Laura Whitmore gets paid whopping £7k a minute to present Love Island

The Love Island boys have proved that being single is more fun as they left the Love Island reunion party in jubilant spirits - in stark contrast to the glum-looking couples that attended the party. George Tasker, 23, Ikenna Ekwonna, also 23, and Jay Younger, 28, were clearly in a great mood as they all smiled as they left the party together in a car, no doubt on their way to another afterparty.The Love Island cast of the 2022 series all reunited on Thursday night for the Love Island reunion party, which was hosted by Laura Whitmore and will be screened on Sunday night at 9pm on ITV2 and ITV Hub.The boys joyful expressions were a lot different to some of their counterparts on the show, as Luca Bish, 23, and Gemma Owen, 19, were seen looking glum as they left the party.

Love Island's Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu snubbed her former castmate Antigoni Buxton's party despite no apparent "hard feelings" with former potential love rival Nathalia Campos. The 27 year old Turkish actress who won this year's Love Island, alongside her Italian beau Davide Sanclimenti, 27, was amongst this year's finalists of the show who appeared to snub their fellow Love Islanders from this year's series after being no-shows at singer Antigoni's bash.

FANS are all saying the same thing as ITV2 will see the return of Love Island this Sunday for the reunion show. It seems fans have one major complaint about the reunion show that hasn't even aired yet! Host Laura Whitmore will be joined by contestants from across the series to find out what they made of the events in the villa and what they have been up to since leaving. The original 2022 cast will be joined by ALL the bombshells, even the Casa Amor cast, which could make for some very tense moments.

Love Island producers were allegedly 'forced to step in' as things got heated at filming for the reunion.The ITV2 dating show came to an end on Monday, with a reunion special set to air this weekend.Hosted by Laura Whitmore, the reunion was filmed in London on Thursday night and one of the event's attendees has claimed that a "very heated exchange" erupted between Coco Lodge and Summer Botwe.READ MORE: Shaughna Phillips predicts which Love Island couples will end up staying togetherThe Casa Amor bombshells are said to have come to blows over previous comments made by Coco about Josh Le Grove.While appearing on the Saving Grace podcast, Coco appeared to express regret about not sleeping with Josh while the pair stayed in a villa after their dumping from the show.The comments followed Summer and Josh exploring a romantic connection before Josh's exit from the villa.Asked if she had s*****d Josh, Coco replied: "No and I'm actually annoyed because I feel like I could have now.

Love Island's Gemma Owen and Luca Bish were spotted looking tense as they returned home after filming the reunion for the 2022 series.Pictures of the couple were taken last night after they were leaving the ITV2 set with their co-stars.The pair looked frosty as neither were seen smiling which hinted at tension between the pair.READ MORE: Love Island fans left fuming at 'rushed' finale with crucial missing element The couple were pictured leaving the Love Island reunion recording which was filmed at Elstree Studios.

Love Island runners-up Gemma Owen and Luca Bish appeared a bit glum as they left the reunion show together.

THE Love Island stars have shown off their glamorous looks for the Reunion Special as filming commences for the explosive show. Contestants of this year's series of the ITV2 dating show took to their social media to tease their outfit choices for the follow-up episode. Love Island fans were disappointed when the much-loved dating show finally came to an end after TWO MONTHS on air.

READ MORE: Maisie Smith stuns in bikini snaps as she enjoys holiday after saying goodbye to Strictly cast The announcement made on the BBC this morning also revealed that audiences will be returning to the studio, with the launch show revealed on September 7. Will said: "I'm honestly so chuffed to be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this year! Not going to lie, it's totally out of my comfort zone and I know it will be a huge challenge but that's what life is all about.

LOVE Island bombshell George Tasker has said he’ll break up Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Davide Sanclimenti at the show reunion. Ekin-Su and Davide recently won the hit show, but their villa journey wasn’t without its ups and downs, including the entry of George during Casa Amor.

They recently dismissed speculation that they’d split with a cosy airport selfie as they made their way back to the UK. But a body language expert has exclusively told OK! that things between Love Island couple Gemma Owen and Luca Bish appear “uncertain”.The pair finished in second place in Monday night’s final behind winners Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti, while Indiyah Polack and Dami Hope took third and Tasha Ghouri and Andrew Le Page fourth. And celebrity psychic and body language expert Inbaal Honigman says Luca looked “uncertain” and “mistrustful” during the final, while partner Gemma was “stiff” and is “reluctant” to get closer to the 23 year old.

It’s only been a few days since Love Island 2022 finished and we’re already missing watching the housemates go about their daily villa lives.To ease our loss, we’re taking a look back down memory lane at some of the best beauty moments from series eight – and wow, were we treated to some transformations and trending product reveals. From Danica’s now-viral gold eyeshadow, which fans hilariously say got more airtime than some of the contestants, to Laura Whitmore’s mid-season pink hair makeover, here are the top moments from this summer series that we won’t be forgetting about in a hurry….

Love Island has sparked hundreds more complaints in its final week, it has been revealed. The ITV2 dating show came to an end on Monday night (August 1) with host Laura Whitmore heading into the Mallorcan villa to reveal the winners of the 2022 series.

While the action in the main Love Island villa may be over for another year with Ekin-Su and Davide crowned the winners, the drama from Casa Amor is still bubbling away. Bombshell Coco Lodge, 27, who ruffled feathers by getting hot and heavy with Andrew Le Page while he was away from Tasha Ghouri, was dumped from the island at the same time as Josh Le Grove. At the time of the dumping, 22-year-old model Josh was coupled up with Summer Botwe, also 22.

Love Island has received more than 5,000 Ofcom complaints during this year's series.Several allegations were made to the broadcasting regulator by viewers who were concerned with "misogynistic behaviour" demonstrated by some of the boys, claims of "bullying," and Laura Whitmore's "s***-shaming" comments about Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu.The most complaints came after Movie Night which saw Luca Bish explode at partner Gemma Owen after clips were played of her and Billy Brown "flirting".More than 1,500 complaints followed the Snog, Marry, Pie, challenge where viewers expressed concern over the boys' treatment of Tasha Ghouri.As season eight has come to an end, Daily Star has rounded up the moments that have sparked the most controversy across the series.Movie Night was hit with more than 2,500 complaints after viewers believed "misogynistic and controlling" behaviour was being demonstrated by some of the boys.The episodes, which aired on July 15 and concluded on July 17, featured the girls and boys sitting down to watch clips of what their partners got up to while they were in Casa Amor.The challenge has become a catalyst in causing tension between the couples and this year was no different.The highest amount of complaints stemmed from Luca, 23, when he got into a heated exchange with Gemma, 19, after he was shown a clip of the brunette bombshell allegedly flirting with Billy, 23.In the mind-blowing scenes, Luca slammed Gemma, saying: "You were f***ing flirting! And I was made out to look like an idiot for it."He continued ranting to the boys: "Trust me when I say, if she wants to f***ing play games with me, I'll play.

A LOVE Island feud has been revealed after Coco Lodge claimed she ‘could have’ had sex with an Islander’s new boyfriend in a secret villa. The graphic designer, 27, joined the ITV2 show as a Casa Amor bombshell.

LOVE Island winners Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti looked loved-up in their first photos from outside the villa. The Turkish beauty, 27 and the Italian stallion, also 27, jetted home with the rest of the Islanders yesterday after being crowned winners of this year's series. After getting their phones back, the lovebirds took to Instagram to share their first selfie together since leaving the villa.

Love Island 2022 winners Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu were clear winners after released figures have shown that they were top of the public’s vote by a huge landslide.The series finale aired on 1 August and saw host Laura Whitmore present the show.She welcomed fourth place runners up Tasha and Andrew, third place couple Dami and Indiyah, second place’s Luca and Gemma and winners Davide and Ekin-Su onto the stage one by one.READ MORE: Love Island's Antigoni opens up about bond with Jacques O'Neill, who 'she loves'Whitmore sat down and discussed their Love Island journeys with them and rolled videotapes from their final evening in the villa.As the winners were announced in reverse order, audiences became tense in anticipation as Luca and Gemma and Davide and Ekin-Su stood before the cameras, waiting to hear their names called out.Eventually the latter were crowned the 2022 champions and fans were clearly delighted by the result, with social media erupting with joy as they hugged each other in disbelief.However, audiences may not have been surprised as support for the couple throughout the past eight weeks has been immense.They have soared through and provided the series with most of the drama, meaning that fans voted for them every time and left them wanting more.Despite the islanders voting them the least compatible couple, Ekin-Su and Davide were kept in the villa by eager viewers who were desperate to see more spats, antics and their relationship blossom.According to the results data from the final vote released by ITV, the winners secured a huge 63.69 percent of the public’s choice.The couples that placed after them all received a notably small portion of the vote, with Luca and Gemma receiving 14.47

Last night, the Love Island final aired and fans are excited to see couples take the next step of their relationship on the outside world.

Love Island came to an end last night (August 1), but ITV bosses are already searching for sexy singletons interested in taking part in next year’s series.Telly bosses have started to search for 2023 Islanders as Laura Whitmore officially opened the applications after the grand final came to an end.For those hoping to land a spot on the hugely popular ITV2 dating show, contestants simply have to fill out an application form with only a handful of eligibility requirements to pass.READ MORE: Love Island champ Amber Gill reveals world famous rapper slid into her DMsHowever, there have been some small changes made to the application forms themselves compared to previous years.Want all the last villa gossip straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily Love Island newsletter HERE.Every applicant looking to secure a spot on the show must be at least 18 years old at the time of submitting their application and would need to be available to participate in the show for a minimum of 10 consecutive weeks during the summer of 2023.The application also states that you cannot be currently employed by Love Island, Motion, ITV or any company owned by ITV plc, and you must not know a live-in partner or immediate relative of someone who works on the series.In addition to these specific requirements, every applicant must already hold or be able to obtain a valid passport until at least six months after the programme end date.Do you have a story about one of this year's Love Island stars? Contact us at staronlineshowbiz@reachplc.comThe advertisement reads: “ITV2 are looking for vibrant singles from across the UK who want to head to the sun, in search of love.“The chosen cast will spend time in a luxury villa, getting to know one another,

latest season of Love Island may be over, but eager viewers won't have to wait too long until this year's Islanders are back on our screens.Series eight of the show concluded last night (August 1), with Ekin-Su and Davide bagging the £50,000 prize money without the choice to split or steal the cash.The couple made it to the final alongside Tasha Ghouri and Andrew Le Page, who came in fourth place; Indiyah Polack and Dami Hope, who came in third place, and Gemma Owen and Luca Bish, who came in second place.In a teaser during the finale, it was announced that the Love Island Reunion would return this year with the top four couples taking centre stage as they figure out their new lives and relationships outside of the Mallorcan villa.Here's everything you need to know about the Love Island Reunion 2022.ITV has confirmed that the Love Island Reunion will return this year, with a release date set for Sunday, August 7 at 9pm.The reunion show will give viewers a glimpse of what the Islanders from the 2022 series have been up to since leaving the villa.The episode will be an hour and a half long, concluding at 10.30pm.Laura Whitmore will return to our screens as the host of the Love Island reunion, just six days after the finale episode aired on TV. The Irish presenter is likely to be joined by all the Islanders from series eight - with the spotlight shining on the four finalist couples as they return home to meet each other's families.

GOOD Morning Britain's Richard Arnold took a a swipe at Luca Bish after last night's shock Love Island result. The Showbiz Editor reported on the 2022 finale today on the ITV breakfast show and made a barbed comment about the 23-year-old, who was coupled up with Gemma Owen.