CTV Announces LOVE ISLAND AFTERSUN, a New Original Companion Series from Bell Media Studios Premiering July 13

– Hosted by Danielle Graham and Lainey Lui, LOVE ISLAND AFTERSUN recaps cliffhangers and favourite moments of CTV's new reality sensation LOVE ISLAND –
– Arielle Vandenberg announced as host of LOVE ISLAND –
–  Jacob's Creek is the official sponsor of LOVE ISLAND AFTERSUN -

TORONTO, July 3, 2019 /CNW/ - CTV announced today the production of an original companion series for its upcoming summer reality event series LOVE ISLAND (premiering July 9). From Bell Media Studios, LOVE ISLAND AFTERSUN airs Saturdays recapping all of the romantic twists and turns and favourite moments from the previous week's five nights of episodes. Hosted by ETALK's Danielle Graham and ETALK and THE SOCIAL's Lainey Lui, with THE SOCIAL's Jess Allen as correspondent, LOVE ISLAND AFTERSUN airs Saturdays at 8 p.m. ET beginning July 13 on CTV, CTV.ca, the CTV app, E!.

Each 60-minute episode of LOVE ISLAND AFTERSUN delivers insight and opinions from the hosts on all the hot couples on LOVE ISLAND, reliving the highs and lows of this incredible journey to find love. Through clips, edits, interviews, and special guests, the show analyzes the shocking and surprising twists and turns from the villas in Fiji, as the islanders compete to couple up and find romance.

The announcement comes as Arielle Vandenberg (GREEK, Epic Movie) is announced as host of LOVE ISLAND, presiding over the challenges and dramatic twists as the Islanders form relationships in an effort to win the ultimate cash prize and love.

"LOVE ISLAND is already one of this summer's most-anticipated television events, so we are thrilled to bring our own flavour of fun with LOVE ISLAND AFTERSUN," said Nanci MacLean, Vice-President, Bell Media Studios. "Lainey, Danielle, and Jess won't miss a beat while breaking down all the key twists to heighten the drama, and I think together, are a perfect combination to make this after-show one viewers won't want to miss."

The LOVE ISLAND AFTERSUN hosts answer questions and comments from fans and the studio audience, offering an interactive and exciting take on LOVE ISLAND and the couples they have been cheering on all summer. Viewers can send in questions and comments live through Twitter via @LoveIslandCTV using the hashtag #LoveIslandAftersun.

For the complete press release please visit: https://thelede.ca/2J7hbgQ

SOURCE CTV

Madison McCloskey, Bell Media Studios, 416.384.2186 or [email protected]; Amanda Rinaldo, Bell Media Studios, 416.385.5325 or [email protected]