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Love Island veteran Olivia Attwood is reportedly set to replace the show’s host Caroline Flack on the spin off programme Aftersun, after Caroline announced she was standing down from this year’s winter series.

Olivia, 28, who was on the 2017 series of the ITV reality show, has apparently been approached by the show’s bosses to front the spin off after Caroline, 40, who hosts both Love Island and Aftersun, stood down from the presenting gig days after being arrested and charged with assault by beating.

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A source told the MailOnline: “Olivia starred on Love Island in 2017 – she knows exactly what the Islanders will be going through.

“Olivia has really proven herself as a TV star.

“Since making a name for herself she's worked on a number of shows including Crackin' On, Celebs Go Dating and TOWIE, as well as appearing as a guest on I'm A Celebrity... Extra Camp and Aftersun.”

They continued: “The team at ITV have a great working relationship with her and feel she'll bring her experience as a former islander to the show, plus the fact they love she always speaks her mind.

“Bosses have already scheduled meetings with Olivia to discuss the role but hope she'll be the one to sign on the dotted line.”

Meanwhile, Maya Jama and Laura Whitmore have already been named as favourites to replace Caroline on the main show.

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Laura, 34, who is dating the voice of Love Island Iain Stirling, has reportedly already had a conversation with the producers of the popular reality series.

While a source close to Maya, 25, exclusively told OK! Onlineworking on the ITV2 show would be a “dream job” for her.

Caroline confirmed she was stepping down from the show after the news broke on Tuesday 17 December with an Instagram post which read: “Love Island has been my world for the last five years, it's the best show on telly.

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“In order not to detract attention from the upcoming series I feel the best thing I can do is stand down from Series 6. I want to wish the incredible team working on the show a fantastic series in Cape Town.”

The TV presenter was arrested and charged with assault by beating on Friday 13 December at the home she shares with her boyfriend Lewis Burton.

She is scheduled to appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on 23 December.

Her boyfriend, Lewis Burton, who won't be pressing charges against Caroline, called the star “loyal” and “kind” in a public statement on Monday 16 December after her arrest after her ex-fiancé, Andrew Brady, shared a photo of an NDA on his Instagram after news of her arrest broke.

He wrote on an Instagram post: “'m tired of the lies and abuse aimed at my girlfriend. This is not a witch hunt this is someone's life.

"I have not signed any NDA. Why would I? Caroline is the most lovely girl. Loyal and kind. She doesn't deserve any of this." [sic]