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Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Irish Love Island star Megan Forte Clarke fights to keep man on tonight's show
Love Island's Irish star Megan Forte Clarke is set to fight for Tommy's attention on tonight's show. On Monday night's episode, the Dubliner coupled up with Tommy based solely on his dating profile before he entered the villa. They've bonded over their Italian heritage with Tommy stating: "My nonna's watching this. She'll be buzzing." But after Toni's bombshell entrance left Shakira vulnerable to being dumped from the Island on Monday, the other girls are feeling the pressure to keep hold of their men. In tonight's episode, Megan nervously watches from the sidelines as Shakira and Tommy are talking, with Shakira telling Tommy: "I think it's best I try to get to know everyone." Meg, Helena and Dejon tell her not to sit back, with Helena saying: "Claim your man!" Megan adds: "I think I need to lipse him", while Dejon adds: "Go do it now!" Megan decides to go for it, interrupting the chat to ask Tommy for a chat. They head to the terrace, where Megan admits: "That made me a little bit jealous." In tonight's show, viewers will watch as Shakira wastes no time in securing her place in the villa and asks Harry for a chat on the terrace and things quickly turn flirty. Shakira teases: "Haza, you little minx!" Harry replies: "It's day two come on let's keep it PG." Putting the effort in to find a new connection, Shakira then pulls Irish star Conor for a chat and he tells her: "You surprised me, you came in with massive energy, but I feel like you're not like that, you're chill and smart." Shakira admits: "I love the Irish accent, it's sexy! I've never dated an Irish guy." She also catches up with Blu telling him "I think it's good cause it gives everyone a kick up the bum…I think you've got a good vibe…you're very calming and I don't have to put on a bravado." Later that evening, the Islanders are feeling tense as they realise one of the girls will be going home tonight. Shakira tells Toni: "I've been grafting… it's rubbed people up the wrong way but who's to stop you from cracking on?" Host Maya Jama then makes her dramatic return to the Villa, telling the Islanders: "Your 24 hours are up, please meet me by the firepit." At the firepit, Maya continues: "I gave you 24 hours to find a connection with one of the other boys or risk being dumped from the Island tonight, but have you done enough?" "Boys, do you wanna play it safe and stick with your current partner or take the risk and recouple with Shakira?" She then announces "Ok guys, if you feel you have a stronger connection with Shakira than your current couple, then please stand up…" As the girls watch on nervously, will any of the boys go for it and stand up for Shakira…or will it be Shakira herself packing up her suitcase? Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on Virgin Media Play and Virgin Media Two
Sunday World
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Love Island hopefuls Conor and Megan are flying the flag for Ireland
LOVE IS ON THE AIR LOVE IS ON THE AIR | Love Island returns tonight at 9pm on Virgin Media Two and Virgin Media Play Irish eyes will be on Dubliner Megan Forte Clarke and Limerick rugby player Conor Phillips as they fly the flag in the new series of Love Island. Musical theatre performer and energy broker Megan (24) has drawn comparisons to the most famous Irish female islander, Longford lass Maura Higgins. Megan, who now lives in Brighton, is hoping for 'someone who doesn't take themselves too seriously and has a sense of humour. If they're not bad looking, that's always a plus.' Megan Forte Clarke She adds: 'I love a boy that's a bit pasty, like Timothée Chalamet. I don't mind scrawny, or a bit of a 'dad bod'. I'm 5ft1 so any height, really.' Conor (25), who played for Young Munster and Ireland Under 20s, is a son of a Limerick woman and South African man and grew up on Shannonside. He says he would like a partner who's ambitious' and has a thing for dark eyes, while he wouldn't say no to a 'dominant woman'. Dubliner Megan Forte Clarke and Limerick rugby player Conor Phillips News in 90 Seconds - 09 June 2025 Model and grid girl Maura (34) is now a multi-millionaire thanks to signing lucrative deals after her stint in season five of the series in 2019, finishing fourth alongside her pairing Curtis Pritchard. Limerick man Greg O'Shea (30) was also in the same series and is the only Irish winner of the show, with the rugby player and TV presenter finishing top with Amber Gill. Greg recently got engaged to South African fitness influencer Jenni Mulder. Conor Phillips Several other Irish people have been on the UK version of Love Island too. They include: Dubliner Jack Keating (26), DJ son of Ronan Keating, who was on season 8 in 2022, but was dumped after five days in the villa. Kaila Troy (32), also a DJ from Dublin, was in season 7 in 2021 and lasted three days. Software engineer Martin Akinola (29), from Dublin was in season 9 in 2023 and was in the villa for eight days. Co Down marketing consultant Matthew 'Matt' MacNabb was an Islander in season 7 in 2021 and lasted 15 days. Dublin entrepreneur Rob Lipsett (33) was an Islander in season 3 in 2018 and lasted three days. Dublin model and influencer Salma Naran (24) was an Islander in season 7 in 2021 and was dumped after three days. Shannen Reilly McGrath (31), an influencer from Dublin was in season 3 in 2017 and lasted two days after entering the villa on Day 26. Yewande Biala (29), a pharmacist from Dublin, was an Islander in season 5 in 2019 and entered the villa on Day 1 but was dumped from the island on Day 22. Belfast personal trainer Adam Maxted (32) was an Islander in season 2 in 2016, entering on Day 11 and coming fourth with Katie Jackson. A couple of Irishmen have appeared on other international formats, including Ennis born nightclub promoter Cormac Murphy (26) who was on season 1 of Love Island USA, and Dubliner Sean 'Jenko' Jenkins (25) who appeared on Love Island Malta.
Irish Daily Mirror
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Love Island star gives advice to Megan Forte Clarke before she enters the villa
Love Island star Catherine Agbaje has advised Dubliner Megan Forte Clarke to stick with the girls when she enters the villa. Catherine, who appeared on the 10th season in 2023 and was also a finalist on the second season of Love Island: All Stars, said she was so happy to see an Irish woman going into the Spanish villa. The 24-year-old panto star is hoping to bring the drama to the villa from June 9 and has already been compared to former bombshell Maura Higgins. Speaking about Megan, Catherine said: "Dubliners are friendly, and she'll get along with everyone. "I'm just happy to see someone from Dublin again in the villa. I feel like you need a Dublin person." Catherine was in Dublin on Tuesday with fellow Love Islander Toby Aromolaran, who was a runner-up on the seventh season of the reality dating show in 2021 and also appeared on Love Island: All Stars last season. Speaking about Megan, Toby admitted he doesn't know if English guys can deal with Irish girls. "The thing is can English guys deal with Irish girls? You know?" he asked. "Yeah, we're feisty," said Catherine, laughing. Catherine said being Irish going into the villa is a culture shock at first. "I feel like obviously being from Ireland, going into the villa, you don't know what to expect, because, obviously you don't know it's a whole different culture out there. "You know, it's a whole different set of rules. But I feel like she'll be fine, like I feel once you go in there yourself, you make friends with the girls. "And Irish girls are such 'girls, girls'. So I feel like she will be a 'girl's girl', and that will stand to her." Speaking about her own experience when she came out of the villa at the time, Catherine said she needed a second to breathe and take in the chaos. "Mine was 50/50," she admitted. "Like, when you come out for the first time, you just get a 'wow'. Because you don't know, you've never been in this world before, and then you're also dealing with a lot of opinions. So like, you're trying to address, and then everyone around you is like, 'Oh, what happened?' "You just need a second." But Toby said he found the overnight fame very funny. "Mine was kind of different, because I came out in like, a relationship in it, so we kind of leaned on each other, which was a lot better than just coming out by yourself, because I feel like that the pressure of that is hard, even though the pressure of relationships is quite hard as well. "But I quite enjoyed it to be honest. I thought it's quite fun, like something different, out of the ordinary, like a different situation I've never been in, so I kind of leaned into it in a way. "Yeah, I found it funny half the time," he admitted. Catherine and Toby were speaking ahead of Love Island returning from June 9 at 9pm, with Maya Jama coming back as host of the reality TV show. Register Now to Watch Love Island: Love Island, one of Ireland's most streamed shows returns June 9 – and this year, you'll need a Virgin Media Play account to tune in. Register now, it only takes a few seconds to sign up and it's completely free, so you don't miss any of the action on Virgin Media Play.
Irish Daily Mirror
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
David Tennant set to host new South Korean game show on Virgin Media
Virgin Media has confirmed it will air a new game show, hosted by Doctor Who star David Tennant. Genius Game will air from April 30 at 9pm on Virgin Media One and Virgin Media Play. The series is a brand-new reality game show that will see strategically-minded players, chosen not just for their high intellectual prowess but also their social IQ, face the ultimate battle of survival. To win, contestants will participate in a host of never-before-seen games all designed to not only test their intellectual acumen, but encourage them to carefully and creatively use the art of manipulation to outfox their opponents and win a cash prize. Viewers will see David take on the role of The Creator in the eight-part series, which originates from South Korea, and guide players as they attempt to navigate each uniquely-crafted challenge. In the first episode, players will need to work together to be successful, but there can be only one winner. In the first 'Main Match', players will face Gold Heist - which will challenge them to work together if they want to stay in the game. If they win, they will receive a Token of Life and alongside themselves, will get to choose a player to save. But the losing player will go head-to-head in the ultimate 'Death Match', choosing their opponent from the remaining players. The loser will be eliminated from the competition. The stakes are high and with the pressure on, who will be able to hold their nerve and sail through to the next round? Watch Genius Game on Wednesday and Thursday nights, kicking off at 9pm Wednesday April 30 on Virgin Media One and Virgin Media Play.
