10 January 2023, 11:17
Love Island series 9 is being filmed in South Africa.
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Love Island series 9 is being filmed in a new villa in South Africa.
love island will return to our screens on January 16, marking the second time the series has had a ‘winter’ version.
The team heads to South Africa with a new lineup of contestants, including TikTok famed ‘Farmer Will’, in search of love.
Love Island 2023 star Lana Jenkins hung out with I’m A Celeb’s Owen Warner before heading to the villa
Maya Jama is taking the reins for season 9, becoming the new host of the iconic series after Laura Whitmore stepped down at the season eight finale.
Love Island Series 9 villa is bigger and better than ever.
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The Love Island poolside area has comfortable sun loungers.
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Love Islanders can use the outdoor gym.
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After revealing the singletons, ITV2 gave fans their first look at the new villa on the estate of Ludus Magnus which they gave a love island makeover
As always, the contestants have an outdoor gym, sun loungers, a stunning view, and of course, the iconic campfire.
The fire pit is back for series 9 of Love Island.
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The villa comes with its own tree house with stunning views.
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The dressing room of the Island of Love.
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The villa has a number of new additions, including a treehouse that looks like a cozy place for bombshell women to woo their love interests ‘for a chat’.
The Hideaway and Dog House have also returned, with the Hideaway decked out in blue tiles, a hot pink bed, and the word ‘get sexy’ written on the wall.
The islanders have a huge pool for sunbathing.
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The islanders have a huge bedroom to sleep in.
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The hideout has received a makeover.
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The room is now called the Hideaway Retreat and features a closet “full of naughty things.”
It comes with its own plunge pool for islanders to have some intimate time alone.
Outside, the pool overlooks the stunning South African countryside of vineyards and mountains.
As always, there is a glamorous dressing room decorated with purple walls and gold mirrors for the islanders to get ready for the camera.
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