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Daily Mail
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Love Island 'signs up hunky north London lad who will be the ''cheeky chappy'' of the series' - and he's undergone a body overhaul for the villa
Love Island has reportedly signed up a hunky north London lad who will be the 'cheeky chappy' of the new series which starts next week. Tommy Bradley will be entering the villa ready to shake things up with the ladies, according to a new report. And he looks to have undergone a body overhaul for the show where the contestants spend far more time parading around in their swimwear than fully clothed. A source told The Sun: 'Tommy seems to tick all the Love Island boxes as the cheeky chappy of this summer's series. 'He looks to enjoy a night out with the lads and out on the boxing scene with his brother. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'But he's also packed on serious muscle over the last year ready for telly's famous villa and is no longer just a personality hire. Execs are finalising who will be in the OG line-up and who will be a bombshell.' Tommy has documented his gym routine on his Instagram page and has been working out with his boxer brother Jamie. ITV has been contacted by MailOnline for comment. Love Island bosses have also reportedly lined up a glamorous model to star in the ITV show, but viewers will have to wait and see if she'll be an OG cast mate or a bombshell. Shakira Khan, 22, from Manchester is the second female revealed for the upcoming season, which begins next week. The stunner's Instagram page is filled with picturesque travel snaps from Haiti, Dubai and New York - and she's not afraid of modelling a bikini. The model will join Liverpudlian makeup artist, Lucy Quinn, 20, after MailOnline revealed ITV had signed her for the new series. Host Maya Jama, 30, recently starred in a brand-new trailer to tease the series that marks a decade since the show was first broadcast demanding 'bigger and bolder ideas' from a boardroom of executives. She says: 'This year I want more drama, more bombshells, more break-ups, more make-ups, I want more twists, I want more twists than ever.' As well as the summer instalment, Love Island is celebrating 10 years on screen with an anniversary special where Islanders from the past will return to share their experiences having appeared in the famous villa. Scouse makeup artist Lucy, who regularly shares photos of her beautified clients on Instagram, is set to join the new Love Island cast this summer alongside 6ft5 personal trainer Aaron Buckett. A TV source told MailOnline: 'Lucy is single and ready to mingle. She can't wait to enter the Love Island villa and is counting down the days until it becomes a reality. 'She's fiery and doesn't take any nonsense when it comes to dating but is equally looking for the man of her dreams, hopefully all will come true for her this summer.' Fitness fan Aaron is also confirmed for the upcoming series and as a 6ft5 personal trainer, he has a lot to offer potential daters. A TV insider told The Sun: 'Love Island execs are still finalising whether he'll be in the opening line-up or as a tempting bombshell.' ITV will be revealing the full cast of singletons next week ahead of the show's launch with more twists than ever promised for series 12. Love Island: All Stars ended in February with Scouser Gabby Allen winning the title and £50,000 prize pot alongside Casey O'Gorman, who she has since split from. The couple called time on their romance two weeks ago while runners-up Grace Jackson and Luca Bish remain in a relationship. Gabby is confirmed to appear on the Love Island anniversary special as she reflects on her appearances both in 2017 and this year. Love Island: A Decade of Love will also feature chats from series two winners Cara De La Hoyde and her husband Nathan Massey as well as former champions Millie Court and Liam Reardon, who also still remain together.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Love Island sign up stunning beauty salon owner just days before new series launch
LOVE Island has signed up a stunning beauty salon owner days before the new series launch. The 24-year-old from Devon is being lined up for the Majorca villa when the hit ITV2 show returns next week. 6 6 6 Entrepreneur Rose Selway has beauty and brains, running 12 aesthetics clinics with a famous clientele that includes former Love Islanders Lucinda Strafford and Jessy Potts. She's also been open about her own plastic surgery including a nose job and botox. She says about her company: "Aesthetics isn't just my job, it's my whole world. "I absolutely love it and adore every single one of you I meet day in and day out. "The confidence I bring you all makes me burst with joy." Rose is ready to enter the show after passing the Love Island audtion process - but bosses are yet to make their final decision on the staring line-up. A source told MailOnline: "Rose is friends with many former stars of the show so has a good idea what it's like being in the villa and now she finally has the chance to experience it herself." It comes as The Sun revealed 22-year-old model Shakira Khan from Manchester has also made the cut. Shakira's Instagram page is filled with gorgeous travel snaps from Haiti, Dubai and New York. She's also not afraid of a bikini showcase too. Love Island host Maya Jama looks stunning in backless dress as she parties with pals The action will kick off at 9pm on ITV2 and see host Maya welcome a brand new set of sexy singletons into the famous villa. The new Islanders will then attempt to "couple up" in order for them not to be "dumped from the Island". As per Love Island tradition, the show usually starts the week after the last May Bank Holiday. However, this year the show is kicking off a week after this at the slightly later date of June 9. Host Maya teased the return of Love Island, in the show's latest trailer. In the short clip, she talked about the new series bringing 'more twists and turns'. Looking sensational, Maya said: "This year Love Island needs something bigger, something bolder, I want ideas." The TV host insisted: "This year I want more drama, more bombshells, more break-ups, more makeups. "I want more twists, I want more twists than ever." 6 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 Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Inspiring new Love Island star reveals why she keeps scarred skin in freezer after near-fatal fire-breathing accident
A FUTURE Love Island star has revealed why she keeps some of her scarred skin next to the peas in her freezer after narrowly escaping death during a fire-breathing trick. It's no secret that the sexiest singles from across the UK are recruited for Love Island. 12 12 12 But when the ITV2 dating show returns next month, among the bronzed bodies and flirtatious banter one contestant is set to redefine what it means to be beautiful and bold on TV. Author and influencer Sophie Lee is the latest glamorous star to join the line-up, which already features hunky personal trainer Aaron Buckett, model Shakira Khan and make-up artist Lucy Quinn. Sophie, 29, from Manchester, is no stranger to the spotlight. Before the Instagram followers, magazine features and influencer award nominations, Sophie was a fire-breathing stage performer whose career — and life — nearly ended in a horror accident. In her memoir, In My Skin, which details the painful accident, Sophie describes the moment that the fireball struck in the freak accident. 'Everyone gasped as I sprayed the paraffin out of my mouth,' she wrote. 'Through the gaps I had allowed to form between my eyelids, I saw a fireball launching towards my face, the heat was projecting back towards me but there was no time to protect myself. 'The whole thing happened in a split second but I can still play it through frame by frame. "The terrifying sight of the fire hurtling back to me, the scorching feeling on my face, my sharp intake of breath as the fire licked over my skin, starting to smell the unmistakable odour of burning hair. 'I started to smell my skin burning, I could feel it creeping up my face. I was worried for my eyes, I was scared and my whole body felt cold. "I was on fire for less than 30 seconds, but that was all it took to scorch my skin, changing my appearance, and my life, for ever.' Love Island star reveals if she's returning to ITV show for a THIRD time The first time Sophie caught her reflection after the accident, it was an emotional gut punch. She continued: 'I looked like a monster, my life was over. I screamed and cried. 'I considered myself young, energetic, fit and full of life. All of that had been taken away from me. It will be remembered forever as the lowest point of my life.' That doesn't mean, however, that Sophie has any negative feelings towards her scars. 12 12 "She has so much love for them, in fact, that not only is she open about her journey online, she has kept some of her scarred skin forever after it fell off following her surgery. Sophie explained: 'I didn't have the heart to throw it in the bin, so I found a small Tupperware box to put it in before putting it in the freezer. It's still there. Next to the peas, no big deal.' It is not just Sophie's beauty, therefore, that attracted Love Island bosses but the incredible story that the influencer has to share. A source said: 'Sophie is a gorgeous girl and a powerhouse of a woman who has overcome everything life has thrown at her. 'Love Island bosses are thrilled to give Sophie the platform to discuss her accident and how she's become comfortable in her skin since. 'The series has always tried to be about more than just looks and Sophie is a classic example of an Islander with real substance. 'Now, Sophie's in the mix for this year's cast, with show executives deciding soon if she will be in the original line-up or come into the villa later as a bombshell.' ITV this week announced Love Island would launch on June 9 but has not yet confirmed its cast. And it is a huge audience that Sophie will share her story with, as the show's 12 series have now been streamed two billion times on ITVX. When she was 22, Sophie was left fighting for her life when she caught fire during a performance in Chicago, which saw an air conditioning unit blow a fireball back towards her face and setting her ablaze. 12 Sophie recalled in an interview with Fabulous Magazine: 'The air-con was too strong so when I blew the fire out it blew back to me. It set me on fire. 'I just remember being in so much pain, I blacked out for a little bit. It's crazy.' What followed was a month in an intensive care unit in an American hospital, alone and disorientated, as machines helped her to breathe and nurses monitored her around the clock. She had suffered severe burns to her head and chest. Then, as she recovered, a tumour began to develop where the skin had been most damaged. She added: 'That was a scary, scary time. I couldn't breathe by myself, I couldn't eat, I couldn't really see. 'I was pretty out of it but, on day two, I looked in the mirror and just cried.' While it felt like the end, Sophie now feels like it was the beginning. Stunning Sophie, who is a model, now works with Sophie Piper's foundation and regularly posts online about her process of healing from facial scarring, body positivity and self-love. Sophie has also become a successful beauty influencer, winning the Beauty Awards Influencer of the Year 2023, and was nominated for the Woman of the Hour Award. She has also modelled for countless campaigns and fashion companies over the past few years, including Missguided's LoveThySelf initiative, as well as featuring in a Netflix documentary. A year after the accident, Sophie underwent cryosurgery, a freezing procedure to remove the tumour that had formed on her face, performed by a leading industry expert. She went on to receive multiple rounds of steroid injections to aid healing, and is open in sharing her routine with various creams and treatments to help diminish the effect of her scarring on her face. Now, Sophie keeps busy by using her online platform to tell her story, publishing her book last year as another way to challenge the concept of conventional beauty standards. 'I wanted to stand up for those who didn't fit in with society's beauty ideals,' she wrote. 'I wanted people to see I was owning my scars. 'I wanted to start telling my story and to show that, above all, I was grateful to be alive. 'I was terrified about the reaction, the internet can be a nasty place, but all I got back was kindness. People said I was unique, beautiful, brave. I knew I had to do more. 'I cried over my scars for a long time, I wished them away, but now I see things differently. 'These days if I sense someone looking at me, I brush it off - I know people are curious, but back then, I wanted the ground to swallow me up. I didn't want to be different. 'Now, I wear my scars with pride. I feel stronger when I show myself: all of me. 'I'm done with hiding who I am.' Her openness caught the attention of big names, including Love Island's hostess Maya Jama, who Sophie gushed over as her 'girl crush' revealed had 'liked' some of her body-positive posts. While it might be her first time coming face to face with the show's host when she appears on ITV2 next month, there's no doubt Sophie won't be rattled by the show's hunky men, having already dated one. Scottish show star Ouzy See revealed that he was dating the influencer when they appeared together at the Beauty Awards in 2023, posing for photos on the red carpet. Ouzy, who dated Kady McDermott on the show, gushed over Sophie to The Sun: 'She's inspirational.' There is little surprise, then, that Sophie is ready to head into the Love Island villa in search of romance, as well as more visibility for her message. She joins a list of other past islanders, including Tasha Ghouri, the show's first deaf contestant, and Dr Alex George, now a youth mental health ambassador, who have used their newfound fame to campaign for causes close to their hearts. Sophie continued: 'If people were to take a message from my story, I'd say that beauty is always skin deep, and your life is perfect just as it is. 'You just need to be yourself and accepting of life's rollercoaster, so love your perfectly imperfect life. 'I developed a sense of independence that I hadn't experienced previously [after my accident], I grew an inner strength like none I'd ever known. 'I am on the path to becoming a better woman, and that is something I will always be grateful for.' 12 12
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Love Island bosses line up stunning model from Manchester just days ahead of ITV launch show
Love Island bosses have reportedly lined up a glamorous model to star in the ITV show, but viewers will have to wait and see if she'll be an OG castmate or a bombshell. Shakira Khan, 22, from Manchester is the second female revealed for the upcoming season, which begins next month. The stunner's Instagram page is filled with picturesque travel snaps from Haiti, Dubai and New York - and she's not afraid of modelling a bikini. The model will join Liverpudlian makeup artist, Lucy Quinn, 20, after MailOnline revealed ITV had signed her for the new series. A source told The Sun: 'Shakira is jaw-droppingly gorgeous and will land a place in Love Island's history books as a real beauty. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'Execs are finalising who will be in the OG line-up and who will be a bombshell, but Shakira is in the mix. 'And viewers will be hoping she's there to stay.' Host Maya Jama, 30, stars in a brand-new trailer to tease the series that marks a decade since the show was first broadcast demanding 'bigger and bolder ideas' from a boardroom of executives. She says: 'This year I want more drama, more bombshells, more break-ups, more make-ups, I want more twists, I want more twists than ever.' As well as the summer instalment, Love Island is celebrating 10 years on screen with an anniversary special where Islanders from the past will return to share their experiences having appeared in the famous villa. Shakira, Scouse makeup artist Lucy, who regularly shares photos of her beautified clients on Instagram, is set to join the new Love Island cast this summer alongside 6ft5 personal trainer Aaron Buckett. A TV source told MailOnline: 'Lucy is single and ready to mingle. She can't wait to enter the Love Island villa and is counting down the days until it becomes a reality. 'She's fiery and doesn't take any nonsense when it comes to dating but is equally looking for the man of her dreams, hopefully all will come true for her this summer.' Fitness fan Aaron is also confirmed for the upcoming series and as a 6ft5 personal trainer, he has a lot to offer potential daters. A TV insider told The Sun: 'Love Island execs are still finalising whether he'll be in the opening line-up or as a tempting bombshell.' ITV will be revealing the full cast of singletons next week ahead of the show's launch with more twists than ever promised for series 12. In the new trailer, Maya demands a fresh set of ideas from a boardroom of Love Island executives but rejects their uninspiring suggestions which include moving the show to the Isle of Wight and turning it into a musical. The presenter, who jet to Mallorca on Monday, shared an image of six suitcases and three bags ahead of her trip to the airport. Writing on Instagram once she landed, Maya said: 'On holiday until I start Love Island' as she posted videos of herself dancing. MailOnline has approached ITV for comment. Love Island: All Stars ended in February with Scouser Gabby Allen winning the title and £50,000 prize pot alongside Casey O'Gorman, who she has since split from. The couple called time on their romance two weeks ago while runners-up Grace Jackson and Luca Bish remain in a relationship. Gabby is confirmed to appear on the Love Island anniversary special as she reflects on her appearances both in 2017 and this year. Love Island: A Decade of Love will also feature chats from series two winners Cara De La Hoyde and her husband Nathan Massey as well as former champions Millie Court and Liam Reardon, who also still remain together.
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Love Island line up stunning model, 22, from Manchester just days before ITV show's launch
STUNNING Shakira Khan is lined up for this year's Love Island, The Sun can reveal. The sexy 22 year old from Manchester will set the ITV2 dating show alight and help make this series the hottest one yet. Advertisement 8 Shakira Khan is lined up for this year's Love Island Credit: Instagram 8 She's not afraid of a bikini showcase Credit: Instagram Shakira's Instagram page is filled with gorgeous travel snaps from Haiti, Dubai and New York - and she's not afraid of a bikini showcase too. The beauty joins hunky Aaron Buckett in the mix for this summer's cast. A source said: 'Shakira is jawdroppingly gorgeous and will land a place in Love Island's history books as a real beauty. 'Execs are finalising who will be in the OG line-up and who will be a bombshell, but Shakira is in the mix. Advertisement read more on Love Island 'And viewers will be hoping she's there to stay.' The Sun unveiled Aaron has tens of thousands of fans on Instagram and Tiktok where he posts eye popping videos of his workouts. A villa source told us: 'It's a fact of life that girls go crazy for a tall lad and Aaron is a man mountain. Advertisement Most read in Love Island 'He's got great chat too." Love Island and ITV has yet to announce any of the cast, but decisions will be made soon about which guys and girls make the opening line-up. Maya Jama demands 'more drama and twists than ever' in new Love Island series trailer But they have FINALLY revealed Hosted by Maya Jama, 30, viewers can't wait for the new series to kick off - and they don't have long to go. Advertisement Love Island fans have been patiently awaiting the They had been starting to The broadcaster - who brought fans 8 The sexy 22 year old from Manchester will set the ITV2 dating show alight Credit: Instagram Advertisement 8 Shakira's Instagram page is filled with gorgeous travel snaps Credit: Instagram 8 She'll help make this series the hottest one yet Credit: Instagram 8 The beauty joins hunky Aaron Buckett in the mix for this summer's cast Credit: Instagram The action will kick off at 9pm on ITV2 and see host Maya welcome a brand new set of sexy singletons into the Advertisement The new Islanders will then attempt to "couple up" in order for them not to be "dumped from the Island". As per Love Island tradition, the show usually starts the week after the last May Bank Holiday. However, this year the show is kicking off a week after this at the slightly later date of June 9. LOVE ISLAND TEASE It comes after host Advertisement In the short clip, she talked about the new series bringing 'more twists and turns'. Looking sensational, Maya said: "This year Love Island needs something bigger, something bolder, I want ideas." The TV host insisted: "This year I want more drama, more bombshells, more break-ups, more makeups. "I want more twists, I want more twists than ever." Advertisement VILLA CRISIS The Sun revealed earlier this week how the Staff have been working around the clock to prepare for this summer's Islanders, who will land on the Spanish island next week - but there is still work that needs to be done. A source said: 'it's always a quick turnaround to sprinkle the Love Island magic on the Villa, which is a regular holiday let the rest of the year. 'But the schedule has gone awry this year and it's looking like production is as much as ten days behind schedule. Advertisement 'Everyone is working around the clock.' Love Island starts on ITV2 and ITVX on June 9 at 9pm . 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. 8 Maya Jama is getting ready to host the new series Credit: ITV 8 The Sun revealed how the famous Love Island villa isn't ready yet Credit: Rex Advertisement
