The sixth series of Love Island began broadcasting on 12 January 2020 on ITV2. The series was announced on 24 July 2019 when it was confirmed that two series would air in 2020, and is also the first winter edition of the series. Unlike the summer edition, the luxury villa is located in Cape Town. This series is also the first to be hosted by Laura Whitmore, having taken over from Caroline Flack. The series is narrated by Iain Stirling.
On 15 February 2020, following the death of former presenter Caroline Flack, the Unseen Bits episode due to air that day was not broadcast; but was made available on the ITV Hub. The regular episode did not air the following day either. The show returned on 17 February with a tribute to Flack. On the same day, ITV2 confirmed that the companion series Love Island: Aftersun which was set to air after that episode's main show would not be broadcast. A further tribute to Flack aired during the final on 23 February, which featured a compilation of her time throughout her five series as host
Love Island bosses 'panic buying' essentials for Villa after shipment goes missing at sea
dailyrecord.co.ukLove Island bosses are scrambling to ship villa essentials to South Africa after the products went missing ahead of Monday's launch.
ITV bosses are reportedly frantic after a cargo ship containing Love Island branded condoms alongside the contestants personalised water bottles and suitcases failed to dock in Cape Town.
The ITV2 dating show launch could be in jeopardy, with camera equipment also on the missing boat. Contestants are due to arrive in South Africa this weekend.
The team behind the hit show are unlikely to be able to replace the water bottles that come suited with the contestants names ahead of Monday.
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