Laura Whitmore 'has conversation with ITV bosses' to replace Caroline Flack on Love Island

New Love Island host Laura Whitmore has praised Caroline Flack for being “incredibly gracious” and “supportive” since she was announced as her replacement on the ITV2 show.The 34 year old TV star paid tribute to the former presenter, who stepped down after she was arrested and charged with assault by beating in December.The Irish star, who recently opened up about being bullied at school for being “too skinny”, spoke to The Sun about how Caroline has reacted to her taking over the role.

Laura Whitmore is officially the new Love Island host after Caroline Flack stepped down from series six of the ITV show. But while many are thrilled about the decision, some have been left disappointed as they were strongly rooting for presenter Maya Jama to take on the challenge.

Iain Stirling spoke out following the announcement that his girlfriend Laura Whitmore would be joining him in South Africa for series six of Love Island, after Caroline Flack stepped down from the role after being arrested and charged with assault.The comedian, who is the voiceover star for the ITV2 dating show, paid tribute to Caroline on his Instagram. Scottish Iain, 31, wrote: “Delighted to have @thewhitmore join the #loveisland team.

Irish TV presenter Laura Whitmore will replace Caroline Flack as the host of ITV’s upcoming series of Love Island.

Laura Whitmore has just been announced as the host of Love Island, replacing Caroline Flack who stood down amid controversy after being charged with assault by beating. For Laura, who is close friends with Caroline, the dream role comes with an added perk; she will be working with her boyfriend Iain Stirling who is the hilarious Scottish comedian who does the show's voiceover commentary.

Laura Whitmore has been announced as the replacement for Caroline Flack on the upcoming series of Love Island.The Irish star, 34, had been hotly tipped to fill in for Caroline, after the TV presenter was arrested and charged with assault following an incident at her North London home last week. After saying she “didn’t want to detract” from series six of the show, ITV announced that Laura would be Caroline’s replacement on the show, which is set in Cape Town, South Africa this year.

Caroline Flack has broken her silence on her Love Island replacement, revealing she is "trying to keep her head above water." The 40 year old stepped down as host of the hit ITV2 dating show earlier this week after being arrested and charged with assault by beating.Taking to Instagram following the announcement that Laura Whitmore will take over, she wrote: "I'm glad it's Laura.. [heart emoji] she loves the show as much as I do.." She continued: "Again..

Laura Whitmore has been confirmed as the new host of Love Island series six.