Laura Whitmore, the host of Love Island, is leaving the job after three series’. The 37-year-old, who had a baby with the show’s voiceover Iain Stirling in 2021, shared the news in an emotional Instagram post.
The presenter said she had found some elements of the show “very difficult” – including flying backwards and forwards to South Africa for the winter series. She wrote: “I was only planning to fill in for Caroline [Flack] for a series and it turned into 3 series. I hope I did you proud Caroline.”
Here are the latest odds for the next Love Island host who could replace Laura Whitmore – including 2022 winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu.
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Laura Whitmore is stepping down as host of ITV2's Love Island UK. Here's who could replace her. Photo: ITV
. Sophie Monk
Sophie Monk is the current favourite to replace Laura Whitmore as Love Island host. The singer starred on The Batchelorette Australia and hosts Love Island Australia. Photo: Sophie Monk
. Vick Hope
Radio presenter Vick Hope is currently second in the odds to be the next Love Island host. The former Capital Breakfast host now presents Drivetime on BBC Radio 1. Photo: Ian West
5. Aj Odudu
Aj Odudu is a British television presenter known for hosting Big Brother's Bit on the Side, as well as Married at First Sight: Afters. She appeared on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing 2021 and made it to the final - but had to withdraw from the competition due to injury. Photo: Joe Maher
6. Maura Higgins
Maura Higgins is another iconic former Love Island contestant who is one of the favourites to replace Laura Whitmore. The Irish model appeared on Season 5 of the show and has since competed on Dancing on Ice and presented This Morning, and reality TV contest Glow Up. Photo: Maura Higgins Instagram
7. Emily Atack
Actress and comedian Emily Atack shot to fame as Charlotte on The Inbetweeners. She finished second on the 2018 series of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! and later co-presented the side show, I'm A Celebrity: Extra Camp. Photo: ITV
8. Katherine Ryan
Canadian comedian Katherine Ryan is known for panel show appearances including 8 Out of 10 Cats, Have I Got News For You and Mock The Week. Her stand-up includes BBC's Live at the Apollo and her Netflix comedy The Duchess was released in 2020. Photo: Contributed