A social media influencer is reportedly lined-up to star in the upcoming edition of Love Island, which is set to return this summer.

Nikita Rai, 24, was said to have been considered as a Casa Amor bombshell for the winter season, but producers are now keen for her to feature as a main cast member on the seventh series.

During the show's finale last month, host Laura Whitmore confirmed Love Island will be back in the coming months following speculation over its future in light of Caroline Flack's death.

Bombshell: Nikita Rai is reportedly lined-up to star in the upcoming edition of Love Island, which is set to return this summer

The British-Indian beauty boasts a whopping 91,000 followers on her Instagram account and has described herself as an ambassador for lingerie brand Boux Avenue and cosmetics company Colour Pop.

The online sensation from Bedfordshire, who recently created a YouTube channel, garners thousands of likes for her sizzling bikini and underwear snaps.

A source told The Mirror: 'Nikita was initially lined up for the winter series as a bombshell, however the producers believe she would be better suited for the summer series as they've not yet had anyone like her in the original line up before.

Exciting times ahead: The influencer, 24, was considered for the winter season as a Casa Amor bombshell, but producers are now keen for her to feature as a main cast member

Champs: Nikita will no doubt be keen to follow in the footsteps of Paige Turley, who was crowned the winner of the sixth series alongside boyfriend Finley Tapp (pictured)

'She is extremely excited to be taking part in the show and the producers are certain she will be a perfect fit with the nature of Love Island.'

Nikita, who often goes by Nikki, will no doubt be keen to follow in the footsteps of Paige Turley, who was crowned the winner of the sixth series alongside boyfriend Finley Tapp.

A Love Island spokesperson told MailOnline: 'Any names are pure speculation and the line up will not be announced until closer to transmission.'

Stunning: The British-Indian beauty boasts a whopping 91,000 followers on her Instagram account

What a babe! The online sensation from Bedfordshire, who recently created a YouTube channel, garners thousands of likes for her sizzling bikini and underwear snaps

It had previously been reported that bosses of the ITV2 show were locked in crisis talks in the days following former host Caroline's shocking February 15 suicide, as they discussed whether to continue with the series or axe it altogether.

But during the live finale last month, Irish presenter Laura, 34, confirmed to viewers that the team was in the hunt for new recruits as she said: 'Love Island will be back in Majorca this Summer – head to the website for audition details.'

Erstwhile host Caroline, 40, was found dead at her east London home hours before February 15th's episode was set to air, prompting bosses to cancel airing the show both on that day and on the 16th.

Return: Host Laura Whitmore confirmed Love Island will be back in the coming months following speculation over its future in light of Caroline Flack's death (pictured last year)

Executives were subsequently said to be working to hammer out a definitive plan on how to handle the ratings juggernaut going forward.

Financial Times' Mark Di Stefano took to Twitter last Sunday to report that bosses at ITV were locked in meetings to discuss how best to respond to the TV personality's tragic death.

He wrote: 'ITV execs and programme makers are meeting now to discuss how to respond to Caroline Flack's death. Told to expect more information this afternoon on tonight's episode of Love Island and the long-term.'