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Love Island will now be on twice a year and bosses are currently on the hunt for contestants for the winter version.

Fashion model Ellis Iyayi is said to be the first potential Islander that producers have their eyes on, despite casting remaining open for another two months.

The Leeds-based hunk is also a personal trainer and studies Sport and Exercise Science at Leeds Beckett University.

Clearly multi-talented, he has modelled for big brands including ASOS, Nike, JD Sports and GymShark.

Ellis, who is originally from Loughborough, has reportedly met with Love Island bosses several times and they think he'll make great TV.

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A source told The Sun: "Ellis is over the moon about it - he's had to be sworn to secrecy about it but he's been in to meet producers a few times and they love him - he can't wait to get in the villa.

"Ellis is exactly what the show is looking for and he ticks all the boxes - he will make great television."

ITV declined to comment.

Winter Love Island will start after Christmas to fill the gap left by CelebrityBig Brother .

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Hopefuls still have until November 30, 2019, to apply for the show.

Bosses have now been urged not to film the new series in Cape Town because of the high violent crime rates.

The murder rate has risen to 12 killings a day, which rises to around 50 at weekends.

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TV has reportedly been urged to reconsider filming there because of concerns over the Islanders' safety, the Daily Star reports.

Locals claim gang fights - fuelled by alcohol, drugs and guns - are now spiralling out of control.

President Ramaphosa has sent in the army to the most violent suburbs of Cape Town to try and calm things down.