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Charlotte McIntyre

Davina McCall announced as host of 'middle aged' Love Island after 'manifesting' role

Davina McCall has been announced as the host of The Romance Retreat which will see a group of single parents looking for love come together in a 'middle-aged version' of Love Island.

The Masked Singer judge confirmed the news on Instagram with a video sharing her excitement for the upcoming show.

In the clip, she said: "I manifested and I made it happen. I willed there to be an amazing new dating programme for grown-ups, people who have lived a life, who have been through experiences, bad, moving, they've had tough lives.

"They've got luggage but they deserve love and it's happening. It's coming to ITV soon."

Davina announced the news on Instagram (Instagram/davinamccall)
Davina will present the new dating show that is set to hit our screens soon (Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

The caption read: "Omg.. I manifested and it came true!! I’ll be hosting a brand NEW grown up dating series for ITV1 !! This is a show for single parents who have lived a life , have stories to tell about their dating pasts and deserve another chance at love and I’m gonna help you.

"It will all take place in the most romantic countryside location!"

Fans of the presenting stalwart congratulated Davina on the new role as one said: "Oh my god, you really are a power house. I was listening to you talking to Steven Bartlett about this thinking what a good idea. Your such an inspiration. Go get em Davina !! And huge Congratulations Davina encouraged anyone who wants to find love and has a child over the age of 18 to apply before adding: "It's going to be amazing." (sic)

"YESSSSSS! You told me about this and it is SUCH a great idea forwarding to amazing, beautiful single friends now xxxx," another shared.

Davina told fans she 'manifested' the presenting role (Getty)

The brand new ITV dating show is set to launch later this year on ITV1 and ITVX.

ITV's The Romance Retreat follows nominated single parents, from all over the UK and from all walks of life, as they live together in a stunning country house.

The contestants will share one objective, to find true love and the new dating show promises lots of highs and lows as the single parents look to find love again.

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