Olivia Attwood is in talks to take over Caroline Flack's Love Island spin-off hosting duties on Aftersun.
The former Islander, 28, is top of the producers' list to lead the show after Caroline, 40, stood down from the show amid her assault charges.
Olivia is a natural choice for bosses as she made the final with her ex Chris Hughes in the 2017 series.
Drawing on her own experiences in the villa, the blonde beauty is known for appearing on Aftersun to offer insight on the later shows.
So it's no wonder Olivia is in talks for the winter series of the show following Caroline's departure.
A source tells MailOnline : "Olivia starred on Love Island in 2017 – she knows exactly what the Islanders will be going through. Olivia has really proven herself as a TV star.
"Since making a name for herself she's worked on a number of shows including Crackin' On, Celebs Go Dating and TOWIE, as well as appearing as a guest on I'm A Celebrity... Extra Camp and Aftersun."
Olivia already maintains a good relationship with TV bosses because she has kept in touch since her 2017 Love Island appearance.
The source adds: "Bosses have already scheduled meetings with Olivia to discuss the role but hope she'll be the one to sign on the dotted line."
ITV bosses are scrambling to find a host for the show's winter edition which is set to hit our screens on January 8.
Crew and production teams are expected to make the journey to South Africa in the early days of New Year, according to the MailOnline.
A source close to the ITV2 show confirms the door "remains firmly open" for Caroline to return next summer.
In a statement to the Mirror they said: "ITV has a long standing relationship with Caroline and we understand and accept her decision. We will remain in contact with her over the coming months about future series of Love Island."
Caroline announces she's standing down from presenting series six on Instagram following her arrest.
She says: "Love Island has been my world for the last five years, it's the best show on telly. In order not to detract from the attention of the upcoming series I feel the best thing I can do is stand down for Series 6."
She adds: "I want to wish the incredible team working on the show a fantastic series in Cape Town.
"And on a really personal level. I have never experienced such kindness and love in my whole life. Not just from friends and family who are always the greatest... but also from total strangers who send me messages to me offering help and understanding... please know that I see them.
"And my boyfriend Lewis... I love you x."
Speculation has been rife about who is going to be the lucky star to replace Caroline on the show.
Maya Jama, 25, will fight off competition with Inbetweeners actress Emily Atack, 29, and Laura Whitmore , 34.
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