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
Paige Turley has told of her sadness at the death of young West Lothian footballer Robby Mullen who died on Sunday. Robby's devastated friends and family took to social media to pay tribute to "one of the nicest lads you will ever meet".Paige, who is also from Fauldhouse, urged people to reach out if they were suffering form mental health problems as she spoke of his passing.She wrote: "Had some sad news from home today..
unfortunately news I hear all to often. Leaving this here for anyone who may need it today, you are loved and I pray happiness finds you.
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