Love Island host odds: 10 favourites to replace Laura Whitmore as Love Island host, from Maya Jama to Ekin-Su
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.
Here are the latest odds for the next Love Island host who could replace Laura Whitmore – including 2022 winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu.
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