Summary
- The surprise star of Love Island USA season 5, Bergie, won hearts and found love despite viewers’ doubts.
- Executive producer Simon Thomas admits they didn’t predict Bergie’s rise to fame, underscoring the unpredictable nature of reality TV.
- Bergie’s journey from Love Island USA to The Traitors showcases his influence and ability to navigate newfound fame with girlfriend Taylor.
Love Island USA season 5 introduced Carsten “Bergie” Bergersen, who has become the breakout star of the season, but did executive producer Simon Thomas and his team know that Bergie would be their star ahead of its time? all the time Love Island USA season 5, Bergie was a must watch. After entering the villa with the other original Islanders, he was the first person to be eliminated from the series, but was immediately overturned when he was brought back to the villa with two new bombs. Throughout the season, Bergie overcame obstacles and finally left the villa after finding true love.
Simon shared this in an interview Love Island USA season 5 producers were excited about Bergie’s casting, but had no idea he would become their face of the season. “It’s so much fun, isn’t it? You never know where things are going to go, (or) how he’s going to interact with the environment he’s placed in.” Simon explained when asked about Bergie’s incredible reputation. “I think what ended up happening was one of those great, idiosyncratic Islander journeys that make the show great … it was great to see him succeed.”
“There are people like Bergie who don’t fit all the same molds as everyone else.”
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Berg’s Love Island USA & Traitors Journey, explained
During his first act Love Island USA season 5, Bergie was one of those Islanders that viewers had mixed feelings about. Although he was sweet and charismatic, his naivety made it difficult for him to form genuine connections with the rest of the cast, especially when it came to finding love. Although he had a few different connections during the season when Taylor Smith arrived Love Island USAby the third week of the season, their appeal was immediate. They paired up and stayed together for the rest of the season, finishing third after the final vote.
Although some viewers were not sold on Bergie during his time Love Island USA, others found him incredibly lovable. Despite the emotions surrounding him, he had impressed with his endearing honesty and lack of dating experience. Peacock announced that Bergie will be part of the series’ stars Traitors season 2 in 2023, before the series began filming in the Scottish Highlands. In a delirious drama, Bergie was one of the players who ended up part of the overall strategic game, help catch up Big brother legend Dan Gheeslingthe original Traitor.
After his appearance Traitors ended, Bergie has continued to be present throughout the season, sharing his views on the show and navigated his newfound fame. While Love Island USA star and his girlfriend Taylor are still going strong more than 6 months after they met on set, his time Traitors season 2 didn’t bring him the same kind of payoff. No matter what happens next for Bergie, his Love Island USA the team cheers him on in the background.
Love Island USA
and
Tratiors
are available to stream on Peacock.
Source: Carsten Bergersen/Instagram
