STARS from the hit reality TV show Love Island will be descending upon Clacton to help The Loft nightclub celebrate its third birthday.

The Loft, formally known as Fibbers and Wahoo, reopened three years ago after following a major refurbishment and overhaul.

Club bosses will be welcoming last year’s Love Island runners-up Alex Bowen and Olivia Buckland, pictured, and Kady McDermott and Scott Thomas, to the venue’s birthday bash on August 4 and 5.

Club manager Ray Dowsett said: “Love Island has been in the papers everyday while the new series is being screened – this year it has been a bit of a phenomenon.

“I’ve booked four of the stars from last year for The Loft’s third birthday weekend – and they’ll be in Clacton for all of the weekend.

“This year’s series is very popular and social media has been going mad with their catchphrases and sayings.

“I booked them three or four months ago before the new series started, but it’s been so popular, that the VIP booths area is already fully-booked.”

The ITV2 show, presented by Caroline Flack, is a reality dating competition that sees singles go to the island in search of love. They’re put into couples and viewers are asked to vote for their favourite – with the losers being dumped from the island over the course of the series.

“It’s all gone a bit crazy – they’re on TV every night,” said Mr Dowsett.

“They’re going to be in Clacton all weekend and Alex and Olivia will be with us on Friday night and Katie and Scott on Saturday.”

“They’ll be staying with us all night and will meet and greet and take photos with Clacton people in the club.”

He added: “It’s been three years since the refurbishment and it’s very busy every week.”

Tickets for the Love Island Weekender cost £5 before 10pm and £7 after 10pm.