Love Island 2025 cast in full including footballer and Maura Higgins lookalike
The new series of Love Island is just days away and a whole host of sexy singletons are about to make their debut in the Spanish sun when the series starts next week
The class of Love Island 2025 has been revealed and judging by the lineup, we're in for a treat! Fans can't wait to see who waltzes into the villa next Monday when the new series, hosted by Maya Jama, starts up again.
This summer there looks like there's going to be fireworks under the Spanish sun as hopefuls including a former fire breather and a Maura Higgins lookalike have all signed up for the series. So, as we wait for Monday to see who's going to be bringing "more drama, more bombshells, more break-ups, more make-ups, and more twists", here's a look at this year's Love Island lineup...
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Megan Forte Clarke
Dubliner, Megan, 24, who recently starred as one of the Ugly Sisters in Cinderella, is sure to bring the drama under the Spanish sun. Talking to her TikTok followers, she compared herself to unlucky-in-love Bridget Jones, musing: "I am the modern day Bridget Jones. Can I hold a man down? Don't be silly. Have I just been ghosted again? Absolutely. Am I still funny AF with great t*ts? Obvs.
Speaking to the Mail about the inevitable comparisons between Megan and Love Island O.G Maura, a TV source said: "Megan is a gorgeous girl, she's funny, and right now, couldn't be unluckier in love, making her the perfect Islander.
"Comparisons to Maura are inevitable and if anything, Megan will see it as a huge compliment."
Tommy Bradley
Love Island casting agents have enlisted a "cheeky chappy" to take part in the latest series of the show. A gym enthusiast named Tommy Bradley will be strutting his stuff on the show next week.
The Londoner, who appears to be an avid fan of Tottenham Hotspur judging by his Instagram account, is said to have undergone a dramatic body transformation in preparation for his time in the villa, with a source telling The Sun: "Tommy seems to tick all the Love Island boxes as the cheeky chappy of this summer's series."
Sophie Lee
Former fire breather, Sophie Lee, who suffered horror burns and was left fighting for her life at the age of 22, is next on the list. The Manchester-based dancer, now 29, was involved in an accident when an air-conditioning unit blew flames back into her face.
Sophie is now an influencer and motivational speaker, has worked with Katie Piper's foundation and released a book in February last year, titled In My Skin.
She wrote at the time on social media: 'It's been a difficult process being so open with the trauma I've faced and adversity I've had to overcome and to now be at a place of peace has not been easy."
Harry Cooksley
Footballer Harry Cooksley is also looking for love in the villa. The midfielder, 29, has been branded Surrey's answer to French legend, Zinadine Zidane, as a source told The Sun: 'Harry's got the full package - a great, athletic bod and great chat.
'Love Island's ladies love a footballer and The Surrey Zidane will be sure to impress as he plays away."
Dejon Noel Williams
Personal trainer Dejon is sure to get pulses racing the villa. The fitness fanatic, who is also a semi-professional footballer, has posted a slew of sweaty snaps of himself at the gym on Instagram.
His bio reads: "I go beyond the gym—helping you build Strength, Confidence & Discipline for life."
Shakira Khan
Shakira, 22, is also set for Spain as she looks like she's going to ruffle some feathers in the villa.
Sharing a string of saucy snaps from far-flung locations, including Dubai, she told her followers on Instagram: "Haiti cos u ain't me" as she posed in a silver thong bikini.
Blu Chegini
Businessman Blu, who graduated from Oxford Brooks university, is based in London but also spends a lot of time in Marbella.
He works for a company in London's swanky Fitzrovia, which is sure to impress some of the girls in the villa.
Alima Gagigo
Scot, Alima, is also hoping to set hearts a flutter in Spain. A graduate of Caledonian University, she often posts snaps from a number of jaunts, including Portugal, Greece and Spain.
Alima also loves a trip down south to London for a slap-up dinner and cocktails with her friends.
Kyle Ashman
Unlike the rest of the lineup, Kyle doesn't have a string of photos on Instagram.
Posting just one photo of himself posed to perfection with a rippling six pack, it seems viewers will have to fill in the blanks when he makes his debut on the show next week.
Megan Moore
Megan is another girl who likes to travel and often posts snaps of herself in the sun on Instagram.
Not much is known about her, however one of her followers replied to a shot of her in a a gorgeous white top and skirt, posing in her her garden, gushing: "Stunning girl!"
Helena Ford
Influencer Helena is friends with Love Island star, Zara McDermott, and looks set to make her grand entrance in the villa next week.
With a TikTok account in which she posts 'Come with me' videos as she jets off around the world, she looks like she'll be one to watch.
Ben Holbrough
Model Ben is bound to make a splash when he rocks up in Spain next week. Sharing a slew of snaps of himself shirtless on Instagram, he says: "My main line of work is modelling, which I've been doing for about five or six years now.
"But when I'm not doing that, my hobbies are either going to the gym or playing football."
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