Love Island's winter edition is coming back for a brand new series very soon and we cannot wait. As much as we love the ITV reality show keeping us entertained throughout the summer months, there's something about the winter series that we can't get enough of.
Outside the temperature is Baltic, and January evenings are reserved for recovering from Christmas (financially and physically). So what better time to get stuck into a new series of the dating show? The first winter series went down a treat, so when can we expect the second spin-off version to arrive? Find out all there is to know below…
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When is winter Love Island 2023 coming to ITV?
ITV have finally confirmed that the new series of Love Island 2023 will return soon! The first episode will air on Monday 16 January at its usual time of 9pm on ITV2. Following the live broadcast, the new episode will be available to stream on ITV's new service, ITVX.
Who is taking part in Love Island 2023?
ITV also confirmed the line-up so far for the new series. You can get to know the beautiful singletons heading to South Africa, here. Their names are: Tanya Manhenga, Kai Fagan, Lana Jenkins, Ron Hall, Anna-May Robey, Will Young, Tanyel Revan, Shaq Muhammad, Olivia Hawkins, and Haris Namani.
We're sure this is just the first cohort and that there'll be more bombshells to come!
© Photo: ITVThe new line-up for the winter 2023 series has been shared
Who is hosting winter Love Island 2023?
After the summer series wrapped in August, Love Island host Laura Whitmore announced she was stepping down from the show. Sharing the news on Instagram, the presenter said: "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."
Maya Jama is the new host of Love Island
Since then, it's been confirmed that Radio DJ and TV star Maya Jama would be Laura's replacement. Maya shared a video on her Instagram confirming the news as she wrote: "Okay, the rumours are true. Say hey to your brand-new #LoveIsland host." We think she's going to be fabulous.
Where is the winter Love Island villa?
Due to taking place in January, the show leaves the Balearic Islands behind for the winter series and, instead, heads to South Africa in a bid to guarantee the hot weather.
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© Photo: RexThe 2023 winter series will once again be filmed in South Africa
The 2020 winter series was filmed in a luxury villa in Cape Town, South Africa, and although the villa for the 2023 series has not yet been revealed, it's been reported that the villa is located in a "secluded and protected" area in the wine valley of Franschhoek.
Before each season kicks off, including the summer series, work is undergone on the property to give it a brand new look to accommodate the fresh line-up, complete with signature neon lighting and colour décor. We can't wait to see it!
If you're in the US and can't find a way to watch the new UK series of Love Island, simply sign up to Express VPN and you'll be able to stream the latest season via ITVX.
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