Inside Laura Whitmore’s trip to Spain to kick start new series of Love Island

Rachel Finni slammed Love Island bosses after the ITV dating show introduced a new coupling format, which involved the public choosing the villa couples instead of the islanders themselves.The former Love Island star, who appeared on last year's series, claimed ITV brought in the new coupling format as they "didn't want to take responsibility" for black girls being picked last during the show's coupling scenes.Earlier this week, Love Island returned for its eighth series, which meant a new cast of sexy singletons landed in the villa in a bid to find love in the sun.However, viewers and islanders alike were shocked when host Laura Whitmore revealed the islanders wouldn't get a say in who they paired up with during the first coupling.Instead, it was members of the public who had all the power and were able to vote for the singletons they wanted to see coupled up.Brunette beauty Rachel, 29, hit out at Love Island bosses for the coupling format during an exclusive Instagram Live chat with Daily Star.She said the show's new coupling format was a "tactical" decision by ITV designed to protect them as they wanted to avoid responsibility for a black girl being picked last.Rachel claimed: "The show has been going on for how many years now? The public getting involved wasn’t because they wanted us to be a part of the show it’s because they didn’t want to take responsibility for the black girl being picked last."So they said 'okay let’s make sure everyone is guaranteed to be picked, it won’t be done in order and if anyone has a problem with who they’re coupled up with, we as the show can’t take the blame because it would have been other people that done it'."She believed the public vote put the islanders in a "forced" and

The eighth season of popular ITV show Love Island is underway, and aside from the coupling drama, eagle-eyed fans are speculating that the villa could be split into two - as a ‘second fire pit is spotted’. Most of the show’s significant announcements are made by host Laura Whitmore, 37 around the iconic fire pit, making it an integral part of the show, but the inclusion of a second pit has lead some fans to believe there may be even more drama ahead.

Judi Love has contacted ITV bosses asking to host a new version of Love Island for older contestants.The Loose Women panellist tagged the TV network in a post on Twitter, as she retweeted comedian Clare Harrison McCartney's suggestion that she leads a new version of the popular dating show.Clare said: "I’ve said for years to @ITV that there should be an older love island for real people.She added: "It would be like Big Brother in the sun. I’d love to go on it.

LOVE Island fans have spotted the villa has a second firepit and are speculating that the famous home could be split in two. The hugely popular ITV2 dating show returned this week and already has viewers predicting potential twists and turns.

Love Island star Indiyah Polack admits she's been feeling "awkward tension" between her and her partner Ikenna Ekwonna during tonight's instalment of the ITV2 series.The couple were paired up during the launch show after a surprise twist from presenter Laura Whitmore revealed the public had chosen the couples for the first time ever. And while she wasn't sure about the decision initially, 23 year old Indiyah later told the Beach Hut that she assumed they must have something in common as viewers had put them together. Despite that, a few days in the villa hasn't seen the duo's connection grow.

Love Island host Laura Whitmore has warmed the hearts of her fans on social media as she shared rare photos featuring her daughter on social media – with many fans commenting they couldn’t believe how quickly the little one has grown up. The 37 year old, who is married to Scottish comedian Iain Stirling, began hosting Love Island in 2020, following a successful career as a model, actress, and presenter on both television and radio.

Love Island fans have spotted 'proof' that there's going to be a major shake-up in the show: a second fire pit.The usual ITV2 dating show format sees the Islanders gather around the fire pit for big news brought in by Laura Whitmore, including the arrival of new bombshells or recouplings.But with another fire pit in the frame, some viewers reckon the villa could be about to split in two even before it's time to head to Casa Amor, or else a huge change that could see a rivalry between two villa factions.It comes after journalist Orlaith Condon announced the news from an 'inside source' on the My Pod On Paper podcast, explaining: "I teased something on the podcast last night about a source that I have, that knew secret information about the new villa. Want all the last villa gossip straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily Love Island newsletter HERE. "They revealed it to me because they know I’m a freak and I’m obsessed with the small details.

Love Island has become embroiled in yet another race row after fans were left annoyed over Davide Saclimenti side-lining two of the girls.During Tuesday night's episode (June 7), viewers took to Twitter in their droves after bombshell Davide appeared to avoid going to chat with Amber Beckford and Indiyah Polack, who are the only two women of colour in the villa.Italian stallion Davide had only 24 hours to chose a girl he wanted to partner up with after he the island of love unexpectedly the night before.The following day, the 27 year old spoke to the girls individually as he tried to establish who he wanted to share a bed with that night.However, fans quickly noticed that he failed to pull either Indiyah, 22, or Amber, 24, over for a chat to discuss a potential pairing with them.Seeing the evident flaw, Love Island spectators headed straight to Twitter, with some threatening to contact TV regulator Ofcom over the move.One viewer fumed: "If I don’t see Davide pull Indiyah or Amber for a chat this episode I’m reporting to OFCOM."Another shared: "It’s basic manners to talk to every girl, he gotta go home."A third added: "Davide avoiding all the black women like his life depends on it," while a fourth said: "The fact Davide didn’t even greet Indiyah and Amber is bugging me."Meanwhile a fifth upset viewer said: : "Davide spoke to all the girls in the villa, except the black girl and the mixed girl.

Michael Owen's daughter is already making headlines, just days after the start of the new series of Love Island began.MORE: Gemma Owen's family home with footballer dad Michael Owen is so luxurious – see insideGemma Owen, 19, is one of this year's hopeful singletons to have entered the villa – and it seems to be making uncomfortable viewing for Michael already. WATCH: Love Island 2022 - official teaserThe former footballer was forced to confront jibes about Gemma's appearance on the show ahead of England's match against Germany on Tuesday evening.READ: All you need to know about Love Island's DavideMORE: Love Island fans are divided by this contestant after episode oneMichael was working as a pundit for Channel 4's coverage – and just seconds into the broadcast, co-presenter Jules Breach joked about his Love Island connection.

Johnny Depp visit. The 58-year-old dined out at Varanasi in the city's Broad Street on Sunday night.

LOVE Island viewers have been left convinced that Tasha Ghouri looks EXACTLY like a famous TV presenter. The reality star was first seen on the ITV2 dating show last night - and fans though she looked just like a VERY familiar face.

Love Island fans have taken to social media and admitted they are already getting a bit fed up with the way Iain Stirling says one of the contestants' names.Iain, who is known for his jaunty voiceovers, has a very particular way of saying the name Davide when he's talking about Davide Sanclimenti.And viewers are not loving it.Plenty took to Twitter to comment on it as Tuesday night's instalment of the dating show got underway.One said it was getting on their "last nerve" and another posted: "Iain say Davide like that one more time I dare you.""Whatever it is Iain is doing when he says Davide's name is really irritating me," said another."The way Iain is saying Davide's name lmao he needs to chill," another viewer tweeted.While another disgruntled viewer wrote: "The way Iain keeps saying Davide's name is killing me pls."Another remarked: "Okay but why is Iain saying Davide's name like that."One viewer said it was "jarring" to hear the way Iain was saying it.Someone else urged: "No for real can Iain Stirling please stop saying Davide's name like that."However, other people tuning in to see the singles' latest antics were thoroughly tickled."Iain is finishing me with his 'Davide' pronunciations - daviiid'ayyyy!" joked one.Iain is married to Love Island host Laura Whitmore but has said that he'd rather be off-camera than upfront with her."I'm happy being in the darkness and the ether," he recently told RadioTimes."I'm just in the vibes, I don't need to be in the front. Laura is very good at that, she does all that.

Amelia Tank. The Dance With Me Tonight singer, 38, asked the 30-year-old bodybuilder to marry him during a romantic beach getaway at the weekend. Sharing the news on Instagram, the Essex native uploaded a picture of him and Tank embracing on a cliffside shortly after he popped the question with a diamond ring visible on her left hand.

Love Island fans up and down the country tuned in to the first episode of the new series which aired last night (6 June), but some seem to have doubts about one contestant.Iain Stirling gave his usual comedic commentary and Laura Whitmore welcomed the singletons onto the island for the first time.The big series twist was revealed before she placed them in their couples, which, this year, were chosen by the public.Luca Bish, a fishmonger from Brighton, was paired with paramedic Paige Thorne but things didn't get off to a great start from the viewers' perspective.Laura asked Paige whether the public had made the right decision and Paige replied with: “We will soon see,” which was met with a sarcastic expression and an eye roll from Luca.Fans kept an eye on him throughout the episode and began to notice things that didn’t seem to sit right with them.Just minutes into the pair’s first conversation, Luca began to ask Paige about her favourite sex position.Although she obliged and the two began to jokingly discuss the move, with Paige even attempting to recreate the act, fans were not impressed with his opening line.One fan tweeted out: “Luca is already my least favourite.

Love Island’s Tasha Ghouri is eyeing up two men in the villa - Andrew Le Page and Luca Bish. Speaking in the Beach Hut, Tasha confesses she's interested in Andrew, but recognises that Luca is "sweet" and it looks like Luca's eyes are focusing on her too. Luca couldn't hold back as he was speaking in the Beach Hut about Tasha and says: "I got a really good vibe off her.

Love Island viewers are already hooked on this year's series after just one episode – and think some of the Islanders look familiar. Fans are convinced that Michael Owen's daughter Gemma, 19, is the spitting image of US singer Madison Beer and have now also had their say on 23 year old Tasha Ghouri's celebrity lookalike.

Love Island 2022 kicked off on 6 June with a new group of singletons entering the iconic villa in the hope of finding long-lasting love. Laura Whitmore headed to Mallorca to let the contestants know who they'd be coupling up with, after the public had been voting for who they think would be a good match - a new twist introduced for this year's series.

Love Island finally returned to screens on Monday night (June 6) for another summer of love but it was host Laura Whitmore who was heaping the praise. The presenter made her first appearance of the 2022 series during the launch show as she headed to the new villa for the first coupling up.

Love island star Kaz Crossley has taken to social media to share some sizzling hot bikini snaps.The 27-year-old reality star showed off her figure in a green two-piece as she posed for photographs in the sea in Mexico.

Love Island’s Iain Stirling couldn’t resist opening the show with a remark at the expense of former Conservative MP Neil Parish, who resigned after being caught watching porn at the House of Commons. Tonight saw Iain back in his role of narrator as his wife Laura Whitmore took on the presenting gig once again.  But just moments into the programme, Iain incorporated the scandal from Mr Parish into his commentary as he introduced the swanky new villa to fans.

LOVE Island viewers were all shocked as Gemma Owen revealed she's just 19 years old. The teenager - whose dad is football legend Michael Owen - was quizzed on her age by the other girls in the villa.