Attention Love Island fans! The long-awaited Summer 2023 edition of the hit dating show is just around the corner, and we’re here to introduce you to the scorching hot contestants ready to heat up your screens!
With the premiere date set for June 5 on ITV2 and ITVX, the anticipation is reaching fever pitch. This season, the Love Island producers have added an exciting twist by allowing viewers to play matchmaker and decide the initial couplings. Yes, that’s right! You have the power to shape the course of these islanders’ love lives from the very beginning.
Starting Thursday morning at 8 am, voting will open, and you can cast your vote for free using the Love Island App. So, make sure to download it and get ready to have your say. The voting window will remain open until 9 pm on Friday, giving you plenty of time to choose your favorite couples.
Without further ado, here’s the tantalizing lineup of contestants who will be stepping foot into the sun-soaked Mallorcan villa:
Ella Thomas, 23, a model from Glasgow
What’s your ‘elevator pitch’ for why someone should want to date you?
I’m the whole package, I know what I want in life and I’ve got a big heart.
Do you have a claim to fame?
I’ve been in a Headie One and Burna Burna Boy music video and I was once an extra in World War Z. I was 12 years old when I filmed it and got to meet Brad Pitt which was cool.
Jess Harding, 22, Aesthetics Practitioner from London
Why would you say you’re single?
Because every boy is giving me the ick at the moment. I feel like it’s fate because I’m saving myself for Mr. Right in the Villa!
What gives you the ‘ick’?
When a guy stunts for money, that’s an ick. Showing off all their designer clothes because most of the time they’re probably fake anyway! Another one is when a boy runs for the train and the train goes without him. Lunch Boxes also – just go to Tesco and get a meal deal!
Mehdi Edno, 26, Communications Manager from Bordeaux/London
Are you ready to find ‘the one’?
Yes. I’ve been busy for the last few years with work, and doing my Masters degree but now I’m done with the busy schedule, and ready to find love.
If you had to pick three of the most important things you look for in a partner what would they be?
Looks are important but they aren’t everything, a good sense of humour and someone who is outgoing and up for an adventure is what I’m looking for.
Ruchee Gurung, 24, Beautician from Sutton
Why Love Island and why now?
I’m single and looking for love, and it’s the perfect opportunity for me to find someone. I’m a relationship kind of girl, but so far it’s not worked out for me. So I’m looking forward to hopefully finding the right person in the Villa.
What’s your ‘elevator pitch’ for why someone should want to date you?
I’m really caring, when I’m with someone I’m all about them. I’m also really loyal and love doing nice things for the people that are special to me. My love language is gift-giving, so I’m a real giver when it comes to relationships.
Tyrique Hyde, 24, Semi-Professional Footballer from Essex
What do you think you’ll bring to the Villa?
I’ll bring vibes, confidence, good energy, and honesty. I don’t sit on the fence, if I have an opinion I will speak up. I’m also not afraid to go after what I want.
If there was one thing you’d want your new fellow Islanders to know about you, what would it be?
That I’m deaf in my right ear. I’ve got a tattoo next to my left one that symbolises strength and power in my good one.
Molly Marsh. 21, Musical Theatre Performer and Social Media Creator from Doncaster
Why Love Island and why now?
I think it’s ideal timing and the perfect way to find someone. I don’t go out and party and I don’t use dating apps, I’m actually quite old-fashioned, so there’s no better way to meet someone than by going into a Villa in the sun with the potential ‘one’ in there.
Do you have any claims to fame?
With my job being in social media, I’ve had some amazing opportunities to go on press trips and I’ve actually been out to the Love Island Villas in Mallorca and South Africa. Having the experience to walk around both was amazing but to now actually live in the Villa is going to be incredible.
George Fensom, 24, Business Development Executive from Bedford
How would friends/family describe you?
I’m the first person to bring the vibe up, I’m always dancing, I’m always the one who wants to go out. My go-to dance move is what I call the Dad Dance, I’m gonna bring dad jokes and dad dancing to the Villa.
If you had to pick three celebrities to be in the Villa with you as fellow Islanders who would they be and why?
I’m going to go with a little sweetheart called Megan Fox, if you’ve seen Transformers. The second would be Anne Hegerty from The Chase, I wouldn’t crack on with her but I’d have a laugh with her. I’d also like Nigella Lawson to cook something sexy.
Catherine Agbaje, 22, Commercial Real Estate Agent from Dublin
How would friends/family describe you?
Someone who is fun and a loving character. They know I have so much love to give. I’m always smiling, I’m always happy, I’m always laughing. You’ll always see me with a smile on my face.
Tell us something not many people know about you.
My teeth are real, people always think they are veneers! I had braces when I was younger. I have two degrees, I have my undergrad and my masters in Psychology and Sociology and Real Estate.
André Furtado, 21, Business Owner from Dudley
What do you think you’ll bring to the Villa?
I’m charming, I’m going to bring good looks and some language lessons. I’m going to teach the other Islanders Portuguese, Spanish, and a little bit of Creole. I think I’ve got every slice of the pie.
Do you fall in love quickly?
I would say I fall too quickly to be honest. When I look at beautiful ladies, before I’ve said hello to them I’ve already fallen in love. I’m already planning the wedding.
Mitchel Taylor, 26, Gas Engineer from Sheffield
What’s your ‘elevator pitch’ for why someone should want to date you?
I thrive on being a gentleman. I’ll shower you with flowers, I’ll take you on dates, I’ll fill your bedside drawer with your favourite sweets and chocolate. I’ve been single, I’ve had my fun and now I want to settle down.
Why would you say you’re single?
I’m just really picky. I’ve got to find the girl that I want to marry and have kids with. I’m nearly 27, I don’t want to play the field anymore, I want to find the one.
Love Island starts at 9pm Monday, June 5 on ITV2 and ITVX.
