‘Watching the current series featuring the twentysomethings confirms why a different take on the show, with middle-age men and women instead, is such a brilliant, genius idea . You’re welcome,’ she added.
On the current series of Love Island, which is being filmed in a plush villa in South Africa, the oldest contestant is 27-year-old Olivia Hawkins, while the youngest is currently 22-year-old Tanya Mahenga, after 20-year-old Anna-May Robey was dumped from the series. Ulrika, 55, went on to shower new host Maya Jama, 28, with praise, saying that she’s the ‘best thing’ about Winter Love Island.supports HTML5 video
As for who should host the middle-aged spin-off, the former weather presenter stressed that she believes she has ‘hands-on experience’ of the ‘wilderness’ of dating apps. She concluded her column with a direct message to ITV, highlighting that she has her passport at the ready, is willing to travel and has presenting skills.on the older version of the programme despite being married, before having a little flirt with Ulrika on live TV.