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THIS Morning host Holly Willoughby has confessed to a secret crush on Love Island's Marcel Somerville .

The TV presenter opened up about her love for the saucy show and admitted she fancies the former Blazin' Squad star.

 Holly Willoughby has confessed her secret Love Island crush
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Holly Willoughby has confessed her secret Love Island crushCredit: ITV

Holly chatted about this series of Love Island with last year's winner Cara De La Hoyde on the This Morning sofa today.

During the interview, Holly admitted she is addicted to the show and Marcel is her top hunk.

She said: "He's my favourite!... He's mine, hands off."

 Love Island hunk Marcel has got Holly all hot and bothered
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Love Island hunk Marcel has got Holly all hot and botheredCredit: PA:Press Association
 Holly made the admission during a chat with last year's Love Island winner Cara
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Holly made the admission during a chat with last year's Love Island winner CaraCredit: ITV

He is currently coupled up with Gabrielle Allen, but Cara admitted she doesn't think they will last.

Holly then jumped in and insisted ladies will be queuing up for dates with the former pop star once he is out of the villa.

She added: "I tell you what he's gonna have a queue when he gets out."

 Marcel has been winning the hearts of viewers during his time on the saucy show
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Marcel has been winning the hearts of viewers during his time on the saucy showCredit: ITV2
 Marcel is coupled up with Love Island beauty Gabby
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Marcel is coupled up with Love Island beauty GabbyCredit: ITV2
 Gabby is worried Marcel might be 'too nice' for her
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Gabby is worried Marcel might be 'too nice' for herCredit: ITV2
 The pair have been seen getting close onscreen and Marcel is a viewer favourite
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The pair have been seen getting close onscreen and Marcel is a viewer favouriteCredit: ITV2

During the chat, Cara also opened up about her pregnancy and her split from fellow Love Island star Nathan Massey.

She revealed they couple's relationship did not last in the outside world because it moved "too fast" and she believes they may still be together if they had met in more "traditional" circumstances.

Cara said: "Looking back on it now, my advice [to other Love Island stars] is don't rush things, because you think you know each other so well.

 Cara opened up about her failed romance with Love Island co-star Nathan Massey
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Cara opened up about her failed romance with Love Island co-star Nathan MasseyCredit: Rex Features

"[Me and Nathan] jumped in head-first, lived together - we still have so much love for each other but everything happens so quickly and I think it ruins it...

"Traditional dating could have saved us."

She also revealed they remain in touch and she would not rule out getting back together in future as she would love their baby to have a proper family.

 She hinted they may try again in future for the sake of their unborn baby
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She hinted they may try again in future for the sake of their unborn babyCredit: Rex Features
 The reality star showed off her baby bump in a floaty pink dress
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The reality star showed off her baby bump in a floaty pink dressCredit: Fame Flynet

Cara added: "We're constantly in contact, he knows everything he needs to know...

"He's very much involved."

When Holly asked whether they may give the romance another go for the sake of their unborn child, Cara replied: "You can try things for the sake of the baby...

 Cara and Nathan won Love Island last year, but the romance did not last and she is now preparing for life as as a single mum
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Cara and Nathan won Love Island last year, but the romance did not last and she is now preparing for life as as a single mumCredit: Fame Flynet

"There's nothing to say in the future [it might happen] but just at the moment we don't need that stress.

"Of course, it would be lovely to have a little family and look back and show the kids where we met.

"It's important for them to know their mum and dad did love each other and that they were made in love."

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