Love Island boss warns cast their EXES could show up as bombshells when series launches next week
A LOVE Island chief has teased new recruits will be reunited with their exes in the villa.
Just days after we exclusively revealed the full line-up, ITV's Mike Spencer-Hayter has shared that there is likely to be a few blasts from the past waiting in the wings.
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Ahead of Monday night's series launch, he exclusively told The Sun: "Do you know what I always say, the cast get released and then the ex's come forward. And that's how you get the bombshells.
"They will have to go through the process. but we have already a pool of really really good bombshells lined up.
"There's some people in that mix that are really under the radar as well.
"The casting team have been working for quite a while now. Gone to lots of different events and been out and about looking for people and I think they've done a brilliant job.
"We always have those killer bombshells to come in."
Not only can fans expect serious drama when old wounds are opened and perhaps spicy connections are revisited, but there promises to be some of the most X-rated scenes in years.
Bosses have decided they will show couples romping after five years of keeping the sex sessions off air.
Mike told The Mirror: 'If sex happens, we'll show it. The Hideaway will be open 24 hours.'
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He added: 'We need to keep the show fresh and exciting. After 10 years, the stats speak for themselves. The show will continue to thrive."
In the early days of Love Island, nothing was censored and fans were often given a full view of steamy bedroom antics.
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This included Terry Walsh and Emma Jane's infamous romp on top of the covers in 2016 - and his very public display with Malin Andersson during the same series.
Zara Holland was also stripped of her Miss GB title in 2016 after having sex on TV with Alex Bowen.
Meanwhile, the now-late Sophie Gradon, who tragically passed away in 2018, had sex with Tom Powell in a cupboard.
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Love Island 2025 full lineup
Harry Cooksley: A 29-year-old footballer with charm to spare.
Sophie Lee: A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident.
Shakira Khan: A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads.
Blu Chegini: A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa.
Meghan Moore: A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish.
Scott Ali Gagier: International business graduate with brains and ambition.
Tommy Bradley: A gym enthusiast with a big heart.
Helena Ford: A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern.
Ben Hullbra: A model ready to make waves.
Megan Clarke: An Irish actress already drawing comparisons to Maura Higgins.
Dejon Noel-Williams: A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father's footsteps.
Aaron Buckett: A towering 6'5' personal trainer.
Conor Phillips: A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro
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