LOVE Island has been cancelled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Series seven of the popular TV show, which airs on ITV2, will be moved to 2021.

In a statement released this morning, Kevin Lygo, Director of Television at ITV, said: "We have tried every which way to make Love Island this summer but logistically it's just not possible to produce it in a way that safeguards the wellbeing of everyone involved and that for us is the priority."

"In normal circumstances we would be preparing very soon to travel out to the location in Mallorca to get the villa ready but clearly that’s now out of the question.

He added: "We are very sorry for fans of the show but making it safely is our prime concern and Love Island will be back stronger than ever in 2021. In the meantime Love Island fans can still enjoy all six series of Love Island on BritBox."

Love Island host Laura Whitmore added: "Like with a lot of things because of restrictions with travel, social distancing and unable to plan ahead, Love Island is postponed until 2021. 

"Great news is that there have been more applications then any other series! Next year is going to be BIG. Stay safe."