'Winter Love Island' is almost here! Sexy singles show Survival of the Fittest to launch within days
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Ever since Love Island came off our screens in August viewers have been pining for a worthy replacement.
But the thirst for sun, sea and beautiful people is about to be quenched as the makers of the hit ITV2 show are back with a new format that promises to be every bit as addictive.
Survival of the Fittest, will see a group of hot singles living together in the The South African Savannah as they take part in what's billed as the ultimate battle of the sexes.
And fans of the original series will be pleased to know the new version commences next week.
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The show, which will kick off Sunday 11 February at 9pm on ITV2 is already shaping up to be a huge ratings hit.
Georgia Toffolo's ex boyfriend James Middleton is one of the first rumoured islanders, according to The Sun.
While Laura Whitmore will host proceedings.
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As the competition heats up contestants will be offered romantic dates with their rivals, testing their team loyalties to the absolute limit.
The eventual winners will come away with a huge cash prize, but will temptation get in the way?
Viewers will have the power to decide who stays in the competition and who goes home - and which sex ultimately comes out on top.
Head of Digital Channels and Acquisitions, Paul Mortimer said: "ITV2’s younger audience will no doubt relish the escapism this immersive physical game show from sunny South Africa will provide next winter.
"Like Love Island before it, this series’ nightly mixture of fun challenges and burgeoning relationships ought to be must see.”
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Love Island became ITV2's runaway hit when it aired in May, achieving record breaking viewer figures.
Viewers tuned in their millions to get a nightly glimpse of the antics of Kem Cetinay , Amber Davies , Chris Hughes and show.
The stars went on to become overnight celebrities since leaving the villa with TV presenting spots, clothing lines and modelling campaigns all boosting their income.