The fifth series of Love Island has just finished, but show bosses are already planning the winter version of the show, which will be the first of its kind.

The series will take place in January in South Africa and bosses are reportedly scouting twins, goths and Essex boys as contestants for the sixth series, according to The Sun.

A source told the publication: "It’s no secret that contestants for the show come through a lot of different channels.

"As well as tens of thousands of people applying through ITV’s website this year, the show accepts contestants put forward by talent scouts and agents, and producers approach people on social media too."

Applications for the show are open until 30 November, with a statement reading: “ITV2 are looking for vibrant singles from across the UK who want to head to the Winter sun, in search of love!

“The chosen cast will spend time in a luxury villa, getting to know one another, but to remain in paradise they must win the hearts of the public and their fellow Islanders who ultimately decide their fate on Love Island.”

Despite a whopping 98,000 people applying to star on the most recent series of the show — which saw Amber Gill and Greg O’Shea win £50,000 on Monday — only six of the 36 islanders applied via the advertised process.

Of the original line-up, only Amy Hart, 26, Michael Griffiths, 27, and Joe Garratt, 22, submitted application forms.

Casa Amor sensation Ovie Soko, 28, also submitted his own application to the show.

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Another six of the show’s cast were placed by showbiz agents while the remaining 24 were cast by programme producers.

The number was confirmed by ITV’s chief executive Dame Carolyn McCall as she gave evidence at the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee’s inquiry into reality TV.

Carolyn said: “There is a very rigorous application and casting process.

“They take the 98,000 down to about 90 or 100 then go through medical medical and psychological questionnaires plus assessments. The number then falls to 30 or 40, who get selected to appear.”

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