Ex on the Beach is staged I am afraid or in part at least, I was peed off when I found out too.
My daughter was working in Magaluf and her mate had a dalliance with Aaron's brother (Aaron from Geordie Shore).
He said that Megan was going out with Jordan in real life before going on the show and that he could only go on the show if she could. In the show they apparently "get off" with each other but it was already true in life.. Also she was told she would be paid more if she really threw the strops.......so she did.
Apparently they all also have a pretty good idea which ex is going in as they offer a choice of just 2 or 3 exes at most when they apply.
Shame it's so bad, it's good, which is why I like watching it....I'm sad I know