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Katherine Heslop

When does Love Island 2022 start on ITV2? Hit dating show is just weeks away

Summer is just around the corner, which means it's almost time for a new series of Love Island.

The eighth season of the hit reality show will air on ITV 2, on Monday June 6.

Laura Whitmore has been confirmed to return as host for 2022, despite rumours that ITV was looking to replace her.

Last year, Millie Court and Liam Reardon were crowned winners and the couple are still together after finding love on the show.

But this year will see a cast of new glamorous Islanders appearing on our screens as they search for love under the sizzling sun.

Last year's Love Island finalists (Matt Frost/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

The dating show will still take place in Mallorca, but bosses have decided to change things up with a new villa that will feature six bedroom and the biggest gym that Love Island has ever seen.

The new house looks much more rustic than the old one, which featured a large glass entrance, and workers have been busy getting the building ready for launch.

It looks like the new work could see some classic Love Island elements added to the villa, with pictures showing the construction of a modern terrace has begun.

Laura Whitmore is set to return as the host of 2022's Love Island (ITV)

Sleek white boxes and panels could be seen on the newly built decking, which may be forming an outdoor kitchen and bar area.

It wouldn’t be Love Island without some romantic lighting and electricians have already been spotted hanging light bulbs up.

In another change, the show is partnering with eBay this year to provide the singletons with a shared wardrobe of second-hand clothing, in a bid to be more eco-friendly.

A snapshot of the old Love Island villa (A snapshot of the old Love Island villa)

Previously, Love Island has partnered with the likes of Missguided and I Saw It First, but the show has been criticised for promoting fast-fashion brands, which have a harmful impact on the environment.

Mike Spencer, executive producer of Love Island, said: “We are thrilled to be pairing up with eBay this year as our pre-loved fashion partner.

"As a show, we strive to be a more eco-friendly production with more focus on ways in which we can visibly show this on screen.

We're sure there will be plenty of dramatic moments around the fire pit this season (ITV)

“This partnership will see our Islanders get to dive into the shared wardrobes and help themselves to some incredible pre-loved clothes sourced from eBay."

ITV are yet to announce an official line-up of contestants for Love Island 2022.

But that hasn’t stopped people from discussing who could potentially be appearing in the villa this year.

There have already been several people rumoured to be heading to sunny Mallorca this summer.

One of the first rumoured contestants was Sophie Draper. The 22-year-old beautician from Nottingham used to date Premiership football player, Matty Cash.

But after four years together, Draper had a sudden split from Cash last year and ITV bosses are said to have met with her as they began searching for new contestants.

Other rumoured contestants are Turkish actress and influencer Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Brad McDermott, brother of former contestant Zara McDermott.

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