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Abbie Meehan

New Love Island Aftersun hosts announced as former contestant joins ITV show

ITV have confirmed that Love Island: Aftersun and The Morning After podcast will have two brand new hosts in 2023.

Reality television star Sam Thompson and former villa contestant Indiyah Polack will be the brand new hosts of The Morning After podcast, and will also join Maya Jama on the Aftersun couch after Love Island airs. The announcement was confirmed on Thursday morning by ITV on social media.

The broadcasters wrote on Twitter: "We’ve got a text! Indiyah and Sam will be the brand new hosts of The Morning After podcast and will also be joining @MayaJama every week on Aftersun! #LoveIsland."

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Indiyah also posted on social media, sharing her excitement at the opportunity to work with ITV on the popular dating show. Indiyah wrote: "WHAT A WAY TO START THE YEAR!!

"Super excited to announce that I’m the newest Love Island Podcast host with the amazing Sam Thompson not only that but an Aftersun panellist alongside Maya and Sam.

"Honestly such a pinch me moment to be back on your screens again! LETS GOO!"

Love Island viewers were ecstatic at the news, as Indiyah has become a cult favourite among the fanbase after her appearance on season eight of the show. They flocked to the ITV Twitter account's replies to share their happiness at the announcement.

One Twitter user wrote: "Congratulations @1ndiyah. The gift that keeps giving. Really proud of you! Mwaa!"

Another said: "BIG MOVES!! CAN'T WAIT FOR THE 16TH JAN!"

And a third wrote: "Yes, Indiyah! Massive news!"

A fourth added: "Seeing Indiyah on my screen again, IKTR!!"

Another noted: "I’m so excited I get to see my baby on my screen again."

And finally, one concluded: "Congrats Indiyah and Sam. Welldone to@1ndiyah be nice seeing you on screen regularly again."

Love Island returns to our screens on Monday, January 16 at 9pm on ITV2.

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