Love Island boss reveals final cast has been chosen for show and promises ‘most exciting series ever’

LOVE Island's boss has revealed the final cast has been chosen - so there's no point applying now.

Head honcho Mike Spencer confirmed the class of 2022 has been finalised after a "very robust" selection process.

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Asked about the latest crop of attractive reality TV newbies, Love Island's executive producer said: "Yes I have met the cast of 2022.

"They are brilliant and I think we have an exciting year on our hands. I can’t wait to see them in the villa now and all be revealed VERY soon!"

Mike took part in a Q&A where he was pummelled with suggestions on how to improve the ITV2 show.

One person wanted to know whether the line-up this year would be more diverse, and another begged him to ditch gross food challenges where the Islanders spit food into each other's mouths.

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Mike replied: "We are always striving to be more diverse and representative on the show, and try to cast the net far and wide during the casting process.

"Our application and casting process is inclusive to all, and we are always aiming to reflect the age and diversity of our audience on the show.

"Agreed on the food challenges we will be stepping away from them slightly.

"The most important factor is that our applicants are single and looking for love. We aim to make the best show we can knowing we won’t please everyone but I take on board all of your points."

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He also revealed he's keen to bring back big names from the show's history for an all-star series.

Love Island, which first started in June 2015, is still a massive hit and is the most popular show for 16 to 34-year-olds.

We previously revealed when the ITV show would return.

This series is going to be the longest ever after it kicks off on June 6 and it’s from a brand new location.

Host Laura Whitmore is back to present the new series, after signing a £500,000 deal last month.

Insiders told The Sun of her mega-money contract: "There has been lots of speculation that Laura might be stepping down, or that other presenters were being lined up for the role.

“Laura and show executives always hoped she would re-sign — it was just a case of making sure timings worked.

“She is excited to be going back to the villa and seeing what dramas unfold.”

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