Laura Whitmore has been confirmed as the new host of Love Island.
ITV announced the news this morning.
Laura will present the main show, which kicks off on Janurary 12th.
ITV2 today announces that Laura Whitmore will host season 6 of Love Island. The show will launch on the channel on 12 January 2020. https://t.co/UTjH7ymQbS pic.twitter.com/Z0u6dIMNHY
— ITV Press Centre (@itvpresscentre) December 20, 2019
Whitmore is also set to host Love Island: Aftersun, which will air on ITV2 on Monday nights at 10pm.
The Bray native takes over from Caroline Flack, who stepped down from her position earlier this week.
Flack stood down after she was charged with assault.
Laura Whitmore said: “To say I’m excited to be heading to Cape Town to host Love Island, the biggest show on television, is an understatement.
“I want to thank ITV for trusting me at the helm of this huge show. I wish it was in better circumstances; Caroline is a brilliant host and also a friend. We’ve spoken a lot in the last few days since she stepped down. She has been very kind to me and strongly pushed me for this role. I’ve watched her host every series and know I have big boots to fill. I will try and do it justice.
“Above all, I am a massive fan of this show. I’ve never been to a Love Island villa, and I can’t wait to get in there to meet all the new Islanders looking for love. The Love Island team are the best in the business… including the voice and heart of the show, Iain. He thought he was getting a holiday away from me… not a chance!”
