Limerick rugby player set for Love Island villa
Conor Phillips, a professional rugby player from Limerick, has been announced as a contestant on the upcoming season of Love Island.
The 25-year-old rugby union player is among the opening line-up heading to the Majorcan villa for the next run of the popular dating series.
He joins fellow Irish contestant, Dublin actor and panto star Megan Forte Clarke, who was previously announced to be taking part.
Speaking about his type, he said: "Someone who is really sure of themselves, ambitious, a bit of a go-getter and good craic. I like dark eyes and I don't mind a dominant woman."
With regards his biggest "ick" in a potential partner, Phillips shared: "Being too needy, or needing to do everything together. I like someone to be independent and do their own thing and then we come together and do our thing."
The winger said of his flaws: "I don't like to answer to anyone else. I like to do my own thing. It's something I'm working on for a relationship. Hopefully I've improved!"
The rugby player promises to bring some mischief to the villa, describing himself as "the class clown type".
"Being in big teams and groups all the time, I'm always mixing things up, stirring the pot," he said.
The Limerick native said presenter Maya Jama would be impressed with his flirting skills.
"I ask girls if they want to go halves on a baby. It doesn't work, but it gets them laughing. It's an ice-breaker, not a serious question of course!" he said.
Jokes aside, the rugby star said he is looking for a partner.
"I'm doing nicely as a single person, but I need a relationship, I need to settle down and invest in some stocks," he said.
His secret skill is singing.
"My go to is Mario's Let Me Love You," he said. "I've sang in front of a lot of people before. If it's your first rugby match you have to get on the bus and sing - they loved it!"
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