Ariana Madix is opening about her latest gig – hosting Love Island USA season six!
09.06.2024 - 17:45 / ok.co.uk
Love Island has made it's return to ITV2 this Summer for the eleventh series. Maya Jama is joined by hot singles, hoping to find love in the Majorca villa. Although the show has provided hours of entertainment over the years, it has also been struck by several tragedies.
Caroline Flack, the effervescent presenter of the dating show, tragically took her own life the day after Valentine's Day in 2020. Contestants Mike Thalassitis and Sophie Gradon also sadly passed away shortly after their stints on the show, although there is no link between their deaths and ITV. As the eleventh series gets underway, here's a look back at the tragedies that have unfolded.
Caroline Flack Caroline Flack, the beloved TV presenter, tragically died at the age of 40, leaving everyone in shock. A representative for the Flack family confirmed that Caroline had taken her own life and was found in her east London flat. In the wake of the tragic news, ITV pulled an episode of Love Island and released a statement expressing their shock and sadness over the loss of the TV presenter.
The statement from ITV read: "Everybody at Love Island and ITV is shocked and saddened by this desperately sad news." "Caroline was a much loved member of the Love Island team and our sincere thoughts and condolences are with her family and friends." Caroline, also known for her vibrant hosting on shows like The X Factor, Xtra Factor, and I'm A Celebrity: Extra Camp, became synonymous with Love Island, steering the show from its inception in 2015 until 2019.
It was then that Laura Whitmore stepped into her shoes. Her departure from the show came amid personal turmoil; she was arrested and charged with assault following an incident with her boyfriend at the time. In the wake
.Ariana Madix is opening about her latest gig – hosting Love Island USA season six!
On Sunday night, ITV viewers tuned in to watch host Maya Jama enter the Love Island villa with a surprise for the islanders.The 29-year-old revealed that the public had been voting for their favourite couple, meaning those with the fewest votes were at risk of being dumped. With the latest bombshells Matilda Draper and Konnor Ewudzi being told they were exempt, the couples were asked to line up in front of the fire pit.
Love Island has taken another unexpected turn during Sunday night's show, as one unlucky couple was sent packing their bags alongside their chance of finding love in paradise.
They may be busy soaking up the sun and 'going for chats' in the Love Island villa, but the 2024 cast have also waved goodbye - perhaps temporarily - to their careers for a summer of love. As the eleventh series of Love Island continues to bring us more drama, bombshells and dumpings, OK! takes a look at what the Islanders did for work before becoming the stars who grace our TV screens every evening. Not only is there reality TV royalty starring on the show but there's also a mental health nurse, a semi-pro footballer and a HR coordinator.
It looks to be another dramatic night on Love Island as show spoilers reveal Tiffany casting doubt over her relationship with Ronnie, Joey and Omar getting into an argument over Grace, and two islanders being dramatically dumped from the island. As day turns to night in the villa, Tiffany Leighton reveals to Ronnie Vint that she fears something may be missing from their romance.
This year's Love Island has kept viewers on the edge of their seat - but things are set to get even more chaotic as two Islanders have reportedly been dumped from the villa. In scenes expected to air on Sunday night, two contestants will be dramatically axed and the exit has already been filmed.
Love Island host Maya Jama was all set for a surprise twist in the show's latest episode, but ITV bosses had other plans.The stunning 29 year old presenter, who recently wowed at Paris Fashion Week alongside her beau Stormzy, had to cut her romantic getaway short and jet back to Majorca. Maya, who swapped radio for TV stardom, was ready to oversee another dramatic elimination on the hit reality series.
Love Island ’s Patsy Field wasn’t afraid to get into scraps when she was in the villa.The office worker and social media star stood up to Jess White over her treatment of Harriett Blackmore. However, she reveals that she also argued with Ayo Odukoya - but the squabble never aired. Speaking exclusively to OK!'s Love Island Dumping Debrief - OK!'s weekly video series where the 2024 cast unpack the latest drama from the series - Patsy opened up on why her and Ayo clashed.
Love Island stars Patsy Field and Munveer Jabbal have revealed who the secret smokers are for the class of 2024. Patsy also confessed to her own nicotine fix that saw her fall over in her heels. The latest series of the popular ITV2 dating show, hosted by Maya Jama, kicked off earlier this month.
Love Island winner Finn Tapp seems to have taken a swipe at his ex Paige Turley, just weeks after the pair nearly rekindled their romance. The couple, who won the winter edition of Love Island in 2020, were thought to be one of the strongest pairs from the show, even moving in together during lockdown and Finn, 24, getting a tattoo dedicated to Paige, 26.
Stormzy's mate Omar Nyame is set to spice things up in the Love Island villa.The 25 year old PE teacher from Croydon, who was by the rapper's side during his headline performance at Glastonbury in 2019, is hoping to find love on the show. Stormzy, a self-confessed Love Island fan since its debut in 2015, made waves when he appeared on the 2017 series following a tweet about contestant Olivia Attwood. He was also spotted at the finale of the Love Island: All Stars series in February, where he was back with his girlfriend Maya Jama, the current host of the show.
Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. New bombshells have entered the villa. Season 11 of “Love Island,” which kicked off on Monday night, will again see contestants competing for love in Mallorca, Spain where they’ll be joined by host Maya Jama who took over from Laura Whitmore in 2022.
Love Island fans were left demanding to know 'what the point' was in dumping one of the new batch of islanders just 24 hours after they entered the villa. A new batch of singletons made their way to Spain in the hope of finding love as the show returned on Monday night (June 3).
Love Island viewers were left stunned by Joey Essex for the same reason - and not just for his entrance into the villa. The former The Only Way is Essex star was part of a surprise twist during the ITV dating show's 2024 series opener on Monday night (June 3).
Love Island fans were quickly left with a complaint as the new series began while the big opener left them asking 'how' and why'. The 2024 run of the hit ITV dating show kicked off on Monday night (June 3) with a bunch of new singletons looking for love.
This year's Love Island has gotten off to a dramatic start, with the show's first celebrity bombshell, Joey Essex, entering the villa.The villa has previously had some semi-famous residents including Gemma Owen, the daughter of footballer Michael Owen and Rochelle Humes's sister Sophie Piper. However, Joey is the first celeb entrant, since the show switched from having a celebrity line-up to a civilian one.
Love Island star Jess White has opened up about her mum being on another iconic dating show - and that she encouraged Jess to apply. Jess was confirmed as one of the first contestants to be looking for love on series 11 of Love Island, and has revealed that seeking out a relationship on TV runs in the family. Jess explained to The Sun: "So my mum went on – when she was younger – she went on the knockoff version of Blind Date with someone called Bruce something.
Love Island fans were left unimpressed just moments into the new series as the show made its highly-anticipated comeback on Monday night. The hit ITV2 reality series is back with a bang, as a fresh batch of singletons embark on their quest for romance. But as Love Island graced our screens once again, viewers didn't hold back in airing their grievances as the drama unfolded.
Love Island fans have been left furious after ITVX crashed moments before the brand new series kicked off on Monday, 3 June. Viewers flocked to the broadcaster hub to get their fix of the iconic dating show, as a new batch of sexy singletons entered the villa in search of love.
Love Island is coming back to TV screens, and millions of viewers are set to fall for - or loathe - the new crop of would-be lovers. At the helm of the programme once more is Maya Jama.