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 fans all say the same thing about Maya Jama’s first appearance
thesun.co.ukLOVE Island fans were left open-mouthed this evening as Maya Jama kicked off the series in style. The host wowed in red crochet mini skit and crop top, followed by a daring black thigh-split dress – and viewers declared they were only watching for her.
One person wrote: “I’m only watching for Maya Jama #LoveIsland.” A second commented: “Maya Jama. That’s it. Love island done, thanks for coming. #LoveIsland.” While a third said: “I’m tuning in for Maya Jama #LoveIsland.” As the show started, Maya announced: "It’s a new year, in a brand new Villa, it's a stunning location ready for some sexy singles looking for love, all we need now are some Islanders." Read More on Love Islandnew look Love Island’s Paige Turley unrecognisable just two years after first winter seriesOPEN WIDE As Love Islanders head into the villa - dentist reveals the tweaks stars go for It is the first time in three years since the winter series has aired due to Covid.
The sexy singletons have been in quarantine for the past week after travelling to South Africa ahead of tonight's launch. The series started with the first five men arriving - Shaq Muhammad, a 24-year-old airport security officer and 21-year-old TV salesman Haris Namani, from Doncaster, are up first.
They are followed by 23-year-old farmer and TikTok star Will Young, 25-year-old financial adviser from Essex Ron Hall and finally Kai Fagan, a 24-year-old science and PE teacher from Manchester.
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