Love Island host Laura Whitmore opens up about her bullying hell after she was tormented for being too skinny

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THERE will be no bullying in the Love Island villa when the ITV2 series kicks off next week, if new host Laura Whitmore has anything to do with it.

The presenter, who takes over from Caroline Flack, has revealed she was tormented by bullies in school which led to her hating how she looked.

Laura Whitmore has revealed she was bullied at school for being ‘too skinny’

The presenter has opened up about her body hang-ups but insists she wont go under the knife

The presenter has opened up about her body hang-ups but insists she won’t go under the knife

Laura, due to arrive in South Africa on Sunday, a week before the series launch, said: I used to get bullied for being so small. I was really short until I was 16, then I grew a foot taller.

I was always called Skinny mini Laura and I wanted boobs and curves.

Then you get to your twenties and suddenly you have got these big boobs and big arse and Im like, Why was I complaining?

I could be 7ft tall and Id still love longer legs. I dont like my bum, as its too big. Or my nose because its too small. Its like a childs nose.

Laura is in a long-term relationship with Love Island narrator Iain Stirling

Laura is in a long-term relationship with Love Island narrator Iain Stirling

Despite her body hang-ups, Laura who is in a long-term relationship with Love Island narrator Iain Stirling insists she wont go under the knife.

She said: I have friends whove had nose jobs and that boosted their self-esteem, but Ive seen so many of those scary things where it goes wrong, so I wouldnt touch it. I dont like the idea of Botox and needles.

But ask me in ten years time and I mightve changed my mind!

The 34-year-old continued: I am getting on a bit now. I have so many friends who are starting to freak out a bit and they are getting crows feet. But luckily I dont have those yet.

Laura takes over from Caroline Flack as the host of the ITV2 dating show

Laura takes over from Caroline Flack as the host of the ITV2 dating show

Now she needs to cover up during her six-week stint in the sun.

She added: I wear factor 50 because Im so fair. Id rather that than look like a lobster.

There should be plenty of fake tan in the villa she can borrow.

Will 2020 be a Lipa year?

DUA Lipa has a busy year ahead of her but she looks fighting fit.

The Dont Start Now singer relaxed in a flattering bikini on holiday in Miami.

Dua Lipa looked great in a flattering pink bikini while on holiday in Miami

Dua Lipa looked great in a flattering pink bikini while on holiday in Miami

She and boyfriend Anwar Hadid rented a luxury waterfront villa in the Florida hotspot to bring together their pals.

Dua flew her family to New York, where she has a place with Anwar, for Christmas before hitting Miami.

She will perform in Sydney next month before launching her album Future Nostalgia and a world tour.

Best get that rest in while she can.

Justin’s Yummy ache

IT has been almost five years since Justin Bieber last treated his fans to fresh music.

New track Yummy went straight to No1 spot on iTunes in the US but, to be honest, the lyrics leave a lot to be desired.

Justin Biebers new track is upbeat and catchy but the lyrics leave a lot to be desired

Justin Bieber’s new track is upbeat and catchy but the lyrics leave a lot to be desired

The tune is certainly upbeat and catchy but what on earth does litty mean?

Singing, Yummy-yum, that yummy-yummy, and crooning about making his model wife Haileys toes curl is hardly going to change the world.

Ive chatted with some of the top people in the business trying to figure out what Justin is getting at. And I think weve just about cracked it.

So before you start singing along with Biebs, heres what you need to know.

Crooning about making wife Haileys toes curl is hardly going to change the world

Crooning about making wife Hailey’s toes curl is hardly going to change the world

Hes basically saying: Im a bit peckish, Im quite pleased with my manhood, I fancy you a bit, can we hang out in the morning or the night but definitely not at lunchtime because I already have plans?

Youre welcome.

Then again, perhaps Ed Sheeran would be good enough to cut short his hiatus from music and pen Justin a few lines most of us can actually understand.

No small human on the way

ROCHELLE Humes fooled fans into thinking she was having a baby this week.

But this slimline snap should clear up any confusion.

Rochelle's toned physique in this snap made it clear she didn't have a baby on the way
Rochelle’s toned physique in this snap made it clear she didn’t have a baby on the way

The former Saturdays star, on holiday in the Maldives, declared on Instagram, Were expecting! with a due date of February 17.

But she was actually announcing a new skin and haircare range.

Not quite so exciting.

Tom back in tune

TOM Jones was devastated to lose his wife in 2016 but the singer and coach on The Voice is back on form.

He swapped Los Angeles for London when Melinda Trenchard passed away and Tom is making the best of living alone.

Tom Jones is making the best of living alone after losing his wife in 2016

Tom Jones is making the best of living alone after losing his wife in 2016

Ahead of the new series of The Voice, which launches on ITV tomorrow night, Tom said: I didnt want to stay in America. I needed a fresh start.

I finally have the remote control for the TV! Ive got a beautiful apartment in London and I feel great.

I felt a long way away and now Im close to my family.