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The Sun
2 hours ago
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- The Sun
Love Island needs to stop casting influencers and 20-year-olds – we know why they're on there and it undermines the show
WE'RE about to jump head first into another long hot summer, brimming with bikinis, fire pit chats and cringe new slogans, with the sultry tones of Iain Stirling's 'tonight… on Love Island' wafting through our living rooms. And while that might spark excitement for diehard fans like me, there's also a creeping sense of deja vu - because once again, despite vocal feedback from viewers, we're getting the same recycled formula: a villa full of 20-somethings and influencers. 7 7 This year's summer Love Island cast is a who's who of social media stars. There's from Sophie Lee's popular Instagram account, Helena Ford's travel diaries, and TikTok personalities Megan Forte Clarke and Aaron Buckett. Megan Moore and Rose Selway also boast impressive followings - the latter rubbing shoulders with Love Island alum, thanks to her celeb-favourite tweakment clinic. And then there are the 20-year-old's among the cast, who are apparently 'looking for love,' on the show. Now I'm not saying you can't fall in love and meet 'the one' at 20 - Olivia Bowen was just 22 when she met her now-husband Alex Bowen, and Love Island superstars Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury were only 21 when their jacuzzi date turned into one of the show's most iconic love stories. But things were different then. Love Island wasn't a guaranteed career launchpad. A deal with PLT was a bonus, not a certainty. Now, those going on the show have seen the roadmap to fame paved before them, and enter the villa with eyes on the prize - and the prize is not love. Frankly, there really aren't enough success stories to say that casting 20-year-olds on the show is a winning formula. In fact, Love Island is more likely to move to Canvey Island at this rate, than it is to find a couple of 20-year-olds who put all their eggs in each other's baskets. So doesn't it feel a bit odd that we're all sat, every night from 9-10pm, investing all our time into people who, let's face it, are on the show to further their followings, and not to recreate a storyline out of a Nicholas Sparks novel? Would it not be more rewarding to watch people in their 30s, - those who may be genuinely starting to question if love is still out there- given a real shot at finding their someone? It would surely make the show a lot more relatable for a lot of people, instead of seeing influencers sling one-liners at each other on a Balinese bed, before heading into the outside world to land a situationship and a podcast deal. And nostalgia for the old Love Island is running high on social media. Viewers seem keen to bring it back to the days of construction workers and fishmongers walking onto our screens, not people who are friends of a friend with an Islander, or have famous football star dads and brand deals lined up. Love Island 2025 cast revealed as footballer, actress and beauty influencer who cheated death sign up But let's be honest, you can hardly blame the 20-year-olds and influencers for going on to the show. Of course, given half the chance, they're going to want to further their careers on the UK's biggest dating output. You'd take one look at Molly-Mae's business empire and flashy mansion, Olivia Attwood fronting huge TV shows, and Tasha Ghouri strutting her stuff on Strictly and think, I want a slice of that. And if you're presented with a stepping stone to pop you closer to fortune and fame, wouldn't you jump onto it? Still, it's starting to undermine what Love Island was originally about. It's less of a search for soulmates, and more a talent pipeline for the next PrettyLittleThing ambassador or social media star, as opposed to sourcing the UK's most enviable romance story. But then you could also argue, if it's not broken don't fix it? 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. I just worry that it will become broken, that people are starting to fall out of love with the island of love. As a huge fan of the show, I'm not ready to switch off just yet. But I no longer watch with rose tinted glasses, I watch with a lot more scepticism than I once did, which is a shame. I find myself trying to decipher between showmance and serious, instead of sitting back and enjoying the chaos of it all. And I guess the big question is, can Love Island ever get back to how it once was? Can people still find true love over fame? Well we could at least give it the best chance to prevail by choosing age and career wisely when casting. Maybe then we could rekindle that magic of the earlier seasons, you know, the ones that made Love Island iconic in the first place. 7 7 7 7
Cosmopolitan
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Tragic fire breathing accident: Inside Love Island UK 2025 contestant Sophie Lee's life
The starting line-up for this year's Love Island has been revealed and taking part in this year's show is former fire performer Sophie Lee. Lee was rumoured to be part of this year's line-up, and on Tuesday 3rd June, ITV confirmed that the 29-year-old, who is now a motivational speaker and author, would be taking part. The contestant is hoping to find someone "fun" and "spontaneous" and will be trying to steer clear of all the red flags in the villa. She'll make her villa debut on Monday 9th June, alongside Megan, 25, from Southampton, personal trainer, Dejon, 26, whose dad is a former pro-baller, and the other Islanders on this year's show. We did some digging, and Sophie has had quite the life ahead of appearing on the show. Read on for everything you need to know about her, including the tragic incident that led to her becoming the activist she is today. Age: 29 Job: Motivational speaker and author Lives: Manchester Sophie Lee is a motivational speaker and author. She previously worked as a fire performer, but an accident at the age off 22 left her with severe burns to the face. It happened in 2019 during one of Sophie's performances. The air-con in the venue was too powerful and blasted a fireball back at her, causing her face and chest to 'go up in flames'. Sophie told 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." She continued: "It happened in front of everyone and I had to get on with it as professionally and quickly as I could. As soon as I got into the ambulance, I was in bits." Sophie spent a month in intensive care after the incident and the scars developed into a facial deformity resulting in a tumor growing on the side of her face. Since leaving hospital, Sophie has become a successful beauty influencer and in 2023, she won the Beauty Awards Influencer of the Year. She modelled for countless campaigns and fashion companies, and published a book called In My Skin in 2024. Sophie is 29-years-old. She sure is. You can follow Sophie at @sophirelee. As of 3rd June, she has 96k followers, but this is likely to rise once she appears on the ITV2 dating show. Sophie regularly shares updates about her skin journey and has fully documented the accident on her social media. Sophie is looking for "someone who is fun, spontaneous, who has a lot of jokes and who is attentive. At the moment I'm only finding ones draped in red flags and 'do not cross' signs." She also hopes to raise awareness around body positivity in the villa, adding: "I'm the CEO of empowerment. I want women to feel beautiful and validated in themselves and feel their best self. " Love Island starts on ITV2 on Monday 9th June at 9pm.
The Sun
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Love Island 2025's official cast pics revealed ahead of show launch
THE new series of Love Island is just days away and fans have been given their first look at the singletons moving into the villa this year. Love Island host Maya Jama will kick off the brand new series on Monday, June 9. But fans didn't have to wait to find out which new Islanders will be gracing our screens this summer, with The Sun exclusively revealing them over the weekend. Now take a look at the official Love Island 2025 photos... Dejon Noel-Williams Personal trainer Dejon is a secret nepo-baby. He said of parent Gifton Noel-Williams, 45, who has played for Stoke City, Waford and Burnley to name a few: "My dad being an ex-professional footballer. "I've met all kinds of famous people through him. "When I was younger it was weird because he was just my dad, but we'd go to a game and fans were asking for photos." Sophie Lee Sophie is an influencer who almost died in a freak accident on stage in Chicago seven years ago. The dancer and model, from Manchester, was left with horror burns when an air conditioning unit blew flames back in her face. Sophie has written a book about her experience and has worked with The Katie Piper Foundation, helping fellow burns victims. Megan Moore 13 Gorgeous girl Megan is fan of travelling the world. The influencer was last snapped in Spain just two weeks ago as she topped up her tan ahead of her big villa entrance. Ten Years of Love Island Megan is a payroll specialist from Southampton and said of her dream man: "I'd like to meet someone who is tall, with a nice tan, nice eyes and a nice smile. He needs to have a good fashion sense and a really good, funny personality that I can get on with." Tommy Bradley Cheeky chappy Tommy Bradley is in tip top shape for the Love Island villa after undergoing a dramatic body transformation. Tommy - who works as a landscape gardener - documented his prep for the ITV2 dating show on Instagram by posting a stream of videos of his gym sessions. He was helped by his brother Jamie Bradley, who is a boxer, and the pair love a night out together with the lads Alima Gagio Alima Gagio is another of this year's lot who brings a lot more to the table than just 10/10 looks. The stunning Scot has an BA Hons degree in International Business and now works in wealth management. Ben Holbrough Buff Ben will feel right at home with his top off in the Majorcan sunshine. The model is 6ft 2ins and is a big fan of showing off his six pack in mirror selfies on social media. In a video on his Star Now modelling page, he says: "My main line of work is modelling, which I've been doing for about five or six years now. "But when I'm not doing that, my hobbies are either going to the gym or playing football." Shakira Khan Shakira Khan likes the finer things in life. The 22-year-old'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. Megan Forte Clarke Stunning actress Megan will definitely turn a few heads this summer. Megan originally hails from Ireland but trained at The Brighton Academy of performing arts and musical theatre. She has more than 20,000 followers on TikTok and isn't afraid to take the mickey out of herself. Blu Chegini Businessman Blu will be swapping his wardrobe of smart suits for swimming trucks when he walks into the villa. Blu is based in London and currently works as a construction project manager. He graduated from Oxford Brookes University in 2023 with a Bsc Hons in Construction Project Management and works for a firm in the captial's swanky Fitzrovia. Helena Ford Blonde beauty Helena Ford hopes to find herself a match in the Love Island villa. The gorgeous influencer is already mates with Love Island alumni Zara McDermott and loves travelling the world as a member of cabin crew. Harry Cooksley Footballer Harry Cooksley is set to bring his fancy footwork to the Love Island villa. The midfielder, 30, is said to be known as The Surrey Zidane by fans of his side, Farnham Town Kyle Ashman Unlike most of Love Island's line-ups, Kyle doesn't come into the villa with a social media packed with model shots. The hunk has just one snap online, showing off his rippling six-pack as he poses on a rooftop.
Daily Mail
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Love Island cast CONFIRMED! ITV2 announce firebreather, footballer and Maura Higgins lookalike as the first names to be joining the villa
Love Island has confirmed the first three Islanders to be joining the upcoming series as the brand new villa-mates are announced ahead of the twelfth series. The ITV2 dating show returns on June 9 and there looks set to be the usual mix of love triangles, bedroom trysts and messy breakups as a firebreather, footballer and Maura Higgins lookalike make their way to the island. Presenter Maya Jama will once again be at the helm after joining the popular dating series in January 2023. This year, the show celebrates a decade on screens and promises to have 'more twists and turns than ever before' in honour of their 10-year anniversary. The series, which has been streamed over two billion times on ITVX, has seen over 300 Islanders pass through the villa doors over the years, including the likes of Olivia Attwood, Dani Dyer, Chris Hughes, and Molly-Mae Hague. Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Sophie Lee Sophie Lee, from Manchester, is one of the first to be confirmed for the show. The 29-year old will fly to the picturesque Spanish island for Love Island's twelfth series following a brush with death when she was 22. Sophie had been working as a firebreather for 18-months before she suffered horrific burns to her face and chest during a freak accident in the United States. She was performing at a huge event in Chicago when the venue's air conditioning blew flames she was expelling from her mouth back into her face, leaving her with serious, life-threatening burns. Sophie has since turned to modelling and influencing and has even written a book about her experience. She also works with Katie Piper 's foundation, which supports people living with burns and scars. Dejon Noel Williams Another footballer making his way to the island is Dejon, who plays semi-professionally alongside his job as a personal trainer. He boasts 11,000 followers on social media thanks in part to his regular shirtless gyn snaps. His bio reads: 'I go beyond the gym—helping you build Strength, Confidence & Discipline for life.' In 2021, he represented the Grenada national football team. Megan Forte Clarke Love Island has also signed up a pantomime star and Maura Higgins lookalike who brands herself a 'modern Bridget Jones' for the upcoming season. MailOnline can reveal Megan Forte Clarke, 24, from Dublin, recently starred as one of the Ugly Sisters in Cinderella, but she's likely to get the pulses racing on the ITV2 show due to her sassy Irish charm, which sparks further similarities to Love Island legend Maura. Megan has a distinguishing feature that won't go unnoticed, a Harry Potter-style lightning scar on her forehead, which she claims was a result of her 'slipping and falling down the stairs.' The actress already has a sizeable TikTok following and the social media platform is where she makes her comparison with unlucky-in-love Bridget. She said: 'I am the modern day Bridget Jones. Can I hold a man down? Don't be silly. Have I just been ghosted again? Absolutely. Am I still funny AF with great t*ts? Obvs.' And ITV bosses are hoping that Megan can recreate some of Maura's Irish magic on the series this year, which returns to screens next Monday. Megan has a distinguishing feature that won't go unnoticed, a Harry Potter-style lightning scar on her forehead, which she claims was a result of her 'slipping and falling down the stairs' A TV source told MailOnline: 'Megan is a gorgeous girl, she's funny, and right now, couldn't be unluckier in love, making her the perfect Islander. 'Comparisons to Maura are inevitable and if anything, Megan will see it as a huge compliment. Other names rumoured to be announced include... Helena Ford Included in the Summer 2025 series is an Influencer friend of show favourite Zara McDermott - travel influencer and cabin crew beauty Helena Ford, report The Sun. As well as jetting around the world in her day job, Helena also has a TikTok account and 4,903 Instagram followers, she posting 'come with me' videos from idyllic locations including Dubai, Lake Como and Monaco. Tommy Bradley 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. '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. 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 Shakira Khan, 22, from Manchester was the second female revealed for the upcoming season. 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. 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.' Lucy Quinn Lucy Quinn, 20, was the first female revealed for the upcoming season with sources confirming she will enter the Mallorca villa as a bombshell once the eight-week series is underway. The Scouse makeup artist, who regularly shares photos of her beautified clients on Instagram, is set to join the new Love Island cast this summer. 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.' Aaron Buckett 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.' The gym enthusiast already boasts thousands of followers on both his TikTok and Instagram pages, where he regularly shares clips of his gruelling workouts. A villa source told The Sun: 'It's a fact of life that girls go crazy for a tall lad and Aaron is a man mountain. 'He's got great chat too. Harry Cooksley Footballer Harry, 29, plays for Farnham Town as a midfielder and has even been branded The Surrey Zidane by fans thanks to his on pitch talent. Off the pitch the sportsman apparently has 'got the full package - a great, athletic bod and great chat.' 'Love Island's ladies love a footballer and The Surrey Zidane will be sure to impress as he plays away,' a show insider has told The Sun. Blu Chegini Businessman Blu lives and works in London as a construction project manager after graduating from Oxford Brookes in 2023. He also loves to jet over to Marbella for regular holidays, according to his social media accounts. Alima Gagio Scottish stunner Almima has an BA Hons degree in International Business after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University. She also loves to travel, sharing holiday snaps with her 2,250 followers. Ben Holbrough Model Ben is sure to be a hit with his fellow islanders and viewers. Boasting a ripped 6ft 2in physique the hunk says 'My main line of work is modelling, which I've been doing for about five or six years now.' 'But when I'm not doing that, my hobbies are either going to the gym or playing football.' Megan Moore Influencer Megan is another love hopeful who boasts a strong social media following. Posting regular snaps of her travels the blonde's next destination is Mallorca. Rose Selway Rose, 24, from Devon is set to join the cast of singletons looking for love this summer as she swaps business for pleasure at the Mallorca villa. The entrepreneur, who runs 12 branches of her tweakments clinic Jessica Rose, has an extensive list of celebrity clients, including former stars of the ITV2 show. Rose shared before and after images of ex-Islanders Lucinda Strafford and Jessy Potts via her Instagram page and has documented her own journey with Botox and filler online. Writing on Instagram, Rose explained that she previously had a rhinoplasty, 'Botox brow lift', and lip filler, often performing the enhancements on her own face. Speaking about her business, she said: '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.' A TV source told MailOnline: 'Rose has gone through the audition process with ITV2 and is being considered either for the opening lineup or as a bombshell. '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. Kyle Ashman Kyle meanwhile doesn't have a strong social media presence with just one Insta pic on his profile, although he is showing off his impressive six pack. ITV will be revealing the full cast of singletons this week ahead of the show's launch with more twists than ever promised for series 12. In the new trailer, Maya Jama 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. 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.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Love Island 2025 cast revealed in full as footballer, actress and beauty influencer who cheated death sign up
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HERE'S the tanned, toned and totally gorgeous line-up for this year's Love Island. The Sun can exclusively reveal Maya Jama's full squad for the summer includes a footballer, personal trainer and a series of stunning models. 16 Maya Jama will be back with this summer's Love Island singletons on Monday But their beauty is more than skin deep, as ITV2 has amassed a group with real kudos. Brilliant former fire-breather Sophie Lee has campaigned for real beauty since she was scarred for life when her act went disastrously wrong, whilst Alima Gagigo has a BA degree in international business. Love Island bosses will officially confirm the OGs tomorrow, with the series to kick off next Monday. But for now, take a look at the girls and guys who will be sexing up your summer. Harry Cooksley 16 Football player Harry Cooksley is known as The Surrey Zidane Credit: Instagram Footballer Harry Cooksley will be bringing his fancy footwork to the Love Island villa. The midfielder, 29, has been branded The Surrey Zidane by fans of his team Farnham Town. Harry - who is known for his goal celebrations - is now hoping to score with the ladies. A source told The Sun: 'Harry's got the full package - a great, athletic bod and great chat. 'Love Island's ladies love a footballer and The Surrey Zidane will be sure to impress as he plays away. 'Execs are finalising who will be in the OG line-up and who will be a bombshell.' Tommy Bradley 16 Tommy Bradley has undergone a body transformation Credit: instagram/_tommybradley_/ Ten Years of Love Island Cheeky chappy Tommy Bradley is in tip top shape for the Love Island villa after undergoing a dramatic body transformation. Tommy documented his prep for the ITV2 dating show on Instagram by posting a stream of videos of his gym sessions. He was helped by his brother Jamie Bradley, who is a boxer, and the pair love a night out together with the lads. 'Tommy seems to tick all the Love Island boxes as the cheeky chappy of this summer's series," a source said. 'He looks to enjoy a night out with the lads and out on the boxing scene with his brother. '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." Sophie Lee 16 Sophie Lee almost died during an accident while fire-breathing Credit: instagram/sophirelee Fire-breather Sophie will be turning up the heat when she struts into the villa looking for love. Sophie, 29, is an influencer who almost died in a freak accident on stage in Chicago seven years ago. The dancer and model, from Manchester, was left with horror burns when an air conditioning unit blew flames back in her face. Sophie has written a book about her experience and has worked with The Katie Piper Foundation, helping fellow burns victims A source said: 'Sophie is a gorgeous girl and a powerhouse of a woman who has overcome everything life has thrown at her. 'Just like Tasha Ghouri's amazing time in the villa where she raised awareness for the hearing impaired, Love Island bosses are thrilled to give Sophie the same platform to discuss her accident and how she's become comfortable in her skin since." Shakira Khan 16 Stunning Shakira Khan is set to wow Love Island fans Credit: Instagram Shakira Khan likes the finer things in life. The 22-year-old'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. In one recent post, she showed off her impressive figure in black and silver bikini top and thong briefs. Shakira captioned it: "Haiti cos u ain't me 💋." One follower replied: "Wow!! 🤩 gorgeous lady x." A source said: 'Shakira is jaw-droppingly gorgeous and will land a place in Love Island's history books as a real beauty." Megan Forte Clarke 16 Irish actress Megan isn't afraid to have a laugh at herself Credit: Instagram /meganforteclarke Stunning actress Megan will definitely turn a few heads this summer. Megan originally hails from Ireland but trained at The Brighton Academy of performing arts and musical theatre. She has more than 20,000 followers on TikTok and isn't afraid to take the mickey out of herself. But once in the villa, she Megan might give the swimming pool a miss. One of her TikTok videos shows Megan screaming and terrified while making her way through the rides at Siam Park water park in Tenerife. Speaking of her experience, she told a follower: "It took 10 years off my life." Megan is already friends with Love Island alumni Harriett Blackmore. Dejon Noel Williams 16 Dejon Noel Williams is a fitness fanatic and already has big name sponsors Credit: Instagram / dejonnoelwilliams Hunky Dejon Noel Williams will definitely be making the most the villa gym this summer. The personal trainer and semi-professional footballer is a fitness fanatic and has already worked with a string of big name sportswear brands. Dejon's social media accounts are full of sexy photos of his ripped body and he already has an Instagram following of more than 11,000 fans. His bio reads: "I go beyond the gym—helping you build Strength, Confidence & Discipline for life." Dejon recently took part in his first HYDROX competition and told his fans: "I trained for the moment, and the moment didn't break me. First Hyrox down." In 2021, he represented the Grenada national football team. Blu Chegini 16 Blu Chegini is a uni graduate who works in London's Fitzrovia Credit: Instagram / bluchegini Businessman Blu will be swapping his wardrobe of smart suits for swimming trucks when he walks into the villa. Blu is based in London and currently works as a construction project manager. He graduated from Oxford Brookes University in 2023 with a Bsc Hons in Construction Project Management and works for a firm in the captial's swanky Fitzrovia. Blu also spends a lot of time in Marbella, meaning he will feel right at home in the Spanish sun. Alima Gagio 16 Alima has both beauty and brains Credit: Instagram / alimsssx Alima Gagio is another of this year's lot who brings a lot more to the table than just 10/10 looks. The stunning Scot has an BA Hons degree in International Business and proudly posted online about her achievement. Posing with a bunch of flowers on her graduation day from Glasgow Caledonian University, her 2,250 followers rushed to congratulate her. Elsewhere the gorgeous travel fan shares images from her holidays around the world, posting updates from Lisbon, Mykonos, Ibiza and Morocco. Alima also loves a trip down south to London for a bouji dinner and cocktails with her friends. Ben Holbrough 16 Ben Holbrough works as a model Credit: Instagram / Buff Ben will feel right at home with his top off in the Majorcan sunshine. The model is 6ft 2ins and is a big fan of showing off his six pack in mirror selfies on social media. In a video on his Star Now modelling page, he says: "My main line of work is modelling, which I've been doing for about five or six years now. "But when I'm not doing that, my hobbies are either going to the gym or playing football." Ben already has a connection to the reality TV world, as he is followed on Instagram by Married At First Sight star Lacey Martin. Helena Ford 16 Air stewardess Helena Ford has travelled all over the world Credit: instagram Blonde beauty Helena Ford hopes to find herself a match in the Love Island villa. The gorgeous influencer is already mates with Love Island alumni Zara McDermott and loves travelling the world as a member of cabin crew. Helena is based in the UK, the majority of of her social media snaps have been taken in the luxury destinations she has visited with her job. She has been pictured in Dubai, Miami, Cape Town and Lake Como in Italy. Helena also has a TikTok account where she posts 'come with me' videos as she jets off around the world. Megan Moore 16 Fans can look forward to getting to know Megan Moore Credit: Instagram / Gorgeous girl Megan is another fan of travelling the world. The influencer was last snapped in Spain just two weeks ago as she topped up her tan ahead of her big villa entrance. Little is known about Megan but she already has several thousand fans on Instagram. Commenting on a recent photo of her, one gushed: "Most beautiful girl inside and out." Another added: "Stunning my girl ." And a third told her: "You are just delightful." Kyle Ashman 16 Kylie Ashman keeps a low profile online Credit: Instagram/@kyleashmantr Unlike most of Love Island's line-ups, Kyle doesn't come into the villa with a social media packed with model shots. The hunk has just one snap online, showing off his rippling six-pack as he poses on a rooftop. But he looks to be more than villa-ready - and will head straight to the garden gym. On his Instagram page he has two emojis, one of which depicts a man lifting up a barbell. The second emoji suggests he is a devout Muslim and will join the likes of Islanders including Nas Majeed who have practised the faith in the villa. Viewers can look forward to filling in Kyle's blank pages as we learn more about him. Bombshells IF the gorgeous gaggle of guys and girls above isn't enough, then a troop of bombshells are ready to explode into the villa once the show is underway. The Sun revealed last week that 6'5' Aaron Buckett was lined-up and can now share the update that he will appear later in the series to tempt the girls away from their partners. The PT is such a hunk, execs have decided to hold him back until the early couplings look secure - then deploy him at the perfect time to lure a lass away and create maximum drama. Elsewhere, two beauties have been named as in the mix for later on. They are make-up artist Lucy Quinn, a 20-year-old from Liverpool. A source told Mail Online: '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.' Then there is beauty salon owner Rose Selway, who counts Islanders including Lucinda Strafford and Jessy Potts among her clientele. 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." The trio will join the throng of Islanders poised and ready to land in the villa throughout the series run. An ITV spokesman said: 'As always there is a lot of speculation around the Love Island line up - we will be announcing the Love Island 2025 cast in due course.' 16 Beauty salon owner Rose will be a latecomer Credit: instagram 16 Aaron Buckett will also arrive as a bombshell to tempt the girls away Credit: Instagram/@aarxncb
