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Maya Jama has been officially announced as the brand new host of ITV2’s Love Island. Maya will make her debut as host as the new ninth series returns in early 2023.

Love Island: The Reunion will return this weekend.A special reunion episode, which will see the couples from the series discuss how things have gone outside the villa, will air on Sunday, August 7.Host Laura Whitmore announced Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti as the champions of the ITV2 dating show on Monday (August 1) evening.READ MORE: Love Island star reveals why Islanders 'put on a lot of weight' during ITV showThe winning lovebirds and their fellow co-stars will open up on how they've adjusted to life in the real world in the 90-minute show.The 2021 reunion episode saw Liam Reardon and Millie Court come face-to-face with Lillie Haynes on the sofa following the dramatic Casa Amor challenge.Liam famously had a fling with Lillie in the other villa but decided to stay with Millie when it came to recoupling.Lillie later told Millie and the rest of the gang that she had Liam spent some time together while they were at Casa Amor.The 2022 series may have ended by fans don't have long to wait for their next Love Island fix as a winter edition of the dating show will return next year alongside the regular summer series.Kicking off at the start of 2023, a new batch of islanders will be shipped off to South Africa in the hopes of finding their perfect match.Announcing the news, Paul Mortimer, Director of Reality Commissioning and Controller, ITV2, said: "Love Island has once again proved itself to be the nation’s favourite talking point across the summer, and we’re always blown away by the show’s ongoing impact and talkability amongst our younger audience."So, rather than just serving up a Summer of Love, we thought we’d make 2023 the Year of Love with two full series of the show."Mike Spencer, Executive Producer at

Love Island fans were left on the edge of their seats during the latest edition of the ITV2 dating show.It was announced at the end of Tuesday's (July 19) episode that Danica Taylor, Summer Botwe, Dami Hope and Billy Brown are all at risk of being dumped from the villa.In shock twist it, host Laura Whitmore revealed it will be up to their co-stars to decide who goes.READ MORE: Love Island's Gemma Owen admits Luca Bish gave her the 'ick' in unseen ITV2 show clipAs she announced the news, the TV presenter said: "I am afraid the party is over."One boy and one girl will get the chop during Wednesday's (July 20) episode.It means they will miss out on the chance to fight for the £50,000 prize money.Fans were left fuming that they had to wait 24 hours to find out the result.Taking to Twitter, one fan penned: "Why leave us on a cliffhanger when it’s obvious they will save Danica and Dami?"Do you have a story about one of this year's Love Island stars? Contact us at staronlineshowbiz@reachplc.comAnother added: "One thing I liked about big brother is that eviction night was never a cliffhanger.

Love Island stars Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Davide Sanclimenti are set for their own spin off TV show.The fiery pair have kept viewers glued with their on-off romance - trading insults, breaking up and then making up - throughout the summer.Now the show’s producer Mike Spencer thinks the couple will be among those offered lucrative deals when they come out. READ MORE: 'Broken' Jacques O'Neill claims Love Island bosses coaxed him to stay on ITV2 show He said: “There is such a great cross section of people in there this year, I’m sure there could be other shows on the horizon for them”.Last night viewers saw the Italian stallion and Turkish actress at war again.Following “movie night” in the villa where the islanders were shown clips of what everyone had been upto, Davide was left fuming.He watched Ekin-Su get handsy in the bed with George Tasker in Casa Amor.She denies anything happened and said: “My heart and my head is for you.”But he is not sure if the Turkish actress is lying.However she saw footage of him kissing Coco Lodge and protested: “He doesn’t kiss me like that, Davide does not kiss me like that, I have not had a kiss that passionate from him.”During Sunday's dramatic episode, Luca Bish confronted Gemma Owen about a clip called "Good Bill Hunting", which saw Billy Brown talking to Gemma.He told her: "You were entertaining it," but Gemma replies: "No, I wasn't."Fishmonger Luca invited Billy over to join them and asked if he felt like Gemma was flirting, to which Billy replied: "Yeah, it was just flirty banter."Gemma then admitted they did have a "flirty chat".Luca seemed unhappy as he said: "But just a minute ago you said you didn't have a flirty chat, you literally said, 'I wasn't flirting.'"But Gemma assured him

Love Island bosses have spoken out after speculations that there was something more to Jacques O’Neil’s shock departure from the show. The rugby player, 23, told his fellow Islanders that he was ready to leave after admitting he wasn’t “being himself” in there and would instead wait for Paige on the outside. However, fans - including Charlotte Crosby, who said his exit was "so obviously" for something that wasn't shown on screen - were not convinced it was his own decision and speculated that something else behind the scenes must have happened for him to up sticks.

Love Island boss Mike Spencer has opened up about what really happened in the build up to Jacques O'Neill's exit from the villa.The 23-year-old star left ITV2 viewers heartbroken when he decided to quit the dating show earlier this week.Since the rugby player's departure, fans have been wondering if there more to his decision to leave.READ MORE: Love Island fans go wild as Jacques flips out over Adam in heated first lookHowever, Mike has insisted that Jacques made his own decision.Speaking to Deadline, he said: "When you date, your emotions are naturally up and down. Finding love is not a simple thing, that’s why the show is so relatable.Want all the last villa gossip straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily Love Island newsletter HERE"Jacques was on his own journey and he had a strong connection with Paige [Thorne] but sometimes you have to think about yourself and that's what Jacques did."We respected his decision to head home but I think he’s excited to be on Aftersun on Sunday to discuss his journey."All the contestants are adults.

LOVE Island's Jacques O'Neill looked forlorn picking up takeaway pizzas in Yorkshire. The rugby player, 23, shocked viewers when he quit the show this week for his mental well-being and headed straight back home to Wakefield. Jacques struggled to smile as he drove to pick up the pizzas at about 8.30 in the evening, presumably to take home to watch that night's episode of Love Island.

LOVE Island’s top producer has confirmed that it was entirely Jacques O’Neill’s decision to walk. The rugby player, 23, shocked viewers when he quit the show this week for his mental well-being – leaving fans speculating there was more to his exit than met the eye. But boss Mike Spencer insisted it was completely up to Jacques, as he praised him for being so honest.

EXCLUSIVE: ITV’s popular reality TV game show Love Island is in the spotlight once again. The polarising dating program, back on UK screens for an eighth season, remains appointment viewing for its many fans. For others, the format still raises concerns.

There’s a new bombshell entering the villa.

Love Island star India Reynolds has confessed that she would rather do a food challenge over a strip tease as she promotes more inclusive and diverse body types in the villa.Throughout the popular ITV2 dating series, viewers excitedly wait for their favourite team challenges to be filmed, whether it be the group movie night, public tweets uncovered or the highly anticipated Casa Amor week-long challenge.But it’s fair to say one of the most-hated challenges by fans is the gross food-based challenges which sees Islanders exchanging food from their mouths to fill up a full plate of food in the shortest amount of time.READ MORE: Love Island fans hail Indiyah and Dami 'winners' after loved-up first dateAnd millions of fans up and down the country were relieved to hear from ITV producer Mike Spencer confirm that the telly bosses were “moving away” from the food-based challenges this series.But the 31-year-old confessed that she would much rather take part in the disgusting food challenges over a saucy strip tease “any day of the week.”Want all the last villa gossip straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily Love Island newsletter HERE.As fans of the popular ITV2 dating show prepare for another explosive instalment of the show, the brunette beauty sat down with Daily Star in an exclusive interview about the beloved challenges still to come.While she reminisced over her time in the luxury villa, she admitted that she was “grateful” she didn’t have to strip during the show.She explained: “I know that when I was in there [that] I was so grateful that I didn’t have to do the strip challenge because I don’t think I could have done that – not sober.“No, no way could I have done that, I would have rather done a food challenge than

ITV has made a huge announcement about Love Island which is sure to delight fans. The ITV2 dating show returned to screens earlier this month and once again viewers have become hooked on the drama and everything else going on in the Mallorca villa.

K.J. Yossman “Love Island” is set to return for both a winter and summer edition in 2023, ITV has confirmed.The show, which is made by ITV and Lifted Entertainment (part of ITV Studios) is a cash cow for the broadcaster, with the highly coveted 16-34 year old demographic tuning in nightly on ITV2 for the eighth season (pictured above) this year.A winter edition will air in the new year, with a fresh batch of contestants flying out to South Africa for some fun in the sun.

Love Island viewers were left outraged during the latest episode of the ITV2 dating show as the 'disgusting' eating challenge returned.The group of sexy singletons took part in a challenge named Lip Service during Monday's (June 21) episode which saw the boys guzzle a mouthful of ingredients before sliding across a dancefloor where they had to transfer it to the girls.They then had to then spit the remaining contents into a giant cocktail glass and the first couple to fill it were crowned winners of the game.READ MORE: Love Island's Jay Younger branded 'wet blanket' by former winner as two stars axedAs the couples got up close and personal in the challenge, Luca Bish and Danica Taylor came out on top.Want all the last villa gossip straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily Love Island newsletter HERE Fans watching at home didn't expect to watch "gross" segment this year as bosses originally planned to ditch the task.Taking to Twitter, one wrote: "I thought they said they weren't doing this challenge this year?"Another posted: "The producers are liars I swore they said these challenges were no more. Why do they hate us?"A third person said: "The way I was gagging during the game/challenge in tonight’s #LoveIsland episode."Do you have a story about one of this year's Love Island stars? Contact us at staronlineshowbiz@reachplc.comWhile a fourth social media user wrote: "I thought we got rid of this biohazard challenge."Executive producer Mike Spencer previously explained how the dating series is progressing as it entered its eighth year on air.Answering questions during a Q&A session on Reddit, he was asked by one fan: "Why the spitting food challenges.

We're only midway through the second week and Love Island viewers are already calling for the returning of the infamous Casa Amor as they make a prediction. Casa Amor was introduced as a second villa to the main house in 2017 during the third series.

The search for The One continues! As viewers prepare for season 8 of Love Island U.K., the competition series is looking ahead at its lasting impact on fans and contestants.

Tasha Ghouri is set to take popular culture by storm.The 23-year-old dancer and ASOS model is amongst the 11 singletons who were announced to be leading the 2022 Love Island line-up.She will also born deaf, receiving a cochlear implant aged five.Speaking previously about appearing as Love Island's first ever deaf contestant, Tasha said: "It's a big statement being on Love Island, I hope it shows people that it doesn't matter what super power you’ve got, it doesn’t define you, it’s part of what makes you special and unique."It makes you different from other people but in a good and positive way."So, what does Tasha's life look like away from the Love Island villa?Tasha may be new to reality television, but music and TV fans may recognise her face and dance moves.In 2020, the stunning dancer appeared in the music video for MNEK and Sleepwlkers' hit single More Than Words.Of the video, Tasha said (via The Sun): "That was my first major music video. Surprisingly enough it was about him celebrating the deaf community.

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 narrator Iain Stirling revealed a brand new feature to this years series as viewers can now pick the day one couples.

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 bosses have spilled the beans on some of the juiciest secrets ahead of the new series. ITV2 viewers won't need to wait long for their favourite dating show to return - but before we watch a group of hot singletons flirt their way through summer, there are a number of changes that will leave fans surprised.