LOVE Island fans were quick to react to the news that Laura Whitmore has quit as host of the ITV2 hit.
The Irish presenter, 37, announced earlier tonight that she was stepping down after three series fronting the show.
And many fans felt like the time was right for the host to move on.
There had been multiple calls for Laura to be replaced after she scored quite the backlash during the latest run.
There were complaints about how little she appeared on the main show, and she was slammed over several ‘uncomfortable’ interviews on spin-off Aftersun.
One viewer wrote on twitter: “Ekin-Su won, Laura Whitmore is leaving. We are truly getting the Love Island we deserve.”
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A second added: “Laura Whitmore is out??? Thank Goodness.”
A third chipped in: “Lol id even take Phil and holly than laura whitmore.”
“LAURA WHITMORE HAS QUIT LOVE ISLAND. When Jesus says yes nobody can say no!” weighed in a fourth.
And a fifth summed it up: “Laura whitmore quit omg best news ever.”
But not everyone was happy about the news, with many of Laura’s fans voicing their sadness about her departure.
One sobbed: “Nooo I’m really upset that @thewhitmore has quit Love Island.”
A second vented: “Laura Whitmore was legit bullied into quitting Love Island. Sad.”
And a third added: “Sad to see Laura Whitmore not presenting the next series of love island. She was a great host.”
Earlier tonight, Laura took to instagram to announce the news.
Laura wrote: “Some news! I won’t be hosting the next series of Love Island.
“There are certain elements of the show I’ve found very difficult that cannot be changed some due to the format, including the flying back and forth to South Africa along with my new conflicting projects.
“I wish it was still possible but know you’ll be in safe hands.
“I was only planning to fill in for Caroline for a series and it turned into 3 series.
“I hope I did you proud Caroline”
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In a statement, ITV said: “Laura has been a fantastic host across the last three series of the show.
“We are so grateful for everything she has brought to the programme but understand and respect her decision, and we look forward to working with her on upcoming ITV projects.”
