Love Island start date officially confirmed – and it’s just DAYS away

THE Love Island start date has been confirmed - and we don't have long to wait until a new bunch of hopefuls looking for love land in the famous villa.

We previously revealed when the ITV show would return and bosses today posted the date on its official Twitter account.

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A message read: "Here's your first hot date of the summer #LoveIsland is back Monday 6th June on @itv2 and @itvhub!"

An insider told The Sun earlier this month: “Love Island is coming back with a bang and it will begin on the second full week in June.

“The schedules are being put together now and fans can expect a long, hot summer of fun from the villa from June 6.

“Filming for the promotional adverts is beginning in the next couple of weeks and the ads will start in May.

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"This series is going to be the longest ever and it’s from a brand new location so it’s all very exciting.”

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.

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.

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“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.”

Earlier this week it was revealed the villa is taking shape after works got underway with a huge pool and firepit installed.

Lucky contestants will get to call the £2.57m lodgings in sunny Majorca home while they're in the show.

Romance is set to blossom as they dive into the 20m swimming pool, with drama promised as they gather for eliminations around the firepit.

 pictures also showed the lucky house guests will also have access to an outdoor kitchen, which sits between the firepit and pool.