Iain Stirling vows new series of Love Island will be 'sexiest ever' as launch looms

LOVE Island fans have been left furious after host Iain Stirling revealed a huge change coming to this years series. Iain Stirling, who arrived in Majorca today, revealed that viewers have been given the power to choose who couples with who during the opening episode. After the new format was announced viewers took to Twitter to express their fury.

Chloe Burrows has praised Love Island bosses for a major shake up which will see fans vote on who couples up with who in the first week. The former contestant, 25, branded the decision as "smart" and believes it won't make people feel as though they have to stick with their original partner. Taking to Twitter she wrote: "New love island voting for the couples before is smart cos it gets rid of that first bit where you feel like you have to stick with ur couple.

Love Island narrator Iain Stirling revealed a brand new feature to this years series as viewers can now pick the day one couples.

Love Island has dropped its official first look at its 2022 contestants.The channel has released a new video highlighting the singleton's backgrounds.From a paramedic to a fishmonger, the upcoming reality stars are raring to go and get things going in the villa.The 2022 series will be hosted by Laura Whitmore and will see a shakeup to the iconic villa.In the new clip, all of the singletons can be seen flexing either their talent or occupation.This year's lineup also features Gemma Owen, who is famous footballer Michael Owen's daughter, and could be seen jumping off a hose in the video.The ex-England striker, 42, revealed that this feels like his "worst nightmare" with his 19-year-old daughter going on the show.Michael said: “I have no doubts that she will make us all proud.“It’s probably a father’s worst nightmare, but whatever she wants to do you’ve got to be supportive.”Michael also shares three other children with his childhood sweetheart Louise Bonsall.

LOVE Island host Laura Whitmore and boyfriend Iain Stirling have touched down in Majorca ahead of Monday night's launch show. The celeb couple managed to dodge the flight chaos that has engulfed Europe as airlines struggle to put on flights due to staffing issues.

Iain Stirling and Laura Whitmore have touched down in Mallorca ahead of the beginning of the new series of Love Island.

He's the voice Love Island viewers have come to very much appreciate over the years thanks to his expert - and hilarious - narration of everything that is going on the famous villa. And now Iain Stirling's revealed a massive change is being made to the ITV2 dating series.

LOVE Island has revealed a huge change to the show this year - with viewers given the power to choose who couples with who. Voiceover man Iain Stirling explained a massive twist that will see the British public play Cupid.

Love Island this year will see a huge shake up, after Iain Stirling made a big announcement.He dropped the bombshell on this morning’s Lorraine, live from the brand spanking new villa in Majorca.Iain announced that viewers will decide the fate of islanders as they “play cupid” and decide who the sizzling new contestants can couple up with.For the first time ever, fans can use the Love Island app to make the decision, and vote for who they think are best matched together.Speaking to host Christine Lampard on Lorraine, he said he had “a big fat exclusive” for viewers.Iain told the audience: “This year for the first year ever that we want you guys to play cupid, and you choose which boy couples up with which girl.“You can vote on the app live and it closes tomorrow (Saturday, June 4) morning.”Viewers only have 24 hours to decide which couples are put together via the app, so Iain urged them to get voting quickly.This brand-new shake up could be an explosive one for sure, as Iain said viewers can: “Look at the islanders see who suits to who, put them together and watch the fireworks fly.”Love Island took to Twitter to also announce the news, but let viewers know that Italian hunk Davide is not actually included in the polls.It remains to be seen why he isn’t involved in the voting, as the page teased viewers need to tune in on Monday to find out why – but it could mean he's the first bombshell of the series.Fans flocked to reply to the Tweet announcing the voting news, and one wrote: “My sisters no longer getting picked last we won!”This came after the show received backlash in recent years when viewers noticed a pattern where the black female contestants were being picked last during the coupling up ceremony.It also gives

Love Island’s husband and wife duo, presenter Laura Whitmore and narrator Iain Stirling, have finally touched own in Mallorca, ahead of the newest series of the hit show. Season eight of the smash-hit ITV show will kick off on Monday June 6 and it’s expected to be the most exciting season yet.The pair looked typically cool and casual as they arrived in Palma de Mallorca. Laura, 37, rocked a coordinating blue tie-dye tracksuit which she wore with a black printed T-shirt underneath.

Love Island bosses have announced a major shake-up as fans will have a say on who couples up with who in the first week. Speaking on the Lorraine show with Christine Lampard, 43, voiceover star Iain Stirling, 34, said: "Christine, as you know, I've never given any information ever, but I'm coming at you right now with a big fat exclusive. We're mixing things up this year...

Love Island star flashed up during a poignant tribute to the Queen.GMB’s Ranvir Singh was stepping in for Lorraine Kelly on her morning show during the school holidays, and raised a cheeky glass of bubbly to the monarch for her Platinum Jubilee.The Queen is celebrating 70 years on the throne this weekend - but it was Love Island commentator Iain Stirling who ended up stealing the show.Ranvir was chatting to former royal butler Paul Burrell at the time, as she raised a glass of champagne and said: “From us, a toast to Her Majesty, Paul.”Paul added: “God bless you, your Majesty, this is your time,” as Ranvir echoed: “This is your time. Thank you for everything you’ve done, Your Majesty.”God Save the Queen then played out on speakers in the studio - but an accompanying image of Iain Stirling flashed up on-screen instead.His image was hastily replaced by a picture of the Queen with a caption that read: “Happy Platinum Jubilee” as the National Anthem continued to play.Comedian Iain is set to appear on Lorraine on Friday to discuss series eight of the ITV dating show, which starts later this month.But one -eyed viewer quickly spotted the snap, going on to tweet: “What was Iain Stirling from Love Island doing there?”“Not interested in Love Island!” someone else moaned.It came as other fans slammed Paul Burrell for calling an RP accent “proper English” - and telling viewers the Queen taught him how to speak ‘properly’.Paul, who originally hails from Derbyshire, used to have a broader accent.Viewers immediately took to Twitter to complain about the segment, with one writing: “Paul Burrell saying the Queen taught him to speak ‘English’ because he had a broad Derbyshire accent.

Love Island will make a welcome return to screens on Monday 6 June, and ahead of the launch ITV bosses have now unveiled the full line-up of singletons heading to Mallorca. Among those looking for love this year is Pharmaceutical Salesman Ikenna Ekwonna. Ikenna, 23, originally hails from Nottingham and explains that his choice to go on the dating show in season eight was all about timing.

Love Island bosses may have toned back the amount of sex scenes shown on air, but it doesn’t mean the villa has become less raunchy.Islanders haven’t held back when speaking about their sex lives with their fellow stars, though some try to keep things a little more under wraps.And if they do keep their X-rated antics to themselves, they still have plenty of protection - in the form of square-shaped Love Island logo condoms.Each year the villa is filled with condoms which feature a heart-shaped logo on the wrapper, and while bosses confessed they hadn’t yet received them, they’re definitely on their way.Speaking to Daily Star and other press, Love Island bosses said there were currently no condoms in the villa the week prior to the launch.However, when prompted on if condoms will be hitting the shelves, they confirmed a "bucket load" of condoms will be placed in the villa, before adding they would be "finished with the logo".The influx of condoms goes hand-in-hand with the new hideaway which is still yet to be unveiled.And it looks like bosses are predicting a lot of steamy set-ups this year, with executive producer Mike Spencer admitting they’ve been working overdrive on their match-making.He said: “We've worked really hard to match make this year."I'm hoping that there's someone for everyone, I think we've done well with types.

Laura Whitmore looked fantastic as she stepped out today, after doing her final stint on her Radio 5 Live show, before she jets off to Majorca to resume her presenting duties on Love Island. The popular ITV dating show is back on our screens on June 6, and Laura is said to have bagged a whopping £500,000 deal to host the next series, which announced its brand new contestants on Monday 30 May. Mother of one, Laura, 37, rocked a kooky short-sleeved jumper that was printed with melons, strawberries and apples.

That's right, your favourite slice of reality TV is back for a summer of single men revealing themselves... wait, wrong show. Then again, there's little left to the imagination when it comes to the bikini-clad, ab-tastic singletons in the Love Island villa, and we're ready and waiting in the wings to lap up every sexy second.

Some go on Love Island to find The One, others for a bit fun, but there's no doubt that sexy singleton Dami Hope will bring some "trouble" as he once called himself a "verified playboy".The 26 year old star was the first male contestant to be announced for the 2022 series, which is set to kick off on 6 June with Laura Whitmore back at the helm as presenter while her husband Iain Stirling will bring the laughs with his witty remarks. Senior microbiologist Dami, from Dublin, Ireland, has already described himself as "funny" and "passionate", while not being one to shy away from a little trouble.

A summer of love is just a matter of days away as a bunch of singletons pack their suitcases and head to a Spanish villa hoping to find 'the one'. Of course, that can only mean Love Island is returning to the small screen.

Summer is officially almost here and we can practically smell the sun tan lotion in Majorca all the way from Scotland.

After a long 10 months since Millie Court and Liam Reardon were crowned winners of Love Island, the hit ITV dating show is finally back and there's a bunch of sexy singletons lining up to enter the brand new Majorcan villa. Earlier in May, first pictures of the villa came to light.The new mansion boasts six bedrooms and sits at the foot of a big hill in a rural area of the island.

LOVE Island is set to return to our TV screens for another summer packed full of hot hot lovin' this summer. Already the show, hosted by Laura Whitmore, is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever with a new set of singles and a brand new villa. So, while we count down the days until launch night, let's take a look back at some of the couples from previous series' who are still going strong after all these years.