LOVE Island fans will only have to wait five weeks before they’re transported to the show’s luxurious villa in South Africa.
Insiders revealed Love Island will begin on Monday January 16 – coinciding perfectly with Blue Monday.
The hit ITV2 and ITVX series is returning for its winter series with new host Maya Jama at the helm for the first time ever.
A source said: “Love Island bosses have planned for the show to start on Blue Monday – which is bound to give fans a massive lift on such a gloomy day.
“This year’s contestants will be flown out to South Africa earlier in January and will start filming for the first episode the day before.
“The grand finale will take place eight weeks later on March 13.
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“The villa is absolutely amazing, Maya is raring to go and this series’ contestants are looking to be the sexiest ever.
“It is a really exciting time for everyone who works on the show and they cannot wait to get started.”
Last month The Sun exclusively revealed how this year’s lovelorn wannabes would be staying in a luxurious mansion based in Millionaire’s row.
The sprawling property boasts an enormous pool set in a huge courtyard with a large sunbathing deck which will welcome the wannabes in January.
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One night in the plush mansion costs upwards of £430 a night.
The manor house is also environmentally friendly and runs off grid – generating its own electricity and water.
Views from the manor house stretch across the vineyards and give views of the mountains.
Outside the contestants will have access to a running track and a second outside pool.
Around the manor house Springboks roaming freely in the lush landscape.
As well as the luxurious outside, the interior of the plush property boasts eight large bedrooms.
The property also boasts a sprawling outside dining area, as well as a large kitchen and open plan dining room.
As well as having the large outside spaces, the luxury manor house has cosy snugs – allowing for the contestants to have private moments together in front of roaring open fires.
Love Island, which is the biggest show in the UK for 16-34 year olds, will be hosted by Maya, 28, for the first time.
The Sun exclusively revealed how she was taking over from Laura Whitmore earlier this year.
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Maya said: “I’ve always been such a massive Love Island fan and I’m so excited to be hosting one of the nation’s favourite shows! I can’t wait to get into the Villa to meet all of the Islanders.”
Maya — worth around £2.5million — will also host the dating show’s summer edition from Majorca.
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