokes who watch Love Island claim it makes them feel insecure.
The hit reality show is mega popular with viewers but seems to have a negative effect on the self-esteem of the majority of men who watch it, according to a recent poll.
As well as feelings of insecurity, recent survey results revealed nearly two thirds (62 per cent) of men who watch the show admitted looking up the cost of a personal trainer as a result.
Of the 413 UK-based males asked in the Bidvine survey, 62 per cent of male viewers admitted it makes them feel insecure and 64 per cent of those said the feelings related to their bodies.
Faces were also a concern as more than a third (37 per cent) claimed to feel insecure about their facial appearance.
And after hearing stories from the show’s male stars of partying and conquests with girls, 44 per cent of guys claimed the show makes them feel bad about their life experiences too.
While the chiselled hunks on screen reflect just a small section of modern men, some respondents also claimed to feel insecure about their personalities when they watch the show.
There are mixed opinions on whether Love Island flirting styles would work if used by a ‘run-of-the-mill bloke’ in a pub – but some male viewers worry about their own lack of charisma nonetheless.
Results revealed 39 per cent felt insecure about their charm and 27 per cent about their general personality.
Personal Training – 62 per cent
Nutritionist – 29 per cent
Hair stylist – 19 per cent
Teeth whitening – 14 per cent
Spray tan technician – 11 per cent
Plastic surgeon – 9 per cent
Bidvine co-founder Russ Morgan said: “Seeing chiselled bodies on Love Island and the summer months approaching, it is amazing to see how many people are seeking out fitness professionals.
“While pursuing a healthy lifestyle is important, it’s equally important that it’s done for the right reasons.
“Don’t let a television show dictate how people ‘should’ look and don’t work toward that unrealistic standard.
“Instead, pursue a healthy lifestyle.”
The desire for a quick fix is all too common in modern society.
And the results also revealed feelings that is exactly what some guys were drawn to because of their perceived inability to match up to the reality show’s hunks.
Nutritionist, hair stylist, teeth whitening, spray tan technician and plastic surgeons were all on the list of things blokes researched the cost for as a result of keeping up to date with the antics in the famous villa.
But while it is important to have a healthy relationship with your body, those who claim they feel insecure as a result of watching the show may want to read how ‘women find men with dad bods more attractive than those with rock hard abs’.
