Love Island has officially been cancelled this year

Love Island has officially been cancelled this year for the first time in the show’s history.

There was doubt about whether the series could go ahead in the current climate, and now ITV2 has announced it’s being scrapped.

Bosses admitted they couldn’t guarantee the safety of the contestants due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Kevin Lygo, Director of Television at ITV, said in a statement: “We have tried every which way to make Love Island this summer but logistically it’s just not possible to produce it in a way that safeguards the wellbeing of everyone involved and that for us is the priority.

“In normal circumstances we would be preparing very soon to travel out to the location in Mallorca to get the villa ready but clearly that’s now out of the question.

“We are very sorry for fans of the show but making it safely is our prime concern and Love Island will be back stronger than ever in 2021. In the meantime Love Island fans can still enjoy all six series of Love Island on BritBox.”

ITV2 confirmed that Love Island series 7 will instead be moved to 2021.