New Love Island host revealed - as show legend joins presenting team after two stints in the villa

Fans of ITV2's Love Island were thrilled by the unexpected arrival of Joey Essex on the show.

Joey Essex left Love Island viewers baffled as he made an appearance as the very first bombshell of the series. Known for starring in The Only Way is Essex, Joey waltzed into the villa during the very first episode on Monday 3 June leaving his fellow contestants and viewers at home completely floored - particularly when he revealed his age. At 33, Joey is the oldest contestant to ever enter Love Island.

Love Island star Liberty Poole has teased she's in a new relationship after sharing a steamy PDA-filled video with her followers.The reality star, 24, took to Instagram to share a black and white clip of her enjoying a smooch with a tattooed mystery man. Fans caught only a glimpse of her new beau, as Liberty revealed she'd jetted off for a loved-up trip to Dubai with her new romance. She captioned the video: "Best trip with you," followed by a single red heart.The video included a clip of the mystery man with his hand around her waist.

Love Island is returning to TV screens on Monday (3 June), and one of the new islanders has a surprising link to controversial broadcaster Piers Morgan. Munveer Jabbal, a recruitment manager from Surrey, is close pals with Piers's son Spencer.Talking to press, including OK!, about his friendship with Spencer, Munveer revealed that he hadn't told his friend that he would be entering the villa. He said: "The only time I speak to him [Spencer] is about Arsenal and that's it.

Love Island has shown us the cast who are set to burst into the villa on Monday night - but some are still convinced there could be a curveball on the way. Among the theories doing the rounds with just days to go until the ITV series returns is the theory that a newly-single Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu is about to return as a bombshell.The rumours started when she posted a series of large numbers on her Instagram page with many trying to figure out whether they related to a stint in the villa.

The new series of Love Island is on the horizon, with a group of singletons stepping into the villa in the hope of finding love this summer.The cast for the 2024 ITV dating show has been confirmed with many already holding some celebrity links, including Ronnie Vint, who is 'like a brother' to reality TV star Olivia Attwood. Olivia, 33, took part in Love Island back in 2017 and has since shot to fame with her various TV ventures, including as a panellist on Loose Women as well as fronting her shows, Getting Filthy Rich and The Price of Perfection.This summer, Olivia will no doubt be watching the show that brought her fame as her family friend Ronnie will be entering the villa.

Love Island star Chyna Mills, who is engaged to Strictly Come Dancing pro, Neil Jones, encountered a hotel nightmare when it came to travelling with their tiny tot. After a fun day out at Longleat Safari Park, Chyna checked into a hotel with their daughter, Havana where staff 'refused' to help which left the TV star doing it 'all on her own'. Chyna, 25, took to Instagram on Saturday, 25 May to share with her followers the unexpected challenge she faced as she travelled on her own.

Comedian and voice of Love Island, Iain Stirling, spilled the beans on his unique experience while working at CBBC, where he had to prep for a rather sombre announcement. Chatting on the Some Laugh podcast with fellow comedians Marc Jennings, Stephen Buchanan, and Stuart McPherson, Iain delved into the BBC's detailed protocol in case the late Queen Elizabeth passed away during his live presenting stint. Iain, who graced the CBBC screens from 2009 to 2013 and made a brief comeback in 2015, disclosed that he would practice the Royal announcement annually.

Love Island winner Jack Fincham has shared the exciting news that he's moving in with his girlfriend and The Only Way Is Essex star Chloe Brockett.The couple, who are believed to have had an on-off relationship since they were first linked in 2021, have also made a particular promise ahead of their next adventure. Jack, 31, who appeared on Love Island in 2018, took to Instagram on Sunday, May 19 to share news of their next chapter with a sweet black and white snap.

The highly-anticipated return of Love Island is just weeks away, and one of this year's singletons has already been revealed as a stunning model who is already followed by the likes of Molly-Mae Hague and Davide Sanclimenti on Instagram. Influencer and model Grace Jackson, 25, is reportedly the first girl set to enter the villa this summer in the hopes of finding love.

ITV2's Love Island is reportedly set for a major shake-up on its launch night, with the new series just weeks away.The popular dating show is due to return soon, and it's rumoured that there will be some big changes on the first night. The show, which sees singletons enter the iconic villa in search of love, will be back on our screens on Wednesday 5 June and Maya Jama is set to return as host, giving fans their much-needed Love Island fix. But it appears that ITV bosses are reportedly planning to take the launch up a notch as the show will celebrate its eleventh summer season when it returns to the Spanish island of Mallorca.

King Charles has been spotted rubbing shoulders with celebs like Maya Jama and Tess Daly at a Buckingham Palace garden party today, Wednesday 15 May, as he gets back into the swing of Royal duties. The 75 year old King, alongside Queen Camilla, Prince Edward, and the Duchess of Gloucester, hosted 4,000 guests from the worlds of culture, art, heritage, and entertainment to highlight their contribution to the UK's economy.

Love Island stars Will Young and Jessie Wynter have discussed their plans for the future, as they put on a loved-up display at the 2024 BAFTAs. The couple's relationship has gone from strength to strength since they first laid eyes on each other in the Love Island villa in 2023. Jessie, who is originally from Australia, soon moved in with Will and his family at their farm in Buckinghamshire, but the pair are now planning to buy a home together.

Love Island's Chris Taylor is reportedly set to try his luck at love once again, this time on Channel 4's Celebs Go Dating. The charming TV personality, who was an Islander on series five of Love Island and returned for the All Stars spin-off, is said to be in talks with E4 bosses about joining the dating series.

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Former Love Island star Luca Bish appeared to have bagged himself an invite to the Met Gala after party in New York as he was spotted dancing alongside Hollywood A-listers after the star-studded event. When it comes to all things fashion and celebrity, the Met Gala is one of the most highly-anticipated events of the year. With some of the biggest stars from industries including music and film heading to the Metropolitan Museum of Art to mark the opening night of the Costume Institute's annual fashion exhibit, celebrities must dress according to one specific theme.

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Maya Jama was ever the supportive girlfriend this weekend as she joined Stormzy in opening #MerkyFC HQ, a new centre in Croydon for young people to follow their passions in football and creative subjects.The Love Island host, who hit screens again this week in the new trailer for the show's upcoming series, also took to her Instagram to share a rare snap with her boyfriend from the day - as they mingled with youngsters involved in the initiative. Beaming from ear-to-ear in the picture, Maya sported a figure-hugging black midi dress with complementing knee-high boots, with her outfit matching Stormzy's all-black ensemble.

Former Love Island star Chris Hughes has shared his joy as one of his horses, named Annie, gave birth to an adorable baby foal.The reality star-turned sports presenter is big into horse racing and, thus, is into horses too, so, naturally, he was thrilled at the new addition to his life. Posting on Instagram, he shared a snap of chestnut mare, Annie, lying in the hay alongside her newborn baby foal, as he gushed: "The BEST news to wake to! Annie had her first foal this morning, at 5.15am and we couldn’t be happier.