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EPISODE · Jul 1, 2026 · 35 MIN

Schibsted Talks Love Island

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Love Island is a huge success in the reality TV world, and Schibsted – through TV4, MTV and VGTV – now holds the rights in Sweden, Finland and Norway. What’s the secret behind its success, and what does the focus on entertainment mean for Schibsted and its companies? Norwegian influencer star Sophie Elise Isachsen – host of the upcoming Norwegian version –reveals how she struggles with dating and believes it’s easier to find love in a TV show than on Tinder. From behind the scenes we talk to Hanna Kallankari at MTV, Cathrine Wiernik, TV4 and Julie Easter Christiansen VGTV about the phenomenon that can lead to true love, heartbreak, fame – and impressive audience figures. The episode is in Norwegian and English.

Love Island is a huge success in the reality TV world, and Schibsted – through TV4, MTV and VGTV – now holds the rights in Sweden, Finland and Norway. What’s the secret behind its success, and what does the focus on entertainment mean for Schibsted and its companies? Norwegian influencer star Sophie Elise Isachsen – host of the upcoming Norwegian version –reveals how she struggles with dating and believes it’s easier to find love in a TV show than on Tinder. From behind the scenes we talk to Hanna Kallankari at MTV, Cathrine Wiernik, TV4 and Julie Easter Christiansen VGTV about the phenomenon that can lead to true love, heartbreak, fame – and impressive audience figures. The episode is in Norwegian and English.

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