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Megan Nisbet

Love Island 2023 rumoured line-up, location and presenter as start date announced

Love Island 2023 is returning to ITV2 and ITVX on Monday, June 5. The summer series, which is the tenth season of the popular dating programme, comes just three months after the winter final, which saw Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan win the show in South Africa.

The new series will head back to Mallorca with presenter Maya Jama at the helm and Iain Stirling, who will be back behind the mic to narrate. There will also be a new line-up of cast members seeking to find love in the villa.

A synopsis reads: "Islanders must do their best to flirt, date, and couple up in a bid to avoid being ‘dumped’ from the Island. With new arrivals, heads may turn, while others will prove their true feelings. From romance and heart-to-hearts to betrayal, bombshells, and broken hearts, there’s never a dull moment in the ultimate search for love. More texts, fire pit gatherings, and challenges await the lovestruck Islanders, meaning there’ll be plenty for them to dish the dirt on in the Beach Hut. Twists and turns will follow every step of the way, with shock recouplings, unexpected breakups and dramatic dumpings.

Read more: Love Island 2023 summer start date announced by ITV and its less than two weeks away

"As the couples attempt to win the hearts of each other – and the public – one couple will ultimately triumph and be crowned Love Island winners for Summer 2023." But what time does Love Island start and who is in the rumoured 2023 line-up for the summer series? Here's everything you need to know.

When does Love Island 2023 start?

Love Island 2023 start date (PA)

Love Island will return to ITV2 and ITVX on Monday, June 5. Viewers can tune in from 9pm as a host of brand new singletons seek to find love.

Who is the Love Island 2023 presenter?

Maya Jama will be returning to host the show following her debut during the winter series in January 2023. Maya took over the role from Laura Whitmore this year, the new series will be her first summer season.

The 28-year-old will also return to host Love Island's spin-off Aftersun live from London, catching up with Islanders as they leave the villa, getting first-hand interviews from family, celebrity fans, and ex-Islanders plus airing exclusive unseen footage.

Where is Love Island 2023 filmed?

While the winter series took place in South Africa, the summer season will head back to Mallorca for a summer in the sun.

Love Island 2023 rumoured line-up

While it's likely the official line-up won't be confirmed by ITV bosses until a week before the show kicks off, rumours of this year's cast members have been swirling. Those rumoured include Molly Marsh, who is the daughter of Coronation Street star Janet Marsh.

According to The Sun: "Molly made it clear she would love to be a part of Love Island and she was told to audition. After going through the process, she’s now a shoo-in to fly to Mallorca later this month.

"She is a star on the rise and comes from a showbiz family, her mum Janet even had small roles on Coronation Street and Still Open All Hours."

Also rumoured is influencer Chloe Baker, who already has more than 17,000 followers on Instagram, and was tipped to be in the South Africa series. According to The Express, she has previously worked with fashion brands PrettyLittleThing and Lipsy London.

The full lineup is expected to be revealed by ITV in due course. For more showbiz and television stories get our newsletter here.

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