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Edinburgh bombshell enters the Love Island villa with fans saying the same thing

Love Island viewers welcomed a new pair of contestants on Wednesday evening, with Mal Nicol and Montel McKenzie strutting into the villa.

Mal, 25, hails from Edinburgh though recently moved to London, reports the Mirror. Before joining the cast, Mal said she "doesn't have a game plan", adding: "I have never been one to be smooth with flirting.

"I know I can't flirt, I can't dance and I can't sing, but I can guarantee I'll be able to laugh them into my bed."

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After taking fellow islanders Mitch and Sammy on dates, viewers all had the same thing to say about Mal.

One viewer took to Twitter to say: "Ngl, but Mal reminds me of Layla from last season."

Another added: "Mal is a copy and paste of Layla from Casa Amor last year."

A third stated: "Is it just me or is she a double of Layla from winter season?"

This prompted another comment from a user who said: "They could be twins."

Layla Al-Momani featured on the winter edition of the show (ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

We're not sure if Mal expected the comparisons, but she opened up on how she feels about the other girls currently in the villa before she went in.

She said: ""I think they are all very different. Jess says it how it is and has good banter and I like her humour.

"I like Molly’s energy – it seems very contagious and very positive. I think I would vibe with them. And obviously Ella is from Glasgow so we have that in common!"

Speaking on what she's looking for, she added: "I am such an attention seeker, so I will love that. It’s going to feel so euphoric – that’s why I want someone who is playful and fun.

"Someone who is unapologetically themselves. Life’s too short – no-one cares."

Layla was a participant on the winter season of Love Island, entering the villa with five other bombshells for Casa Amor. She had a moment with farmer Will Young, which was revealed back at the main villa to Jessie Wynter - who Will seemed to be getting on well with before he left.

Despite the chaos, Will and Jessie are still dating to this day.

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