Love Island reveals HUGE twist as show unveils change to the format for the first time ever

LOVE Island fans were left furious at the show's cliffhanger ending. It was a dramatic Friday night episode as Love Island screened Liam's departure before a surprise recoupling.

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.

Read more: BBC One Everything I Know About Love: Cast, air date and what it's aboutStrictly Come Dancing star Anton has said that the reason he is taking part is because he's "never cooked in his entire life. " He is teamed up with mentor Rosemary Shrager and revealed the first time he cooked anything was on the first morning of training with her. On being partnered with pro chef Rosemary, he said: “She is hilarious, great and funny.

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.

Love Island contestant Faye Winter seems to have turned her back on the popular ITV dating show, as she claimed she was far "too busy" to watch the first episode that kicked off on Monday night (June 6).The 26 year old who became a finalist alongside her partner Teddy Soares last year is currently enjoying her time away in Spain.But when she became inundated with fans asking her opinion on the launch show, Faye decided to share how she really felt about the ITV programme.Jumping on her Instagram story, Faye said: "So many of you are asking for my opinion on this year's Love Island but I've been too busy with my baby. Turning the camera to Teddy who was sitting beside her at a table, she continued: "But I will watch it tomorrow, or maybe the next day."Or maybe we'll play catch up on ITV Hub."Sipping her wine, she finished off by saying: "Don't worry, it's not an ad guys but have a good night.

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 kicked off tonight in spectacular style with Gemma and Tasha brutally rejecting Liam & Luca. In a sensational twist, the ladies' favourite new boy Davide was left with all the power in recoupling. Dami and Amber, Indiyah and Ikenna, Tasha and Andew, Gemma and Liam and Luca and Paige were hand-picked by the public to couple up.

Love Island fans were left fuming to find out there was no preview trailer at the end of this year's first episode.The hit ITV dating show returned with its eighth series on Monday night (June 6) - which meant a fresh batch of singletons landed in the villa in the hopes of finding love. ITV viewers normally get a preview trailer at the end of every episode giving fans a taste of the explosive moments to come in the next edition, which normally airs the following night.Scottish Love Island narrator Iain Stirling can usually be heard announcing the end-of-episode trailer with his famously ominous phrase "tomorrow night..."We then get an edited montage of bombshell scenes showing the likes of islanders rowing with eachother or smitten pairs sharing a cheeky smooch in secret.However, fans were disappointed to see the show had ditched the fan-favourite clip for the first episode of the series - at least for the evening.Fans were gutted and flocked to Twitter to complain about the format switch up.One wrote: "The “tomorrow night” preview of Love Island is always the best part of the show, just give us that now".A second said: "No “tomorrow night” that’s muggy".The first episode of this season saw Irish host Laura Whitmore walked into the villa for the first coupling of the series - but the cast were in for a shock format twist.Instead of the ladies stepping forward for the boys they fancy the most, it was the public who decided on the couples.Amber and Dami were announced as the first couple, Gemma and Liam as the second, Indiyah and Ikenna as the third, Tasha and Andrew and Paige and Luca as the final pairing.This is a live TV story and is being constantly updated.

Love Island spotted that newly coupled up Amber and Dami were "disappointed" that they got coupled up with each other during the first episode of this year's series.Taking to Twitter to join in with the #LoveIsland hashtag, fans of the show were quick to clock that new Islanders Dami Hope, 26, and Amber Beckford, 24, looked a little taken aback by the public's decision.After announcing the new rules, host Laura Whitmore revealed that Dami and Amber had been chosen to couple up by the general public – who were allowed to vote via the app last week.Noticing how "raging" the pair were, fans were quick to comment on how "disappointed" the new couple looked.One viewer penned: "Dami & amber are in mourning."Another added: "Dami isn't impressed with Amber."A third was quick to take to the social media platform to say: "Amber didn’t not receive such a reception from Dami."While a fourth said: "Amber and Dami are mad awkward Omdz [oh my days]."And a fifth offered: "Dami is RAGING, Amber is RAGING... this is gonna be an absolute hot mess!" This comes as the 2022 series of Love Island burst back onto our telly screens tonight (June 6).With a format shake up leaving viewers divided in an instant, this series is the first where the general public have taken on the role of cupid to pair up the sexy singletons.Speaking on ITV's Lorraine last week, Iain Sterling, who provides the hilarious voiceover for the show revealed that the popular dating show would see a format change for the first time ever.Chatting away to stand-in host Christine Lampard, he said: "I'm never given any information ever but I'm coming at you now with a big fat exclusive."This year, for the first year ever, we want you guys at home to play cupid.

Love Island fans have voiced their concerns over one of the contestant's age after she was introduced to the show. Iain Stirling and Laura Whitmore welcomed the new singletons to the Mallorcan villa and wasted no time cracking on with the coupling process.The girls entered the villa and a short VT played for the viewing audience at home.Gemma turned up and gave some information on herself, but immediately sparked concerns from fans.The star revealed that she is just 19 years old, which left avid viewers wondering why she was on the programme.A concerned fan tweeted: "Gemma is beautiful but I just think she’s a bit too young to be on this show, especially when all the lads are 20 odd."Another wrote: "I think 19 is too young for Love Island.

Iain Stirling has taken to Instagram ahead of Love Island’s much anticipated first episode to share a sweet message with fans of the show.Iain and his wife, Laura Whitmore posed in an elevator for a quick selfie after they touched down in Mallorca, where the popular dating show is set, for 2 months with the Love Island cast.Iain looked smart in a pair of blue denim shorts paired with a leaf print shirt, his short hair worn messy as he took the picture.Stirling posed with his hand behind his head as he took the snap in the mirror, dark shades covering his face as he smiled beside his wife.Do you have a story about one of this year's Love Island stars? Contact us at staronlineshowbiz@reachplc.comLaura looked stunning in a pink spotted mini dress as she laughed, her hand stuck out to a bannister to hold her up.The star wore her long blonde hair in loose waves and flashed a giant smile as she was caught mid-laugh.She too wore dark shades and paired the look with a black quilted Chanel bag.Iain wrote in the caption: “Happy Love Island day!”Fans took to the comments to gush over the couple and an excited fan said: “Dream team!”Another said: “Summer has finally arrived,” while one gushed: “Best couple to do it!”Iain is the show’s primary narrator and his distinctive voice has been a crucial part of the series for years.Laura often enters the villa during eliminations and took over the gig from Caroline Flack back in 2020.After the couple settled into life on the island, Iain once again took to Instagram to keep his 809,000 followers up to date with his activities.He shared some pictures of himself, wearing a white t-shirt and black sunglasses, but looked disgruntled as he stood in front of a microphone.The presenter was

Love Island is back on ITV2 tonight (June 6) with more sun, sexy singles and shocking moments.Ahead of the series, host Laura Whitmore has already hit back at fans who have cruelly described her as "too old".Former Islander Rachel Finni recently said on a podcast: "I'm kind of gutted Laura Whitmore is hosting it though, I thought we'd get a nice Maya Jama or AJ Odudu. The benefits you get from being married to the narrator, 'cause she's not a great host."Another contestant, Amy Day, even suggested Laura should step back from the role.Amy exclusively told the Daily Star: "I'm numb to it, I think it would be nice to have a presenter who throws herself into it and that whole interview that came out of Rachel hit loads of the press and it is true we are all a bit gutted."The reunion was a bit dead and boring.

It's the final countdown! Love Island 2022 returns to our screens tonight. Yes, you read that right – tonight.

Michael Owen has flown out of the UK ahead of tonight’s hotly anticipated Love Island return. The former England player departed the country to head for Germany after admitting he was living “every father’s nightmare” ahead of his daughter’s debut on the show. Gemma Owen, 19, is the oldest of his four children and is set to make her debut on the iconic dating show on Monday night - however dad Michael won’t be at home to see it as he shared a snap from beside the Olympiastadion in Munich, on Monday.

It's the greatest comeback of the year as we settle in to watch the return of the "sexiest" show on ITV2, Love Island. Oh yes, that's right. And while 'the greatest comeback of the year' might be a bit of an exaggeration, it's certainly been highly-anticipated after the winter spin-off was cancelled for the second year running.

Penny Lancaster caused a stir amongst her fans on Sunday as she shared a sweet new family photo with her fans.MORE: 8 celebrity step-parents: Christine Lampard, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Emily Andre and moreThe Loose Women star, 51, uploaded the image following husband Sir Rod Stewart's performance at the Platinum Party at the Palace on Saturday night. WATCH: Sir Rod Stewart shares hilarious video inside £4.6m homeThe snapshot shows Rod stood in the centre and surrounded by his loved ones, including wife Penny and their youngest son, Aidan, 14.READ: Sir Rod Stewart reunites with ex-wife Alana – fans say same thingMORE: Sir Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster share rare photo of eldest son AlastairAlso pictured is Rod's sister Mary Stewart and two of his daughters, Kimberly and Ruby, as well as Penny's sister-in-law, Louise.Penny shared a gorgeous family photo with fansFans loved the sweet family photo – although some were divided over Rod's performance at the palace, with a number questioning why he had chosen to sing a cover of Sweet Caroline rather than his own songs.READ: Penny Lancaster's daily diet: the star's breakfast, lunch and dinner revealedMORE: Penny Lancaster 'wasn’t the person I married' during menopause battle, says Rod Stewart"Why Sweet Caroline??? You have so many of your own hits… sorry was disappointed," one wrote.

It's time to start slathering up the suncream because Love Island has teased a first look at the new series ahead of its launch on Monday night. A whole host of sexy new singletons are set to enter the villa in Mallorca in a bid to find love on the ITV show that will kick off on ITV2, with fans of having a say on who couples up with who in the first week. And in a newly released image, host Laura Whitmore can be seen chatting to the ladies as their summer in the villa kicks off with an exciting new twist.

Love Island presenter Laura Whitmore has clapped back at fans who call her "overpaid" and "boring".The 37-year-old Irish beauty will be back on our screens on Monday (June 6) as the ITV2 dating show returns for its eighth series. She will introduce the new batch of 11 sexy singletons who are looking for love in the villa.However, hours before the series launch, Laura addressed previous comments about her hosting in the show in a TikTok video.At the start of the short clip, the TV personality said: "Shall we get this out of the way, then we can enjoy the juicy bits! See ya Monday."Want all the last villa gossip straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily Love Island newsletter HERE Laura started with the online comment: "I think its ridiculous that Laura flies back and forth - send the guests there!"She penned in response: "The villa is Mallorca and Aftersun is London.

Laura Whitmore has slammed Love Island fans who branded her dull and overpaid, while also accusing her of wrecking the environment.

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.