Love Island 2021: Laura Whitmore says stars were 'safer' before show became a 'success'
Daily MailLove Island host Laura Whitmore has insisted that the duty of care protocol is at the forefront of producers minds. 'We look after those we love': Laura Whitmore said Love Island stars were 'safer' before the show became a 'success' as she spoke about the new series on Monday's Good Morning Britain As Richard Arnold reasoned that the 'the raw end of attention is not always ideal', Laura responded, 'Since last year - the duty of care -the time and attention that goes into that. Gone too soon: Love Island has faced backlash following the tragic suicides of season two contestant Sophie Gradon in 2018 and season three's Mike Thalassitis in 2019 Tragic loss: Love Island host Caroline Flack was found dead at her home in Stoke Newington, London, on February 15, 2020, aged 40. She too had taken her own life Season two contestant Sophie Gradon took her own life aged 32 in June 2018 after appearing on the show two years prior. The ITV show addressed their duty of care after two islanders; Sophie and Mike and host Caroline tragically died by suicide within a period of 20 months.