The sixth series of Love Island began broadcasting on 12 January 2020 on ITV2. The series was announced on 24 July 2019 when it was confirmed that two series would air in 2020, and is also the first winter edition of the series. Unlike the summer edition, the luxury villa is located in Cape Town. This series is also the first to be hosted by Laura Whitmore, having taken over from Caroline Flack. The series is narrated by Iain Stirling.
On 15 February 2020, following the death of former presenter Caroline Flack, the Unseen Bits episode due to air that day was not broadcast; but was made available on the ITV Hub. The regular episode did not air the following day either. The show returned on 17 February with a tribute to Flack. On the same day, ITV2 confirmed that the companion series Love Island: Aftersun which was set to air after that episode's main show would not be broadcast. A further tribute to Flack aired during the final on 23 February, which featured a compilation of her time throughout her five series as host
Love Island final date revealed – and it’s just DAYS away
thesun.co.ukLOVE Island's final date has been revealed - and fans don't have long to wait. Viewers will find out the king and queen of the villa on Monday 23, leaving just under two weeks of drama to go.
Jake and Liberty have been front runners for the £50,000 prize from early on in the show and their chances will only have been boosted by Liam and Millie's shock split after Casa Amor.
However, there will no doubt be plenty of twists and turns before viewers vote for their favourite couple. The most recent Love Island winners were Finn Tapp and Paige Turley, who triumphed in the first-ever winter Love Island.
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