ITV Studios Seals Love Island, Game Of Chefs Deal with RTL Croatia
ITV Studios has reached a significant agreement with RTL Croatia to introduce two popular reality formats: Love Island and Game of Chefs. This partnership marks the expansion of Love Island’s footprint to 28 territories worldwide.
Overview of the New Deal
The deal involves the adaptation of Game of Chefs set to premiere in Croatia in Spring 2026, marking its seventh international version. Tom Clark, EVP of Global Sales & Commercial Strategy at ITV Studios, emphasized the impact of Love Island as a leading reality brand, and the unique appeal of Game of Chefs.
Statements from Executives
- Tom Clark, ITV Studios: “This deal with RTL Croatia showcases the ongoing success of Love Island and the distinct charm of Game of Chefs.”
- Tonko Weissmann, RTL Croatia: “Our acquisition of these formats is a key step in enhancing our linear channels and Voyo streaming platform.”
Love Island’s Continued Success
Love Island remains a dominant force in reality television. The latest UK series, Love Island: All Stars series 3, garnered 53 million streams on ITVX, and achieved over one billion social media impressions midway through its run. This series also became ITV’s most-watched program among 16–34-year-olds this year.
In the United States, season 7 of Love Island USA set records on Peacock, accumulating 18.4 billion minutes viewed and ranking as the top streaming original during its finale week. The UK release of series 12 attracted 2.4 million viewers for its finale, with total streams reaching 173 million, up by 8% from the previous year.
Game of Chefs Format Details
Game of Chefs features three elite chefs who recruit amateur cooks through blind-tasting auditions. This engaging competition progresses through various rounds, combining elements of high-pressure cooking and traditional talent show formats.
About ITV Studios
ITV Studios, a leader in creating and distributing popular programs, produces around 7,500 hours of original content across 60 production labels. With a presence in 13 countries, the company distributes over 95,000 hours of content to various broadcasters and platforms globally. ITV Studios is part of ITV PLC, which includes ITV, the UK’s largest commercial broadcaster.
