Laura Whitmore braves the winter chill as she steps out in large faux fur collared suede coat

Love Island presenter Laura Whitmore looked effortlessly chic as she braved the winter chill outside BBC Broadcasting House on Sunday.

The star, 36, oozed winter glam as she braved the winter chill in a gorgeous brown suede coat which boasted an oversized faux fur collar.

She paired the classy look with a pair of chocolate brown flared trousers, a chocolate and tanned striped woolly jumper and a pair of tan boots.

Stylish: Love Island presenter, 36, oozed class as she braved the winter chill outside of BBC Broadcasting House on Sunday 

The DJ, opted for a classic look for the make-up opting for golden bronze on the cheeks and a soft pink matt lipstick which accentuated her full and sensual pout.

Laura chose to wear her blonde wavy tresses down which set of the look perfectly. The star finished her on-trend ensemble with a pair of black oversized sunglasses. 

The star recently hit the headlines when last month it was revealed that the former MTV  host spent a year living in America when she was 21.

In 2018, she spoke of her experience of her time in the states as a student, as she revealed that when she was 21, she studied in the US for five months.  

Natural flair: The star looked effortlessly chic in the chocolate and tan ensemble

‘In my final year of journalism at Dublin City University, we had the option to go abroad and everyone went to different places, but for me, it was always going to be Boston.’

I loved the idea of this student city — home to dozens of universities, including Harvard — known for its big Irish contingent. It was a great opportunity.’ 

Laura,  who was one of the first to return to America after the US relaxed their COVID restrictions last year will soon be back our TV screens in 2022. 

US fan:  The presenter has admitted to describing America as her second home after she spent a year in Boston when was a student

Bosses on the hit ITV show Love Island have opened applications for contestants to appear on the show. 

Sexy singleton’s looking for a long hot summer of love were given the welcome news on Saturday that ITV are accepting applications for the next series – five months after the 2021 series wound down.

Accompanied by a snap of the iconic Mallorcan villa, an Instagram message read: ‘Happy New Year! Now, who fancies spending summer in paradise, with the hope of finding love?   

 

City  life: On living in the US  Laura  said,  ‘She loved the idea of this student city — home to dozens of universities, including Harvard — known for its big Irish contingent. It was a great opportunity.’

‘Applications are officially open for #loveisland 2022. Get grafting and apply now by clicking the link in bio.’

The 2021 series was won by Millie Court, 25, and Liam Reardon, 22 – with Chloe Burrows, 26, and Toby Aromolaran, 22 finishing in second place.

Millie chose to split the £50,000 prize money with Liam – following a rollercoaster journey in the villa which saw Liam’s head turned by bombshell Lillie in Casa Amor – before the winning pair reconciled.  

Love Island returns: The hit ITV show hare taking applications for the summer series with Laura set to host 

Love Island bosses were reportedly swamped with over 100,000 applications from contestants for the 2021 series.

Before summer 2021, the popular ITV2 show, had not aired since February 2020 after being postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

Applications for Love Island 2021 opened at the start of last year, with islanders entering a Covid-secure set in Mallorca in July.    

The eligibility requirements for the show are broad with applicants having to be over 18 and not related to anyone working for ITV.

Applicants must then upload a short video of themselves explaining why they would make a good islander and send a headshot and full length photos of themselves.

Hopefuls will have their work cut out for them if they want to make it to the villa as it was previously revealed only six Islanders on the 2019 series actually applied to be on the show.   

Record breaking: The show welcomed over 100,000 applications for the 2021 series set in Casa Amor 

According to The Mirror, Amy Hart, Michael Griffiths, Ovie Soko and Joe Garratt, all applied via these channels.

Meanwhile, Curtis Pritchard and Tommy Fury both had agents who helped to get them on the show.  

They must also hold a valid passport and be available for a minimum of 10 consecutive weeks to film the show.

Love Island Contestants wanted: ITV have are accepting applications for 2022, contestants from series 5 are pictures

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