It's almost time for a new instalment of our favourite show on TV.
The show is returning in 2020 for two series- Here's everything we know about Winter Love Island.
When Will Winter Love Island Air?
Winter Love Island begins on the 12th of January 2020.
Where Will Winter Love Island Be Filmed?
The new series will be filmed in Cape Town in South Africa.
What Does The New Villa Look Like?
According to The Mirror, The South African villa is twice the size of the Majorcan one.
Here is an aerial shot of the villa, where you can see the fire pit.
Love Island Villa: Image via BACKGRIDWho Will Host The 2020 Winter Series?
Irish gal, Laura Whitmore will take over as host of Love Island from Caroline Flack.
Writing in an Instagram post-Laura said;
“To say I’m excited to be heading to Cape Town to host Love Island, the biggest show on television, is an understatement,” she said on her appointment. 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.”
This comes after Flack stepped down as host following assault charges.
Caroline Flack Arrested & Charged With Assault On Boyfriend Lewis Burton
Who Are The Rumoured Cast?
Sophie Piper
Rochelle Humes’ younger sister, There had been rumours she could appear on the Summer version but now it looks like she could be jetted off to Cape Town.
According to reports, Love Island bosses are hopeful that she will attract many viewers to the show.
A source said:
“Sophie is a dead ringer for Rochelle and viewers will love the likeness. ITV2 bosses are hoping she will be the star of this series. She’s got a really bubbly personality, plus they love the famous link.”
Just to note, Piper currently has 10.4K followers on Instagram.
Alisha LeMay
Social media influencer and TOWIE star Pete Wicks' Best friend, Alisha LeMay could feature in the Winter series.
ITV2 bosses believe her "fun-loving personality and large fan base" will be the perfect mixture for the first series of winter Love Island.
"Alisha is exactly the type of contestant ITV2 are looking for - she's gorgeous, body confident and isn't afraid to be herself,"
a source told Mail Online.
Alisha currently has 124K followers on Instagram.
Ellis Iyayi
Model and personal trainer from Leicestershire, Ellis is rumoured to be headed to the Love Island villa.
A TV source said:
“Ellis is over the moon about it – he’s had to be sworn to secrecy about it but he’s been in to meet producers a few times and they love him – he can’t wait to get in the villa. Ellis is exactly what the show is looking for and he ticks all the boxes – he will make great television."
Ellis currently has 56.1K followers on Instagram.
Jay Munro
The former footballer and Scottish model may be in the upcoming winter edition of Love Island.
Jay Munro went viral in Australia this past summer when he became known as the "hot door pusher" on Australia's version of The Voice.
A source said:
"Jay will be the one all the girls will be chasing. Just like Tommy Fury, he's a sportsman, in good shape and has dreamy looks."
At the time of writing, Jay has 77.5K followers on Instagram.
Kenna Ngoma
The 2019 Apprentice contestant Kenna Ngoma has expressed his desire to go on Winter Love Island.
He told The Mirror:
"Definitely [I want to do more TV work], because it's a way to keep my business in the public eye to do more TV work. Yeah [being on Love Island] that's on my to do list! Not to find love, obviously."
Wonder if we will be seeing him in he villa?
Kenna currently has 3,583 followers on Instagram.
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