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Love Island has only been off screen a month and viewers are already pining for a suitable replacement.

Now fans of the hit dating show can finally relax, as the makers have returned with a brand new format that promises to be every bit as addictive.

Survival of the Fittest, will see a group of hot young singles living together in the The South African savannah as they take part in the ultimate battle of the sexes.

A team of girls will face a team of boys in a series of physical and mental challenges.

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As the competition heats up. contestants will be offered romantic dates with their rivals, testing their team loyalties to the absolute limit.

The eventual winners will come away with a huge cash prize, but will temptation get in the way?

Viewers will have the power to decide who stays in the competition and who goes home - and which sex ultimately comes out on top.

Head of Digital Channels and Acquisitions, Paul Mortimer said: "ITV2’s younger audience will no doubt relish the escapism this immersive physical game show from sunny South Africa will provide next winter.

"Like Love Island before it, this series’ nightly mixture of fun challenges and burgeoning relationships ought to be must see.”

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Love Island became ITV2's runaway hit when it aired in May, achieving record breaking viewer figures.

Viewers tuned in their millions to get a nightly glimpse of the antics of Kem Cetinay, Amber Davies, Chris Hughes and show.

The stars have gone on to become overnight celebrities since leaving the villa with TV presenting spots, clothing lines and modelling campaigns all boosting their income.

No doubt ITV2 will be hoping a similar success story is on their hands with Survival of the Fittest, which hits screens later on this year.