Laura Whitmore

Laura Whitmore has announced she is standing down as host of Love Island with a moving tribute to Caroline Flack.

"There are certain elements of the show I've found very difficult that cannot be changed some due to the format."

Laura Whitmore cited the flying back and forth from South Africa as part of the reason for stepping down, as well as “new conflicting projects”.

She will be playing the part of Jenny, taking over from Doctor Who’s Mandip Gill. I won’t be hosting the next series of Love island. Laura Whitmore has announced she will not be presenting the next series of Love Island.

The TV presenter announced the news on Monday evening, telling her fans she knows "they'll be in safe hands". Laura, who is married to Love Island narrator Iain ...

She added: "Above all, I am a massive fan of this show. I was only planning to fill in for Caroline for a series and it turned into 3 series. I've watched her host every series and know I have big boots to fill.

The 37-year-old has presented the popular dating programme, and its spin-off series Aftersun, since 2020 after the death of the show's former host Caroline ...

, while the presenter revealed last month that she was leaving her BBC Radio 5 Live show after four years. “I wish it was still possible but know you’ll be in safe hands. There will be two series of the hit show in 2023 – a winter series in South Africa and a summer series in Majorca – which Whitmore was originally expected to host.

Laura Whitmore has confirmed that she will not be returning to 'Love Island UK' when the reality show returns for its winter season.

Whitmore not only hosted the main show but also the debate show Love Island: Aftersun on Sunday nights. After Whitmore said she was exiting the reality series, ITV released the following statement: “Laura has been a fantastic host across the last three series of the show. I won’t be hosting the next series of Love island,” Whitmore posted on Instagram.

Laura Whitmore has announced she is standing down as host of Love Island with a moving tribute to Caroline Flack.

"I wish it was still possible but know you’ll be in safe hands. Best of luck with all your new adventures." I won’t be hosting the next series of Love island. A third posted:" Ah no that's so sad. [Laura Whitmore](https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/national-news/18048698.laura-whitmore-reveals-inspiration-behind-screenwriting-debut/) has announced she is standing down as host of [Love Island. In a post in Instagram, the presenter said:" Some news!

She has fronted the hit ITV2 show for three series following the death of presenter Caroline Flack.

I was only planning to fill in for Caroline for a series and it turned into 3 series. Writing on Instagram, Whitmore said flying to South Africa for the latest series had been "very difficult" and also cited "conflicting projects". Laura Whitmore has announced she is stepping down as host of Love Island.

The 37-year-old has presented the popular dating programme, and its spin-off series Aftersun, since 2020 after the death of the show's former host Caroline ...

ITV also recently announced there will be two series of the show in 2023 – a winter series in South Africa and a summer series in Majorca – which Whitmore was originally expected to host. “I wish it was still possible but know you’ll be in safe hands. I was only planning to fill in for Caroline for a series and it turned into 3 series.

The 37-year-old presenter announced the news on Instagram and revealed she had found elements of the show 'very difficult'. LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 08: Laura ...

I was only planning to fill in for Caroline for a series and it turned into 3 series. “I wish it was still possible but know you’ll be in safe hands. [took over hosting duties of the popular reality TV dating show](https://inews.co.uk/culture/television/laura-whitmore-love-island-new-host-caroline-flack-quit-assault-charge-377403?ico=in-line_link) and it’s spin-off series Aftersun in 2020 after the death of its previous host Caroline Flack, revealed the news on Instagram.

Revealing her decision on social media, Whitmore said "I hope I did you proud Caroline" - a reference to Caroline Flack, the previous host of the show who ...

"I wish it was still possible but know you'll be in safe hands. After the announcement, ITV said: "Laura has been a fantastic host across the last three series of the show. Laura Whitmore has announced she will not host the next series of ITV's Love Island.

In addition to the main show, Whitmore hosted the aftershow Aftersun, which brings celebrity guests and former Islanders together in front of a studio audience.

“We are so grateful for everything she has brought to the programme but understand and respect her decision, and we look forward to working with her on upcoming ITV projects.” The network previously announced that there will be two seasons of Love Island in 2023: a winter show in South Africa, and a summer show in the now-familiar Mallorca location in Spain. “I wish it was still possible but know you’ll be in safe hands.” [Per Variety](https://variety.com/2022/tv/global/love-island-laura-whitmore-quits-1235347326/), Whitmore joined the U.K. [Love Island](https://www.vulture.com/tv/love-island-u-k/).

She has fronted the hit ITV2 show for three series following the death of presenter Caroline Flack.

I was only planning to fill in for Caroline for a series and it turned into 3 series. Writing on Instagram, Whitmore said flying to South Africa for the latest series had been "very difficult" and also cited "conflicting projects". Laura Whitmore has announced she is stepping down as host of Love Island.

Why has Laura Whitmore left Love Island? What the host said about quitting the show and who could replace her. Fans are now speculating on who could replace her.

An ITV spokesperson said: “Laura has been a fantastic host across the last three series of the show. - Chloe Burrows 20/1 - Chris Hughes 16/1 - Holly Willoughby 16/1 - Maura Higgins 5/1 - Emily Atack 5/1

Laura Whitmore has announced that she is quitting Love Island and will not be returning to host the next series of the ITV2 dating show.

for five series starting in 2011 while she was also a Eurovision commentator in 2014. The presenter previously hosted I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! 'The host only comes on three or four times, it's always been the way, but it gets the most attention. 'I wish it was still possible but know you'll be in safe hands. Exit: Laura Whitmore has announced that she is quitting Love Island and will not be returning to host the next series of the ITV2 dating show - Laura Whitmore has announced that she is quitting Love Island and will not be returning to host the next series of the ITV2 dating show

Between Maya Jama, AJ Odudu, Darren Harriott and more, there are plenty of potential candidates for the most coveted job in telly.

Surely Love Island would be a (slow-motion) walk in the park? With [Alison Hammond now heavily rumoured to have landed this role](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/alison-hammond-tipped-to-host-big-brother-fans-reactions_uk_62fa0757e4b0da517ef9e586), perhaps Mo could sidestep to the Love Island villa rather than the Big Brother house. Given he’s been with the show since its inception, we can’t think of anyone more qualified to take over presenting duties than Laura’s husband. More recently, she’s appeared as a panellist on This Is My House and fronts her own show based around her stand-up, The Emily Atack Show, on the station. She’s also set to begin fronting the new astrology-themed dating show Written In The Stars. [Announcing her departure after three series](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/laura-whitmore-leaves-love-island-after-three-years_uk_6303d46ee4b0f72c09d9ab3b), the Irish presenter said: ““There are certain elements of the show I’ve found very difficult that cannot be changed, some due to the format, including the flying back and forth to South Africa along with my new conflicting projects. Fresh from her win just a few weeks ago, many viewers are keen to see the reigning queen of the villa take on presenting duties now that the opportunity has arisen. [Rochelle](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/rochelle-humes/) and [Marvin Humes](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/marvin-humes/) [Netflix](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/netflix/) having success with Nick and Vanessa Lachey at the helm of [Love Is Blind](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/love-is-blind/), perhaps ITV might consider introducing a real-life couple as the new hosts of Love Island. [The Masked Singer](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/the-masked-singer/), and hosting the [Brit Awards](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/brit-awards/) earlier this year, Mo was [initially named as a potential host for the upcoming reboot of Big Brother](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/big-brother-confirmed-return-itv-love-island-final_uk_62e8cb7ee4b0c60a566b850f). I hope I did you proud Caroline.” [linked with Love Island for years now](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/love-island-caroline-flack-replacement-hosts-asault_uk_5df8b083e4b0ae01a1e6ce84), and with Laura Whitmore having now officially stepped aside, the stage could well be set for her to take her spot at the helm of the reality show.

MyBettingSites has revealed the favourites to replace her, with Emily Atack and 2019 contestant Maura Higgins both topped at 5/1. Whitmore, who is married to ...

- Emily Atack 5/1 "I wish it was still possible but know you’ll be in safe hands. [MyBettingSites](https://mybettingsites.co.uk/) has revealed the favourites to replace her, with Emily Atack and 2019 contestant Maura Higgins both topped at 5/1.

Laura Whitmore was spotted looking as happy as ever en route to West End rehearsals, after stepping down from her Love Island presenting role.

‘The host only comes on three or four times, it’s always been the way, but it gets the most attention. [Love Island: Why did presenter Laura Whitmore quit the ITV dating show?](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/23/love-island-why-did-host-laura-whitmore-quit-the-itv-dating-show-17228264/?ico=more_text_links) - and Vicky Pattinson at 25/1 - Brian Dowling at 25/1 - Joanne McNally at 20/1 She added: ‘I wish it was still possible but know you’ll be in safe hands. - Mo Gilligan at 14/1 - Emma Willis at 12/1 - Rylan Clark at 8/1 [I won’t be hosting the next series of Love island.](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/22/love-island-laura-whitmore-quits-dating-show-after-two-years-17226184/) [arrived for rehearsals for her debut West End performance.](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/12/laura-whitmore-lands-west-end-role-but-love-island-fans-want-ekin-su-17173168/) [several names have been thrown into the mix of who could present Love Island next](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/23/who-should-replace-laura-whitmore-on-love-island-from-maya-jama-to-aj-odudu-17228068/) with the likes of 2019 contestant [Maura Higgins ](https://www.bing.com/search?q=metro+maura+higgings&cvid=ad368230529a41109e551245190b5fc4&aqs=edge..69i57j69i64j69i11004.1668j0j1&pglt=675&FORM=ANNAB1&PC=U531)a fan-favourite.

MyBettingSites has revealed the favourites to replace her, with Emily Atack and 2019 contestant Maura Higgins both topped at 5/1. Whitmore, who is married to ...

- Emily Atack 5/1 "I wish it was still possible but know you’ll be in safe hands. [MyBettingSites](https://mybettingsites.co.uk/) has revealed the favourites to replace her, with Emily Atack and 2019 contestant Maura Higgins both topped at 5/1.

Has Laura Whitmore quit Love Island? What host said ahead of South Africa winter series, who could replace her. Laura Whitmore took on the Love Island ...

The first Winter Love Island aired back in 2020, with Paige Turley and Finley Tapp crowned as the winners. “The host only comes on three or four times, it’s always been the way, but it gets the most attention. “I wish it was still possible but know you’ll be in safe hands. You done incredibly” [double bill of the dating programme in 2023](https://www.nationalworld.com/culture/television/love-island-next-series-winter-spin-off-3776613). The winter version of the show will air in January, with the regular summer season to be broadcast later in the year. [Paige Turley](https://www.nationalworld.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/love-island-winners-where-are-they-now-from-parenthood-to-west-end-musicals-3270532), winner of the winter series of Love Island in 2020, added. [winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu](https://www.nationalworld.com/culture/television/ekin-su-living-love-island-2022-winner-age-prize-money-davide-3790341) to take on the role. [ITV](https://www.nationalworld.com/topic/itv) spokesperson said: "Laura has been a fantastic host across the last three series of the show. [Tasha Ghouri](https://www.nationalworld.com/news/people/love-island-tasha-ghouri-andrew-le-page-3811132), who made it to the final of the most recent season with boyfriend Andrew Le Page, who wrote: “You smashed it!!” [Faye Winter](https://www.nationalworld.com/news/people/love-island-faye-winter-therapy-love-island-2021-3801710), from season seven, also commented: “[Flack] really would be proud! [Laura Whitmore](https://www.nationalworld.com/culture/television/laura-whitmore-how-old-love-island-host-babys-name-husband-iain-stirling-3727027) has announced that she will be stepping down as presenter of [ ITV2 dating show Love Island](https://www.nationalworld.com/topic/love-island), after taking over the role in 2020 from [Caroline Flack](https://www.nationalworld.com/news/people/caroline-flack-death-when-did-tv-presenter-die-who-was-boyfriend-lewis-burton-and-what-was-she-charged-with-3567804). She said: “With stuff with Love Island, it’s just a bit exhausting sometimes because some of the stuff is just mental.

Laura Whitmore quit as host of Love Island this week, but who will the next host be?

- Holly Willoughby 16/1 - Maura Higgins 5/1 - Emily Atack 5/1