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
Paige Turley admits she almost 'walked away' from spotlight after Love Island win in new documentary
dailyrecord.co.ukScots Love Island winner Paige Turley has opened up about mental health struggles she faced after the ITV show. Paige, 25, who won the first-ever series of Winter Love Island alongside boyfriend Finley Tapp in 2020, discussed spells of anxiety and low-mood after leaving the show.
The West Lothian star, who famously dated Lewis Capaldi during their time in college, spoke to Will Njobvu about the realities of life after Love Island.
Broadcaster Will joined Paige and Finley at their luxurious Manchester apartment, as the trio discussed what life had been like for the couple after winning the £50k and being catapulted to national fame.Paige replied: "I struggled with anxiety and low moods which I never thought I would.
I was very strong minded before the show but afterwards, there are so many opinions around about you."You start to question and start to believe stuff.
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