Love Island fans are calling for the show to pay tribute to the late Sophie Gradon; the series 2 star who tragically passed away aged 32.
After ITV released a statement explaining that 'the whole ITV2 and Love Island team are profoundly saddened to hear the news,' viewers have asked that the show honour Sophie in tonight's episode.
The statement, published from the official Love Island Twitter account, read: "The whole ITV2 and Love Island team are profoundly saddened to hear the news about Sophie, and our deepest sympathies and thoughts go to her family and friends." Fans were quick to request that the show acknowledges the tragic loss, saying:
Love Island fans call for the show to pay tribute to the late Sophie Gradon
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Tributes have also poured in from friends and former islanders:
Celebs pay tribute to Sophie Gradon
1 of 11Holly Hagan
2 of 11Kady McDermott
3 of 11Rachel Fenton
4 of 11Olivia Buckland
5 of 11Hayley Hughes
6 of 11Nathan Henry
7 of 11Cara De La Hoyde
8 of 11Amber Davies
9 of 11Alex Bowen
10 of 11Caroline Flack
11 of 11Katie Salmon
Earlier today, Northumbria Police released a statement confirming that the body of a 32-year-old woman had been discovered at a property in Ponteland. It read: "At about 8.27pm yesterday (June 20) police attended a property in Medburn, Ponteland, where sadly a 32-year-old woman was found deceased.
"There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding her death. A report will now be prepared for the coroner."
Our thoughts are with Sophie's friends and family at this difficult time.