Former Love Island star Indiyah Polak will return to the show in a brand new role.

Indiyah and Made in Chelsea's Sam Thompson have been announced as the hosts of podcast Love Island: The Morning After.

The two reality TV stars will also join new host Maya Jama as regular panellists on the show's spin-off Love Island: Aftersun.

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"Not me teaming up with Sam on the Love Island podcast and getting to be a regular panellist on Aftersun. I genuinely can't explain how excited I am!!" Indiyah said in a statement.

"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!!"

For his part, Sam, who's an avid Love Island watcher, commented: "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."

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This dynamic duo will get to chat to previous Love Islanders and spill the tea on all the wild twists happening in the Villa.

"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," Lifted Entertainment creative director Mike Spencer said.

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

Love Island will return in early 2023 with new host Maya Jama. It airs on ITV2, and is available via catch up on ITVX and BritBox.

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