When Love Island’s Caroline Flack tribute will air tonight - and if the show will continue

The current series of Love Island will continue, despite the death of its former presenter, it has been revealed.

Caroline Flack was found dead at the age of 40 at her home in east London on Saturday 15 February after taking her own life.

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That night's highlights edition of the ITV2 dating show was pulled, as was the following day's regular episode following "careful consultation between Caroline’s representatives and the Love Island production team”.

It has now been confirmed that Love Island will be back on Monday 17 February, and the episode will include a tribute to Flack.

Love Island is currently in the middle of its first ever series to run during the winter. The South Africa-based show is due to end on 23 February, but there had been speculation about whether the rest of the series would air.

Here's everything you need to know about the tribute to Flack.

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What can we expect from the tribute?

An ITV spokesperson said: "Love Island will return tomorrow night (17 February) which will include a tribute to Caroline who will be forever in our hearts."

"All of us are absolutely devastated at this tragic news."

It's not yet known what viewers can expect from Love Island's tribute to its former host, and how much of the regularly scheduled programming time it will take up.

It's likely to feature highlighted clips from Flack's tenure on the show, as well as notable moments from her presenting career across ITV's programming.

We could also see tributes paid by former colleagues from Love Island and beyond.

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When can I watch the tribute?

The tribute to Flack will be broadcast as part of tonight's episode of Love Island, which is scheduled to air on ITV2 at 9pm.

ITV2 spin-off Love Island Aftersun has been cancelled tonight following Flack's death.

The series was scheduled for its last live broadcast before Sunday’s finale, but will be scrapped.

What is the future of Love Island?

The future of the hit reality show is not yet known, and ITV have not issued any official word on whether the programme will continue with its summer version, which usually airs in May.

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