ITV Finally Announce Love Island Winter Series Returns The Second Week In January

Love Island winter series

ITV have announced the Love Island winter series will premiere on January 12th.

They made the revelation on their official Instagram account this morning.

'January, don’t be such a melt.'

 

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January, don’t be such a melt. It’s time to thaw out those inflatables, @loveisland is BACK! ✈️ #LoveIsland Returns Sunday 12th January @ITV2

A post shared by itv2 (@itv2) on Dec 19, 2019 at 12:05am PST

A source told MailOnline in October that, 'The new cast of singletons fly out just days before the launch.'

'Bosses work with test Islanders to uncover the best spots in the villa to create drama.'

It's also been decided that the show will run for six weeks instead of the usual eight.

 

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#LoveIsland 2019? Completed it mate. We cannot believe another summer of love is over. Huge congrats to Amber and Greg, who are waking up as your winners!

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A brand new host

We're still waiting to hear who will replace Caroline Flack as host of the new series.

It's been reported that ITV have decided on Irish presenter Laura Whitmore.

Laura is currently dating the show's voiceover Iain Stirling - it's believed this really stands in her favour.

 

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I call this the ‘I have to go for a wee but there’s no bucket on the red carpet ’ look #britishfashionawards2019 #bringyourownbucket

A post shared by Laura (@thewhitmore) on Dec 5, 2019 at 11:06am PST

She's already familiar with the Love Island crew because of her relationship with Iain.

And MailOnline reports show bosses are, 'keen to keep it in the family.'

ITV are apparently hoping the couple will co-present the Love Island spin-off show Aftersun.

 

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Happy Halloween from Margot and Richie

A post shared by Laura (@thewhitmore) on Oct 31, 2019 at 1:56pm PDT