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Motorist rushing home for ‘Love Island’ busted going over 100 mph, highway patrol says

An Arizona woman was arrested for speeding after police said she was driving over 100 mph in an attempt to get home quickly to watch the reality TV show 'Love Island'. The incident occurred on State Route 347 in Pinal County on June 9. She was charged with criminal speed and reckless driving, and her vehicle was impounded for 20 days. 'Love Island' is a reality dating competition streaming on Peacock, which is owned by NBCUniversal, the parent company of NBC News.

An Arizona woman — and apparent “Love Island” super fan — was clocked going 108 mph in a speedy rush home to watch her favorite reality TV show, authorities said.

The motorist was pulled over in Pinal County on State Route 347, going much faster than the 65 mph speed limit on June 9, according to the highway patrol .

“The driver stated she was trying to get home fast to be able to watch the reality TV show ‘Love Island,’” the highway patrol said in a statement.

“The driver was arrested and booked for criminal speed and reckless driving and the vehicle went to car jail for 20 days.”

“Love Island” currently streams six nights a week at 9 p.m. EST or 7 p.m. MST on Peacock. Peacock is owned by NBCUniversal, the parent company of NBC News.

It’s described by Peacock as a “real-time dating competition featuring a group of sexy singles living in a tropical villa” who can win $100,000 by being the last couple standing.

Viewers are able to vote on their favorite islanders and couples, sometimes resulting in people being “dumped” from the show.

The couple with the most votes at the end of the show win the chance to share the $100,000 or potentially cut their partner out of the prize money to keep the entire pot for themselves.

Standup comedian Iain Stirling and former “Vanderpump Rules” figure Ariana Madix offer up the steamy and hilarious play-by-play of the sexy antics.

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Source document: Pinal County Highway Patrol Statement

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Motorist rushing home for ‘Love Island’ busted going over 100 mph, highway patrol says

An Arizona woman was arrested for speeding after police said she was driving over 100 mph in an attempt to get home quickly to watch the reality TV show 'Love Island'. The incident occurred on State Route 347 in Pinal County on June 9. She was charged with criminal speed and reckless driving, and her vehicle was impounded for 20 days. 'Love Island' is a reality dating competition streaming on Peacock, which is owned by NBCUniversal, the parent company of NBC News.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a traffic violation involving a reality TV show without taking a stance on the event or its implications. It provides factual details about the incident, the charges, and background information on the show, presenting the information neutrally without evident bias or framing.

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