Laura Whitmore 'has secret meeting with Love Island bosses about BFF Caroline Flack's job'... (which could see her working alongside her voiceover boyfriend Iain Stirling!)
- A source said that Laura, 34, had 'a chat' with bosses about taking over from Caroline, and she is now the bookies favourite with 11/8 odds
- The Irish presenter is no stranger to host such a show, as she presented Survival Of The Fittest for ITV2 in 2018
- Fans have also weighed in on who they think should take over from Caroline, with other suggestions including Maya Jama and Emily Atack
- Caroline was charged with assault on Friday after being arrested following an altercation with her boyfriend Lewis Burton, 27, the previous day
- She wrote on Instagram on Tuesday that she is standing down from season six of Love Island but a source said: 'ITV are holding the door firmly open for her'
- The Love Island host was due to fly out to South Africa in just a few weeks' time to start filming the debut winter series of the ITV2 dating show
- ITV confirmed the new series will start on January 12
Laura Whitmore has reportedly met with Love Island bosses in secret to discuss taking over from Caroline Flack, following the presenters decision to step down after she was charged with assault.
The Irish presenter, 34, has reportedly 'had a chat' with producers about hosting the upcoming winter series in January, with an insider claiming she was 'open' to the idea almost as soon as Caroline announced her departure.
It comes as Laura - who is dating Love Island voiceover Iain Stirling - emerged as the new bookies favourite to take over as presenter after Caroline announced she would be stepping down as the show for its new series.
Surprising: Laura Whitmore has reportedly met with Love Island bosses to discuss taking over from Caroline Flack, following her departure from the show (pictured together in 2019)
A source told The Sun: 'It's an amazing job, every TV presenter in Britain wants it, so of course Laura was open to speaking to bosses about it.
'She's already had a chat about it – as soon as Caroline quit, they needed to sign someone up asap.
'Laura already knows the production crew from when she goes out to visit Iain on location, and bosses from her previous jobs on ITV.'
MailOnline has contacted representatives for Love Island for comment.
Drama: A source claimed that the Irish presenter, who is dating the show's voiceover Iain Stirling, has had 'a chat' with producers, as she also emerged as the bookies favourite
Screen star: Laura is no stranger to presenting a Love Island-esque reality show for ITV, as she presented Survival Of The Fittest in January 2018
Laura is no stranger to presenting a Love Island-esque reality show for ITV, as she presented Survival Of The Fittest in January 2018.
Figures released by Boylesports have also tipped the star as the bookies favourite to take over the job, with odds of 11/8.
Following Caroline's announcement that she would be stepping down from Love Island, her boyfriend Lewis Burton cut a glum figure as he stepped out for the first time following the news.
Lewis looked downcast on his shopping trip as he checked his phone and as he tried to put the last few days' events behind him.
Stony-faced: Caroline's boyfriend Lewis Burton cut a glum figure as he stepped out for the first time after her announcement - he was shopping in Kent on Tuesday
Low profile: The tennis star was shopping following the news that Caroline had quit hosting the winter series of Love Island following her assault charge
Events: Lewis appeared downcast on his solo shopping trip as he checked his phone
It comes after fans were quick to share their views on who should take over from Caroline for the new series, with opinion seemingly split on who would best fit the coveted role.
Joining Laura as a frontrunner are Maya Jama, 24, and Emily Atack, 29, with odds on the stars emerging mere minutes after Caroline announced her exit.
Writing in favour of Laura, one fan wrote: 'Laura Whitmore is Iain's partner so think it will be her to replace Caroline.'
Amazing: It came as Laura also emerged as the new bookies favourite to take over from Caroline with odds of 11/8
Chances? Fans have been sharing their views on who should take over from Caroline with another option being Maya Jama (pictured in November)
Another thought Maya would be the right choice, tweeting: 'Caroline Flack has quit as Love Island host. That can only mean one thing... welcome Maya Jama.'
However, others were in favour of Emily Atack who has recently shown off her presenting skills on I'm A Celebrity spin-off show Extra Camp.
One user wrote: 'I'd love Emily Atack to be the new Love Island presenter' and another said: 'Have a feeling Emily Atack will take over [from] Caroline Flack!'
Future: Some fans thought Emily Atack should take over from Caroline after she recently showed off her presenting chops on I'm A Celebrity's Extra Camp (pictured in October 2019)
Several other names have been suggested as a potential replacement for Caroline with Rylan Clark-Neal, Gemma Collins and Maura Higgins being some of the other contenders for the job.
With an abundance of presenting experience on shows like This Morning and Big Brother's Bit On The Side, viewers thought Rylan would be a good choice.
Others thought Gemma's famous brand of humour would be perfect for the show, with one viewer writing: 'Gemma Collins presenting Love Island is all I want to see'.
While some thought Maura was in the running when she uploaded a snap of herself on a plane, which some thought was headed for South Africa, her boyfriend Curtis Pritchard set the record straight.
Contender: With an abundance of presenting experience, viewers thought Rylan Clark would be a good choice (pictured in November 2019)
Speculation: Maura Higgins was suggested by many fans of the show but her boyfriend Curtis Pritchard has dismissed rumours she could be set to present
Fan demand: Others thought Gemma's famous brand of humour would be perfect for the show, with one viewer writing: 'Gemma Collins presenting Love Island is all I want to see'
Speaking on Hits Radio Breakfast, he said: 'I am going to put an end to this rumour.
'So no, she's actually working, she's isn't going to do what everybody thinks she's going to do. She's isn't flying out there, it just happened to be a coincidence at the timings.'
Kerry Katona waded in on the speculation and offered herself up to Love Island bosses as Caroline's replacement.
Taking to Instagram, she jokingly wrote: 'Pick me.. pick me!! I'll stand in!!!' before adding: 'mmmmm just don't think it will be the same without the flack!!! We all make mistakes!! I hope the Industry let's her back as quick as they would if it was a man.'
New gig?: Kerry Katona waded in on the speculation and offered herself up to Love Island bosses as Caroline's replacement (pictured in October 2019)
Job: Katie Price admitted in November that she would love to present Love Island
Famous faces: Some thought Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly would be good replacements (pictured in May 2019)
Expert: The bookies also reckon Holly Willoughby is in with a chance to present the show (pictured in December 2019)
Glamour: Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts and Loose Women presenter Stacey Solomon have also had their names thrown into the mix
Reaction: Many Love Island fans took to social media to express support for Maya after Caroline announced she was stepping down
Several other names have been speculated including ITV stalwarts Holly Willoughby, Ant & Dec as well as Ashley Roberts, Stacey Solomon and Love Island finalist Molly-Mae Hague.
Meanwhile, some fans think that the show does not need a new host at all and would manage fine without a presenter.
One viewer wrote: 'I personally don't think a host isn't needed? Iain Stirling and the text messages do a mighty job all on their own.'
It comes after Katie Price admitted in November in a YouTube video that she would love to take over the show.
She's the one! Many fans posted that Laura - who recently emerged as the new bookies favourite - would be the ideal choice
Views: Many fans claimed that Emily was perfect to take over as the host
She said: 'I would love to present Love Island. Sorry Caroline Flack, but I would love to have your job, I would love to do Love Island, I would love it!'
The winter series of Love Island will be filmed in South Africa with ITV confirming it will begin airing on January 12.
As fans shared their views around who should replace Caroline, many took the chance to flood social media with a sea of hilarious memes.
Fans: Many were adamant that Rylan was the perfect person for the job
Hoping: Others were praying that former contestant Maura could become the host
Wish: But many also thought TOWIE's Gemma would be well-suited to the gig, with some referencing her hilarious stint in Celebrity Big Brother
Among them were throwback snaps of Ant and Dec during their 90s pop days, as well as some iconic moments featuring Gemma from the Celebrity Big Brother house.
One also claimed that Jeremy Kyle should return to host the show after his own talk show was axed, saying he could just 'do the lie detector test over and over for three weeks.'
Another referenced Love Island's iconic 'I've got a text quote,' alluding that Caroline received a message stating: 'You're sacked.'
One fan also posted that Emma Willis would be a strong contender, following her successful stint as the host of Big Brother.
Caroline stepped down from Love Island after her arrest following a row with boyfriend Lewis at her home.
Professionals: ITV favourites Ant and Dec are also seen as a good choice by some fans, with one even poking fun at their 90s pop days
So good: As fans shared their views around who should replace Caroline, many took the chance to flood social media with a sea of hilarious memes
The presenter, 40, broke her silence on Instagram and wrote: 'There have been a significant number of media reports and allegations in regard to my personal life.
'While matters were not as have been reported I am committed to co-operating with the appropriate authorities and I can't comment further on these matters until the legal process is over.
'However Love Island has been my world for the last five years, it's the best show on telly. In order not to detract attention from the upcoming series I feel the best thing I can do is stand down from Series 6.
'I want to wish the incredible team working on the show a fantastic series in Cape Town.'
No new host: Other viewers thought Love Island would do just fine without a presenter
Caroline continued: 'And on a really personal level. I have never experienced such kindness and love in my whole life.
Who will host Love Island now? Laura Whitmore is the odds-on fave
Laura Whitmore has recently emerged as the new odds-on favourite to replace Caroline Flack after she decided to step down, according to BoyleSports
Laura Whitmore is favourite to replace Caroline Flack
A source close to ITV has said Laura Whitmore is also being considered - she is dating the show's voiceover, Iain Stirling.
11/8 Laura Whitmore
11/4 Maya Jama
3/1 Arielle Vandenberg
7/1 Emily Atack
10/1 Emma Willis
11/1 Sophie Monk
12/1 Maura Higgins
16/1 Holly Willoughby
50/1 Gemma Collins
66/1 Davina McCall
'Not just from friends and family who are always the greatest but also from total strangers who send messages to me offering help and understanding... Please know that I see them and my boyfriend Lewis. I love you x.'
An ITV spokesperson told MailOnline shortly after her post: 'ITV has a long standing relationship with Caroline and we understand and accept her decision.
'We will remain in contact with her over the coming months about future series of Love Island.'
A source also told MailOnline: 'The door is firmly open to Caroline.'
It has also been reported that Love Island star Olivia Attwood is being lined up to replace Caroline as the host of the sister show Love Island: Aftersun.
A source exclusively told MailOnline: 'Olivia starred on Love Island in 2017 – she knows exactly what the Islanders will be going through.'
'Olivia has really proven herself as a TV star.
'Since making a name for herself she's worked on a number of shows including Crackin' On, Celebs Go Dating and TOWIE, as well as appearing as a guest on I'm A Celebrity... Extra Camp and Aftersun.
'The team at ITV have a great working relationship with her and feel she'll bring her experience as a former islander to the show, plus the fact they love she always speaks her mind.
'Bosses have already scheduled meetings with Olivia to discuss the role but hope she'll be the one to sign on the dotted line.'
Quit: Caroline announced on Tuesday that she would be stepping down from hosting the upcoming winter series of Love Island and is said to be 'devastated' by the decision
In the early hours of Thursday morning, six police cars were seen outside Caroline's London home.
A spokesman for the presenter said in a statement at the time: 'We confirm that police attended Caroline's home following a private domestic incident.
'She is co-operating with the appropriate people to resolve matters. We will not be making any further comment for legal reasons.'
Fans took to Twitter at the time to explain who they wanted to replace Caroline, and gushed over Maya and claimed she was the best person for the job.
Putting their point across succinctly, one said, 'MAYA JAMA YOUR TIME IS NOW', while another kept things simple by explaining, 'Maya Jama > Caroline Flack.'
Over: Caroline shared this post on Instagram on Tuesday as she broke her silence on the matter - the decision will no doubt prove to be a logistical nightmare for ITV
'I've been offered help and understanding': Caroline also thanked fans for their kindness and asserted her love for her boyfriend Lewis at the same time
Arrested: Caroline was arrested and charged with assault by beating on Friday following a fight at the London home she shares with boyfriend Lewis Burton, 27 (pictured in November)
Up for the challenge: TV presenter Rick Edwards made a cheeky remark following the news, as he wrote: 'Well, ITV2. I'm pretty free in January'
Funnyman: Shortly after expressing his interest, Rick said that he got a 'VERY quick' response from his agent, and joked that he thought 'she'd be supportive of me trying to get work'
Taking a light-hearted approach to the news, another said: 'if love island get rid of Caroline Flack and give us maya jama everyones skin will clear up, the planet will be saved, the ocean will be clean, world hunger solved. I could go on.'
While one fan shared a video of Maya strutting down the street in a glamorous dress and wrote: 'There's only one woman who can replace Caroline Flack on Love Island, am I right ladies @mayajama'
TV presenter Rick Edwards made a cheeky remark following the news, as he wrote: 'Well, ITV2. I'm pretty free in January, I'll happily travel to South Africa, and I've never been charged with assault.'
Hopeful: Fans took to Twitter to explain who they wanted to replace Caroline, and gushed over Maya and claimed she was the best person for the job
Other people who were suggested to take over the position included Gemma, Ant and Dec, Love Island winner Amber Gill, and even Geordie Shore's Scotty T.
One fan wrote on Twitter: 'Now that Caroline flacks is a criminal I think it's only fair for GC Gemma collz to be the loveisland presenter.'
While another said of the TOWIE star, 'can today's silver lining PLEASE be gemma collins to replace caroline flack as presenter of love island ? (sic)'
Suggesting several people for the job, one continued: 'Either @MayaJama @EmAtack or @thewhitmore should definitely present #LoveIsland for sure time for a change get rid of Caroline @itv2'
And one viewer jokingly wrote: 'for real. the new #loveisland starts soon. @AmberRoseGill can present the show while the flack deals with her uhm... legal troubles.'
Comment: A spokesman for Flack told PA news agency in a statement, 'She is co-operating with the appropriate people to resolve matters' (pictured on December 11)
A Met Police spokesman told MailOnline on Friday: 'Caroline Flack, 40, of Islington was charged on Friday, 13 December with assault by beating. She will appear on bail at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court on Monday, 23 December.
'This follows an incident at approximately 05:25hrs on Thursday, 12 December after reports of a man being assaulted. He was not seriously injured.'
The man was treated by paramedics and a London Ambulance Service spokesman said: 'We were called yesterday (Thursday 12 December) at 5.28am to reports of a person unwell in Islington.
'We sent an ambulance to the scene and took a person to hospital.'
Police said he had 'sustained injuries'. The spokesman added: 'Officers attended along with the London Ambulance Service.
'A man sustained injuries, which are not thought to be serious. A woman was arrested at the location on suspicion of actual bodily harm.'
ITV's decision to go in the direction of hiring a new presenter for Winter Love Island could prove costly, as all of her promotional material for the dating show will need to be reshot.
Insiders previously confirmed to MailOnline that staff working on the show are jetting off to Cape Town, South Africa, on New Year's Day (January 1).
Caroline and her tennis player and model boyfriend Lewis have been in a relationship since July.
Their relationship seemed to be on the rocks when they in a furious argument during their Spanish holiday in October.
Caroline was pictured engaging in a tense discussion with Lewis as they sat on board a luxury vessel while out at sea with a group of their friends in Ibiza.
A Met Police spokesman told MailOnline: 'Caroline Flack, 40, of Islington was charged on Friday, 13 December with assault by beating. She will appear on bail at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court on Monday, 23 December' (pictured in October)
Problems: Their relationship seemed to be on the rocks when they in a furious argument during their Spanish holiday in October
In August, a source told The Sun the couple that Caroline and Lewis had 'really hit it off' after being 'introduced through mutual friends.'
Lewis is currently signed to Select Model Management following his stint as a professional tennis player.
The hunk began playing the sport at the tender age of seven, and reached a career high when he played the final of the boys' doubles with George Morgan at Wimbledon in 2010.
Lewis played his last game in professional tennis with Marcus Willis at the Great Britain F2 in Sunderland back in January 2015.
Former flame: Andrew and Caroline, pictured together in July 2018, split last year after a much-publicised volatile relationship
Earlier this year, Caroline embarked on a short-lived romance with rugby player Danny Cipriani, 31, before their relationship fizzled out in May. She was previously engaged to Apprentice star Andrew Brady for just under a year back in 2018.
She previously romanced stars such as former X Factor co-star Olly Murs, 35, musician Harry Styles, 25, and music manager Jack Street, 31.
Last month, Caroline was forced to shut down rumours that she and Lewis were engaged to one another, with her rep saying it's '100% not true.'
While celebrating her 40th birthday that month, she addressed the milestone birthday in an Instagram Story, admitting she was 'utterly grateful' for everything.
Making changes: Andrew Brady, 29, recently covered a tattoo of Caroline Flack's initials which he had on his wrist to mark a year since the pair's 'toxic' relationship ended
She wrote: 'Jesus… Last day of my 30s …. and what a ride it's been so far,' she wrote. 'Feeling so utterly grateful for EVERYTHING in my life right now.'
The news comes just weeks after Caroline's ex Andrew Brady branded their relationship toxic.
He went on Instagram to reveal he had covered a tattoo of her initials which he had on his wrist to mark a year since the pair's relationship ended.
The former Apprentice star, 29, took to Instagram as he visited Bondi Ink to have the 'CF' covered with the shape of Australia.
Speaking out: The former Apprentice star said leaving the relationship 'probably saved my life' as he took to Instagram to chat about his past
Andrew was engaged to Caroline last year but since they split - which he said 'probably saved his life' - he has relocated to Sydney.
In a series of stories Andrew smiled as he prepared to go under the needle and wrote a message to explain why he decided to get some new ink.
He wrote: 'It's exactly a year tomorrow since I left a very toxic relationship and got away.
'Leaving probably saved my life. I mark it one year on by doing something I should have done a while ago'
After having his new tattoo Andrew shared another video where he thanks Bondi Ink for 'covering up this absolute monstrosity.'
He continued: 'So moral of the story is don't get your partner's initials tattooed on you because when it all goes t**s up you're gonna have to get it covered up.'
CAROLINE FLACK'S HISTORY OF TOYBOY LOVERS
Prince Harry, aged 34
Short fling? Caroline revealed she was introduced to Prince Harry by their mutual friend Natalie Pinkham in 2009
Close: Caroline candidly admitted she nearly slept with Olly Murs when they presented The Xtra Factor together in 2011
- Caroline revealed she was introduced to Prince Harry by their mutual friend Natalie Pinkham, a Formula One correspondent for Sky Sports
- Sparks flew when the pair enjoyed a night out a decade ago in 2009, shortly after Caroline had split from another ex
- She later penned in her book: 'Once the story got out, that was it. We had to stop seeing each other
Olly Murs, aged 35
- Caroline candidly admitted she nearly slept with Olly when they presented The Xtra Factor together in 2011
- They shared a kiss as they toasted her Cosmopolitan Ultimate Women Award with a private moment in the photobooth in November 2015
- The pair's on-screen chemistry was all everyone could talk about when they hosted The Xtra Factor together from 2011 until 2012
Toyboy lover: Back in 2011, Caroline was 31 when she started romancing 17-year-old Harry Styles
Harry Styles, aged 25
- Back in 2011, Caroline was 31 when she started romancing 17-year-old Harry
- The television host admitted she knew the singer had a crush on her before she pursued a romance with the heartthrob
- She said of their brief fling in The Sun on Sunday: 'I already knew that he had a crush on me, he's made it pretty obvious as he's said it in magazines. I've never felt I was much older than Harry. I still feel 18 and I probably act that way half the time'
Short-lived: The Love Island host caught music manager Jack Street's eye when he was only 26 years old
Wedding bells: Caroline and Andrew Brady got engaged in April 2018 before calling it quits later that year
Jack Street, aged 31
- The Love Island host caught Jack's eye when he was only 26 years old
- Caroline and Jack's love story goes back until 2014 and the couple dated happily for 18 months before their abrupt split.
- They briefly rekindled the flames of their love in 2015 but the damage couldn't be repaired and they went their separate ways for good
Andrew Brady, aged 28
Smooch: In January, Caroline and Strictly dancer AJ Pritchard were pictured looking extremely cosy with during the National Television Awards' after-party
- Caroline was 38 while Andrew was 27 when they first started dating
- The Love Island personality and the Apprentice star had a rocky on/off romance which had a heartbreaking end for the pair of them
- The couple got engaged in April 2018 after just a few weeks of dating but they separated from each other a numerous times last year
- Now Andrew has jetted off to Australia on a one-way ticket to get a fresh start in 2019 after they finally called it quits on their romance forever
AJ Pritchard, aged 24
- In January, Caroline and the Strictly dancer were pictured looking extremely cosy with during the National Television Awards' after-party
- Insiders at the bash claimed the duo moved around for some privacy before they were spotted in the alleged clinch behind the scenes
- The pair, who reportedly snogged during the star-studded bash at London's O2 Arena, denied rumours of a romance despite their close display
Hunk: The presenter is said to have dated Danny Cipriani for around eight weeks earlier this year
Danny Cipriani, aged 31
- The presenter is said to have dated the sportsman, 31, for around eight weeks earlier this year
- They were were seen kissing after a two-night hotel stay back in April, but ended things shortly after as sources say Caroline feared there was no long-term future
- An insider previously said: 'Caroline and Danny had a lot of fun together and she's very fond of him – but long-term it wasn't going to work'
- 'They've decided to end it and stay friends. Caroline has a busy summer ahead of her and is already moving on by dating other people
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