BBC star defends Love Island's Tasha Ghouri after Laura Whitmore makes dig at her

LOVE Island’s Gemma Owen shared a gorgeous photo posing in a barely-there bikini. The 19-year-old reality star lounged on a Balinese bed and posed in a beige bikini with matching shirt. Brunette beauty Gemma donned sunglasses and sported a tan as she looked away from the camera and wore large shades.

Laura Whitmore has teased a spooky new project days after exiting Love Island.The presenter, 37, confirmed she would be departing the ITV2 dating series earlier this month after three years presenting the programme.Citing "difficult elements" in relation to her shock departure, Laura's replacement has yet to be confirmed.READ MORE:Laura Whitmore reveals 'edgy' new job just two days after quitting Love IslandLaura will next appear as Jenny in the West End production of 2:22 - A Ghost Story this Autumn.Following in the footsteps of stars including Lily Allen and Stephanie Beatriz, Laura recently teased her leading role in the project to fans on Instagram.Posting to her Instagram stories, the mum-of-one shared several photos of herself being fitted in costume.In a caption alongside the photos, Laura wrote: "Costume designer: just stand still for some shots."Me: [flex]."The former MTV star could be seen pulling a series of funny poses as she tried on her costume which comprised of floral pattern trousers, a Cambridge University t-shirt, a pair of furry slippers and an oversized dress shirt.Laura's role in the spooky stage show marks her West End debut. She will appear in the play alongside Busted's Matt Willis, Tamsin Carroll and Felix Scott.Announcing the part on Instagram, she previously wrote: "I'm joining the cast of 2:22 A Ghost Story from September 6th! "Come see me on stage making my West End debut in this critically-acclaimed psychological thriller.

Love Island 2022 star Tasha Ghouri has gone completely braless and topless for a glam outfit snap, causing fans to gush over the blonde bombshell.The new and first ever preloved ambassador for eBay has shown off her impeccable dress sense as she gears up for the autumn/winter fashion trends.Donning a black mini skirt, white socks, black loafers and an oversized blazer, Tasha ditched the bra and the t-shirt as she went bare-chested for the look.READ NEXT: Laura Whitmore quits Love Island and says she 'hopes she did Caroline Flack proud'With her hair tied up, Tasha looked natural and fresh-faced as she posed up a storm by an exposed brick wall.Showing off her toned legs and physique, Tasha looked incredible as she posed with her hand on her hip.In the caption she penned: "Loafer and blazer kind of szn," complete with a brown heart emoji.Fans in the comments section went wild, with one branding her the "prettiest girl".Another gushed: "Just oozing body-confidence and another inspiration for the deaf community."While someone said: "CEO OF BEST OUTFITS AWARD GOES TO TASHA."A fourth person then added: "Naughty school girl vibes."While others slammed the braless display.

Strictly Come Dancing Star Stacey Dooley has announced she is expecting her first child with boyfriend Kevin Clifton.

Gaaaaaaang..... We are having a baby! READ MORE: Strictly's Max George reveals new tattoo before 'surprising' Maisie Smith with inking"So bloody delighted.

Love Island beauty Maura Higgins has channelled her inner Disney princess after posing up a storm in Paris.Meanwhile, others also called for the reality star to host the ITV2 show following on from Laura Whitmore's shock exit and the speculation surrounding the identity of the next presenter.The stunning 31-year-old TV personality oozed timeless glamour and class as she stood on a balcony overlooking the Eiffel Tower.READ NEXT: Laura Whitmore quits Love Island and says she 'hopes she did Caroline Flack proud'Wearing a white dress, the Irish bombshell looked incredible as she looked over the city of love.Maura wore her brunette locks pulled up into a bun which sat atop her head, while her fringe framed her face.Beaming for a slew of snaps, Maura smiled for the camera as she showed off her elegant and feminine ensemble. In the first snap, Maura stood in darkness while the Eiffel Tower was lit up in a golden hue behind her, while the second saw Maura face away from the camera to show off her toned back and shoulders.The third snap was of Maura and Love Island pal Molly-Mae Hague as the pair walked towards the Eiffel Tower.And the fourth and final snap was in the daytime and saw Maura stand on the balcony while smiling sweetly and looking bashful.

Maya Jama is being positioned to replace Laura Whitmore as the new host of Love Island as she stunned fans with glam snaps of herself. The 28-year-old is reportedly one of the front-runners to replace Laura, 37, on the hit ITV2 dating show, amid reports she could bring a "cooler edge" as the host.

LOVE Island finalists Tasha Ghouri and Andrew Le Page have dropped a HUGE hint about proposing - just a month after leaving the villa. The happy couple placed fourth on the ITV2 dating show this year. Since returning to the UK earlier this month, the pair have loved sharing what they've been up to on social media.

Love Island star Laura Anderson has wowed fans with a stunning video in a flimsy crop top.The blonde bombshell ditched her bra as she headed for a night out having only recently moved back to the UK.She paired the gorgeous white top with a pair of pink satin trousers that showed of her incredibly trim waist.READ MORE: Laura Whitmore reveals 'edgy' new job just two days after quitting Love IslandHer beautiful blonde locks were curled into big bouncy curls.Followers and other Islanders rushed to the comments section to compliment the 33 year old.Love Island 2022 finalist Tasha Ghouri wrote: “Oh this is giving.”Lucie Donlan told her she looked “insane.” while Netflix Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause commented with a series of fire emojis.Fans complimented her saying she looked identical to Kylie Minogue.One fans said: "Like a mini Kylie."Another wrote: "Stunning!! Like a young Kylie Minogue."A third commented: "Gorgeous as always."While a fourth penned: "You are so beautiful." This news comes after newly single Laura has signed up to join the cast of Celebs go Dating.

LOVE Island stars had a glam reunion in London last night - but some big names from the show were missing. The likes of Chyna Mills, Coco Lodge and Lacey Edwards descended on the swanky STK restaurant in Mayfair for a party hosted by fashion brand InTheStyle. The stunning Casa Amor girls were also joined by Deji Adeniyi, who draped a leather jacket with bold stitching over his shoulders.

LAURA Anderson wowed fans as she ditched her bra and slipped into a very daring crop top for a night out. The 33-year-old, who recently moved back to the UK from Dubai, showed off her trim waist as she got ready.

Love Island 2022 contestants have returned home from Majorca with some of them already putting pen to paper on big money brand ambassador deals. Past contestants have gone on to earn millions following their time in the villa. Islanders are normally inundated with offers from brands and sponsorship deals.

Laura Whitmore has finally given the viewers what we've all been asking for: her departure from the Love Island villa.The 37-year-old took over the show after her late friend, Caroline Flack, stepped down from presenting.Whitmore released a statement on Instagram saying: "I was only planning to fill in for Caroline for a series and it turned into three series."READ MORE: 'Harry and Meghan don't deserve the Queen's olive branch - those brats deserve the boot'As much as we all appreciated Whitmore's support for a friend, after one series of hosting the show, it became very obvious that Love Island and Laura Whitmore did not make a good couple.

Laura Whitmore has revealed her ‘edgy’ new job just days after she announced she was quitting her job as Love Island host after three series.The 37-year-old ITV presenter has swapped her life of glitz and glamour inside the jaw-droppingly beautiful Spanish villa for a grungy new docu-series called Laura Whitmore Investigates.Her new project is set to “delve into difficult worlds” as she prepared to get “back to her journalism roots” following her slew of presenting gigs since she rose to stardom.READ MORE: Love Island's Maura Higgins dons tiny bra as fans beg her to host ITV showThe three-part investigative series is a far cry from her glamorous scenes filmed for the hugely popular ITV2 dating series, as she prepares viewers for her to explore controversial topics where “sex and power collide”.Less than 48 hours after she confirmed her time on Love Island had come to an end, the blonde bombshell shared her new project with her loyal legion of fans online.In full view of her 1.5million followers, the Laura confessed her new role on the new ITV investigative series felt like “a dream come true.”She told her adoring fans: “It’s a dream come true to have this platform and work with a brilliant team at ITV through this series of investigate films.“Getting back to my journalistic roots, I hope we can shine a light on some really important topics and issues and delve into a variety of serious and interesting real life subjects.”Jo Clinton-Davis, the factual controller for ITV, said: “We’re excited about the opportunity ITVX presents for us and with our commissioning we want to broaden the palette of factual in very different and surprising ways.“Documentary box sets with directorial ambition, on a diverse range of subjects, our

VICK Hope is up to her neck in sunshine as she strolls on the beach with her fiance Calvin Harris. The Radio 1 DJ, 32, wore a tropical print bikini as she soaked up the sun on the Spanish island of Formentera.

Maura Higgins put on an eye-popping display during her recent trip to Paris.It comes as Love Island fans have been begging bosses to sign the Irish beauty up as the next host of the ITV2 dating show. Previous host and fellow Irish star Laura Whitmore has just announced she won't be presenting the next series, meaning there's now a gap to be filled.READ MORE:Love Island's Maura Higgins shows off gym-honed figure in tiny sports bra and shortsVilla veteran Maura starred on the 2019 series of Love Island, where she shook up the island as one of the most iconic bombshells in the show's history.However, it's clear she hasn't stopped turning heads since departing the sunny Mallorca villa, because she unleashed a stunning mirror snap to her Instagram Story on Tuesday night (August 23).Maura could be seen clad in a tiny black bra which highlighted her sizzling gym-honed physique and enviable tan.

Details about Laura Whitmore's new TV project have been revealed, following the 37 year old's decision to quit hosting Love Island. Laura is set to front a new three-part series, titled Laura Whitmore Investigates, for ITV, which will see her explore "the worlds where sex and power collide." The brand new series will delve into "edgy, difficult worlds" and Laura will use her journalism skills to investigate subjects that "fascinate her" and have "an impact on our lives".The TV presenter, who is due to make her West End debut later this year, excitedly announced the news on her Instagram page, calling it a "dream come true".

Former Love Island star Olivia Attwood knows how to command attention when she shows off her impeccable style. Over the last few days the reality star, 31, has been doing just that as she enjoyed a trip to the south of France for her sister Georgia’s hen do. Olivia, who rarely posts snaps of her sister on social media because “of her job”, was given permission to post as many snaps as she liked of the raucous hen do where the group enjoyed plenty of partying.The group jetted off earlier this week and Olivia showcased her toned legs in a pair of shorts and a jumper with a massive Chanel handbag for the flight.

THIS Morning have revealed a host of changes for next week's show - with Rylan Clark and Ruth Langsford saying goodbye. The pair have been fronting the ITV daytime hit as part of a rotating roster of stars filling in for Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby.

Laura Whitmore revealed this week that she is quitting as the presenter of Love Island - but fans think they have already sussed out her next career move. The 37-year-old took over from the late Caroline Flack as the host of the ITV2 dating show back in January 2020 for its first ever winter series.

LOVE Island's Paige Thorne has signed a huge six-figure deal to become the face of a fashion brand. The Welsh paramedic, 24, has been named as the face of Forever Unique and the signing marks the brand's first ever collaboration with a star of the ITV2 series.