Laura Whitmore has weighed in on the diversity conversation surrounding Love Island.
The ITV2 show's new host officially joined the winter series when Caroline Flack stepped down following her arrest last month.
Before Whitmore was appointed, This Morning's Rochelle Humes, Vick Hope and Maya Jama were reportedly in the mix for the job, and Whitmore has now responded to claims that producers should have helped further representation on TV by not choosing another white presenter.
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Chatting to The Sun, Whitmore noted: "I think all of them are brilliant hosts. And I'm friends with everyone. I think the most important thing is for everyone to be in the room and everyone to have an opportunity.
"It's the same when it comes to the gender pay gap. I just think it comes down to you should get paid what you're worth. It doesn't matter what your gender is, what your race is, everyone is equal and everyone should have equal opportunity."
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Related: First-look at Love Island's new host Laura Whitmore in South Africa as she arrives for series 6
It follows criticism in previous years over a lack of representation in Love Island's contestant lineups, so it remains to be seen if the new winter series will rectify any of those viewer concerns.
Love Island returns on Sunday, January 12 on ITV2, and you can catch up on the show via ITV Hub.
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