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Love Island's 2021 start date has been confirmed as June 28 with a new cast of sexy singletons reportedly already in quarantine in Spain as they prepare to enter the Mallorca villa.

The hit ITV2 dating show has not aired since February 2020 after both the summer 2020 and winter 2021 editions were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

And with confirmation that the new series is taking place later this month and the line-up set to be revealed in 'due course', MailOnline has taken a look at everything we know so far about the upcoming series...

What is Love Island?

It's back! Love Island 's 2021 start date has been confirmed as June 28 with a new cast of sexy singletons reportedly already in quarantine in Spain as they prepare to enter the Mallorca villa (host Laura Whitmore pictured) 

Love Island in an ITV2 reality dating series which sees singletons enter a villa in Mallorca, Spain, and couple up with other contestants that catch their eye in a bid to win the £50,000 prize.

In true dramatic style, the Islanders will have their relationship tested by the introduction of new sexy cast members, challenges and even a brief separation where they will be put in Casa Amor, a second villa nearby.   

During their time in the villa, contestants are asked to 're-couple' where they can choose to remain with their current partner or team up with someone else - with cast members left single being dumped from the villa. Islanders also face being eliminated by the public vote, where fans can pick their favourites. 

Return: The hit ITV2 dating show has not aired since February 2020 after both the summer 2020 and winter 2021 editions were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic (the villa pictured in 2019) 

On the final episode, viewers vote for their favourite and most compatible couple with the chosen duo winning the £50,000 prize.

And in one further twist, one member of the couple has to decide whether they will share the money with their other half or keep it for themselves. So far, all winning couples have decided to split the cash.

The latest series, the winter edition of Love Island in 2020, saw Paige Turley and Finn Tapp win and both take home £25,000 each.

When does Love Island 2021 start? 

It was confirmed earlier this week that Love Island will start on Monday June 28 at 9pm on ITV2 and the ITV Hub.   

The news was revealed by Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield on This Morning where, in the style of the ITV2 dating show, they received a text confirming the date.

Where is Love Island 2021 filmed? 

Love Island 2021 is returning to the iconic villa in Majorca, Spain, where in recent weeks builders have descended upon the property to transform the sprawling set.  

The villa where the show was filmed in 2019, before the start of the coronavirus pandemic, is near the small town of Sant Llorenc des Cardassar in eastern Majorca.   

In past years, contestants have been treated to lots of cosy outdoor hangouts where they can pull each other for chats as well as large areas for group tasks and the infamous dumpings.

There is usually a colourful theme to villa, with ITV tying in bright yellow, blue and pink hues to everything from the floor cushions to the Islanders' water bottles.

At last! Love Island 2021 is returning to the iconic villa in Majorca, Spain, where in recent weeks builders have descended upon the property to transform the sprawling set (villa pictured in 2018) 

Where it all happens: The villa where the show was filmed in 2019, before the start of the coronavirus pandemic, is near the small town of Sant Llorenc des Cardassar in eastern Majorca (villa pictured in 2018) 

ITV have yet to make an official announcement about where the dating show will be filmed although builders have been pictured in recent weeks transforming the Majorca villa previously used. 

It was also claimed that contracts for this year's Love Island have Majorca written into them, although back-up options, such as Jersey and Cornwall, were on the table in case Covid travel restrictions meant Spain was off-limits.

Despite the reports, a Love Island representative previously told MailOnline: 'We are not currently in a position to confirm locations for the forthcoming series of Love Island.'

The summer series of Love Island 2020 was cancelled after production found it 'logistically impossible' to organise the show as the pandemic raged on. 

Love Island 2021 rumoured cast members 

Love Island 2021: Who are the rumoured contestants?

Lucinda Strafford

Age: 21 

Occupation: Former British Airways air steward 

Milly Pickles 

Age: 26

Occupation: Para-athlete 

Harley Benn 

Age: 24

Occupation: Boxer 

Aimee-Rose Francis 

Age: 29

Occupation: Fashion influencer

Jay Munro 

Age: 24

Occupation: Former footballer turned model  

Alisha LeMay 

Age: 29

Occupation: Influencer

 

Alexis Bailey 

Age: 21

Occupation: Beauty queen

James Price 

Age: 23

Occupation: Recruitment consultant

Lucy Plunkett 

Age: 20

Occupation: Influencer 

Toluwa Adepeju 

Age: 25

Occupation: Junior doctor

Ellis Iyayi  

Age: 22

Occupation: Personal trainer and model 

Zack Chugg 

Age: 21

Occupation: University Of Leeds dentist

 

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Love Island is set to reveal the 2021 line-up in 'due course' but a slew of sexy singletons have already been rumoured to appear on the upcoming series.  

These include the likes of Aaron Connolly's ex Lucinda Strafford, 21, beauty queen Alexis Bailey, 21, para-athlete Milly Pickles, 26, Chelsea party boy James Price, 23, and Nigel Benn's son Harley, 24.

Others rumoured are Irish influencer Lucy Plunkett, 20, influencer Aimee-Rose Francis, 29, junior doctor Toluwa Adepeju, 25, former footballer and model Jay Munro, 24, model and personal trainer Ellis Iyayi, 22, influencer Alisha LeMay, 29, and dentist Zack Chugg, 21.

Gordon Ramsay's daughter Holly was rumoured to be taking part in the 2021 series, however, the family's representative denied the claims earlier this month. 

How do I watch Love Island?

Love Island is available to watch on ITV2 and the ITV Hub.  

Who hosts and narrates Love Island?  

Laura Whitmore is returning to host the 2021 series of Love Island and has featured in several promotional videos ahead of the new season, where she declares: 'This is not a drill!'

The Irish star, 36, first presented the show in 2020 for the winter series after taking over the role from late host Caroline Flack who had previously stepped down.

Return: Laura Whitmore is returning to host the 2021 series of Love Island while her husband Iain Stirling will narrate the upcoming season, he has been providing a voiceover for the ITV2 dating series since 2015 (pictured together in South Africa during the 2020 winter series) 

Devastating: The Irish star, 36, first presented the show in 2020 for the winter series after taking over the role from late host Caroline Flack who had previously stepped down (Caroline pictured in 2019 show still) 

In February 2020, Caroline was found dead at her home after taking her own life, a day after hearing the Crown Prosecution Service would go ahead with a trial for allegedly attacking her boyfriend Lewis Burton in 2019.

Laura's husband Iain Stirling, 33, narrates Love Island and the comedian has been providing a voiceover for the ITV2 dating series since 2015.

The couple recently welcomed their first child together in March, a baby daughter who is believed to be called Stevie Ré - although they are yet to officially announce her moniker.

Jetted out? Earlier this month, Iain teased that he could already be in Mallorca where the show is based as he shared a snap of him and wife Laura's personalised water bottles against a sunny looking background

Earlier this month, Iain teased that he could already be in Mallorca where the show is based as he shared a snap of him and wife Laura's personalised water bottles against a sunny looking background  

Iain didn't specify if he had landed on the island yet but did send fans wild with the caption that read: 'Not long now...'

A representative for Iain and ITV were contacted by MailOnline for a comment at the time.  

How do I vote?

You've got a vote! Although voting details for the new series of Love Island haven't been revealed just yet, previous seasons have used the special Love Island App which is available to both Android and Apple iOS users (villa pictured in 2018)  

Although voting details for the new series of Love Island haven't been revealed just yet, previous seasons have used the special Love Island App which is available to both Android and Apple iOS users. 

Viewers are told during the episode if they need to vote to keep their favourite couples or contestants, although usually fans have to be quick as the voting period doesn't last long.

Voting on the Love Island App is free and it can include everything from who you want to win, dump or go on a romantic date. 

What are the new Love Island bottles? 

Revealed! The official Love Island bottle was also revealed on Wednesday, it features a new white matte finish and is insulated with double walled stainless steel, making it suitable for both hot and cold drinks 

The official Love Island bottle was also revealed on Wednesday, it features a new white matte finish and is insulated with double walled stainless steel, making it suitable for both hot and cold drinks.

Since going on sale in 2017 hundreds of thousands of official Love Island water bottles have been sold but this year they have a new look as well as new features, such as the options for different temperatures of drinks.   

Will van Rest, ITV Director of Games, Live & Merchandise said: 'The Love Island Water Bottle is one of the most recognisable items on any TV show and has been a runaway success with viewers. 

'This year we’ve given them a refresh and they’ll be back in the Villa and available for fans to purchase to welcome back the show of the summer.'

Other options in the shop include a Love Island tote bag as well as the usual personalised washbags, robes, large and cabin-sized suitcases, and phone cases - using the signature Love Island font. 

Where can I buy my own Love Island bottle? 

The Love Island bottle is available to buy on https://loveislandshop.co.uk/, it costs £20 and contestants can have it personalised with their name using the show's signature font in pink, blue or orange. 

Has there been a Love Island trailer yet?

Love Island 2021 released a trailer earlier this month where sexy singletons flooded the streets of London ahead of another summer of romance.

The preview, which aired during The Masked Dancer final, saw host Laura Whitmore slip into a plunging red jumpsuit while Iain Stirling declared 'this is not a drill!' as a slew of bikini-clad beauties celebrated the show's return.

As the trailer came to a close, it confirmed reports that the series, which is set to be filmed at the famous villa in Mallorca, will return to ITV later this month.

She's back! Love Island 2021 released a trailer earlier this month where sexy singletons flooded the streets of London ahead of another summer of romance (host Laura Whitmore is pictured)

There he is! The preview, which aired during The Masked Dancer final, saw host Laura Whitmore slip into a plunging red jumpsuit while Iain Stirling, pictured, declared 'this is not a drill!' as a slew of bikini-clad beauties celebrated the show's return

The trailer started with a pretty brunette dropping a bag of eggplants on the ground while host Laura, clad in a sizzling red jumpsuit, sounded the alarm.

Laura looked sensational in the plunging ensemble and aviator sunglasses as she strutted herself down the street with a group of sexy singletons chasing behind her.

An incredibly buff tradesman set his sights on a stunning blonde in a figure-hugging dress, before a hunky waiter pulled her away.

A fireman attempted to hose himself down, while another hunk, ripped off his vest to reveal his six-pack abs. 

Things reached a climax when voiceover artist Iain arrived in a red Jeep and exclaimed: 'This is not a drill!' 

What are the Love Island duty of care protocols?

It was revealed on Wednesday that the ITV2 dating show has enlisted another clinical psychologist ahead of the new series.

ITV listed the show's new duty of care protocols in a statement, which will support Islanders before, during and after filming.

It comes after Love Island previously addressed their duty of care after two islanders; Sophie Gradon and Mike Thalassitis, and host Caroline Flack, tragically died by suicide within a period of 20 months.  

Important: It comes after it was revealed that the ITV2 dating show has enlisted another clinical psychologist ahead of the new series launch as they detailed the new duty of care protocols in a statement on Wednesday (the 2019 line-up pictured) 

The protocols are in line with the show's last series but will also now feature another clinical psychologist, Dr Matthew Gould, who joined ITV last year and will work with Dr Litchfield, an external advisor to the business.

The two medical professionals will continue to independently review and evolve the duty of care measures ITV currently has in place.

The current and full duty of care process sees comprehensive psychological support, detailed conversations with Islanders regarding the impact of participation on the show and a proactive aftercare package which offers support. 

Other measures in place include training for contestants with social media, handling potential negativity, financial management and taking on management.

The duty of care process will regularly be reviewed and evolve in line with the increasing popularity of the show.

Stringent measures: It comes after Love Island previously addressed their duty of care after two islanders; Sophie Gradon and Mike Thalassitis (pictured), and host Caroline Flack, tragically died by suicide within a period of 20 months

Talking about the processes in place, Dr Matthew Gould said: 'Duty of care is not a static goal. It evolves with public expectation, legislation, and with the commercial development of the programme format in order to maintain creativity. 

'Effective delivery of care is an exercise in collaboration especially between health professionals, programme participants and producers. Also, it can be especially influenced by senior leaders within an organisation. 

'My appointment last year in a new role to broaden the duty of care effort is testament to the seriousness which ITV gives this subject.'

While Dr Paul Litchfield added: 'Society's appreciation of the importance of mental health and wellbeing has grown enormously in recent years and the pandemic has brought that into even sharper focus. 

'Reducing the risk of harm, where possible, is an imperative but promoting good mental health is also necessary. ITV's evolving commitment to these issues, backed up by tangible action, is an example to others in the industry and beyond.'

ITV's guidelines and policies are fully compliant with Ofcom's Broadcasting Code to protect the welfare of those participating in TV programmes, including those amendments which came into effect in April 2021. 

Heartbreaking: Sophie, 32, took her own life back in June 2018 after appearing on season two of the show. Her heartbroken boyfriend, Aaron Armstrong, 25, took his own life 20 days later

After Mike's death in 2019, producers announced key changes to Islanders' duty of care and said all would be able to access therapy sessions, social media and financial training, and a minimum of 14 months of 'proactive' contact.

The ITV show addressed their duty of care after two islanders; Sophie and Mike and host Caroline tragically died by suicide within a period of 20 months.

Sophie, 32, took her own life back in June 2018 after appearing on season two of the show two years prior. Her heartbroken boyfriend Aaron Armstrong, 25, took his own life just 20 days later.

Mike rose to fame on the third season of the show. The 26-year-old footballer tragically lost his life to suicide a year after Sophie in March 2019.

And in February 2020, the host of Love Island, Caroline, was found dead at her home after taking her own life, a day after hearing the Crown Prosecution Service would go ahead with a trial for allegedly attacking her boyfriend Lewis Burton in 2019.  

Following contestant Mike's passing in 2019, ITV stated the team had ramped up the aftercare available to stars who appear on the show.

'We are outlining today our welfare processes follow three key stages: pre-filming, filming and aftercare,' creative Director ITV Studios Entertainment Richard Cowles said at the time.

'We are increasing our post filming support to help Islanders following their time in villa.' 

The network said each contestant now receives 'bespoke training on dealing with social media and advice on finance and adjusting to life back home, a minimum of eight therapy sessions when they return home, and proactive contact with islanders for a period of 14 months up until the end of the next series,' among other details.

ITV has previously been accused of 'hypocrisy' after The Jeremy Kyle Show was axed permanently following the death of guest Steven Dymond, 63, who was found dead a week after appearing on the programme. 

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