Laura Whitmore

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Love Island: Laura Whitmore leaves BBC Radio 5 Live after 4 years ... (The Independent)

Presenter had hosted her own radio show for four years.

It’s also been the most streamed series in Love Island history. “So something had to go, and it’s sad for listeners that this is what’s been jettisoned as she moves onwards and upwards.” She remained as the show’s host following Flack’s death by suicide midway through the winter series.

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Laura Whitmore's 'difficult decision' to quit BBC radio show amid ... (Irish Examiner)

She is married to Love Island narrator Iain Stirling and also hosts the spin-off interview show Aftersun.

Heidi Dawson, controller, BBC Radio 5 Live, said: “Laura has made the difficult decision to leave her weekend show after a brilliant four years. – BBC Radio 5 Live will launch a new Sunday morning show combining sport and current affairs discussion, which will lead into the afternoon of live football commentaries. Love Island host Laura Whitmore has quit her BBC Radio 5 Live show after four years.

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Love Island's Laura Whitmore quits BBC radio show (FM104)

The Love Island host has left the station amid the success of the most recent series. Laura has been involved with the station since 2018, and currently ...

“Laura has already hinted she has other projects in the pipeline and she can’t find the time to continue with all her roles,” the source said. “We’d like to thank her for the energy, insight and humour she has brought to this programme and look forward to working with her again in the near future.” Confirming the news of Laura's departure, Radio 5 Live controller Heidi Dawson told the MailOnline: “Laura has made the difficult decision to leave after a brilliant four years.

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Laura Whitmore leaving BBC Radio 5 Live slot (Irish Post)

She has also presented Love Island since 2020 after she took over from original presenter Caroline Flack. ITV producers have announced that the hit show will ...

BBC Radio 5 Live will launch a new Sunday morning show combining sport and current affairs discussion, which will lead into the afternoon of live football commentaries. PRESENTER OF Love Island Laura Whitmore has quit her BBC Radio 5 Live show after four years. Heidi Dawson, controller, BBC Radio 5 Live, said: "Laura has made the difficult decision to leave her weekend show after a brilliant four years.

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Laura Whitmore quits her BBC radio show (RTE.ie)

Love Island host Laura Whitmore has quit her BBC Radio 5 Live show after four years.

Heidi Dawson, controller, BBC Radio 5 Live, said: "Laura has made the difficult decision to leave her weekend show after a brilliant four years. ITV has also announced there will be two series of the show in 2023 - a winter series in South Africa and a summer series in Majorca - with Whitmore likely to host both. Love Island host Laura Whitmore has quit her BBC Radio 5 Live show after four years.

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Laura Whitmore quits BBC radio show amid Love Island success (North Wales Pioneer)

The move comes as the latest series of ITV dating show Love Island secured its biggest launch audience since 2019. ITV Palooza 2021 – London ...

Love Island host Laura Whitmore has quit her BBC Radio 5 Live show after four years. Heidi Dawson, controller, BBC Radio 5 Live, said: “Laura has made the difficult decision to leave her weekend show after a brilliant four years. Laura Whitmore quits BBC radio show amid Love Island success

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Love Island host Laura Whitmore quits BBC Radio Five Live show ... (Evening Standard)

The Irish personality has seen her profile on television flourish since taking over from Caroline Flack on the ITV2 dating show.

Speaing to the Standard, she said: “It’s very very different, it’s a big thing that I’ve been working on for a while; it’s awesome.” “Laura has already hinted she has other projects in the pipeline and she can’t find the time to continue with all her roles. “We’d like to thank her for the energy, insight and humour she has brought to this programme and look forward to working with her again in the near future.”

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Who Is Laura Whitmore's Boyfriend? Complete Relationship Details ... (thealtweb)

Since they began dating in 2017, Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling have established themselves as one of the cutest celebrity couples.

Nintendo UK announced her as a brand ambassador for the Nintendo Switch game Ring Fit Adventure in September 2020. She began her career working for MTV as a video jockey but is now better recognized for hosting reality series like Survival of the Fittest. She started presenting Love Island and its offshoot series Love Island: Aftersun in January 2020. She took Mel B’s spot as the Celebrity Juice team leader in September 2020. They first connected at an ITV party and have been together for four years. He is my boyfriend, she affirmed. They couldn’t be happier, a buddy once told The Sun. We are ecstatic for them.

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Right, so just how rich is Laura Whitmore and how did she become ... (The Tab)

Laura Whitmore is a television and radio presenter and model from Ireland. She began her career in TV as a video jockey for MTV and is now well known for ...

In 2008, Laura competed to become the face of MTV News in MTV Europe, it was from this where she began to work for MTV and hosted news bulletins for MTV in Ireland, the UK and European channels. Despite already having made a name for herself before presenting the reality show, Laura has become a household name for many and the face of 10pm on a Sunday night. Laura Whitmore has been the host of Love Island since January 2020, making her debut during the winter series of the show.

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Love Island host Laura Whitmore exits BBC Radio 5 Live show (digitalspy.com)

Love Island host Laura Whitmore has exited her BBC Radio 5 gig, The Laura Whitmore Show, after four years on air.

"But I can't. I need to stay as impartial as possible and trust the process. What's with all the pauses!?" Heidi Dawson, controller of BBC Radio 5 Live, confirmed the news, saying (via The Sun): "Laura has made the difficult decision to leave after a brilliant four years.

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Laura Whitmore quits her BBC Radio 5 show following the success ... (NationalWorld)

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The mum-of-one was also the host of reality show Survival of the Fittest in 2017, but it was axed after just one season. She is believed to have a net worth of £12 million, according to the Daily Star. Her reason for leaving the BBC Radio 5 gig could also be due to her huge success on Love Island. After the current series of Love Island concludes in August, the 37-year-old won’t be returning to her BBC gig like previous years. Speaking to MailOnline, Controller of BBC Radio 5 Live Heidi Dawson said: “Laura has made the difficult decision to leave after a brilliant four years. Love Island host Laura Whitmore arrives to kill the vibe at the VIP party with the result of the public vote (ITV)

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Love Island's Laura Whitmore under fire as Aftersun is hit with over ... (The Scottish Sun)

LOVE Island host Laura Whitmore is under fire after Aftersun was hit with hundreds of complaints.Fans were left concerned following the episode, which.

Jacques also appeared in his first TV interview after he dramatically quit the show to protect his mental health. In a week when more than 3,000 people complained about Love Island, 427 of them were about the spin-off show - with the majority of complaints related to comments made about Ekin-Su, and the treatment of Jacques during his interview. The comments left her family and friends feeling very uncomfortable and the person looking after her account last night tweeted: “The fact that the s*** shaming is being passed off as banter and good television is very concerning at this rate.”

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Love Island hit by 427 Ofcom complaints after Laura Whitmore 's ... (Daily Star)

Love Island Aftersun has been slapped with 427 complaints to television watchdog Ofcom after she appeared to s***-shame Ekin-Su on the spin-off programme ...

A spokesperson for Laura told Daily Star: "Laura's job as the presenter of Aftersun is to ask questions relating to what is happening in the main show. Should an Islander not wish to participate in the Aftersun recording, we would always respect that decision." It’s unfair when Ekin isn’t there to defend herself.

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Love Island viewers blast Laura Whitmore as Ofcom confirms ... (Irish Mirror)

Ofcom revealed it received 427 complaints by viewers watching Aftersun, with the majority of complaints related to comments made about Ekin-Su, ...

But a spokesperson for Laura Whitmore said: "Laura’s job as the presenter of Aftersun is to ask questions relating to what is happening in the main show. Should an Islander not wish to participate in the Aftersun recording, we would always respect that decision." It’s unfair when Ekin isn’t there to defend herself. Promoted Stories Promoted Stories Promoted Stories

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Love Island's Laura Whitmore under fire as Aftersun is hit with over ... (The Sun)

LOVE Island host Laura Whitmore is under fire after Aftersun was hit with hundreds of complaints.Fans were left concerned following the episode, which.

Should an Islander not wish to participate in the Aftersun recording, we would always respect that decision." "This included a full briefing with show producers to outline the show's content and likely questioning, a conversation with Laura before and after the show was recorded, and chaperoning from both a welfare producer and a member of his family while he was in studio. In a week when more than 3,000 people complained about Love Island, 427 of them were about the spin-off show - with the majority of complaints related to comments made about Ekin-Su, and the treatment of Jacques during his interview.

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Love Island's Aftersun spin-off sparks 427 Ofcom complaints (Daily Mail)

Love Island spin-off show Aftersun sparked 427 complaints to Ofcom for last week's episode, citing the 'slut-shaming' of Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and the ...

Last series, a viewer reminded Laura on her Instagram how she named and shamed journalists for asking questions saying: 'If you're going to ask people invasive questions based off tabloid stories because it's your job... I believe in choice so nothing is ever asked without permission... Laura defended her actions saying: 'I insist everyone sees the questions before they go on air and are ok with it. A spokesperson for Love Island said in a statement to MailOnline: 'Laura is the presenter of the show, and part of that role is to pose questions to the panel and discuss events in the Villa. she is so fake and has literally no empathy #LoveIsland #aftersun'. The majority of complaints related to comments made about Ekin-Su, and the treatment of Jacques during his interview. The majority of complaints related to Adam entering the villa, and Jacques' wellbeing in the lead up to and during his departure from the villa. Support: One fan came to Laura and Aftersun's defence, arguing that Jacques likely wanted to come on the show and that Laura's questions were 'careful' One fan came to Laura and Aftersun's defence, arguing that Jacques likely wanted to come on the show and that Laura's questions were 'careful'. Backlash: Love Island spin-off show Aftersun sparked 427 complaints to Ofcom for last week's episode, citing the 'slut-shaming' of Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and the treatment of Jacques O'Neill Host Laura Whitmore and Aftersun producers came under fire on social media for comments the guests made about Ekin-Su and George Tasker's flirtations in Casa Amor. Love Island spin-off show Aftersun sparked 427 complaints to Ofcom for last week's episode, citing the 'slut-shaming' of Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and the treatment of Jacques O'Neill in his interview.

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Love Island's Laura Whitmore defended by ITV after complaints (Metro)

Love Island host Laura Whitmore has been defended by ITV after spin-off After Sun was flooded with over 400 Ofcom complaints from viewers.

- Full Love Island 2022 line-up Kiss goodbye to your social life - Love Island is back to dominate your evenings, with the new series promising more drama than ever before. Love Island 2022 latest ‘This included a full briefing with show producers to outline the show’s content and likely questioning, a conversation with Laura before and after the show was recorded, and chaperoning from both a welfare producer and a member of his family while he was in studio.’ In a statement, ITV told Metro.co.uk: ‘Laura is the presenter of the show, and part of that role is to pose questions to the panel and discuss events in the villa. In regards to viewers’ critique of the interview Jacques, they added: ‘We had various measures in place to ensure Jacques’ welfare was prioritised at all times ahead of and during his appearance on Aftersun.

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Laura Whitmore is leaving BBC Radio 5 Live (OnTheRadio)

The 37 year old presenter joined the station four years ago to present a Sunday morning show and has also hosted ITV 2's Love Island since 2020. Gordon Smart ...

“We’d like to thank her for the energy, insight and humour she has brought to this programme and look forward to working with her again in the near future.” “Laura has already hinted she has other projects in the pipeline and she can’t find the time to continue with all her roles.” An insider told The Sun: “Love Island has given her huge exposure and a healthy pay packet, and she’s now going to exploit that to the max.

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ITV defend Love Island host Laura Whitmore after 427 viewers ... (Daily Mail)

The television personality, 37, came under fire after mediating a conversation with her guests about Ekin-Su and George Tasker's flirtation in Casa Amor ...

The majority of complaints related to comments made about Ekin-Su, and the treatment of Jacques during his interview. Last series, a viewer reminded Laura on her Instagram how she named and shamed journalists for asking questions saying: 'If you're going to ask people invasive questions based off tabloid stories because it's your job... The majority of complaints related to Adam entering the villa, and Jacques' wellbeing in the lead up to and during his departure from the villa. I believe in choice so nothing is ever asked without permission... Laura defended her actions saying: 'I insist everyone sees the questions before they go on air and are ok with it. The handling of Jacques - who has openly spoken about quitting the series to protect his mental health - on the show was also criticised after he was shown videos of his ex-partner Paige Thorne kissing Adam Collard.

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Love Island's Laura Whitmore defended by ITV after viewers ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Ofcom received 427 complaints about Sunday's episode of the spin-off relating to Laura's remark about Ekin-Su as well as the treatment of Jacques O'Neill ...

The complaints were also about the treatment of Jacques O'Neill The majority of the 129 complaints Ofcom received the week prior to that were related to Adam entering the villa, and Jacques’ wellbeing in the lead up to and during his departure from the villa. Then, on July 18 July, Love Island received a whopping 413 complaints from furious viewers related to alleged bullying and misogynistic behaviour from some of the male contestants. The same night, as Aftersun aired, the ITV2 programme received 427 complaints - the majority of which related to comments made about Ekin-Su, and the treatment of Jacques during his interview. On July 17, Love Island received a total of 2481 complaints related to alleged misogynistic behaviour by some of the male contestants. "Laura is the presenter of the show, and part of that role is to pose questions to the panel and discuss events in the villa," ITV said.

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Love Island's Laura Whitmore defended by ITV over Ofcom ... (ChronicleLive)

ITV bosses have defended Love Island presenter after viewers accused her of 'sl*t shaming' on Sunday's Aftersun.

Calling for Laura to go, another reacted: "The fact that she laughed and lied about Ekin Su performing sexual favours on national TV in 2022 is a disgrace." And it doesn’t change the fact that Laura Whitmore chose to encourage slut shaming of Ekin-Su on Aftersun which is Ofcom complaint worthy." It has since been reported that Sunday's Love Island was the focus of 2,481 complaints related to alleged misogynistic behaviour by some of the male contestants.

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