Love Island 'sign up panto actress with a soap star mum' for 2023 summer series

When Nalini Chetty graduated from drama school, her sister wondered what characters she’d play as she had “a Scottish accent but you don’t look Scottish".

Love Island presenter Maya Jama has said hosting her first summer edition of the hugely-popular dating series feels “special” but admitted she's feeling the pressure to live up to expectations.The 28 year old broadcaster, who recently shared what she believes is the show's most iconic moment ever, took over the presenting role on the hit ITV dating show from Laura Whitmore for the last winter series in South Africa. Ahead of the show’s return to screens on Monday, June 5, she revealed what it is like being the face of a series which counts famous faces including Margot Robbie, Tobey Maguire and Amy Schumer among its fans.

was diagnosed with DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ) in October 2021. DCIS sees the cells within the milk ducts turn cancerous and previously, Victoria explained the lump on her breast was so big, she didn’t have to look for it.

There wasn’t a dry eye in the audience.

Love Island is back, with a brand new set of singletons preparing to enter the villa and find their perfect match. The ITV dating show returns to Mallorca for its tenth series, which will see contestants do their best to flirt, date and couple up in a bid to avoid being ‘dumped’ from the Island.

kicked off its 18th season on Tuesday and proved that even after all the thousands of auditions seen over the years there are still a lot of amazing acts out there looking for recognition.The show's stalwart stars — including judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara and Heidi Klum, as well as host Terry Crews — returned to the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as a whole new slew of hopefuls hit the stage to show off their skills.However, there were a few that clearly stood out — and one that inspired the judges to hand out the first of the season's coveted Golden Buzzers.The Mzansi Youth Choir, a collection of amazing singers from South Africa, came out with an amazing cover of a song called «It's OK,» written by former contestant Nightbirde, who died shortly after having to drop out of the season following a battle with cancer.The performance was breathtaking and uplifting and hit very close to home for the judges — all of whom had formed a connection to Nightbirde before her tragic passing.Simon was brought to tears and had a hard time getting out his words before showering the choir with love and praise.«I know how much this would have meant to her. Right until the end, she was so passionate about sharing her music,» a tearful Simon shared.

Love Island newcomer Molly Marsh has shared that she has an uncommon ick when it comes to men. She explained: "Guys shouting at the television when they’re watching sports or the news.

A man who held 'extremist views' illegally smuggled a handgun and bullets into the UK from South Africa.

Love Island host Maya Jama has admitted that she hopes she "lives up to expectations" as she discussed the new upcoming summer series.The hit ITV2 dating series is set to return on June 5, at 9pm, with the 2023 line-up revealed on Monday 29 May. Speaking ahead of the 2023 summer series, Maya, 28, who took over presenting duties earlier this year for the winter series, admitted the "pressure is on".

Love Island has announced the new batch of Islanders set to enter the famous villa this summer. This year, it is up to the public to decide which Islanders couple up in the opening episode.

ITV have today announced the new Love Island line-up, with musical theatre performer and social media content creator Molly Marsh among the news singletons announced.The 21-year-old has appeared on stage in pantomime and already boasts a considerable Instagram following of 25.6k, whilst her mum, Janet Marsh, is a recognised TV actress, having worked on a number of shows, including popular soap Coronation Street. Janet has appeared in multiple roles in the long-running soap, appearing first as a nurse in 2005.

A Britain's Got Talent act who made history by receiving the first ever group golden buzzer has been hailed by viewers as the 'best audition ever.'

Samie Elishi and Claudia Fogarty looked stunning this week as they posed for a sunny picture in bikinis while kicking off their Marbella holiday.The beauties, who appeared on the most recent series of Love Island in South Africa, beamed at one another while rocking monochrome beach ensembles. Opting for an all black look, Samie donned a cross-over string bikini with a bardot, cropped coverup and matching sliders. She added a collection of gold jewellery while holding onto a canvas beach bag.

Love Island contestants will once again be banned from keeping their social media accounts updated while they are in the villa. In previous series of the show, contestants have had friends, family or PR workers running their Instagram and Twitter accounts - sharing memes or occasionally responding to controversies with statements on their behalf.

ITV2 dating show got their Love Island dose in January with its winter edition, which saw Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan winning the series, viewers are looking forward to the upcoming summer season. After it was reported last week that 21-year-old economics graduate Andre Furtado has been the first contestant cast, it looks as though another hopeful singleton has been revealed. It's believed actress Molly Marsh is in the final stages of speaking with Love Island bosses to be cast in the series 10 line-up for this summer.

They were one of this year's winter Love Island golden couples... if only for a few short weeks.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here's first-ever 'legend' campmate Myleene Klass has revealed how one of her daughters was left a little concerned when she found a 'love letter' from her co-star.

Shaq Muhammad and Tanya Manhenga have argued that Tanya got a "bad edit" during their time on ITV reality show Love Island. Speaking to OK! at the Pride of Manchester Awards, Shaq, 25, revealed since leaving the villa he has watched some of the show back and thought that the portrayal of Tanya as a "villain" was rather unfair. He told us: "I've watched more than [Tanya's watched], but I've watched some of it.

Love Island fans were given a treat today (Thursday 11 May) to whet their appetites ahead of the new series of the ITV2 reality show with a fresh glimpse of gorgeous host Maya Jama.The 28 year old presenter and radio star, who hosted the hugely-popular dating series for the first time last summer, will be returning for another round of sun-soaked drama. Almost straight off the back of the winter edition, which was filmed in South Africa, fans will be metaphorically jetting off back to Mallorca, Spain for the series' mainstay next month. ITV are yet to reveal any of the cast of this year's summer offering, but they dropped a mighty tease with a slow-mo clip of the stunning Maya, who recently showed off her incredible abs with a bikini snap on Instagram.

Helen Flanagan has praised Scott Sinclair's mum and the grandmother to her children whilst on Lorraine on Thursday morning.