BBC Radio presenter Laura Whitmore is due to step into Caroline Flack’s role as Love Island host for the new series of Winter spin-off which will hit your screens Sunday 12th January.
Caroline Flack stood down from the role after being charged with assault following the police being called to an incident on December 12th.
Working previously on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here‘s ITV2 spin-off, Laura Whitmore has also worked as a model and commentator for BBC Three before starting her new role as a radio presenter on BBC Radio 5 Live back in November.
Now the face of Winter Love Island, she’ll be heading out to South Africa, where contestants will move into a new villa in January.
Head of ITV’s digital channels and acquisitions Paul Mortimer, said: “I’m delighted that Laura is able to step in this winter on ITV2’s biggest show. She is the best person for the job and is a popular and experienced presenter of live television. Whilst Caroline is away, we know that Love Island will be in very safe hands.”
Whitmore said: “We’ve (Caroline Flack) spoken a lot in the last few days since she stepped down. She has been very kind to me and strongly pushed me for this role. I’ve watched her host every series and know I have big boots to fill. I will try and do it justice.”
Whitmore also said she was excited about the new role but wished her opportunity had come under better circumstances.
Flack gave her seal of approval, posting “I’m glad it’s Laura, she loves the show as much as I do”.