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What time is the Survival Of The Fittest final on ITV2 tonight, who is in the cast and who’s the host Laura Whitmore?

The boys and the girls will be battling it out under the hot South African sun.

LOVE Island was THE TV hit of 2017 and ITV2 answered the prayers of fans by delivering another show based around the summer smash.

The channel's solution has taken the form of new show Survival Of The Fittest. Here's the lowdown...

 The boys and the girls are battling it out under the hot South African sun
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The boys and the girls are battling it out under the hot South African sunCredit: ©ITV Plc

When is Survival Of The Fittest on ITV2?

Survival Of The Fittest started on Sunday, February 11 with a special hour-and-a-half launch show.

Updates have been airing on the channel every night at the same time, each lasting an hour.

The series final airs TONIGHT, Friday, March 2, at 9pm and lasts an hour and a half.

The Girls and Boys take on the Ultimate Team Challenge which will decide the winners of the show.

If you miss any of the episodes, you will be able to catch up on the channel's streaming service, ITV Player.

What is Survival of The Fittest about?

Survival Of The Fittest sees a group of hot, young singles sent to the South African savannah to take part in the ultimate battle of the sexes, involving mental and physical challenges.

But the strength of the ladies and gents is not the only thing being tested.

Throughout the series, the contestants will have the opportunity to romance the opposite sex - but only at the expense of their team's chances in the competition.

Will they choose dates over mates, and find themselves in bed with the enemy? You can count on it...

As with Love Island, viewers will be able to vote off the contestants that don't tickle their fancy.

They will also be responsible for choosing which of the sexes comes out on top.

 Laura Whitmore is hosting the ITV2 show.
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Laura Whitmore is hosting the ITV2 show.Credit: ©ITV Plc

Who's presenting Survival of the Fittest?

Laura Whitmore is presenting the new show.

A TV insider said at the time of the Sun's reveal: “Laura is young, sexy and fun – she is the ideal star to front ITV2’s new dating show.

“She is really excited to be involved and hopes that it will be a roaring success, just like Love Island.

“Her experience presenting spin-off show I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! NOW! will come in handy as she interviews the programme’s stars once they’re booted off the Savannah.

“She’ll be there for the launch episode and the final, as well as any other pivotal moments in the series.”

 Who are the girls in the cast in Survival of the Fittest?

 Dani's dad Danny told her not to do anything silly on the show.
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Dani's dad Danny told her not to do anything silly on the show.Credit: ©ITV Plc

Dani Dyer (left the show due to injury)

Dani is the 22-year-old daughter of Eastenders actor, Danny Dyer.

She had previously worked as a pint-puller at The Owl pub in Loughton, Essex.

She has starred in eight movies — including Brit action thriller Age Of Kill opposite Martin Kemp, 56 — and filmed upcoming drama Heckle about a comedian’s insane stalker last year.

Dani was forced to quit the show after dislocating her shoulder while going down a waterslide.

 Georgia Clarke is rooting for the girls on the winter Love Island
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Georgia Clarke is rooting for the girls on the winter Love IslandCredit: ©ITV Plc

Georgie Clarke (eliminated)

Georgie Clarke is a consultant from South East London and she's backing the girls to take home the prize.

"Women are the underdogs and men underestimate us.

"I think that the women will come through. I’m hoping so anyway!"

 Georgia Cole loves her designer wear.
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Georgia Cole loves her designer wear.Credit: ©ITV Plc

Georgia Cole (eliminated)

Georgia is a Business Development Manager from Bristol who sees the bonus of being in South Africa as getting a super tan.

She's in it to win it, primarily for the money: "The Girls should win Survival of the Fittest because I’m on that team and I want to win the money."

 Tia Latham is most afraid of bunking with someone who snores
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Tia Latham is most afraid of bunking with someone who snoresCredit: ©ITV Plc

Tia Latham (eliminated)

Tia Latham is a model from Buckinghamshire who thinks she has something a little different to offer.

"My story is very different from most other people’s. When I was born, nature was a bit confused.

"I had female chromosomes - which are xx - but my body didn't know which direction to go in.

"So as I got older, I had to go through a process to become the woman I am today."

 Mariam has never been this far away from home before.
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Mariam has never been this far away from home before.Credit: ©ITV Plc

Mariam Musa

Mariam Musa is a Vlogger from Surrey who's energy and positivity ought to see the girls win the prize.

She is hoping that her ability to empathise and understand people will help her go all the way.

 Jenny sleep talks and walks...
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Jenny sleep talks and walks...Credit: ©ITV Plc

Jenny West

Jenny West is a fitness model from Wigan her unique selling point is that she's insanely strong!

She's confident that she can help the girls take home the prize: "My secret strength is, when s**t hits the fan, I can just pull it together.

"If something bad is happening, I stay very level headed and rally people up."

 Lottie described herself as "ditzy and outgoing"
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Lottie described herself as "ditzy and outgoing"

Lottie James (eliminated)

Twenty-two-year-old Lottie James is from Carmarthen, Wales.

She's a waitress and farmer and describes herself as "ditzy, wild and outgoing".

Lottie's biggest claim to date is that rugby player Gareth Davies is following her on Instagram.

She said prior to going into the lodge: "I am so honest so my honesty will be good."

 Sydney Devereaux replaced Lottie James when she left the show
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Sydney Devereaux replaced Lottie James when she left the showCredit: ITV

Sydney Devereaux (eliminated)

Essex girl Sydney, 24, replaced Lottie when she left the show.

She counted her "flirtatious" personality as her unique selling point and revealed she was open to finding love on the show.

She said: "Watching the show, I can see there is no one in there like me. I’m quite mischievous, energetic, bubbly. I’m very flirtatious.

 Sam Dewhurst was a late addition to Survival of the Fittest
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Sam Dewhurst was a late addition to Survival of the FittestCredit: Rex Features

Sam Dewhurst

Sam Dewhurst is a 24-year-old student recruitment officer from Manchester.

She was brought into the show to replace Georgie Clarke, who was voted off by the boys.

Sam dated Love Island star Dominic Lever for four and a half years before he headed onto the ITV2 show last summer, where he met Jessica Shears.

 Mettisse is coming out fighting on the ITV2 series
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Mettisse is coming out fighting on the ITV2 series

Mettisse Campbell

Mettisse Campbell is a 21-year-old model and beautician from Birmingham.

She refers to herself as having a "bubbly personality and a good all-rounder" and loves her unique tattoos.

Before heading on the show, Metisse has appeared in music videos for stars including Lethal Bizzle and Chipmunk.

 Personal trainer Hayley Madigan has an extensive Instagram following
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Personal trainer Hayley Madigan has an extensive Instagram followingCredit: Rex Features

Hayley Madigan

Hayley was yet another late arrival to the show, drafted in to replace Sydney Devereaux when she was eliminated.

The 28-year-old is a personal trainer from Portsmouth and is understandably a fitness fanatic.

Her toned physique has garnered her an extensive social media following, with almost 25,000 followers on Instagram.

Who are the boys taking part on the show?

 James' biggest fear is that he'll fall head over heels for one of the girls.
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James' biggest fear is that he'll fall head over heels for one of the girls.Credit: ©ITV Plc

James Middleton

The Sun's Bizarre confirmed that Georgia Toffolo’s ex-boyfriend James Middleton has signed up for ITV’s Survival Of The Fittest.

The posh boy, 23, had an on-off relationship with Toff which they ended before her stint in the I'm A Celebrity Jungle

A source told the Sun’s Showbiz column: “James obviously saw his girlfriend do well on I’m A Celeb. He was very supportive of her.

“It’s his turn this time and he wants a taste of the action.

“With a name like Middleton he’s sure to do well. Maybe some of the contestants will think he’s royalty - especially with his plummy accent.”

 Ryan hates spiders and will definitely scream if he sees one.
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Ryan hates spiders and will definitely scream if he sees one.Credit: ©ITV Plc

Ryan Cleary (eliminated)

Ryan is a jeweller from Manchester who thinks that his nice smile is his best feature.

He's a fitness enthusiast who is really looking forward to the challenge of working hard out in the hot sun.

 Tristan can't wait to see how good looking all the girls are.
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Tristan can't wait to see how good looking all the girls are.Credit: ©ITV Plc

Tristan Jones

Tristan is a model from Manchester who isn't afraid to say he's good looking.

The handsome chap is only really on the show for the girls and is hoping that he could find love in the series.

 David is most afraid of meeting someone he can't connect with.
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David is most afraid of meeting someone he can't connect with.Credit: ©ITV Plc

David Lundy

David Lundy is a man with beautiful eyes. The Surrey-based fitness model is rooting for the boys.

"It’s going to be difficult because I think girls work better as a team.

I think there might be a lot of alpha males in there, guys who will have to keep their egos in check, so as long as we do that and work together, the Boys should triumph."

 Callum is a snorer who really doesn't like it when other people snore.
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Callum is a snorer who really doesn't like it when other people snore.Credit: ©ITV Plc

Callum Pardoe

The Welsh student loves a challenge and definitely sees this as an opportunity to do something life-changing.

On why the boys should win, Callum said: ";The boys should win because I’m a boy and I want to win."

 Warren was named The Face Of Gloucester when he was 20.
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Warren was named The Face Of Gloucester when he was 20.Credit: ©ITV Plc

Warren Phillips

Warren Phillips is a driller from Gloucester who loves getting ink.

The tattooed hunk is really looking forward to going toe-to-toe against the women but reckons that the boys can go all the way and win it.

 Joel Bennett replaced Ryan Cleary on the show
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Joel Bennett replaced Ryan Cleary on the showCredit: ©ITV Plc

Joel Bennett (eliminated)

The 28-year-old is a model from Manchester who entered after Ryan Clearly was eliminated.

In his pre-entry interview he said: "I might come across as cocky or vain but when you get to know me, I’m a really genuine guy."

Tom Wilson (eliminated)

Long-haired hunk Tom Wilson arrived in the jungle and was quick to show off his muscle-bo

The 26-year-old is a personal trainer, ahead of arriving on the show he said: ""I’m going to miss my dog called Sammy. I’m not scared of anything in there but I will miss my dog."

Take a look at the sexy new Survival Of The Fittest trailer full of bikini-clad beauties and hunks in trunks
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