WATCH: Fearne Cotton shares rare footage from 'OG Love Island' alongside Patrick Kielty
Yep, you heard that right, the hit ITV show was originally presented by Patrick Kielty and Kelly Brook, with Fearne Cotton taking over as female host in the second series in 2006.
The first series aired in the summer of 2005, and it was won by Jayne Middlemiss and Fran Cosgrave. The second series began in July 2006, and was won by Bianca Gascoigne and series one finalist Calum Best. Fearne Cotton took a walk down memory lane this week as she reminisced on her time hosting Love Island alongside Patrick Kielty. Pic: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock
Now, 20 years on from the original series, Fearne has taken to social media to share some footage with fans.
'Who remembers Love Island the first time round? I'm talking 20 years ago (how is that possible?)' the post began.
'Once again, here I am sounding like I'm in Oliver Twist with the lovely @patrickielty in Fiji.' View this post on Instagram
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'The games were basic, the romance was PG and there wasn't a bikini thong in sight,' she joked. 'Anyone remember the Bianca Gascoigne, Callum Best, Leo from the Streets love triangle? Another life time ago, but what a hoot.'
The footage sees a baby faced Patrick and Fearne hosting the now beloved show, with fans going wild in the comments.
'This was one of my favourite ever shows, I can hear that Jem theme song now!! Xxx' one user wrote. Yep, you heard that right, the hit ITV show was originally presented by Patrick Kielty and Kelly Brook, with Fearne Cotton taking over as female host in the second series in 2006. Pic: Andres Poveda
'I went into labour on 20th June – managed to hold off going to hospital until I'd seen the final!! Absolutely loved this series,' another laughed.
'I keep mentioning this to people and they don't believe me that it ever happened! We so need it to be available on streaming services! xx' a third added.
Ahhh the nostalgia of it all!
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