ITV2s Love Island: Could Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu be the new presenter as Laura Whitmore steps down?

On Monday, presenter Laura Whitmore took to her Instagram to announce she would not be the host of Love Island when it returns this Winter.

In a post, Laura said: "Some news! I won’t be hosting the next series of Love Island.

"There are certain elements of the show I’ve found very difficult that cannot be changed some due to the format, including the flying back and forth to South Africa along with my new conflicting projects.

"I wish it was still possible but know you’ll be in safe hands. I was only planning to fill in for Caroline for a series and it turned into 3 series. I hope I did you proud Caroline."

But now that the Scottish star has stepped down from the role, speculation has begun around who will be her replacement and former contestant Ekin-Su is at the top of many’s lists.

What do the fans say?

@ofirahyL “Ekin Su should host next”

@lookingforlewys: “ekin su better be in that villa hosting in january now”

@georginaroses: “...waiting for love island to announce Ekin su as the presenter”

@sfbigmike: “Ppl already want Ekin Su to host *laughing emoji*”

@lucyluvscats: “omg wait having ekin su be the new host of #loveisland would be so iconic”

@lostinadayz: “@itv2 please we need Ekin Su as the new host”

@MorrisonsMusic: “if ekin su isn’t the new host of love island i’ll RIOT x”

What does Ekin-Su say?

Former UCLan student, Ekin-Su has not spoken out about Laura’s exit or the rumours surrounding herself.

The Turkish actress was busy celebrating her 28th birthday over the weekend instead.

What have ITV said?

Following the announcement, an ITV spokesperson said: “Laura has been a fantastic host across the last three series of the show.

“We are so grateful for everything she has brought to the programme but understand and respect her decision, and we look forward to working with her on upcoming ITV projects.”

When will we find out who the new host is?

ITV has not announced when we should expect to find out who the new presenter is.

However, the next series of Love Island will start again in January.