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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Love Island's Dejon Noel-Williams on why he didn't seek advice from famous pal
EXCLUSIVE: Dejon Noel-Williams is gearing up to enter the Love Island villa in 2025 - and he's set to follow in the footsteps of a former islander who he has a close bond with As Love Island 2025 gears up for its premiere on Monday, June 9, one contestant is already turning heads: 26-year-old Dejon Noel-Williams from London. A personal trainer and semi-professional footballer, Dejon who is the son of former Premier League striker Gifton Noel-Williams, the nepo baby, also is a close friend to a former islander. While you would think that being a friend of someone who made it to the final of the show would mean you get all the lowdown and ins and outs of the love island experience, this was not the case for Dejon. Dejon shares a close bond with Tyrique Hyde, a standout from Love Island 2023, who finished in third place alongside his then partner, Ella Thomas. Their friendship stems from their fathers' profession and shared experiences growing up. Interestingly, Dejon chose to keep his Love Island participation a secret from Tyrique. "Actually, I didn't tell Tyrique I was going in,' he beamed as we spoke. 'He's going to be surprised. I had to keep the whole thing secret - even when I saw him recently, I didn't say anything. So no advice from him!" Being the son of Gifton, who had a notable football career with clubs like Watford, Stoke City, and Burnley, Dejon has always had a strong role model. Gifton, now 45, transitioned into coaching after his playing days and remains a significant influence in Dejon's life. "My dad's like my best friend,' he says. 'He's always been honest with me - about everything, good and bad - and super supportive. When I played football, he was proud. When I became a trainer, same thing. He supported this too. He told me to just be myself and said the world will love me for who I am." This season, Love Island is lifting its five-year ban on airing intimate scenes, including those in the villa's producer Mike Spencer confirmed that such footage will be broadcast to keep the show "fresh and exciting" in its 10th year. Dejon approached the topic on whether he had spoke to his parents about the potential of having sex on TV, he quipped: "Yeah, we're honest like that. My dad just said he might have to turn off the TV if that happens." As the series airs Monday at 9pm, Dejon is '100% excited' to be heading in, but his path to the villa came with a twist - he didn't actually apply himself. 'Funny enough, I actually didn't sign up for the show—it was my sisters who did it for me,' Dejon revealed. The 26-year-old from London explained that his family had long pushed him to take the leap into reality TV. 'They've been saying for ages, 'You need to go on Love Island,' and I just kept brushing it off,' he said. After more than a year and a half of being single, his sisters decided to take matters into their own hands. And while Dejon may not have submitted his own application, he's now embracing the experience. 'I think they just want me to be back in a relationship,' he added. The former footballer also opened up about his last relationship, which lasted four years. 'Yeah, it is [a long time],' he admitted. 'We fell deeply in love during COVID. Things moved really fast—she moved in with me and we spent a lot of time together.' But like many relationships formed during the intense lockdown period, cracks eventually began to show. 'Over time, our goals and alignments changed. We just didn't match up anymore,' he said. Despite having a famous dad, Dejon has denied that he is a nepo baby as he enters the the villa. Dejon said: "Now that I've been called a nepo baby, I don't know how to react." He was also asked about his friendship with former Love Island star Tyrique Hyde. He said: "I've known him since we were kids, like babies. My dad and his dad played for the same team and they were best friends. As we got older, we had similar interests. We played for the same teams and we played against each other at football." Dejon is currently playing for Bedford Town and has previously played for Oxford United, Wealdstone, Guadalajara and the Grenada national team. The next series of Love Island is due to grace our screens on Monday for the 2025 series. A whole host of new singles have been chosen to go into the villa to try and find love while also navigating the twists and turns of the show. The series will be filmed in its usual Majorcan villa but it has been given a spruce up since last year. Love Island returns Monday, June 9 at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Love Island star slams nepo baby comments about famous dad and show legend pal
The newest series of Love Island is due to arrive on our screens, with Dejon Noel-Williams being one of the latest contestants to try and find love Love Island's Dejon Noel-Williams has slammed nepo baby comments about his footballer dad and his show legend best mate. He is one of the new contestants trying to find love on the 2025 series of Love Island. Despite having a famous dad, Dejon has denied that he is a nepo baby as he enters the the villa. He has now spoken about his footballed dad Gifton Noel-Williams who has previously played for Stoke City, Watford and Burnley. Dejon works as a personal trainer and semi-professional footballer himself and has said his dad is proud of his own "football journey". However, he has now revealed that as a result he has been labelled as a nepo baby but hadn't heard the term used before this. Speaking about the situation, Dejon said: "Now that I've been called a nepo baby, I don't know how to react." He was also asked about his friendship with former Love Island star Tyrique Hyde. He said: "I've known him since we were kids, like babies. My dad and his dad played for the same team and they were best friends. As we got older, we had similar interests. We played for the same teams and we played against each other at football." Dejon is currently playing for Bedford Town and has previously played for Oxford United, Wealdstone, Guadalajara and the Grenada national team. The next series of Love Island is due to grace our screens on Monday for the 2025 series. A whole host of new singles have been chosen to go into the villa to try and find love while also navigating the twists and turns of the show. The series will be filmed in its usual Majorcan villa but it has been given a spruce up since last year. Producer Mike Spence said the crew have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure this season is one of the most explosive ever. He said: "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." The producer confirmed that there will be plenty of drama to get excited for and teased that week one will go down in history. Mike said: "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." Love Island returns Monday, June 9 at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Love Island's Dejon denies being a nepo baby despite famous footballer dad and show legend best mate
The footballer turned personal trainer had plenty to say footy fam Love Island's Dejon denies being a nepo baby despite famous footballer dad and show legend best mate ONE of the new Love Island hunks denied being a nepo baby, despite his premier league footballer dad and TV star friend. Dejon Noel-Williams is one of the latest singles hoping to find love on the ITV reality series and opened up about what he is looking forward to the most. 4 Dejon Noel-Williams will star in the upcoming season of Love Island Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 4 His dad is the famous footballer Gifton Noel-Williams Credit: Getty 4 But Dejon denied being a nepo baby Credit: Instagram/@dejonnoelwilliams In a roundtable chat with media, Dejon spoke about his dad, Gifton Noel-Williams, 45, a professional footballer who had played for Stoke City, Watford and Burnley. The personal trainer and semi-professional footballer in his own right said his dad was proud of his "football journey."and has already worked with a string of big name sportswear brands. When asked about what he thought of being labelled a "nepo baby," a modern term for someone whose success has been on the back of nepotism, Dejon admitted he'd never heard the term. "Now that I've been called a nepo baby, I don't know how to react," he said. The accusations of being a nepo baby were also put to Dejon over his friendship with former Love Islander, Tyrique Hyde. "I've known him since we were kids, like babies," Dejon said, adding, "my dad and his dad played for the same team and they were best friends." "As we got older, we had similar interests. We played for the same teams and we played against each other at football." As for his own footballing career, Dejon currently plays for Bedford Town having previously featured for Oxford United, Wealdstone, Guadalajara and the Grenada national team. "I was the first in my family to represent our family name internationally. I played international football," Dejon told The Sun. Recently, Dejon was questioned by police after being accused of stealing a woman's phone on a night out. Second new Love Island hunk questioned by cops after being accused of stealing woman's phone during night out He told The Sun: 'I was never arrested. 'I voluntarily spoke to the police to clarify the truth about what happened in this incident, with no further action taken. "To stress, my intentions here were entirely honourable and it is very upsetting to read claims that suggest otherwise.' ITV was aware of the incident with Dejon when he secured his place on the show, a spokesman confirmed. This year's series has already seen a shake-up with Love Island prospect, Kyle Ashman axed from the show after he was arrested over a machete attack. Love Island 2025 start date Love Island 2025 will start at 9pm on Monday, June 9, when Maya Jama will welcome a host of new contestants into the villa. As usual, the show starts on ITV2 the week following the Late May Bank Holiday — a Love Island tradition.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Love Island's Dejon denies being a nepo baby despite famous footballer dad and show legend best mate
ONE of the new Love Island hunks denied being a nepo baby, despite his premier league footballer dad and TV star friend. Advertisement 4 Dejon Noel-Williams will star in the upcoming season of Love Island Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 4 His dad is the famous footballer Gifton Noel-Williams Credit: Getty 4 But Dejon denied being a nepo baby Credit: Instagram/@dejonnoelwilliams In a roundtable chat with media, Dejon spoke about his dad, 45, a professional footballer who had played for Stoke City, Watford and Burnley. The personal trainer and semi-professional footballer in his own right said his dad was proud of his "football journey."and has already worked with a string of big name sportswear brands. When asked about what he thought of being labelled a "nepo baby," a modern term for someone whose success has been on the back of nepotism, Dejon admitted he'd never heard the term. "Now that I've been called a nepo baby, I don't know how to react," he said. Advertisement love island The accusations of being a nepo baby were also put to Dejon over his "I've known him since we were kids, like babies," Dejon said, adding, "my dad and his dad played for the same team and they were best friends." "As we got older, we had similar interests. We played for the same teams and we played against each other at football." As for his own footballing career, Dejon currently plays for Bedford Town having previously featured for Oxford United, Wealdstone, Guadalajara and the Grenada national team. Advertisement Most read in TV Exclusive "I was the first in my family to represent our family name internationally. I played international football," Dejon told The Sun. Recently, Second new Love Island hunk questioned by cops after being accused of stealing woman's phone during night out He told The Sun: 'I was never arrested. 'I voluntarily spoke to the police to clarify the truth about what happened in this incident, with no further action taken. Advertisement "To stress, my intentions here were entirely honourable and it is very upsetting to read claims that suggest otherwise.' ITV was aware of the incident with Dejon when he secured his place on the show, a spokesman confirmed. This year's series has already seen a shake-up with Love Island prospect, Love Island 2025 start date Advertisement As usual, the show starts on ITV2 the week following the Late May Bank Holiday — a Love Island tradition. 4 Dejon is also friends with former Love Islander Tyrique Hyde Credit: Instagram/@dejonnoelwilliams
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Second new Love Island hunk questioned by cops after being accused of stealing woman's phone during night out
LOVE Island hunk Dejon Noel-Williams was questioned by police after he was accused of stealing a phone on a night out. The semi-pro footballer, 26, who is set to star in the 2 Love Island hunk Dejon Noel-Williams was questioned by police after he was accused of stealing a phone on a night out Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 2 The semi-pro footballer, 26, was interviewed after a woman's mobile was taken in London Credit: Instagram It makes Both were released with no further action. ITV was aware of the incident with Dejon when he secured his place on the dating show, a spokesman confirmed. He spoke to cops alongside Kettering FC footballer Harlain Mbayo, who was ordered to carry out a community resolution, which can involve an apology or compensation. Read more on Love Island The dispute was sparked over payment for food and an Uber taxi ride. Personal trainer 'I voluntarily spoke to the police to clarify the truth about what happened in this incident, with no further action taken. "To stress, my intentions here were entirely honourable and it is very upsetting to read claims that suggest otherwise.' Most read in Love Island The Met Police said: 'On March 16 at 04:05hrs officers responded to a report of a robbery in which a phone was taken. 'An investigation was launched and two men voluntarily took part in interviews. The victim's phone was recovered and has been returned. Love Island's Kyle Ashman reveals he wants show return as Casa Amor hunk after being axed over machete attack on dad 'No further action was taken against the 26-year-old man.' ITV added: 'We speak to our Islanders in advance of the show in addition to rigorous background screening, including DBS checks.'
