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Love Island fans to get a new fix as the Australian version is coming to UK TV next WEEK
LOVE Island fans have had their prayers answered and will get a second dose of the show next week - thanks to Australia.
The Aussie version is being made available to UK audiences in full after its success Down Under.
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Viewers were left desperate for more bikini-clad babes, bonking and blockbuster spats after Londoners Dani Dyer and Jack Fincham won the final of the Brit version.
claims they lobbied ITV to screen Love Island Australia in the UK, and it will now be broadcast in full on ITVbe and the ITV HUB from Monday, August 13th.
Caroline Flack's replacement is former Marilyn Monroe impersonator Sophie Monk and Irish presenter Eoghan McDermott takes Iain Sterling's spot.
The muggy singletons and grafting geezers are said to be relentless and the drama apparently "wiped the floor" with the UK show.
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The Australian TV site also revealed an American version is on the way and said: "With so much success for the brand, a US version is also under discussion with American networks."
The news comes as it was revealed Love Island bosses want to crank the heat up even further – with a nationwide arena tour of the hit ITV2 show.
Now bosses are currently exploring ways in which they can capitalise on the huge success of the show and are in talks about taking it on the road later this year.
It would involve live performances in cities around the UK, with different half-naked couples taking to the stage each night to be interviewed and take part in challenges, in front of thousands of fans.
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A source told The Sun's Bizarre: “No one could have predicted Love Island turning into a huge phenomenon last summer.
ITV raked in millions through advertising but they know they can make even more money with the right projects.
“One such idea being discussed is taking it on the road so fans can fork out their hard-earned cash to get up close and personal with the stars of the show and alongside this they could sell a huge range of merchandise.
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“Contestants like and Kem Cetinay made their fortunes through personal appearances in nightclubs. It would be like that but on a much bigger scale and this way it means ITV can reap the financial rewards.”
It’s understood that the show’s current presenter Caroline Flack, 38, would host the evening to hundreds of thousands of fans each night.
An ITV spokesperson confirmed to The Sun that talks for a live show are ongoing.
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