Who is Kyle Ashman? Love Island 2025 star removed from series days before ITV launch show
LOVE Island contestant Kyle Ashman was dramatically pulled from the show just days before it starts, but who is he and what do we know about him?
The 23-year-old from Stafford was axed from the show just days before launch after it was revealed by The Sun he was involved in a vicious attack on a 38-year-old father.
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Kyle was recently dropped from Love Island 2025
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Who is Kyle Ashman?
Kyle Ashman is a 23-year-old man from Stafford.
He works as a water operative, laying and repairing water pipes.
Kyle was all set to star in this year's Love Island but was removed after The Sun journalists uncovered his arrest.
Earlier this year, Kyle was one of two men questioned after a vicious attack at a wake.
Two machete-wielding men attacked mourners at The White Eagle Club in Stafford on February 28. One of those – a father – nearly lost an arm in the mass brawl as a result of his injuries.
Kyle was arrested by police and questioned before being released without charge. Police have confirmed that he is not a suspect in the ongoing investigation.
As a result of the controversy, Kyle decided to leave the show and won't fly out to Majorca to join the other contestants at the sun-soaked villa.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, Kyle said: 'I fully cooperated with this police investigation and made it very clear that I had no involvement in this incident.'
He added: 'I am not a violent person and any suggestion otherwise is a mischaracterisation.'
What does Kyle's decision to leave Love Island mean?
Kyle's decision to leave puts Love Island bosses in a difficult position, with cameras about to start rolling on this much-loved show.
There are also questions about how ITV vetting checks could have missed something as serious.
ITV bosses speaking to The Sun said: 'For personal reasons, Kyle will not be entering the Love Island Villa as planned.'
This isn't the first time Love Island contestants have found themselves dealing with controversy.
In 2023, salesman Haris Namani was caught on camera punching another man on a night out.
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Stunning Maya James will host Love Island 2025
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Who are the other Love Island 2025 contestants?
Despite setbacks, Love Island 2025 will go ahead as planned, with the opening scheduled for Monday, June 9.
The show, presented by Maya Jama, will feature a toned and tanned line-up, including a footballer, a personal trainer and a series of stunning models.
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Footballer Harry Cooksley is hoping to score on the island
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Male contestants include athletes Farnham Town midfielder Harry Cooksley and nepo baby Dejon Noel-Williams, 6'5 personal trainer Aaron Buckett, and muscular model Ben Holbrough.
The conversation will be easy with self-confessed "cheeky chap" Tommy Bradley, and businessman Blu Chegini.
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Megan Forte Clark is hoping to pick up more than a tan in Majorca
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They'll be cracking on with stunning Sophie Lee, beautiful brunette Megan Clarke and Ireland's Megan Forte Clark.
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Love Island 2025 contestant Shakira Khan ready to enter the villa
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Influencers Megan Moore and Shakira Khan and university graduate Alima Gagio will bring style and sophistication.
Maya and ITV have promised more conflict, intrigue and excitement as Love Island battles other reality dating shows for attention.
The twelfth season of the show will can be viewed on ITV2 and ITVX.
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