The newbies are here
The cast for the 2021 series of Love Island has been revealed.
Ahead of the show’s launch next week, ITV introduced the public to this year's participants.
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A semi-professional footballer, a model and a luxury event host are among the singletons heading into the villa this year.
Here's a closer look at this year’s islanders:
Shannon Singh
Shannon Singh is a 22-year-old model from Fife.
She says she is looking for a “solid family life”, adding: “I want kids in five years, I’d love to be a mum by the time I’m 27.”
She's already the favourite girl to win - watch this space!
Sharon Gaffka
Civil servant Sharon Gaffka, 25, from Oxford, was previously an operations lead for the Department for Transport.
She said she does not want to be the only single person in her social circle, adding: “It’s been a bit of a running joke between my friendship group for a while that I should apply, probably because I’m the most outrageous one out of the group.”
Let's see how that translate to villa life!
Aaron Francis
Luxury events host Aaron Francis, 24, said the world of dating is “a little bit off” at the moment.
Francis, who is from London, added: “Everyone’s wearing masks. You can’t really see anyone which makes dating a lot harder.”
Fair point!
Hugo Hammond
Love Island presented “an opportunity to have an amazing fun summer and put myself back out there”, according to PE teacher Hugo Hammond, 24, who is from Hampshire.
He added: “I’ve been single for a while now. With the current climate, it’s been really hard to get back into dating.”
Hammond is the first islander with a physical disability to participate in the show.
However, past social media posts suggest he was very recently celebrating a relationship anniversary ...
Liberty Poole
Waitress and marketing student Liberty Poole, 21, from Birmingham, said she is a “social butterfly” who loves to meet new people.
She added: “I’m a girls’ girl as well so I can’t wait for the girly friendships. It’s going to be fun!”
Girls' girl eh? Famous last words ...
Jake Cornish
Water engineer Jake Cornish, 24, from Weston-super-Mare, said he was in a relationship for seven years until lockdown.
“The opportunity is there, you might as well take it by the horns and go for it,” he said.
Kaz Kamwi
Fashion blogger Kaz Kamwi said she is ready to be in a relationship.
The 26-year-old from Essex added: “Why not be in a place where people are looking for the same things as me?”
She also said she's looking for a guy to, eh, "rail" her.
Do with that information what you will!
Brad McClelland
Labourer Brad McClelland said he is looking for a partner who “doesn’t take themselves too seriously”.
The 26-year-old from Northumberland added: “I want to date face-to-face, I like meeting people. I’m easy going, laid back.
"Who wouldn’t want to be in a nice villa in a hot country for a while?”
McClelland, who lives with his nan, has been single for two years and has never been on a date.
Chloe Burrows
Chloe Burrows, a 25-year-old financial services marketing executive from Bicester, said she is looking for a funny and caring partner.
She added: “Because I am quite a big character and quite loud, they would have to be as loud, if not more.”
Toby Aromolaran
Semi-professional footballer Toby Aromolaran, 22, from Essex, said he has never been in a relationship.
“I thought, ‘If Love Island can’t find me a relationship then no one can,” he added.
Faye Winter
Faye Winter is a 26-year-old lettings manager from Devon.
“I’d love to meet somebody, what better way to meet somebody than in the sun – amazing,” she said.
Love Island starts next Monday June 28th on Virgin Media One.
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