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First look inside Love Island’s new villa in South Africa as stars prepare to find love in sizzling sunshine
LOVE Island is set to kick off for another sizzling series in just a matter of days - and a brand new villa is ready to welcome the latest dating stars.
The huge property will see the brand-new stars, who were announced today, living in luxury under the South African sun.
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While many of the show-favourite villa spots will be making a return - from the fire pit to the Hideaway - there are a number of sparkling new features on the glam compound.
Today, new host Maya Jama exclusively revealed some of the latest villa hotspots to The Sun ahead of the show's highly anticipated launch.
Among them, a treehouse escape perfect for secret snogs and a posh hidden loo, as well as two side-by-side bathtubs for steamy bathing sessions.
Here, we give the lowdown on the villa in a sparkling first look.
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The Hideaway
It's back and bigger than before - thanks to popular demand - and with a naughtier-than-ever twist inside.
The Hideaway, which is now dubbed the Hideaway Retreat, will feature a cupboard "stocked up with naughty things" which producers have dubbed "Fun Time".
The glamorous space has its very own plunge pool for Islanders to get some one-on-one time in style.
The sun-trap is said to be perfect for "extended amounts of time"; thanks to the outdoor space.
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The Treehouse
The latest addition to the villa is the brand-new Treehouse, which has the perfect view towards the distant mountains.
While a little difficult to access, the Treehouse offers one-on-one space for Islanders to escape for some secret fun.
Hidden among the branches, which are of course ridden with ITV2 cameras, it makes for the perfect date spot.
Teasing how the new addition might be used, Mike said: "We can have a bombshell waiting at the top for people."
Host Maya added of the space: "If you're on a little secret date, this would be a great place to come and spy, I'd be spying on all the Islanders if I was up here."
"Or you could come up for a massive snog," she added.
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The bedrooms
Love Island fans will be used to steamy night-time scenes, and this year will be no different in the sprawling villa bedrooms.
The huge room, packed with spacious double beds, has been given a sensual makeover with a "cheeky and saucy" theme, according to ITV2 programme director Mike Spencer.
Thanks to its larger-than-ever appearance, the bedroom has been stocked with pre-loved fashion from show sponsors eBay in personal wardrobe spaces.
Elsewhere, the infamous day beds will make a return as extra sleeping space in the great outdoors for some islanders.
Maya explained: "The daybeds are where people will go and sleep if they have been naughty at night!"
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The poolside
Like the rest of the villa, the pool makes an impact with stunning views over the South African countryside.
Surrounded by sun loungers, the outside space overlooks the vineyards and mountains beyond, as well as the iconic firepit.
A familiar sight for Love Island fans, the pit looks much the same as it has done for previous series.
However, secret cameras are said to have been hidden among the seats to catch close-ups during the tense re-couplings and brutal dumpings.
The new outdoor shower area will no doubt allow the Islanders to show off their hot bodies in front of each other.
While two new chairs have been added to the poolside, which "rock back and forth" to provide a "naughty" atmosphere.
"They light up at night, which is very romantic," show runner Mike explains. "They are very naughty, you can rock back and forth while having a chat."
Of course, there is, as always, a huge kitchen space for Islanders to cook and eat - overlooking the great outdoors.
The mirrored area has its own hob and large fridge, though Islanders can also order their daily meals on site.
While another outdoor area higher up in the house features a terrace, for morning gossiping and more secret snogs.
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The dressing room
The Love Island girls will be treated to a brand-new dressing room space, packed with ready-to use products.
Larger than ever, the wardrobe takes over the room next to the lounge area, with plenty of getting ready space.
Upgraded with six chair and mirror spots for the girls to glam up, each station is glammed up with gold detailing.
The wardrobes are already packed with pre-loved fashion and specially picked make-up products among the bright lights, neon displays and plenty of mirror posing space.
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The bathroom
The bathroom is one villa spot that is rarely shown on camera, but this year things look to be gearing up to be different.
The large space has room for TWO Islanders to get in the bath at once, a perfect set up for cheeky group bathing sessions.
While there's a second posh hidden loo off the side of the lounge, for Islanders to have more private time.
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The Beach Hut
Naturally, the infamous Beach Hut has returned for another series, to get the Islander's insight each day.
Not much has changed for the fake hut room, except a larger sofa to allow multiple contestants to get involved.
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The space, which features its fan-favourite gaudy wallpaper, is hidden inside the spacious villa complex.
Love Island returns to ITV2 on Monday, 16 January at 9pm.
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