Laura Whitmore announces first project after leaving Love Island

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25 Aug 2022, 10:24

Just a few days after announcing her departure as host of ITV2’s Love Island, Laura Whitmore has revealed what she’ll be doing next. 

Having previously teased fans via Instagram about a new project, called Laura Whitmore Investigates, the Irish presenter has finally opened up about her next steps post-Love Island villa. 

Heading back to her social media channel, Laura uploaded a picture of the promo image for Laura Whitmore Investigates, and wrote in her caption: “Some news! (I’m all about the news this week, tomorrow I will reveal the breaking news of what I had for breakfast! Riveting stuff.)”

She then went on to share the press release about “the first tranche of factual commissions” and shared a quote from ITV’s Controller of Factual, Jo Clinton. 

The quote reads: “We’re excited about the opportunity ITVX presents for us and with our commissioning we want to broaden the palette of factual in very different and surprising ways.

“Documentary box sets with directorial ambition, on a diverse range of subjects, lead our developing slate; alongside series from new factual talent, including Laura Whitmore Investigates, which we are delighted to announce.”

Laura then shared own comment, which says: “It’s a dream come true to have this platform and work with a brilliant team at ITV through this series of investigative films. Getting back to my journalist roots, I hope we can shine a light on some really important topics and issues and delve into a variety of serious and interesting real-life subjects.”

The details on what Laura will be investigating is still under wraps, but she’ll have more time on her hands now she’s stepped away from Love Island after two years as the host. 

The Celebrity Juice panellist has been at the helm of the ITV2 reality show since 2020 and took to Instagram to share that she won’t be returning to the Mallorcan villa. 

Accompanying a photo of her signature strut, Laura wrote in the caption: “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.”

Love Island will return to ITV2 in 2023. An air date for Laura Whitmore Investigates has yet to be announced.