ITV has officially confirmed that Love Island will, in fact, be returning to our screens this year. The reality dating show took a break from its regular summer series last year, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and difficult travel conditions. The show's winter edition aired back in February 2020, but also took a weeklong break due to the death of the show's presenter Caroline Flack.

Hints have been dropped by the show's current presenter Laura Whitmore on the return to the villa this year, with her recently sharing an Instagram post with a caption that read "I think we could all do with some Love this summer... ❤️"

The show's return marks a pivotal moment in ITV's spring schedule, with managing director of entertainment Kevin Lygo revealing that "there's so much to look forward to on ITV this spring and into summer, with the Euros and the return of Love Island. Brilliant drama production teams have worked in the most challenging production conditions to bring these very different but equally strong series to air."

On 29 March, ITV shared a statement that read "we are not currently in a position to confirm locations for the forthcoming series of Love Island. No decisions have been made on locations as yet." However, June isn't far away now so we can expect to hear more very soon.

On 16 June, ITV's This Morning shared an exclusive look into the new series, confirming that it would return to ITV on Monday 28 June. Further details about the cast have yet to be announced, but watch this space, because we'll be sharing all the details as soon as they arrive.