Laura Whitmore has hit back at claims she’s “too old” to host Love Island.
Ahead of the new season of the popular dating show, which kicks off on Monday evening, the Irish presenter took to TikTok to respond to criticism she’s received.
She wrote on the video: “Shall we chat Love Island? These are all actual things that have been written or said.”
One comment Laura has received is:Â “I think its ridiculous that Laura flies back and forth – send the guests there!”
The Bray native replied: “The villa is Mallorca and Aftersun is London. This is the situation for any host, always has been. I have it in my contract to offset carbon emissions.”
She also received a comment that read: “Laura has the easiest job on the telly! She gets paid £50k a minute. It’s an outrage!”
The mum-of-one replied: “Firstly, [my husband] Iain [Stirling] has never had attention on money he earns. Why don’t we like women earning money?”
Laura added: “I bloody wish I earned what was written in the press! I only get paid days I work.”
Another comment read: “She’s so boring. Why doesn’t she ask more? What’s with all the pauses!?”
Laura replied: “Drama baby! if I was on hosting duties I would be having full on banter. But i can’t I need to stay as impartial as possible and trust the process. Last year with social distancing I couldn’t even give them a hug! And I am a hugger.”
She also hit back at claims she’s “too old” to host the show, writing: “I don’t plan to date the Love Islanders. I am the HOST. Age means experience and it’s a privilege.”
@thewhitmore Getting all of this out of the way now ahead of a summer of love so we can spend our time talking about the real juicy stuff 💓 #loveisland
The 2022 series of Love Island will premiere on ITV and Virgin Media Two on June 6 at 9pm.
