Laura Whitmore: ‘Look at Olivia Wilde – it seems the more successful you get, the more negativity people throw your way’
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Drama in everything I do!” Fresh from crowning Ekin-Su and Davide – christened “mum and dad” by the internet for being besotted one minute, bickering the next – as this year’s champs, Whitmore is treading the boards in 2:22 A Ghost Story, in the same role that nabbed Lily Allen an Olivier nomination earlier this year. So I think if you’re using Love Island as being exactly what real life is, then you’re in trouble.” open image in gallery Whitmore took over presenting ‘Love Island’ in 2020 The show, though, has comprehensively overhauled its duty of care and aftercare protocols after receiving criticism, particularly after former contestants Sophie Gradon and Mike Thalassitis took their own lives. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free open image in gallery Laura Whitmore tells contestants the bad news on ‘Love Island’ The public does not know her as an actor, and she “definitely” feels the pressure that added scrutiny inevitably brings. “I’ve had my cousin go, ‘Can I come?’ And I’m like well, no, you’re five,” Whitmore says, droll.
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