Laura Whitmore's statement in full as she quits Love Island due to 'very difficult elements'

Laura Whitmore has been pictured in rehearsal for her West End debut after announcing her departure from Love Island as host. The Irish TV presenter, 37, who is joining the cast of supernatural thriller 2:22 – A Ghost Story, appears concentrated in the pictures as she plays out scenes alongside her co-stars.

Olivia Attwood is fastly becoming a popular choice for Love Island's new host, with fans asking the Getting Filthy Rich star to present the dating show's next series. It comes after Laura Whitmore revealed she has stepped down as host, with an Instagram statement on Monday.

Brits are waiting in anticipation to discover who will become the next Love Island host. Irish model Laura Whitmore, 37, announced she would be stepping down as presenter of ITV2's hit reality show this week.

Love Island narrator Iain Stirling might be the next to leave the ITV2 show after his wife Laura Whitmore announced her departure.

Laura Whitmore has been seen for the first time since she announced that she was quitting presenting duties on hit ITV2 show Love Island.The 37 year old made the shock announcement on Monday 22 August with an Instagram post, saying that she found "certain elements of the show very difficult".The mother-of-one didn't look too upset at her news as she beamed whilst arriving to a studio in London where she is rehearsing for her debut West End performance in 2:22 A Ghost Story. Her casual outfit was worlds away from her glamorous wardrobe whilst she was presenting the show, as she dressed down in a grey bell-sleeved jumper, black skinny jeans and white sneakers.

Laura Whitmore "wasn't having a good time" by the end of this summer's Love Island and is excited to be starting a new chapter, a source has told OK!. The 37-year-old stepped in to host the much-loved dating programme and its spin-off series Love Island Aftersun back in 2020, taking over from Caroline Flack. But on Monday night, Laura announced her decision to leave the ITV2 show, citing "certain elements of the show I’ve found very difficult that cannot be changed".

Laura Whitmore has announced that she will no longer be presenting Love Island, after she took an unexpected career change into the world of the West End.The Irish model, 37, had taken over from Caroline Flack back in 2020 as a temporary replacement but has now decided to step away from the spotlight of ITV2's loved reality show. Love Island fans questioned the latest series, with claims of bullying, walk-outs and more mental health issues coming to light. Laura has confirmed her departure, and said: "There are certain elements of the show I've found very difficult." Taking to Instagram Laura wrote: "Some news! I won’t be hosting the next series of Love island.

As Love Island viewers reel from the recent announcement that host Laura Whitmore will not be returning for the next series, many fans have been left curious about her friendship with the late Caroline Flack, as she paid tribute to the former host in her exit announcement. Sharing the news on Monday evening that her time as the show’s host had come to an end, Laura wrote: "Some news! I won’t be hosting the next series of Love Island.

Laura Whitmore has announced some exciting career news recently, with the 37 year old revealing that she's set to make her West End debut later this year. The TV host will star in 2:22 A Ghost Story in London's West End and will play a character called Jenny, in a move which hugely differs to her usual presenting gigs.

Laura Whitmore has confirmed that she will not be coming back to Love Island UK when the reality show returns for its winter season at the beginning of 2023.