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Laura Whitmore getting ‘back to journalistic roots’ with new job after quitting Love Island-Charlotte Manning-Entertainment – Metro
Her new series will land on ITVX.
Laura will be taking on a new project with ITVX (Picture: ITV/Rex)
Laura Whitmore will get to channel her inner Stacey Dooley as she takes on a series of controversial issues for ITVX, in her first gig since quitting Love Island.
Laura, 37, confirmed earlier this week she would be leaving her role as host of Love Island after two years.
She has presented three series and took over from Caroline Flack for the first winter edition in early 2020.
But she’s already got a lot to keep her busy after her exit from the show, as she has announced a new project to come later this year.
In the brand new series for soon-to-land streaming service ITVX, viewers will see a new side of Laura, in a show titled Laura Whitmore Investigates.
She’ll travel within the UK and further afield to delve into subjects that fascinate her and have an impact on our lives.
Laura quit Love Island after 2 years (Picture: Jonathan Hordle/REX/Shutterstock)
Of her latest project, Laura said: ‘It’s a dream come true to have this platform and work with a brilliant team at ITV through this series of investigative films.
‘Getting back to my journalistic roots, I hope we can shine a light on some really important topics and issues, and delve into a variety of serious and interesting real-life subjects.’
Commissioned by ITV’s Factual Entertainment department, ITV’s Controller of Factual Jo Clinton Davis explained: We’re excited about the opportunity ITVX presents for us and with our commissioning, we want to broaden the palette of factual in very different and surprising ways.
She will be getting her teeth stuck into some tough issues (Picture: ITV)
She crowned Ekin-Su and Davide winners earlier this month (Picture: Matt Frost/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
‘Documentary box sets with directorial ambition, on a diverse range of subjects, lead our developing slate; alongside series from new factual talent, including Laura Whitmore Investigates, which we are delighted to announce.’
It comes days after the star revealed another exciting project in the pipeline, as she prepares to make her West End debut.
Alongside Matt Willis, Felix Scott and Tamsin Carroll, she’s set to part of the latest cast of 2:22 A Ghost Story, which has previously featured the likes of Tom Felton and James Buckley.
Laura will appear as a character named Jenny, with fans able to go and watch the show from September 6, for a limited run.
Upon quitting Love Island, the TV star – whose husband Iain Stirling narrates the programme – explained: ‘Some news! I won’t be hosting the next series of Love Island.
‘There are certain elements of the show I’ve found very difficult that cannot be changed some due to the format, including the flying back and forth to South Africa along with my new conflicting projects.’
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She added: ‘I wish it was still possible but know you’ll be in safe hands. I was only planning to fill in for Caroline for a series and it turned into 3 series.
‘I hope I did you proud Caroline.’
Love Island returns in 2023 to ITV2.
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