LAURA Whitmore has become a household name after landing the role as host of Love Island.
The Irish TV host has so far enjoyed an impressive career on the box and is now engaged to her Love Island co-star Ian Stirling!
Who is Laura Whitmore?
Laura Whitmore, 34, is a TV presenter and model from Dublin.
Her presenting career kicked off on MTV and in 2017 she returned to host the MTV EMAs at Wembley.
She’s best known for hosting the I’m A Celebrity after show Get Me Out Of Here Now.
She has also featured in the music video for Rizzle Kicks’ Skip to the Good Bit.
Is she married to Love Island’s Iain Stirling?
The couple are not married – but they are engaged!
Comedian Iain, 32, proposed to the Irish TV host, 35, in South Africa in April 2020 with a yellow diamond ring he had designed.
A friend told HOAR at the time: “They couldn’t be happier. We’re thrilled for them.
“He’d obviously thought about it for a while, as he designed the ring and yellow’s her favourite colour.
“Their wedding plans are on hold due to the lockdown but it’s lovely to have a wedding to come.”
Laura got with comedian Iain Stirling back in July 2017.
Ian is best known for providing the voiceover on Love Island.
In June 2018 the couple moved in together.
What TV shows has Laura Whitmore appeared on?
On December 20, 2019 Laura was announced as the new host of Love Island.
Laura took over the coveted job when the show kicks off in South Africa on January 12, 2020, joining her long-term boyfriend Iain Sterling on the show.
The Irish star also I’m A Celeb spin off – I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! NOW! on ITV2 – for five series from 2011.
Laura also acted as a Eurovision commentator in 2014.
She also competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2016 and was partnered with pro dancer Giovanni Pernice, but was the fifth celeb to be voted out.
In 2018, Laura presented ITV2 reality series Survival of the Fittest.
