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Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Inside the Love Island villa - new look and groundbreaking launch uncovered
Love Island is back and so is its iconic Majorcan villa - and it's more glamorous, more secretive and surprisingly, more green than ever before. And that's not all that's different this year. On a tour around the palatial pad, executive producer Mike Spence - who has been at the helm for the last ten years - tells us the crew have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure this season is one of the most talked about ever. Mike says: "We're going to give it all we've got. What we have planned for week one has never been done before on any Love Island series ever." Speculation has been rife that a former islander is returning following the drama caused by the jaw-dropping arrival of TOWIE'S Joey Essex during last year's launch. However, Mike confirms the producers have a bombshell of an entirely different making ready and waiting in the wings. "We have a huge week one planned. It's hard to say what we're doing without saying it and I just hope we can pull it off. The way the islanders are coupled up is different too, we've never done it this way before." Squashing a number of rumours about who an early bombshell might be, Mike told us: "Last year I told you something big was happening and we had Joey. This year Joey Essex is not back! "I read Ella Rae Wise [from this year's Celebrity Big Brother] is coming in. She's not. We've not spoken to her Princess Andre either - how old is she? You have to be over 18 to apply. I can confirm we haven't spoken to her though!" Controversial rapper Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censori have also been spotted in Majorca in recent weeks but Mike jokes they aren't high on the list either. "Has Bianca got much chat? I've only ever seen her. To be on Love Island you need to have good chat," he insists. "Who I would have liked to have and who was here on a yacht recently, and is always welcome - Kylie Jenner. Or Kendall! We would take either of them. "[When I saw the photos of Kylie] I thought do we reach out to them and say. 'Do you want a coffee?' I hear Kim is a big fan too. Margot Robbie we'd love to come in. She's amazing and a huge fan. We've spoken to her loads and she's appeared on AfterSun." While the producers have a list of fireworks ready to throw in the villa, one person who isn't in the know is host Maya Jama. "We still don't tell Maya what's going on," says Mike. She's knows some of the first week because we went out last night! And she got it out of me! It's a lot for her to know. We try and be as secretive as possible. There are things in place, like Joey Essex going in last year, to make things happen. Maya didn't know about Joey. It was like a military operation, we were all in a room with the blinds shut plotting." One thing Maya has prepared for though, is her stylish wardrobe which she tells us will be a homage to some iconic fashion moments from the 90s. Maya says: "I can reveal that we're doing archive, vintage 90s runway inspired. The dress I'm wearing now is Versace. The clothes are all vintage archives that my stylists have been hunting down for the last few months. It's stuff that I can't rip or ruin because it has to go back. It's going to be very vintage and everything will have a runway or catalogue reference which is really fun. People message me sometimes on social media asking where to get things. Now I'll say, "you can actually rent this same dress!" "I always think everyone watches the first episode. So that has to be the most special [look]. I like a long floaty dress in the daytime, or something crochet. And maybe I'll be back in the night I do usually do that." After spending a week away with Manchester City beau Ruben Dias on the Amalfi Coast, Maya is ready to plunge head first into work mode. "I'm going to be back and forth [from Spain] this year," she tells us. "It's just been announced that I'm in The Gentleman so we'll be doing bits of that." This week it was confirmed that Maya has landed a part in the new series of the Guy Ritchie led Netflix crime drama which she will be working on simultaneously. But for now, she's ready to welcome the new batch of islanders. "I've told everyone I feel like I'm going back to school again. I say that every time the show starts. It's a new school year and we're getting some new students," she says. Before the class of 2025 prepare to get their graft on, producer Mike who has seen it all since the show first returned in 2015 reveals the pep talk he gives the islanders before making their mark. 'I say to everyone, see Love Island as a once in a lifetime experience. And if you are happy with that then that's brilliant. You should manage your own expectations. "We're not going to say 'You're going to come in this villa, fall in love, be the biggest success story earn 25 billion pounds and life will be great', because you could come in here for a very short amount of time and go back to your normal job. You need to be fine with that. Every islander that goes in now has seen 12 series and two All Stars to gage what happens. They just have to play the game, fall in love and see what happens." And as the show celebrates ten years on air, Mike says the UK's biggest dating show has no plans to settle down anytime soon. "You can't rest on your laurels and think this is popular people love Love Island. We have to keep it exciting. We have the best team they are so good at what they do. This year we thought through every aspect, not tear up the rule book… but also let's tear up the rule book! "The show will continue to thrive. We the producers need to stay ahead of the curve. The whole 'twists and turns' thing is about making the show fresh. This year we have a jaw-dropping cast and killer bombshells coming in. "When we sat down at the start of the year we had a discussion on how to do love island this year - every aspect of the show, lets look at it and see how we can improve it and make it more exciting to the viewer. It's a big commitment - 57 episodes over the summer, we need people to be invested and get interested in the stories. "This year will still feel like Love Island but hopefully a premium version."
Scottish Sun
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Who is Aaron Buckett? First male Love island contestant revealed for 2025 series
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AARON BUCKETT is a personal trainer from London who will be appearing on the upcoming summer series of Love Island. Following his exclusive reveal to The Sun as one of the first of this year's villa entries, we're sharing all the details we know about the reality star-to-be so far. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 Aaron Buckett has been exclusively revealed to The Sun as the first Love Islander set for this year's summer series Credit: Instagram/@aarxncb 6 The six foot five personal trainer lives in London Credit: Instagram/@aarxncb 6 The sexy 'man mountain' is also said to have 'great chat', according to a villa source Credit: Instagram/@aarxncb Who is Aaron Buckett? Aaron Buckett is the first male contestant to be revealed for the summer 2025 series of Love Island- and in true Love Island style, he's a tall, dark, and handsome head-turner. 'It's a fact of life that girls go crazy for a tall lad, and Aaron is a man mountain," a source exclusively shared with The Sun. 'He's got great chat too." Standing at a staggering 6 feet 5 inches and stacked with muscle, he's sure to catch the eyes of his fellow contestants in the villa no matter when his entrance ends up being. 'Aaron is in the mix for this year's cast, but execs are still finalising whether he'll be in the opening line-up or as a tempting bombshell,' the source continued. And while we'll need to wait until his official introduction on Love Island to find out his age, we do know that the muscular 'man mountain' lives in London. What does Aaron Buckett do for a living? As evidenced by his build, Aaron is a personal trainer, who shares his workouts with tens of thousands of followers across both his Instagram and TikTok pages. As of May 2025, he has a total of 3.7k followers on Instagram, and 13.3k on TikTok. In addition to documenting his fitness routines and toned physique, he also offers an online workout plan, which fans can purchase for £49.99. Who else will be joining Aaron Buckett in the Love Island villa? Aaron Buckett will be joined by Lucy Quinn, a 20-year-old make-up artist from Liverpool who is expected to enter the villa as a bombshell. 6 Lucy Quinn, 20, is another bombshell set to enter the villa this year Credit: Instagram @lucyquinnmakeup_ This year marks a decade since the show first aired in 2015. And between the cast reveals and a 10-year anniversary special featuring fan favourite couples such as 2021 winners Millie Court and Liam Reardon and 2022's second runners-up Indiyah Polack and Dami Hope, it's shaping up to be an unforgettable summer. The Majorcan villa is also undergoing a major makeover, with aerial images showing that the firepit is now purple. While the look of villa may be changing, The Sun can also exclusively share that the iconic voice of the show, Iain Stirling, isn't going anywhere— and neither is the spin-off show AfterSun, according to host Maya Jama. 6 Maya Jama signed the season announcement on ITV's Instagram the as the 'CEO of love' Credit: Instagram / @itv 6 The show's stunning host teases more twists than ever in honour of the show's ten-year anniversary Credit: ITV But when can we anticipate this summer's series to drop? An official series premiere date is notably absent from both announcement teaser on ITV's Instagram and the recently-dropped trailer, but despite that, we can anticipate a season full of "twists". "This year I want more drama, more bombshells, more break-ups, more makeups," Maya says while standing at the head of a boardroom table in the trailer. "I want more twists, I want more twists than ever."
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Maya Jama looks incredible as she parties in backless dress after admitting she has no idea when Love Island starts
MAYA Jama looked incredible as she partied in a backless dress for a glitzy party in London. It comes after Maya , 30, admitted she has no idea when Love Island will return to our TV screens this summer. 9 9 9 9 9 The much-loved Love Island presenter - who has hosted the show since 2023 - turned heads as she enjoyed a showbiz party. Maya was seen at the launch of Gordon's Premium Pink's The Besties Brunch. The new event series celebrates cocktails, and quality time with friends. Maya is a partner of Gordon's Premium Pink and was seen sipping on the drink, as she chatted to pals. The star, who is now for her impeccable style, was dressed in printed maxi-dress. The outfit clung to her impressive curves, and showed off her tiny waist. Maya looked like she was having a great time as she mingled with the other guests. It comes just days after Maya spilled the beans on what she knows so far about the new series of Love Island. Fans have been busy speculating about what will be in store when the ITV dating show returns to our screens. Taking to TikTok on Wednesday, Maya also revealed whether the spin-off show AfterSun - which airs on Sunday nights after the main show - will be back. Maya Jama makes major Love Island announcement as fans go wild Addressing her followers, the excited star said: "Do I even know who the Islanders are? "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." Continuing, the stunning star said: "Summer Love Island's about to happen. "They released a little advert. It ain't even the real advert yet. I can smell it in the air. "A bunch of new cuties are about to enter that villa. Your 9pm's will be gone. You will be locked in!" Revealing the fate of her spin-off show, she said: "And I am so ready. AfterSun's back. "I just got a really big wave of excitement. I can't wait. "Make sure you're there, because I will be in my little outfits. "I don't know why I say little. Big outfits, saucy outfits, new waves, new vibes, new energy. But either way, don't miss it. "Because if you do, nothing will happen to you, but just lock in." 9 9 RETURN OF LOVE ISLAND This latest news comes just days after Maya teased fans about Love Island's return. On Monday, a promo video dropped on the show's official Instagram page. The short clip showed a memo being printing out which read: "Attention: Love Island is coming soon. Attendance mandatory." Maya then signed it off with her name and a kiss, and branded herself the "CEO of love". Love Island winners - where they are now EVERY year Love Island opens its doors to more sexy Islanders who are hoping for a holiday romance that could turn into more. Here we take you through all of the Love Island winners so far and what their relationship statuses are now: 2025 - The second series of All Stars saw Gabby Allen and Case O'Gorman scoop the crown. STATUS: Still together. 2024 - The summer Love Island saw Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan were crowned the winners. STATUS: Broken up. 2024 - The first ever All stars spin off show was won by Molly Smith and Tom Clare. STATUS: Still together. 2023 - Jess Harding and Sammy Root took home the 50k, and won the summer 2023 Love Island. STATUS: Broken up. 2023 - The first series of 2023 saw Sanam Harrinanan and Kai Fagan crowned Love Island winners in South Africa. STATUS: Still together. 2022 - Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu's time in the villa was anything but a smooth ride, but they managed to win the public's hearts - and the ITV2 reality show. STATUS: Broken up. 2021 - Liam Reardon and Millie Court were announced winners of Love Island 2021. STATUS: Still together. 2020 - The first ever winter Love Island saw Paige Turley and Finn Tapp crowned winners after falling in love on the show. STATUS: Broken up. 2019 - Series 5 saw Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague runners up to winners Greg O'Shea and Amber Gill, who met in the last few days of the series. STATUS: Broken up. 2018 - It wasn't surprising fan favourites Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer won the show, as they were strong throughout. But sadly things didn't last. STATUS: Broken up. 2017 - Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies had lots of ups and downs in the villa but went on to win. STATUS: Broken up. 2016 - Nathan Massey and Cara De La Hoyde were together from the start of the series, and since they won the show they've had two kids and are married. STATUS: Still together. 2015 - Despite poor Jess Hayes being Max Morley's second choice on the show, they did win - but they didn't last as a couple. STATUS: Broken up.
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Maya Jama looks incredible as she parties in backless dress after admitting she has no idea when Love Island starts
MAYA Jama looked incredible as she partied in a backless dress for a glitzy party in London. It comes after summer . Advertisement 9 Maya Jama looked stunning her dress and a glitzy party Credit: Getty 9 The star's dress clung to her impressive curves Credit: Splash 9 Maya partied with the other guests at Gordon's Premium Pink Besties Brunch Credit: instagram 9 Maya's sexy dress was backless Credit: Splash 9 Maya has hosted Love Island since 2023 Credit: Rex The much-loved Love Island presenter - who has hosted the show since 2023 - turned heads as she enjoyed a showbiz party. Maya was seen at the launch of Gordon's Premium Pink 's The Besties Brunch. The new event series celebrates cocktails, and quality time with friends. Maya is a partner of Gordon's Premium Pink and was seen sipping on the drink, as she chatted to pals. Advertisement READ MORE ON LOVE ISLAND The star, who is now for her impeccable style, was dressed in printed maxi-dress. The outfit clung to her impressive curves, and showed off her tiny waist. Maya looked like she was having a great time as she mingled with the other guests. LOVE ISLAND TEASE It comes just days after Advertisement Most read in Love Island dating show returns to our screens. Taking to TikTok on Wednesday, Maya also revealed whether the spin-off show AfterSun - which airs on Sunday nights after the main show - will be back. Maya Jama makes major Love Island announcement as fans go wild Addressing her followers, the excited star said: "Do I even know who the Islanders are? "Do I know what time and date I'm flying to Mallorca? No, but guess what? Advertisement "We are so back. We are so f***ing back. I'm really excited, guys. The sun is out." Continuing, the stunning star said: " Summer Love Island's about to happen. 9 This week, Maya update on the new show Credit: TikTok @mayajama "They released a little advert. It ain't even the real advert yet. I can smell it in the air. Advertisement "A bunch of new cuties are about to enter that villa. Your 9pm's will be gone. You will be locked in!" Revealing the fate of her spin-off show, she said: "And I am so ready. AfterSun's back. "I just got a really big wave of excitement. I can't wait. "Make sure you're there, because I will be in my little outfits. Advertisement "I don't know why I say little. Big outfits, saucy outfits, new waves, new vibes, new energy . But either way, don't miss it. "Because if you do, nothing will happen to you, but just lock in." 9 Fans can't wait for the new series to kick off Credit: Instagram / @itv 9 The stunning host has revealed whether the spin-off show, AfterSun will return Credit: Rex Advertisement RETURN OF LOVE ISLAND This latest news comes just days after On Monday, a promo video dropped on the show's official Instagram page. The short clip showed a memo being printing out which read: "Attention: Love Island is coming soon. Attendance mandatory." Maya then signed it off with her name and a kiss, and branded herself the "CEO of love". Advertisement 9 Maya can't wait for the show to kick off Credit: Rex Love Island winners - where they are now EVERY year Love Island opens its doors to more sexy Islanders who are hoping for a holiday romance that could turn into more. Here we take you through all of the 2025 - The second series of All Stars saw STATUS: Still together. 2024 - The summer Love Island saw and Josh Oyinsan were STATUS: Broken up. 2024 - The first ever All stars spin off show was STATUS: Still together. 2023 - STATUS: Broken up. 2023 - The first series of 2023 saw STATUS: Still together. 2022 - STATUS: Broken up. 2021 - STATUS: Still together. 2020 - The first ever winter Love Island saw STATUS: Broken up. 2019 - Series 5 saw STATUS: Broken up. 2018 - It wasn't surprising fan favourites STATUS: Broken up. 2017 - STATUS: Broken up. 2016 - Nathan Massey and Cara De La Hoyde were together from the start of the series, and since they won the show they've had two kids and are married. STATUS: Still together. 2015 - Despite poor STATUS: Broken up.
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Maya Jama looks incredible as she parties in backless dress after admitting she has no idea when Love Island starts
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MAYA Jama looked incredible as she partied in a backless dress for a glitzy party in London. It comes after Maya , 30, admitted she has no idea when Love Island will return to our TV screens this summer. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 9 Maya Jama looked stunning her dress and a glitzy party Credit: Getty 9 The star's dress clung to her impressive curves Credit: Splash 9 Maya partied with the other guests at Gordon's Premium Pink Besties Brunch Credit: instagram 9 Maya's sexy dress was backless Credit: Splash 9 Maya has hosted Love Island since 2023 Credit: Rex The much-loved Love Island presenter - who has hosted the show since 2023 - turned heads as she enjoyed a showbiz party. Maya was seen at the launch of Gordon's Premium Pink's The Besties Brunch. The new event series celebrates cocktails, and quality time with friends. Maya is a partner of Gordon's Premium Pink and was seen sipping on the drink, as she chatted to pals. The star, who is now for her impeccable style, was dressed in printed maxi-dress. The outfit clung to her impressive curves, and showed off her tiny waist. Maya looked like she was having a great time as she mingled with the other guests. LOVE ISLAND TEASE It comes just days after Maya spilled the beans on what she knows so far about the new series of Love Island. Fans have been busy speculating about what will be in store when the ITV dating show returns to our screens. Taking to TikTok on Wednesday, Maya also revealed whether the spin-off show AfterSun - which airs on Sunday nights after the main show - will be back. Maya Jama makes major Love Island announcement as fans go wild Addressing her followers, the excited star said: "Do I even know who the Islanders are? "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." Continuing, the stunning star said: "Summer Love Island's about to happen. 9 This week, Maya update on the new show Credit: TikTok @mayajama "They released a little advert. It ain't even the real advert yet. I can smell it in the air. "A bunch of new cuties are about to enter that villa. Your 9pm's will be gone. You will be locked in!" Revealing the fate of her spin-off show, she said: "And I am so ready. AfterSun's back. "I just got a really big wave of excitement. I can't wait. "Make sure you're there, because I will be in my little outfits. "I don't know why I say little. Big outfits, saucy outfits, new waves, new vibes, new energy. But either way, don't miss it. "Because if you do, nothing will happen to you, but just lock in." 9 Fans can't wait for the new series to kick off Credit: Instagram / @itv 9 The stunning host has revealed whether the spin-off show, AfterSun will return Credit: Rex RETURN OF LOVE ISLAND This latest news comes just days after Maya teased fans about Love Island's return. On Monday, a promo video dropped on the show's official Instagram page. The short clip showed a memo being printing out which read: "Attention: Love Island is coming soon. Attendance mandatory." Maya then signed it off with her name and a kiss, and branded herself the "CEO of love".
