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
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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
Earlier this year, Kyle was one of two men questioned after a vicious attack at a wake.
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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
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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.
This isn't the first time Love Island contestants have found themselves dealing with controversy.
In 2023, salesman
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,
The show, presented by
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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
The conversation will be easy with self-confessed "cheeky chap"
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Megan Forte Clark is hoping to pick up more than a tan in Majorca
Credit: Instagram /meganforteclarke
They'll be cracking on with stunning
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Love Island 2025 contestant Shakira Khan ready to enter the villa
Credit: Instagram
Influencers Megan Moore and
Maya and ITV have promised more conflict, intrigue and excitement as
The twelfth season of the show will can be viewed on ITV2 and ITVX.
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