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's Afia vows to continue search for love as she's dumped from villa
dailystar.co.ukLove Island's Afia Tonkmor was left devastated as she became the first contestant to be dumped from the villa.During the latest episode of the much-loved ITV dating show, the islanders were interrupted by an unexpected text which instructed them to gather around the fire pit immediately.While at the fire pit, they soon discovered who would be forced to leave the villa that very evening.Unfortunately, it was bombshell Afia's turn to pack her bags and say her final goodbyes to her housemates after the new bombshell Jacques O'Neill decided to couple up with Paige Turley.Seeing the unexpected departure take place, viewers rushed to Twitter to share their thoughts on the surprise dumping.One viewer said: "Kind of bitter sweet, Afia leaving.
Kinda wanted to see how her leave out would play out." Another penned: "Lmao Afia would have had a better chance in the villa if they brought a different guy instead of Jacques." While a third chimed: "I really liked Afia she was so sweet."The shocking news regarding Afia leaving the villa comes after The Sun recently reported that another unlucky islander will be dumped from the villa on Tuesday night (June 14).The publication reported that a recoupling will take place during the episode but the person who is not chosen to be in a couple will have to leave the villa swiftly.This will be the third departure since the reality show returned last week, due to Liam Llewellyn deciding to self-eliminate from the process in week one.Liam gathered his fellow Islanders around the fire pit and said he didn't feel like he was giving the best version of himself in the villa.In an emotional speech, Liam, 22, explained: "Obviously we all came here for the same reason but I haven’t really been feeling I.
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