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Stephanie Colderick

Love Island announces twist to first episode

As the new cast for Love Island 2023 starts to drop, the show has announced a twist which means viewers will have a say in the fate of the Islanders. The new hopefuls looking for love will have to listen to the show's viewers.

This year, it is up to the public to decide which Islanders couple up in the opening episode. Voting opens on Thursday, June 1, morning at 8am and viewers can vote for free via the Love Island App. Viewers have only got until Friday, June 2, evening at 9pm to have their say.

Love Island will begin on Monday, June 5, at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX. Maya Jama will be returning as the host of the series with Ian Stirling back for the show's voice-over.

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The synopsis reads: "The 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 break-ups and dramatic dumpings. 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."

The new series comes just three months after Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan were crowned winners of the winter series in March. They beat Lana Jenkins and Ron Hall in the final. You can keep up to date with the latest TV and showbiz news by signing up to the newsletter here.

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