Indiyah Polak and Sam Thompson are unveiled as the new Love Island podcast hosts

Indiyah Polack and Sam Thompson have been introduced as the new hosts of the Love Island podcast and regular Aftersun panelists for the upcoming winter series.

Former Love Island finalist Indiyah, 24, and superfan Sam, 30, will meet to discuss the latest happenings in the South African village.

The news comes as Love Island bosses are said to be lining up stars to enter the villa for the upcoming series, which reportedly includes a PrettyLittleThing model.

New Faces: Indiyah Polack and Sam Thompson have been introduced as the new hosts of the Love Island podcast and regular Aftersun panelists for the upcoming winter series.

When the winter series kicks off on January 16, Indiyah and Sam will give their unfiltered thoughts on the latest docking, downloading, and explosive shenanigans.

They will also interview former Islanders from all nine series of the show on the popular Love Island: The Morning After podcast, produced by Listen.

The duo will also join new host Maya Jama live in London every Sunday night as regular panelists on Love Island: Aftersun.

They’ll dive into the latest gossip from the sun-drenched South African village, chat with the islanders and their families, share unseen clips from the show and chat with celebrity fans.

Speaking of her new role, Indiyah said: “I didn’t join Sam on the Love Island podcast and became a regular panelist on Aftersun.

I really can’t explain how excited I am!! I can’t wait to talk to the islanders and get all the cheeky gossip from their friends and family. It’s going to be a crazy series, I can’t wait!’

While Sam, who is known for sharing his candid thoughts about the ITV dating show on Instagram, added: “I feel like I’m with my family and we’re all in this together and I really like it.” We’re all huge fans of the show and it’s very, very enjoyable.

Mike Spencer, Creative Director of Lifted Entertainment, said: “I can’t wait to hear what Indiyah and Sam bring to both this year’s podcast and Aftersun, along with our fantastic new host Maya Jama.

‘Sam and Indiyah have a passion for the show, natural chemistry and all over the chat, so you can be guaranteed to be entertained every day!’