The Love Island couples who are still together years after appearing on the show

Love Island finally returned to screens on Monday night (June 6) for another summer of love but it was host Laura Whitmore who was heaping the praise. The presenter made her first appearance of the 2022 series during the launch show as she headed to the new villa for the first coupling up.

Love island star Kaz Crossley has taken to social media to share some sizzling hot bikini snaps.The 27-year-old reality star showed off her figure in a green two-piece as she posed for photographs in the sea in Mexico.

Love Island’s Iain Stirling couldn’t resist opening the show with a remark at the expense of former Conservative MP Neil Parish, who resigned after being caught watching porn at the House of Commons. Tonight saw Iain back in his role of narrator as his wife Laura Whitmore took on the presenting gig once again.  But just moments into the programme, Iain incorporated the scandal from Mr Parish into his commentary as he introduced the swanky new villa to fans.

LOVE Island viewers were all shocked as Gemma Owen revealed she's just 19 years old. The teenager - whose dad is football legend Michael Owen - was quizzed on her age by the other girls in the villa.

Love Island fans were left floored on Monday's opening episode as Dami made a rather X-rated confession about his manhood. During his VT ahead of entering the villa and being paired with Amber, the 22-year-old senior microbiologist from Dublin revealed that he has a "heart-shaped" mark on his penis.

Laura Whitmore is back on screens for Love Island 2022 after a long and hotly anticipated wait. The host, 37, has been showing off her trip to Spain as the first episode got under way.This season will be her third year presenting after she began in 2020 and much has been said about how much she is getting paid for it. Previously reports said that Laura was set to earn a huge £500,000 for this series.

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.

Laura Whitmore's presenting skills didn't go down too well with Love Island viewers as she returned to front the ITV2 dating show during its debut episode.The Irish starlet enraged viewers who said they were "sick" of her presenting the show during the opening show of the latest series.Laura, 37, returned to her role as matchmaker as the singletons of 2022 including Dami Hope, Gemma Owen, and Luca Bish hoped to find their ultimate match.But viewers took to Twitter to express their viewers as they called for ITV to axe a specific part of Laura's presenting in the villa."Absolutely sick of Laura repeating herself explaining the 'twist'. Couldn't they just send everyone an email #LoveIsland," said one.While a second added: "Nothing more fun that Laura repeating that the public decided the pairings five bloody times.

Love Island unveiled its 2022 couples on Monday night after the public was asked to vote for their favourite pairings. During the first episode of the new series, host Laura Whitmore, 37, revealed a new ITV2 show twist as she explained that for the first time ever the public had been asked to pick the couples.

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.

Love Island host Laura Whitmore had fans swooning over her plunging red dress just minutes into the eighth series of the hit ITV dating show.Love Island finally returned to screens with a new series on Monday night (June 6), but it was the show's presenter Laura who was turning heads with her glamorous buttoned dress.The stunning Irish star did her iconic walk into the sunny Mallorca villa to host the first coupling of the series, which sees the sexy singletons paired up with their first fellow islander.Laura was donning a plunging red dress with a love-heart neckline - which perfectly matched the dating show's theme of finding love.The tiny red dress was buttoned up on her chest with a turtleneck top held together by a central button.Down below, Laura let loose her endless legs and enviable tan with a matching pair of red shorts.Fans on Twitter went wild for Laura's dress during the episode.One fan gushed: "Laura Whitmore's outfit is EVERYTHING"A second said: "Laura looks stunning - I bet the guys would like to couple up with her if they could!"A third said: "Love Laura's dress".A fourth commented: "Respectfully Laura Whitmore I want your outfit"This is a live TV story and is being constantly updated.

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 has teased a first look at the new 2022 series ahead of its official launch tonight (6 June), and host Laura Whitmore has been spotted rewearing one of her iconic outfits from the show.The TV presenter, 37, can be seen heading into the famous villa in Mallorca as she gets ready to meet this year's contestants in the new photos, while wearing an all-red outfit. Laura originally wore the stunning red waistcoat-style top back in 2020, when she presented the Winter Love Island final.

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.

Who's ready for the long hot summer? Love Island fans have been eagerly awaiting the return of their favourite summertime reality TV fix, which hits our screens on Monday, 6 June. One of the contestants, who has already started turning heads, is 27 year old Italian business owner Davide Sanclimenti, who claims English women will go crazy for him. He said: "I’m good looking and I’ve realised since I first arrived in Manchester, a lot of English girls actually love me.

Love Island is finally back on ITV after a much anticipated wait. The hit dating show will once again be hosted by Laura Whitmore who has been in Spain ahead of the show’s launch in Mallorca with a brand new group of singletons. Laura, 37, took to Instagram to show off the sunshine as she prepared to meet this year’s contestants.

Love Island star Amy Day has spoken out on her fellow islander Rachel Finni's comments on 37 year old Laura Whitmore's hosting skills, as she admitted she thought last year's highly-anticipated reunion show was "a bit dead and boring" and the cast had been "gutted" the presenter didn't "get to the interesting stuff". Amy's comments come after Rachel's calls for a different presenter such as Maya Jama or AJ Odudu to take the reins from Laura. Former islander Amy, who was embroiled in relationship drama with Hugo Hammond, was one of the main stars expected to create plenty of excitement in the reunion special, but mum-of-one Laura, who returns with a shocking twist in tonight's launch show, brushed over a chat between the stars.

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

Love Island bosses discovered a group of birds had landed in the Spanish villa, but it’s fair to say no one will want to couple up with these ladies...As ITV producers finished the final touches on the brand-new villa ready for the latest batch of sexy singletons to find true love, they were bombarded by an unexpected herd of ostriches at the bay.It appeared as though the group of feathered animals also liked the look of the new campsite for this year’s eighth series of Love Island.But it’s fair to say the new residents are more deadly than they look, as ostriches can run up to 45mph and are capable of kicking a human to death. Do you have a story about one of this year's Love Island stars? Contact us at staronlineshowbiz@reachplc.com Clearly the flock of birds meant business, as they descended on the villa and started violently pecking around the grounds.A source revealed to the Mirror: “Producers have to be careful as they have powerful legs and are known to lash out when disturbed.“They seem very interested in what’s going on inside, so the team have been told to be wary, and humans can easily rile them up.”Daily Star has reached out to ITV representatives for a comment. Want all the last villa gossip straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily Love Island newsletter HERE The arrival of the new neighbours comes just hours before the new Islanders find out who the public have voted for them to couple up with.In addition to a brand-new villa comes an introduction of new format changes to the TV show, which previously allowed the five ladies to step forward for one of the five hunks based solely on their looks.Explaining the change in format, host Laura Whitmore revealed on this evening’s launch: “For the first

Love Island fans think they have worked out who Gemma Owen will be coupled up with on Monday's explosive opening episode. During the first episode of the 2022 series, host Laura Whitmore, 37, reveals a new ITV2 show twist as she explains that for the first time ever the public have been asked to pick the couples.