One of the most iconic aspects of Love Island UK is the funny Scottish voice that narrates the show, and many fans are curious to learn more about the name behind the accent, Iain Stirling. The comedian has been the commentator of the beloved series since its inception in 2015.
Iain is once again a part of Love Island UK season 8. He was relatively known in the UK prior to Love Island, but his commentary on the show has blasted him into celebrity and even led him to find love. Iain's narration is as vital to Love Island: UK as the villa itself.
Iain was born on January 27, 1988, in Edinburgh, Scotland. He's 34 years old and an Aquarius. Iain studied law at the University of Edinburgh, but in his final year of studies he went on to win several comedy competitions and transitioned to make the career change into entertainment. Love Island wouldn't be Love Island without Iain's comedic timing and witty one-liners sprinkled throughout the chaotic moments of the show.
Iain's first big break on television was on a children's program starring opposite Hacker T. Dog. After some smaller television appearances in comedy, he landed the job of Love Island's narrator. Since being the voice behind the villa, Iain has appeared on British shows like Taskmaster, Loose Women, CelebAbility, and even wrote and starred in his own sitcom called Buffering. Iain also tours as a comedian and has a comedy special on Amazon Prime called Failing Upwards. Most recently, he's found success as a Twitch streamer, where his 65.8k followers watch him play games like FIFA and Fortnite.
Some fans believe Love Island: UK is better than the American version. Maybe it's because Love Island: UK is a real family affair; Iain is married to the host of the show, Laura Whitmore. The two met at an ITV party in 2016 but kept their relationship low-key. In 2017, they made their relationship social media official, but still maintained their privacy. They married in 2020 in a private ceremony. In late March 2021, the couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Stevie Ré. Iain and Laura are certainly a true power couple of British reality television.
Love Island UK airs daily on ITV. American fans will be able to watch the season on Hulu starting Tuesday, June 21. Episodes will then drop on the streaming service two weeks after they initially air.
Source: Bustle