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Love Island shake-up confirmed as Sam Thompson lands presenting job with former star

Love Island super fan Sam Thompson has landed himself a new presenting job.

ITV2 have announced that the former Made In Chelsea hunk will host the Love Island: The Morning After podcast alongside 2022 finalist Indiyah Polack.

They will also be regular panellists on spin-off show Aftersun.

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Sam and Indiyah will be coming together every day to spill the tea on all the latest goings on in the Villa.

The duo will share their thoughts on the latest couplings, dumpings and bombshell antics as well as to chart to former Islanders from across the show’s nine series.

Love Island super fan Sam Thompson has landed himself a new presenting job
(Image: Nick Harvey/REX/Shutterstock)

They will also join new host Maya Jama live in London every Sunday night for Love Island: Aftersun, where they’ll deep dive into the latest news from the sun-drenched South African Villa.

Opening up about her new role, Indiyah said: “Not me teaming up with Sam on the Love Island podcast and getting to be a regular panellist on Aftersun.

Indiyah Polack will present the Love Island: The Morning After podcast with Sam
(Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

“I genuinely can’t explain how excited I am!! I can’t wait to speak to the Islanders and get all the cheeky goss from their friends and families. It’s gonna be an insane series, I can’t wait.”

Sam added: “It feels like I’m with my family and we’re all in it together and I really like it.

“We’re all massive fans of the show and it’s really, really nice.”

Sam and Indiyah will join Maya Jama on Aftersun

Mike Spencer, Creative Director, Lifted Entertainment, said: “I can’t wait to hear what Indiyah and Sam will bring to both the podcast this year and Aftersun, alongside our fantastic new host Maya Jama.

“Sam and Indiyah have passion for the show, natural chemistry and all the chat so you can guarantee to be entertained every day!”

Fans have taken to social media to share their excitement ahead of Sam and Indiyah’s debut.

One fan penned: “Absolutely buzzing for this.”

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Another added: “About time.”

A third person said: “OMG this is amazing! The perfect pairing!”

While a fourth agreed: “This is epic!!! How exciting! What perfect casting!”

Love Island: The Morning After was previously hosted by Radio 1 DJ Arielle Free and series three winner Kem Cetinay.

Love Island returns to ITV2 and ITVX on Monday, January 16

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