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 looks set to be axed because of coronavirus
manchestereveningnews.co.ukHit dating show Love Island looks set to be axed amid the coronavirus crisis. The future of the next series, which is set in Mallorca each summer, looks uncertain with flights being cancelled and self isolation and social distancing in effect.
As the potentially deadly virus grips the world ITV is due to hold crisis talks about the best plan of action and if it should go ahead, according to The Sun.
Love Island starred celebrities in 2005 and 2006 and returned to our screens featuring members of the public, and presented by the late Caroline Flack, in 2015.
Earlier this year its first winter edition was screened, set in South Africa instead of Mallorca and presented by Laura Whitmore.
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