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ITV Hub down: Is the live player not working for Love Island?

LOVE ISLAND fans having been eagerly waiting for the new season of the hit ITV show.

But some were suffering problems on the TV channel's online player - ITV Hub.

🌴 Read our Love Island 2021 live blog for the latest updates

Love Island fans were having trouble catching the first glimpse of the new Love Island series
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Love Island fans were having trouble catching the first glimpse of the new Love Island seriesCredit: ITV2

Is ITV Hub down?

Just as many Love Island and Euro 2020 fans were tuning into ITV Hub on Monday, June 28, they were faced with issues with the video loading.

reported a huge spike in technical problems, with one person claiming: "It's crashed again."

At 8.14pm - just 46 minutes before the start of Love Island, the site had over 13,000 complaints.

Another is concerned ahead of England's game against Germany on Tuesday: "Shocking from ITV, if this was tomorrow's game, there'd be rioting in the streets..."

Thankfully for fans of Love Island, the player returned to full functionality for almost everyone in the UK as the show kicked off.

What did ITV Hub say?

As soon as issues arose, the channel revealed on their ITV Hub Twitter page: "We are currently experiencing difficulties and working on getting services back as soon as possible."

But with the problems occurring during the France vs Switzerland Euro 2020 game, they added an hour later: "Apologies for any inconvenience caused by the technical difficulties tonight.

"Thank you for bearing with us - check out @itvfootball for highlights from tonight's game."

Where can I watch Love Island on ITV?

Love Island is one of ITV's most popular shows, with millions tuning in for every episode.

But you will not find it on their flagship channel, instead head to ITV 2.

You can find that number 118 for Sky customers, while it is 115 on Virgin Media.

And on Freesat, head to channel 113.

When it is working, ITV Hub will also show every episode live.

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