Who is Alima Gagigo and when is she joining Love Island 2025?

The Irish Sun

13 hours ago

ALIMA Gagigo not only has brains and beauty — she's made the cut for the UK's biggest reality dating show.
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— here's everything we know about Alima.
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Alima Gagio is a new Love Island star
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She works as a personal banker at Barclays
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Alima fancies herself as a 'good flirt'
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Who is Alima Gagigo?
She graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University with a degree in international business.
Alima proudly posted about her achievement online, posing with a bunch of flowers on her graduation day.
She also shares images from her holidays around the world on social media, including updates from destinations such as Lisbon, Mykonos and Morocco.
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One snap shows the rising reality star hanging out at
She clearly left a good impression on the notorious party animal, who is now following her on Instagram.
Alima also loves a trip to London for a bouji dinner and cocktails with pals.
As of June 6, 2025,
the
Barclays
employee boasts almost 8,000 Instagram followers — a number that will surely skyrocket during her stint on the show.
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Speaking about her chances on Love Island, Alima said: "I'm a good flirt.
"I always ask guys on a night out to guess which country I'm originally from.
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"If they get it right, they can get my number.
"But they never guess correctly so it works really well if you don't want to give a guy your number.
"I'm originally from Guinea Bissau. If they're close and I really fancy them, I'll give them my number anyway."
When is Alima Gagigo Joining Love Island 2025?
Premiering at 9pm on Monday, June 9, 2025, Alima is part of the starting cast for the
I always ask guys on a night out to guess which country I'm originally from. If they get it right, they can get my number
kicks off on ITV2 during the week following the Late May Bank Holiday — one of the show's traditions.
Rather than joining later on as a bombshell, Alima is one of the
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Alima enjoys a glamorous lifestyle including holidays abroad
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"Do I know what time and date I'm flying to Mallorca? No, but guess what?
"We are so back. We are so f***ing back. I'm really excited, guys. The sun is out!"
She added: "Summer
Maya also said she wants the show to be packed with
She said: "This year
"This year I want more drama, more bombshells, more break-ups, more makeups.
"I want more twists, I want more twists than ever."
Love Island 2025 full lineup
: A 29-year-old footballer with charm to spare.
: A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident.
: A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads.
Blu Chegini
: A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa.
: A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish.
: International business graduate with brains and ambition.
: A gym enthusiast with a big heart.
: A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern.
Ben Hullbra
: A model ready to make waves.
: An Irish actress already drawing comparisons to Maura Higgins.
: A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father's footsteps.
: A towering 6'5' personal trainer.
: A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro
Departures
:
: Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing.