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 to 'return to Majorca this June after getting the Covid all-clear '
ok.co.ukLove Island WILL be returning to Majorca this Summer after getting the COVID all-clear, according to sources. The hit show, which was hosted in South Africa last year, was preparing for a UK-based show due to travel restrictions, however executives have reportedly approved plans to see its return to the Spanish villa.
Speaking to The Sun, sources said: “Producers have watched shows like Dancing on Ice struggle during the pandemic.They don’t want the same fate. “All precautions have been taken to make sure it goes smoothly.
Besides the extra cast, they’ve incorporated Covid safety measures and increased checks on contestants’ mental health. “Everyone is very excited.
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