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The Irish Sun
a day ago
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- The Irish Sun
Who is Blu Chegini and when is he joining Love Island 2025?
SON of a sex shop owner Blu is ready behave as his name suggests he will when he enters the famous villa. He's already admitted he's up for anything on 3 Blu Chegini is a new Love Island star Credit: ITV 3 His mum owns a Spanish sex shop Credit: Instagram/@bluchegini 3 Blu is ready to go all the way on the ITV2 reality dating show Credit: Instagram/@bluchegini Who is Blu Chegini? He graduated from Oxford Brookes University in 2023 with a Bsc Hons in construction project management. Blu now works in the capital's swanky Fitzrovia, where he manages construction projects — a role demanding organisation, leadership and resilience. Outside of his professional life, Blu is passionate about fitness and boxing. read more on love island 2025 He is an avid pugilist, regularly participating in matches. Earlier in 2025, he slao traveled to Thailand to complete a Muay Thai course. The cheeky singleton, whose mum runs a well-known adult store in Spain, reckons his upbringing has prepared him for whatever Speaking to ITV, he revealed: 'My mum owns a sex shop in Spain, which everyone knows and is quite popular. Most read in Love Island 'Growing up as a kid I was laughed at for it, but little did people know that all their parents were buying stuff from there.' Asked what his parents would think about him potentially Love Island in biggest launch episode shake up yet as first show sees never-seen-before twist 'It's not something I probably would have gone and said, like, 'look, listen, what's going to happen?' 'Yes, it's something that we've been open with our whole lives, it doesn't mean I'm going in there like, 'I'm going to do that' — whatever happens, happens. 'They're going to be supportive no matter what.' Blu also revealed how he has high hopes for the He said: 'I'm keen to see what the Hideaway's got in store. See how it compares — mum's shop and the Hideaway.' [My parents] going to be supportive no matter what Blu Chegini On what he's looking for in a partner on Instead he said: "Someone who is family oriented, has a lot of love to give and a lot of love to receive. "Personality goes a long way." As of June 9, 2025, Blu has an Instagram account with almost 7,000 followers — a number that's sure to shoot up during his time on He regularly shares snaps of his daily life, travels and boxing exploits. When is Blu Chegini joining Love Island 2025? Blu i s a contestants on the Love Island 2025 , which kicks off at 9pm on Monday, June 9, 2025. Rather than being one of the enter the villa at the very start of the series, Blu is joining the cast as a
Scottish Sun
a day ago
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- Scottish Sun
From riding on top to whispering ‘it's f*****g huge', Love Island's steamiest moments – & most shocking sex confessions
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IT'S been a long old wait, but the next drama-filled series of Love Island is set to kick off tonight, June 9. This summer is set to be a steamy one, with a batch of dozen sexy singletons jetting off to Mallorca to soak up some sun, find love - and set our hearts racing. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 16 Love Island is officially back, with a batch of new sexy singletons to set our hearts racing Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 16 ITV bosses recently confirmed it WILL show Hideaway sizzling sex scenes for first time in years Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The ITV show has been more PG-friendly after the bosses axed raunchy sex scenes in 2020 in a bid to make the show less tacky. Prior to the new rules, it was romps galore, with one couple even shown having sex on top of the covers while the other Islanders were tuning in. But after high demand by the public, Love Island recently confirmed it WILL show Hideaway sizzling sex scenes for first time in years. Here we take a look at the steamiest scenes of the cult favourite series so far - and perhaps what the singletons could shock us with in 2025. Yee-haw with an audience 16 Terry and Emma certainly gave other islanders a show to remember Credit: ITV It was 2016 and ITV hadn't yet banned all things 18+ from our TV screens - and contestants Terry Walsh, 34, decided to get steamy with Emma Jane Woodham, 28. And it's not just staying faithful to his former love interest Malin Anderson who got kicked out of the villa just 36 hours before that Terry forgot about - as cameras, too, seemed to have slipped his mind. As the lights were turned off for the day, Emma - who vowed to not have sex during the show - was caught climbing on top with the covers off. Describing the moment, fellow islander Sophie Gradon said: "I could not believe what I was seeing. Emma sat there with the duvet off, riding him like a bucking bronco." Olivia Buckland added: "I feel like they blocked us out, like they had blinkers on like horses do and they just carried on." 'It's f****g huge!' 16 Molly-Mae was heard shouting 'it's f*****g huge' after reaching ujnderneath the covers Credit: ITV Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague became the first couple in the Spanish villa to go for it in the 2019 series. Top 10 funniest Love Island moments The famous boxer, 26, performed a sex act on Molly-Mae when she was heard gasping "Jesus Christ" as the pair spooned in bed. Then on a separate occasion, Molly-Mae, 26, reached underneath the covers and was heard whispering: "It's f***ing huge." Dad-of-one Tommy was seen with a smug smile plastered all over his face while Molly-Mae's cuddly toy was discarded on the bed, as fans joked they were horrified they'd had sex in front of Ellie-Belly. A show for the roommates 16 Malin and Terry gave the fellow islanders a steamy show Before saying goodbye to the fellow Islanders, Malin Andersson, 31, and Terry Walsh, 36, decided to get frisky despite the fact the rest of the couples were also in the legendary bedroom with them. They continued to go at it with the still lights on under the covers as the other Islanders cheered and watched the steamy session. Performing a sex act 16 Adam Collard and Rosie Williams became the first couple in the 2018 series to go further than a kiss Despite insisting she would remain celibate for the sake of her legal career, Rosie Williams, 33, performed a sex act on personal trainer and Love Island lothario Adam Collard. The brunette got hot and bothered under the covers with Geordie fitness fan, 29, becoming the first couple in the 2018 series to go further than a kiss. The next morning Adam was caught by cameras he had a 'really, really good sleep' and that he had woken up with a 'spring' in his step after the fondle. But the antics did not go unnoticed by their fellow housemates on the ITV2 dating show. Scottish air stewardess Laura Anderson, 36 caught a glimpse of the action with her then-partner Wes Nelson. She told him: 'I can hear their bed creaking. The covers seem very raised. Don't look.' The next day when Rosie revealed the intimate clinch to her female pals, Laura admitted hearing it had turned her on. She said: 'I heard a creak on the bed. It was egging me on. I nearly went there myself.' Romping in ex's jumper 16 Megan Barton-Hanson gave viewers plenty of racy moments - including having sex with Wes Nelson while wearing ex's jumper Credit: ITV Series four Megan Barton-Hanson was one of the most talked-about Islanders, giving viewers plenty of drama, sass - and racy moments. Together with her then love interest model Eyal Booker, 29, the OnlyFans content creator, 31, was the first to get intimate under the sheets in The Hideaway. Sadly, their romance didn't last long and Megan quickly moved onto hunk Wes Nelson, 27. The horny pair had nookie twice - with Megan wearing Eyal's jumper - but voiceover star Iain Sterling, 37, couldn't help but chuckle about how quick the steamy deed was over. 'Sweaty' scenes 16 Viewers were in for a surprise as events turned kinky whilst the duo were finally alone together Credit: Eroteme 16 Viewers were treated to steamy scenes on ITV2 as Will donned BDSM style chains and crawled to his lover Credit: Eroteme Will Young , 26, and Aussie, Jessie Wynter, 28, spent the night in the hideaway as events got steamy on the show. During this episode, the islanders got a text as the group were invited select a couple to spend the night together in private. The ITV2 villa quickly opted to select Will and Jessie to spend some alone time together. Viewers were in for a surprise as events turned kinky whilst the duo were finally alone together. Will donned BDSM style chains as he crawled on the floor towards his lover whilst Jessie was scantily-clad. Doing 'bits' 16 Siannise treated the footballer to a lap dance before they jumped under the covers Credit: ITV Love Island fans were convinced that Siannise Fudge, 29, and Luke Trotman, 27, 'did bits' in bed after she stripped naked on the show in 2020. During the episode, the pair got to spend the night in The Hideaway and Siannise treated Luke to a lap dance before they jumped under the covers. Afterwards the girls and boys got very different stories about what went down when the lights went out. The semi-pro footballer told the lads: "She took off all her gear, it was under the covers but still." Siannise however didn't mention that – simply telling the girls that she did a dance for him. Those watching at home think something might have happened between them and took to X - formerly known as Twitter - to discuss it. One wrote: 'Luke T definitely done bits with Siannise last night #LoveIsland." A second tweeted: 'Luke T and Siannese are defo doing bits #LoveIsland.' Waking up with 'the hair' 16 There was no fooling the viewers who were convinced Paige's 'hair' was a result of a passionate night in the Hideaway Credit: ITV Paige Turley and Finlay Tapp - who were eventually crowned the winners of Love Island 2020 - sent the viewers wild following their night of passion in the Hideaway. They were supplied with lingerie and white chocolate body paint, as well as a bed covered in rose petals. While fans got a glimpse of their heart-felt confessions to each other, the cameras cut after the pair shared a cheeky snog. Both of them remained coy about what went down underneath those covers, but eagle-eyed fans suggested they had sex - and it was all down to the bed hair. One person wrote: "Paige and Finn definitely had sex in the hideaway, she had the hair" Breaking the bed 16 Viewers were convinced Chloe and footballer Toby were doing 'bits' in bed Credit: ITV Footballer Toby Aromolaran, 26, who appeared on the seventh series of the show when he was just 22, jumped from girl to girl before settling with Chloe Burrows, 29. But rather than embarking on some subtle under-the-duvet action like the other couples, the frisky pair were more than happy to get up to no good in full view of the cameras. One shocked viewer wrote: "No one, I repeat no one needed to see Chloe and Toby doing what looked like 'bits' in bed." Another penned: "Why are they making us watch Toby doing that to Chloe in bed???"" 16 Following their night of steamy passion, the duo realised they had broken the bed Credit: Eroteme Over a week later, their relationship continued to heat up, with the pair breaking the bed following a night of steamy passion. After what appeared to be some fumbling under the sheets, a loud thud stopped them in their tracks. They quickly realised they'd broken the bed, with former marketing executive Chloe, then 25, laughing: "The bed has completely broke!" "S****ing like rabbits'' Chloe spilled behind-the-scenes secrets and admitted contestants on her series were "s****ing like rabbits''. Revealing all on her show 'Chloe Vs The World,' she told Tom Clare and Samie Elishi from last year's series that islanders got down and dirty "in the pantry" when the cameras had stopped rolling. After Sami was left red-faced when asked whether she and Tom had slept together on the show, Chloe reassured her: "Don't worry babe, on my series we were s****ing like rabbits. "It was disgraceful. What the producers said to us was, 'It's not Pornhub'... People were doing it in the pantry and in the shower." Orgy on a family holiday 16 Anton recalled some of his naughty antics while he was a naked butler Credit: ANTON DANYLUK Viewers and islanders alike praised Scottish favourite Anton Danyluk, 30, for maturing since he last appeared in series 5 of the reality show in 2019. Back then, he seemed to be a completely different person - and wasn't shy about opening up about some of his raunchiest moments in the bedroom. Speaking to The Sun, the gym owner previously boasted about having an orgy while on a family holiday in Lanzarote - with one girl and three other lads. 'I had an orgy once. It was four guys and one girl – it was her idea," he said. 'I was on holiday with my mum and dad. I went out with one of my mates in Lanzarote and my mate and I went down the strip and it was literally just us two because it was around Christmas time. 'One night, we met two other boys. Obviously, I had been away for a week-and-a-half and I didn't have any sex in that time so I was ready to go.' Anton went on to say how he and his friend met a Danish woman who was up for some fun. "I slept with her and then the other boys came along and that was it," he confessed. "It's not as impressive as it sounds." Anton, who could often be found showing off his ripped body in the shower in the All Stars version, started working as a naked butler when he was just 18. "I'm not going to lie, the first five butler gigs I did I slept with six girls," he recalled. "These two girls did all the games together and I just asked them and we were in a hotel so we had a threesome." Sleeping with 100 women 16 Farmer Will was dubbed a 'f*** boy' after claiming he had slept with 100 women Credit: ITV Love Island fans were anything but impressed when farmer Will Young dropped a bombshell about his steamy history, claiming he had slept with a whopping 100 women. During a Mr and Mrs game in the villa, Will casually asked Aussie stunner Jessie Wynter about her past encounters. Jessie, unsure of the exact number, replied: "I don't really count, but I guess around 20. 21 now." Surprisingly, Will then revealed his own count, leaving Jessie - and viewers - visibly taken aback. He nonchalantly responded: "No, about 100." Jessie let out a sigh and exclaimed: "That's why I think you're a f*** boy. That's f*** boy behavior." 'At it every day' 16 The boxer confessed that he's been getting his daily dose of self-love - which is forbidden on the show Credit: ITV Tommy Fury dropped a major bombshell in the villa, confessing that he's been getting his daily dose of self-love - which is strictly forbidden on the show. During a chat in the beach hut with Molly-Mae, the then 20-year-old lad casually mentioned: "Well, I've been using the same technique for 20 years, so... I mean, I've been at it every day, you know? ''If I can't make it happen today, we've got a serious problem, don't we?" In total disbelief, Molly-Mae exclaimed: "Every day?!" Tommy nonchalantly responded: "Yeah, most days."
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
From riding on top to whispering ‘it's f*****g huge', Love Island's steamiest moments – & most shocking sex confessions
IT'S been a long old wait, but the next drama-filled series of Love Island is set to kick off tonight, June 9. This summer is set to be a steamy one, with a batch of 16 Love Island is officially back, with a batch of new sexy singletons to set our hearts racing Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 16 ITV bosses recently confirmed it WILL show Hideaway sizzling sex scenes for first time in years Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The Prior to the new rules, it was romps galore, with one couple even shown having sex on top of the covers while the other Islanders were tuning in. But after high demand by the public, Love Island recently confirmed Here we take a look at read more on sex Yee-haw with an audience 16 Terry and Emma certainly gave other islanders a show to remember Credit: ITV It was 2016 and ITV hadn't yet banned all things 18+ from our TV screens - and contestants And it's not just staying faithful to his former love interest As the lights were turned off for the day, Emma - who vowed to not have sex during the show - was caught climbing on top with the covers off. Describing the moment, fellow islander Most read in Celebrity Olivia Buckland added: "I feel like they blocked us out, like they had blinkers on like horses do and they just carried on." 'It's f****g huge!' 16 Molly-Mae was heard shouting 'it's f*****g huge' after reaching ujnderneath the covers Credit: ITV Top 10 funniest Love Island moments The famous boxer, 26, performed a sex act on Then on a separate occasion, Molly-Mae, 26, reached underneath the covers and was heard whispering: "It's f***ing huge." A show for the roommates 16 Malin and Terry gave the fellow islanders a steamy show Before saying goodbye to the fellow Islanders, They continued to go at it with the still lights on under the covers as the other Islanders cheered and watched the steamy session. Performing a sex act 16 Adam Collard and Rosie Williams became the first couple in the 2018 series to go further than a kiss Despite insisting she would remain celibate for the sake of her legal career, The brunette got hot and bothered under the covers with Geordie fitness fan, 29, becoming the first couple in the 2018 series to go further than a kiss. The next morning Adam was caught by cameras he had a 'really, really good sleep' and that he had woken up with a 'spring' in his step after the fondle. But the antics did not go unnoticed by their fellow housemates on the ITV2 dating show. Scottish air stewardess She told him: 'I can hear their bed creaking. The covers seem very raised. Don't look.' The next day when Rosie revealed the intimate clinch to her female pals, Laura admitted hearing it had turned her on. She said: 'I heard a creak on the bed. It was egging me on. I nearly went there myself.' 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 : Love Island's first bombshell revealed as sexy Las Vegas pool party waitress Departures : : Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing. Romping in ex's jumper 16 Megan Barton-Hanson gave viewers plenty of racy moments - including having sex with Wes Nelson while wearing ex's jumper Credit: ITV Series four Together with her then love interest model Sadly, their romance didn't last long and Megan quickly moved onto hunk The horny pair had nookie twice - 'Sweaty' scenes 16 Viewers were in for a surprise as events turned kinky whilst the duo were finally alone together Credit: Eroteme 16 Viewers were treated to steamy scenes on ITV2 as Will donned BDSM style chains and crawled to his lover Credit: Eroteme Will Young , 26, and Aussie, spent the night in the hideaway as events got steamy on the show. During this episode, the islanders got a text as the group were invited select a couple to spend the night together in private. The ITV2 villa quickly opted to select Will and Jessie to spend some alone time together. Viewers were in for a surprise as events turned kinky whilst the duo were finally alone together. Will donned BDSM style chains as he crawled on the floor towards his lover whilst Jessie was scantily-clad. Doing 'bits' 16 Siannise treated the footballer to a lap dance before they jumped under the covers Credit: ITV Love Island fans were convinced that During the episode, the pair got to spend the night in The Hideaway and Siannise treated Luke to a lap dance before they jumped under the covers. Afterwards the girls and boys got very different stories about what went down when the lights went out. The semi-pro footballer told the lads: "She took off all her gear, it was under the covers but still." Siannise however didn't mention that – simply telling the girls that she did a dance for him. Those watching at home think something might have happened between them and took to X - formerly known as Twitter - to discuss it. One wrote: 'Luke T definitely done bits with Siannise last night #LoveIsland." A second tweeted: 'Luke T and Siannese are defo doing bits #LoveIsland.' Waking up with 'the hair' 16 There was no fooling the viewers who were convinced Paige's 'hair' was a result of a passionate night in the Hideaway Credit: ITV They were supplied with lingerie and white chocolate body paint, as well as a bed covered in rose petals. While fans got a glimpse of their heart-felt confessions to each other, the cameras cut after the pair shared a cheeky snog. Both of them remained coy about what went down underneath those covers, but eagle-eyed fans suggested they had sex - and it was all down to the bed hair. One person wrote: "Paige and Finn definitely had sex in the hideaway, she had the hair" Breaking the bed 16 Viewers were convinced Chloe and footballer Toby were doing 'bits' in bed Credit: ITV Footballer But rather than embarking on some subtle One shocked viewer wrote: "No one, I repeat no one needed to see Chloe and Toby doing what looked like 'bits' in bed." Another penned: "Why are they making us watch Toby doing that to Chloe in bed???"" 16 Following their night of steamy passion, the duo realised they had broken the bed Credit: Eroteme Over a week later, their relationship continued to heat up, with the pair breaking the bed following a night of steamy passion. After what appeared to be some fumbling under the sheets, a loud thud stopped them in their tracks. They "S****ing like rabbits'' Chloe spilled behind-the-scenes secrets and admitted contestants on her series were "s****ing like rabbits''. Revealing all on her show 'Chloe Vs The World,' she told After Sami was left red-faced when asked whether she and Tom had slept together on the show, Chloe reassured her: "Don't worry babe, on my series we were s****ing like rabbits. "It was disgraceful. What the producers said to us was, 'It's not Pornhub'... People were doing it in the pantry and in the shower." Orgy on a family holiday 16 Anton recalled some of his naughty antics while he was a naked butler Credit: ANTON DANYLUK Viewers and islanders alike praised Scottish favourite Back then, he seemed to be a completely different person - and wasn't shy about opening up about some of his raunchiest moments in the bedroom. Speaking to The Sun, the gym owner previously boasted about having an orgy while on a family holiday in Lanzarote - with one girl and three other lads. 'I had an orgy once. It was four guys and one girl – it was her idea," he said. 'I was on holiday with my mum and dad. I went out with one of my mates in 'One night, we met two other boys. Obviously, I had been away for a week-and-a-half and I didn't have any sex in that time so I was ready to go.' Anton went on to say how he and his friend met a Danish woman who was up for some fun. "I slept with her and then the other boys came along and that was it," he confessed. "It's not as impressive as it sounds." Anton, who could often be found showing off his ripped body in the shower in the All Stars version, started working as a naked butler when he was just 18. "I'm not going to lie, the first five butler gigs I did I slept with six girls," he recalled. "These two girls did all the games together and I just asked them and we were in a hotel so we had a threesome." Sleeping with 100 women 16 Farmer Will was dubbed a 'f*** boy' after claiming he had slept with 100 women Credit: ITV Love Island fans were anything but impressed when farmer Will Young dropped a bombshell about his steamy history, claiming he had slept with a whopping 100 women. During a Mr and Mrs game in the villa, Will casually asked Aussie stunner Jessie Wynter about her past encounters. Jessie, unsure of the exact number, replied: "I don't really count, but I guess around 20. 21 now." Surprisingly, Will then revealed his own count, leaving Jessie - and viewers - visibly taken aback. He nonchalantly responded: "No, about 100." Jessie let out a sigh and exclaimed: "That's why I think you're a f*** boy. That's f*** boy behavior." 'At it every day' 16 The boxer confessed that he's been getting his daily dose of self-love - which is forbidden on the show Credit: ITV Tommy Fury dropped a major bombshell in the villa, confessing that he's been getting his daily dose of self-love - which is strictly forbidden on the show. During a chat in the beach hut with Molly-Mae, the then 20-year-old lad casually mentioned: "Well, I've been using the same technique for 20 years, so... I mean, I've been at it every day, you know? ''If I can't make it happen today, we've got a serious problem, don't we?" In total disbelief, Molly-Mae exclaimed: "Every day?!" Tommy nonchalantly responded: "Yeah, most days."
Wales Online
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
ITV Love Island contestant issued stern warning by 'superfan' dad days before debut
ITV Love Island contestant issued stern warning by 'superfan' dad days before debut Shakira Khan is one of the singletons hoping to find love in the famous Love Island villa this year and her 'superfan' dad has issued her a warning about getting intimate on screen Shakira Kha has opened up about her father's advice ahead of her stint in the villa. The Love Island "superfan" dad has cautioned his 22-year-old daughter against getting intimate in the villa despite her excitement to join the show. Shakira, who is set to be one of the glamorous singles looking for romance in the renowned villa, has an Instagram filled with snapshots from opulent holidays in Turkey, Dubai, and Mexico. Yet, her father's words might just rein in any plans for too much friskiness under the Majorcan sun. Discussing her participation in the reality series, Shakir, who works in Marketing, expressed: "I've had to keep it quiet so I think a lot of my friends will be shocked but super, super excited.", reports OK!. Shakira Khan from Burnley is one of the singletons hoping to find love in the famous Love Island villa this year (Image: Instagram/Shakira Khan ) Article continues below She added that her family is thrilled about her appearance on the show, especially her dad, who is an avid viewer. The Burnley beauty said: "My family are over the moon and my dad is a Love Island superfan. He's watched every season and he's said 'don't have sex on TV' so definitely not. "Sex after eight weeks is a no go. I'm quite particular and I like to be wined and dined first." Shakira' dad has cautioned her against getting intimate in the Hideaway (Image: ITV ) In a turn of events, ITV bosses have announced that they will be revealing all the X-rated antics from the Hideaway, a U-turn from the decision in 2020 to censor such scenes. While Shakira may steer clear of intimate moments on camera, she's not shy about displaying her bold personality. When questioned about her temperament, Shakira didn't hesitate to affirm: "Absolutely, I could argue with a brick wall. "If arguing was an Olympic sport I'd have a gold medal. Even if I'm wrong I'll argue in the face until I have no breath left. I'm not the one to start an argument but I'll finish it." Love Island bosses have made a U-turn on showing sex scenes to viewers (Image: ITV ) Shakira also shared that she is a "girls girl" and doesn't shy away from confrontation. She explained: "I won't go hunting for the drama but if someone wants to pick a fight with me then they are going to get a response. "I'm definitely a girls girl so if you're one of my close girls everything is off limits so it's like I won't speak to your fella and I've got your back through everything. Article continues below "Everyone is there for the same reason so you've got to be a bit selfish and I'm definitely not afraid to step on a few toes." Love Island returns to ITV2 and ITVX on Monday, June 9 at 9pm
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Love Island replacement star admits to racy sex session behind nightclub
EXCLUSIVE: Conor Phillips is the new boy entering the Love Island Series 12 villa in Mallorca, stepping in at the eleventh hour after the shock removal of original contestant Kyle Ashman Professional rugby player Conor Phillips is the new singleton entering the Love Island Series 12 villa in Mallorca, stepping in at the eleventh hour after the shock removal of original contestant Kyle Ashman. Kyle was axed from the line up over a previous arrest. The 23-year-old had been hoping to find love with someone who was "fun, confident and just themselves" on the show, fronted by Maya Jama. But just hours after he was announced, it emerged that he won't be appearing in the villa, just days before the show was due to start. In his place, Conor, 25‑year‑old Irishman, who plays wing and centre, is ready to bring fresh energy – and candid chat, which includes a racy story about a night behind the nightclub. In a chat with The Mirror, when asked about where is the most random place he has had sex, Conor quipped: 'Probably behind a nightclub. Nothing too crazy – I was young.' The twist came just days before launch when 23‑year‑old Kyle Ashman was axed following a police investigation into a machete incident. Although Kyle faced no charges and maintains his innocence, ITV pulled him from the show. Conor was swiftly drafted in. 'It's been a long process for everyone, really,' Conor reflects. 'It started around January or February. I've been over to the UK a couple of times, so I had a feeling it was coming. Now I'm here and it's the same as everyone else, really.' His entry adds to the drama of the new season, one already shaking up Love Island. ITV bosses have confirmed that this summer's series marks the return of uncensored Hideaway scenes. Executive producer Mike Spencer told The Mirror, 'If sex happens, we'll show it. The Hideaway will be open 24 hours'. Conor, stepping into potentially intimate territory, is refreshingly direct about family expectations. 'I haven't spoken to my family about [sex on screen] directly, but I've spoken to them about respecting myself and others... I'll just try to act respectfully – that's all I can really do,' he says. Speaking about signing up for the show, he said he wanted someone "who is really sure of themselves, ambitious, a bit of a go-getter and good craic." The islander from Limerick added: "I like dark eyes and I don't mind a dominant woman." Asked what his biggest ick is, he adds: "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. Conor boasts an impressive rugby résumé: he played for Munster's academy, represented Ireland at under-18, under-19, under-20 levels, starred in the Ireland 7s team, and helped Young Munster win the 2022 Munster Senior Cup. Series 12 kicks off amid familiar drama and fresh new personalities. With the Hideaway back in action and intimate moments uncensored again, the show is embracing its bold reputation. For Conor, the stakes are high – both for romance and for the confession booth. A whole host of new singles, including Helena Ford who has connections to Justin Bieber and Zara McDermott, and Dejon Noel-Williams who has a famous footballer dad. All 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.
