Love Island host Laura Whitmore cradles her baby daughter in a leopard print carrier as she touches down in Mallorca ahead of the new series
Love Island host Laura Whitmore has arrived in Mallorca ahead of the much-anticipated launch of the 2021 series.
The presenter, 36, carried her baby daughter, 12 weeks, in a leopard print papoose as she headed through the airport accompanied by members of her team.
Laura is set to reprise her role as Love Island's host after the summer series last year was postponed due to the Covid pandemic, with husband Iain Stirling once again acting as narrator.
She's here! Love Island host Laura Whitmore, 36, has arrived in Mallorca with her baby daughter ahead of the much-anticipated launch of the 2021 series
Laura cut a casual figure in pink paisley printed trousers and a denim jacket as she headed through the airport with her daughter.
The new mother carried her little girl in the leopard print carrier while wheeling her suitcases out of the terminal ready to head to her hotel.
Adhering to Covid safety guidelines, Laura donned a taupe face mask as she loaded her things into the waiting car before being driven away.
Doting: The presenter carried her baby daughter, 12 weeks, in a leopard print papoose as she headed through the airport accompanied by members of her team
Relaxed: Laura cut a casual figure in pink paisley printed trousers, trainers and a denim jacket as she headed through the airport with her daughter
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Helping hand: Laura was joined by members of her style team as she prepared to get to work ahead of the new series
Sweet: She carried her daughter in the printed papoose, with the tot dressed in a cute pink outfit for the journey
Keep it covered! Adhering to Covid safety guidelines, Laura donned a taupe face mask as she loaded her things into the waiting car before being driven away
Need some help? After exiting the airport, Laura was seen folding up her daughter's pram in preparation to arrive at her hotel, with the new series of Love Island set to kick off on Monday
This year's Love Island will once again be hosted by Laura, with her husband Iain Stirling acting as narrator, after the couple welcomed their first child together in late March.
Speaking about the new series she said: 'I am so excited to be back hosting. It's been a year where I think we all need a bit more love and fun in our lives and I think everyone is ready for Love Island to be back – myself included.
'I'm really excited about seeing the Villa. I've never seen the Villa in Mallorca so I'll probably be there a little bit fangirling at the Villa. It's almost like a person to me. So I need to remember that I'm there doing a job, not just a fangirl.
'I haven't met any of the Islanders yet but I've heard from the people behind the scenes that they are an incredible cast - it's really exciting.'
Where are we going? On Thursday Laura took to Instagram to reveal she was taking her daughter on her first trip abroad, as she brandished her passport in an airport snap
Back to work: This year's Love Island will once again be hosted by Laura, with her husband Iain Stirling acting as narrator, after the couple welcomed their first child together in late March
She's ready! Speaking about the new series she said: 'I am so excited to be back hosting. It's been a year where I think we all need a bit more love and fun in our lives'
Not long now! She added: 'I haven't met any of the Islanders yet but I've heard from the people behind the scenes that they are an incredible cast - it's really exciting'
Interview: Asked whether she missed the series during its time off the air, Laura added: 'I've never worked a summer Love Island, so I'd normally be watching it on the telly'
Asked whether she missed the series during its time off the air, Laura added: 'I've never worked a summer Love Island, so I'd normally be watching it on the telly. I really missed watching it. I couldn't watch the news anymore.
'I needed something that was a bit more fun – I think everyone's the same. Having the break from it has made people appreciate it more.'
On Thursday Laura took to Instagram to reveal she was taking her daughter on her first trip abroad, as she brandished her passport in an airport snap alongside members of her team, and captioned the post: 'Girls trip.'
Rumours: Earlier this month Laura and Iain sparked speculation that they had already touched down in Mallorca, as he shared a snap of their personalised water bottles
Taking over: Laura will once again be hosting the show after taking over duties for the winter series in January 2020 following Caroline Flack's decision to step down
Earlier this month Laura and Iain sparked speculation that they had already touched down in Mallorca, as he shared a snap of their personalised water bottles.
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...'
Laura will once again be hosting the show after taking over duties for the winter series in January 2020 following Caroline Flack's decision to step down amid her ongoing trial for assault.
The presenter tragically died by suicide in February, with Laura continuing to host the show in honour of her close friend.
Love Island returns on Monday June 28 at 9pm on ITV2 and the ITVHub.
Touching: The presenter tragically died by suicide in February, with Laura continuing to host the show in honour of her close friend
Only a few days to go! Love Island returns on Monday June 28 at 9pm on ITV2 and the ITVHub
LOVE ISLAND 2021: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
Sharon Gaffka, 25
Name: Sharon Gaffka
Age: 25
Location: Oxford
Occupation: Civil Servant - Operations Lead for Department of Transport
Who is their type on paper? 'I tend to date someone who is taller than me, even though my last long-term partner, he was actually someone who was shorter than me.
'I'm quite an intellectual person so I want someone who can kind of match that.'
Aaron Francis, 24
Name: Aaron Francis
Age: 24
Location: London
Occupation: Luxury Events Host
Who is their type on paper? 'I need someone that is passionate about what they are doing - from scientist to anything - you can tell when someone is speaking about something and they are actually smiling while they are talking. I love that.
'I don't like when people are doing a job just to make money and then they kind of just live for the weekend. Especially because I work on the weekends.'
Liberty Poole, 21
Name: Liberty Poole
Age: 21
Location: Birmingham
Occupation: Nando's Waitress and Marketing Student
Who is their type on paper? 'So I like tall, alpha male, confident, a cheeky chappy sort of guy.
'But obviously that's always usually combined with player types, which is where I go wrong. So I am trying to change my ways and go for more of a nicer guy that is going to treat me right.'
Hugo Hammond, 24
Name: Hugo Hammond
Age: 24
Location: Hampshire
Occupation: PE Teacher
Who is their type on paper? 'I've been single for a while now. With the current climate, it's been really hard to get back into dating.
'I saw it as an opportunity to have an amazing fun summer and put myself back out there.'
Shannon Singh
Name: Shannon Singh
Age: 22
Location: Fife
Occupation: Glamour model
Who is their type on paper? 'I don't feed off looks, I feed off energy, I need someone with personality. Just someone I can have fun with.
'I'm a party girl, I love going out, I'm very social. For me it's quite hard to find people who are genuine and looking for what you're looking for'
Jake Cornish
Name: Jake Cornish
Age: 24
Location: Weston-super-Mare
Occupation: Water Engineer
Who is their type on paper? 'Looks wise, always gone for blondes. But for me, the main thing is having respect and having good fun, and someone who will be loyal to you...
'I've had messages from girls that have got boyfriends and husbands. This is why I don't trust anyone. Someone who is loyal really. But when I'm single, I like having a good time!
Kaz Kamwi
Name: Kaz Kamwi
Age: 26
Location: Essex
Occupation: Fashion Blogger
Who is their type on paper? 'I like meeting new people, I'm ready to be in a relationship. Why not be in a place where people are looking for the same things as me?'
Chloe Burrows
Name: Chloe Burrows
Age: 25
Location: Bicester
Occupation: Financial Services Marketing Executive
Who is their type on paper? 'I like a good build. I go to the gym. I want someone who is funny. Really funny and caring and will do nice little things for you.
'And then obviously someone who you can depend on to not ditch you. Because I am quite a big character and quite loud, they would have to be as loud, if not more.
'I could never be with someone who is quiet. Someone that gives you a bit back'
Faye Winter
Name: Faye Winter
Age: 26
Location: Devon
Occupation: Letting Manager
What is her type on paper? 'Someone that will put me in my place. Someone that makes me laugh. But also someone that takes my banter. I’m like a five-year-old in a playground, if I like you, I will make a mockery of you and laugh and joke. That is my really terrible flirting skills. I need someone who can take that.'
Brad McClelland
Name: Brad McClelland
Age: 26
Location: Northumberland
Occupation: Labourer
Who is their type on paper? Sommer Ray from Instagram. Zara McDermott, she's a good-looking lass. Or Megan Fox.
Toby Aromolaran
Name: Toby Aromolaran
Age: 22
Location: Essex
Occupation: Semi-pro footballer
How would he describe himself? 'Optimistic. I always see the bright side in the worst situations. I'm a fun guy when I go on a night out. Responsible guy as well.'
