Love Island 2021 will be the show that viewers know and love', an ITV boss has confirmed.
The return of the series, which is due to start later this month, had been plagued with doubt amid the ongoing complications of the Covid pandemic which put the breaks on last year's show.
However, fans of the ITV2 summer dating show have been assured that the show will be back on form and broadcasting nightly from a familiar Mallorcan setting this summer.
ITV Commissioner Amanda Stavri announced in the Radio Times that the villa for this year’s series will be located on the Spanish island, adding that the show’s return will 'definitely be the Love Island viewers know and love.'
"Mallorca is very much the home of Love Island," Stavri explained.
Asked whether back-up options had been considered for the show, Stavri admitted: "We did look into some back up plans but we were all very much focused on making it happen in Mallorca, which is where it belongs quite frankly.
“I think there’s something about the Mediterranean sun that we all love and the sort of villa vibe and I think it’s a place that our contestants go on holiday which I think makes it very nice because it’s relatable for them.
“I can’t imagine it anywhere else.”
Excitement for the latest series of the show has been building with the first advert featuring host Laura Whitmore hitting screens over the Bank Holiday weekend.The trailer sees Laura sounding the alarm for the show's return with a pink mallet.
After whacking the buzzer which read 'Love Island, crack on' the 10-second promo ends with the words: "This is not a drill!"
Fans took to social media to share their joy after watching the clip.
"LOVE ISLAND ADVERT GIVING ME GOOSEBUMPS," tweeted one.
"Just saw an advert for love island on TV... nature really is healing," added another.
"Dya know what I’m hungover as s**t but just seen an advert for love island and it’s made my day," enthused a third.
