Laura Whitmore has announced she will not host the next series of Love Island.
The 37-year-old native of Bray, Co Wicklow has presented the popular dating programme since 2020 after the death of the show's former host Caroline Flack.
Announcing the news on her Instagram, Whitmore wrote: "Some news! I won't be hosting the next series of Love island.
"There are certain elements of the show I've found very difficult that cannot be changed some due to the format, including the flying back and forth to South Africa along with my new conflicting projects.
"I wish it was still possible but know you'll be in safe hands. I was only planning to fill in for Caroline for a series and it turned into 3 series. I hope I did you proud Caroline."
Following the announcement, an ITV spokesperson said: "Laura has been a fantastic host across the last three series of the show.
"We are so grateful for everything she has brought to the programme but understand and respect her decision, and we look forward to working with her on upcoming ITV projects."
The news follows Whitmore's decision to quit her BBC Radio 5 Live show after four years.
She has hosted a weekly Sunday morning programme on the station since 2018.
Source: Press Association
