ITV has confirmed the return date for its controversial reality show Love Island.
The series will be back on screens from Monday, June 3.
ITV2 shared the news on its Twitter page with a video featuring the show's host, Caroline Flack, on a lilo in a swimming pool. Along with the caption #DayDotIsComing, was the premiere date.
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— ITV2 (@itv2) May 20, 2019
In March, the reality show said it would be offering future contestants therapy following the tragic deaths of two former stars of the series. Mike Thalassitis, who appeared in the 2017 series, died in March; and a contestant from 2016, Sophie Gradon, died last June.
Following the death of Thalassitis, former Love Island contestants criticised the level of care they had received since leaving the show.
The majority who take part go from anonymity to intense public scrutiny overnight, often amassing millions of social media followers.
TV executives with the programme said they had carried out a review last year and issued a statement after Thalassitis' death that read: "This review has led us to extend our support processes to offer therapy to all Islanders and not only those that reach out to us.
"And we will be delivering bespoke training to all future Islanders to include social media and financial management.
"The key focus will be for us to no longer be reliant on the Islanders asking us for support but for us to proactively check in with them on a regular basis."
Love Island has in the past defended the casting process, insisting that all potential contestants are screened for physical and mental health issues before being cast.
It has said contestants are monitored for any signs of problems developing.
