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Liverpool Echo
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Jake Hackney

Love Island hosting duties would be Emily Atack's 'dream gig'

Emily Atack is reportedly "flattered” by calls for her to replace Love Island host Laura Whitmore after she announced her departure from the ITV dating show last week.

Laura, 38, revealed she will not be returning to the villa after her three-year stint fronting the series after finding certain elements of the show “very difficult.” Celebrity Juice star Emily, 32, is now one of the frontrunners to take up hosting duties, alongside fellow TV stars Maya Jama and AJ Odudu.

Speaking to Closer magazine, a source said Emily is flattered by fans calling for her to host the next series, describing it as her "dream gig.” The source added: "She feels like she could really sympathise with and help the contestants as she struggled to find love herself.

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