Laura Whitmore has introduced she is stepping down from her position as host of ITV’s Love Island.
The 37-year-old has offered the favored courting programme, and its spin-off collection Aftersun, since 2020 after the demise of the present’s former host Caroline Flack.
Sharing the information on her Instagram, Whitmore wrote: “Some information! I gained’t be internet hosting the following collection of Love island.
“There are particular components of the present I’ve discovered very tough that can not be modified some because of the format, together with the flying forwards and backwards to South Africa together with my new conflicting initiatives.
“I want it was nonetheless attainable however know you’ll be in secure fingers. I used to be solely planning to fill in for Caroline for a collection and it changed into 3 collection. I hope I did you proud Caroline”.
Following the announcement, an ITV spokesperson mentioned: “Laura has been a improbable host throughout the final three collection of the present.
“We're so grateful for every thing she has dropped at the programme however perceive and respect her resolution, and we look ahead to working together with her on upcoming ITV initiatives.”
Love Island stars additionally reacted to the information with Tasha Ghouri, who was a finalist on the newest collection, commenting on Whitmore’s put up “You smashed it!!” with Irish mannequin Maura Higgins, who appeared on the present in 2019, saying “You may be missed”.
Faye Winter, who was a 2021 finalist, added that she felt Flack “actually could be proud” of Whitmore taking up the position.
Whitmore has change into a staple on the hit courting present alongside her husband Iain Stirling who has offered the witty narration on the programme since 2015.
The newest collection ended earlier this month and noticed Turkish actress Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Italian enterprise proprietor Davide Sanclimenti topped winners of Love Island 2022.
ITV additionally lately introduced there might be two collection of the present in 2023 – a winter collection in South Africa and a summer time collection in Majorca – which Whitmore was initially anticipated to host.
The broadcaster has not but mentioned who will change the Irish presenter within the position.
This announcement comes after Whitmore revealed final month that she was leaving her BBC Radio 5 Dwell present after 4 years.
The TV star seems to be breaking into new ventures as she lately confirmed she could be making her West Finish debut this September as she joins the brand new forged of supernatural thriller 2:22 – A Ghost Story.