Love Island microbiologist Dami Hope calls himself a 'verified playboy'

LOVE Island host Laura Whitmore has blasted fans who call her 'boring and overpaid' ahead of the new series. The ITV2 reality show returns tomorrow evening with Laura, 37, once again introducing the new batch of Islanders to viewers.

Laura Whitmore has preemptively shared her responses to the critical comments she receives while hosting Love Island.The 37 year old TV presenter responded to the comments she has received while hosting previous series in a bid to "get this out of the way" so fans can "enjoy the juicy bits". Mum-of-one Laura, who is married to Love Island's voice over star Iain Stirling, shared a TikTok video of herself to clear up some of the claims around her presenting duties. As the video begun, Laura could be seen sipping out of an official Love Island water bottle before pointing above her head to some text which read: "Shall we chat Love Island" followed by a red heart emoji.

Love Island returns on Monday for a new series that is bound to kickstart everyone's summer. Laura Whitmore is once again the host of the ITV2 reality dating show, alongside her commentator husband Iain Stirling.

We're ready to move mad over the return of Love Island on 6 June, especially now that the line-up for this year's summer of fun in the sun has been announced. With eight weeks of drama, iconic chats by the fire pit and jaw-dropping tasks ahead of us, narrator Iain Stirling has promised the new series to "be the sexiest yet". Love Island is never short of headline-making antics, and with seven seasons of romantic history behind us, there are plenty of stories to tell.

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. He revealed the news to Christine Lampard on Lorraine - with voting already open via the show's app.

Future Love Island singleton Dami Hope let OK! in on a big secret prior to entering the famous villa in Mallorca.The 26-year-old Senior Microbiologist was asked if there was anything he could tell us something about himself that not many people know. Grinning as he spoke, Dami replied: "I don’t know if it’s a secret, but on my penis I have this birthmark that’s shaped like a love heart - I call it ‘The Lovestick’!" The Dublin-born scientist - who admitted that the only aspect of joining the show that has left him feeling nervous is the prospect of not being step-forward for during the initial meeting with the girls - has also hinted that he's not afraid to cause trouble.

Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling might work together on Love Island but their own love story began away from the ITV dating show.Irish stunner Laura, 37, became the new host of the programme back in 2020 after the tragic passing of former host Caroline Flack.It meant she joined her now-husband Iain Stirling, 34, who has provided the hilarious voiceovers on the series since 2015.Unlike the sexy singletons on Love Island, Laura and Iain didn't meet on the show and tend to keep their relationship away from the spotlight.Love Island has just returned for its eighth series, which means a fresh batch of singles are set to land in the sunny Mallorca villa in a bid to find their soulmate.With the nation's favourite dating show back on screens, Daily Star have looked into Laura and Iain's marriage.Laura and Scottish comedian Ian have been dating since 2017, but the blonde beauty revealed they've known each other for "ages."It looks like the TV stars crossed paths in a suitably showbiz setting, because they reportedly met each other at an ITV party surrounded by mutual pals.The pair kept their romance quiet for months, but Laura finally confirmed they were a couple in August 2017.She said: "Yeah he’s my boyfriend. He’s lovely.

Love Island is set to return to ITV2 next week and as anticipation for the new series continues to grow, producers have shared a first-look trailer of contestants leaving their day jobs to find love at the villa.

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.