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ITV reveals first look inside Love Island villa as show returns for new series

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Friday 31 May 2019 10:50 BST

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Ahead of the return of Love Island this summer, ITV has released several behind-the-scenes images of the new villa.

The hit television programme will return to the small screen on Monday 3 June, welcoming a host of love-enthused contestants looking for a summer romance.

In the lead up to the fifth season’s launch, ITV have given fans a sneak peek of this year’s villa, featuring a Hideaway hot tub, a hidden treat cupboards, neon signs, and a new colour scheme.

The new “islanders”, some of whom where announced to the public earlier this week, will be sleeping in a newly-decorated bedroom boasting six beds, decorated with blue and furnishings.

Floor-to-ceiling mirrors and a range of hair styling appliances also await the contestants in a fully-equipped dressing room furnished with a circular table and chairs.

First look inside new Love Island villa

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First look inside new Love Island villa

The Hideaway

The Hideaway is decorated with a pink and gold colour scheme.

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First look inside new Love Island villa

Hallway

New contestants will suprise their fellow 'islanders' by walking through this floral walkway.

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First look inside new Love Island villa

Bedroom

The bedroom has been revamped with a blue and yellow colour scheme. The room features six double beds.

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First look inside new Love Island villa

Pamper room

The dressing room features a circular table and chairs as well as floor-to-ceiling mirrors and hair styling appliances.

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First look inside new Love Island villa

Beach hut

'Islanders' will share their thoughts with the public inside the new beach hut, which has been decorated with a plush round garden chair.

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First look inside new Love Island villa

Outdoor beds

The yellow and blue colour scheme runs throughout the villa into the exterior decor.

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First look inside new Love Island villa

Love seat

Neon signs featuring the words 'love' and 'lit' are placed around the villa and its surrounding gardens.

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First look inside new Love Island villa

Lounge

The lounge features a new U-shaped sofa.

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First look inside new Love Island villa

Outdoor lounge area

The garden and pool looks similar to recent years but have now been decorated with colourful beanbags.

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First look inside new Love Island villa

Outdoor bar

The kitchen table features the phrase 'eat, sleep, crack on, repeat' emblazoned across its front.

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First look inside new Love Island villa

Stencils

Stencils feature throughout the villa, including this one referring to the action of swiping right on dating apps to create a 'match' with another person

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First look inside new Love Island villa

Phone charging station

'Islanders' will be able to charge their phones they are given by the show here.

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First look inside new Love Island villa

Outdoor lounge area

This garden area is primed for gossip among 'islanders'.

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First look inside new Love Island villa

Outdoor gym

Several of the contestants will be able to work out at this gym station which is equipped with dumbbells and weights.

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First look inside new Love Island villa

Lounge area

The lounge area is furnished with bright white furniture.

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First look inside new Love Island villa

Coal pit

The 'islanders' will hear their fate on the show at the famous coal fire pit.

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First look inside new Love Island villa

Bathroom

The bathroom features showers, a bathtub and his and her sinks.

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First look inside new Love Island villa

Neon signs

A purple neon sign hands in the upstairs hallway reading 'to the beach'.

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First look inside new Love Island villa

Entrance

The entrance to the villa features the words 'love' and 'to the lounge' on its walls and includes a pink and orange ombre-coloured staircase.

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First look inside new Love Island villa

Hot tub

The hot tub has been moved this year from the garden to the Hideaway

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First look inside new Love Island villa

Storage boxes

The bedroom storage boxes are printed with several catchphrases from the show in recent years including 'attraction', 'buff', 'sort', and 'wavey'.

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First look inside new Love Island villa

Storage boxes

Each 'islander' will be given a storage box in the bedroom to tidy away their belongings.

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First look inside new Love Island villa

Storage boxes

The contestants will share a bed with their 'partner' for the duration of the show.

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Take a look at the Love Island 2019 villa in the gallery above.

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