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From Love Island to showbiz marriage - the life of Iain Stirling

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The comedian started his showbiz career on a VERY famous noughties CBBC show
The comedian started his showbiz career on a VERY famous noughties CBBC show

LOVE Island just wouldn't be the same without Iain Stirling's comical narrating.

The comedian became a well known star when he shot to fame as the voice of the famous ITV2 reality show.

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Iain Stirling is comedian who is best known for narrating Love IslandCredit: Rex
 The comic shot to fame on CBBC’s The Dog Ate My Homework
The comic shot to fame on CBBC’s The Dog Ate My HomeworkCredit: instagram

Who is Iain Stirling?

Born in Edinburgh on July 27, 1988, Iain Stirling is a Scottish comedian, writer and television presenter.

Based in London and now best known for narrating ITV2's Love Island, he began his stand-up career while in his final year of law studies at the University of Edinburgh.

That same year, he made the final of the Paramount Funniest Student and Chortle Student Comedian of The Year competitions.

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His first brush with fame and the spotlight was in front of 750 people at the Glasgow Fruitmarket.

After being dubbed one of Scotland's Hottest Newcomers by The Scotsman, his way to success was paved and the rest was history.

What does Iain Stirling do on Love Island?

Iain has narrated Love Island since 2015 when it burst onto our screens and was hosted by the late Caroline Flack.

He has proved incredibly popular over the years, and has won over an army of fans.

Iain is known for his hilarious one-liners and witty observations of the Islanders.

The comedian is joined by host Maya Jama, who has presented the show since 2023.

As well as being the voice of the UK's Love Island, Iain also narrates the American version of the reality show.

What other TV shows has Iain Stirling appeared on?

The comedian has also appeared on CBBC’s The Dog Ate My Homework, Scoop, 12 Again, and All Over The Place.

He has also appeared on Drunk History.

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Iain is well known for presenting ITV2 comedy game show CelebAbility and has appeared alongside Greg Davies on Taskmaster.

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He's never really away from the cameras as, in his free time, Iain operates his very own channel on Twitch, on which viewers can interact with him during games of Fifa.

When did Iain marry Laura Whitmore?

Iain got together with Laura Whitmore in 2017 and moved in together the following year.

The comedian proposed to the Irish TV host in South Africa in April 2020 with a yellow diamond ring he had designed.

Not wanting to hang about they then went on to marry that same year, in her native Ireland.

The pair then welcomed their daughter Stevie Ré in March 2021.

 Iain is married to TV star Laura Whitmore
Iain is married to TV star Laura WhitmoreCredit: Getty

What is Iain's net worth?

While his wife Laura Whitmore's net worth is estimated at a whopping £10M, Iain's fortune is also hugely impressive.

With his many projects, on TV or on stage, the comedian is worth around £3M.

It has also been reported that he earns £100,000 for each series of Love Island.

Natalie Keegan

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