Laura Whitmore QUITS Love Island after two years hosting the dating show

Laura Whitmore has announced that she is quitting Love Island and will not be returning to host the next series of the ITV2 dating show.

The Irish presenter, 37, 

Taking to Instagram, Laura said: ‘Some news! I won’t be hosting the next series of Love island. 

‘There are certain elements of the show I’ve found very difficult that cannot be changed some due to the format, including the flying back and forth to South Africa along with my new conflicting projects. 

‘I wish it was still possible but know you’ll be in safe hands. I was only planning to fill in for Caroline for a series and it turned into 3 series.

‘I hope I did you proud Caroline.’

An ITV spokesperson said: ‘Laura has been a fantastic host across the last three series of the show. 

‘We are so grateful for everything she has brought to the programme but understand and respect her decision, and we look forward to working with her on upcoming ITV projects.’

Laura recently announced that she will be making her West End debut as Jenny in 2:22 A Ghost Story in September.

The popular theatre production has seen the likes of Lily Allen, Tom Felton, Mandip Gill and Giovanna Fletcher star in it.