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Zara Woodcock

Love Island 2022 rumoured line-up – hunky models and influencers among six new names

Love Island is only a couple of weeks away and the public have been curious about which singletons will be stepping into this year's villa.

The hit ITV dating show will still be taking place in sunny Mallorca, but producers have decided to freshen things up with a brand new villa that will feature six bedrooms and the biggest gym the series has ever seen.

It has also been reported that Casa Amor, the infamous part of the show that makes or breaks relationships, could be axed.

New villa, new contestants and new rules? What on earth can we expect from the eighth season?

Mirror have already put together an informative list of everything we know about the new villa and new series.

But who are the people rumoured to be entering those doors? Here's what we know so far...

Isabelle Colclough

Isabelle is from Manchester (Instagram)
Little is known about her so far (Instagram)

Another potential Manchester contestant for this year's Love Island is Isabelle Colclough.

With nearly 6,000 Instagram followers, it seems the pretty blonde might be an influencer - but she doesn't reveal much on social media.

She likes to post fashion snaps in high street outfits and often enjoys nights out on the town with her pals.

Zach Hartman

Zach is described as a ladies' man (Instagram)
Zach shares plenty of shirtless snaps on Instagram (Instagram)

A male model described as a "real charmer with the ladies" is reportedly entering the Love Island villa next month.

Zach Hartman, who has modelled for brands such as Jack Wills and Ralph Lauren is rumoured to be one love-seeking singletons starring in the new series when it kicks off on June 6.

The 22-year-old already boasts almost 50,000 followers on his Instagram page, where he routinely shares snaps of his work as a clothes horse for fashion houses and snippets of his holidays in the sun.

Joel Kell

Joel has already been on a reality dating show (TikTok)
Joel already starred in Love In The Flesh, hosted by Zara McDermott (BBC/Ten66)

Rumours about Joel Kell starring on this year's show have been circulating on TikTok, which some people saying they've seen his face before.

This could be because he's already appeared on another reality dating show called Love In The Flesh, hosted by Zara McDermott on BBC Three.

So will Joel be luckier in love if he enters the Love Island villa?

Zoe Diana Parker

Zoe is signed to several different modelling agencies (Instagram)

Love Island 2022 has already been dubbed 'the year of the models'.

Indonesian-English model Zoe Diana Parker - who is signed to modelling agencies in London, Manchester, New York, Germany and Stockholm - is another rumoured contestant.

She has nearly 4,000 followers on Instagram and likes to post pictures of herself in lingerie, her healthy meals and travels around the world.

Andreas Beel

Model Andreas Beel could be heading in the villa (Instagram)
He regularly poses topless on social media (Instagram)

A male model who could shake up this year's series of Love Island is Andreas Jon Beel.

The fashion model is signed to agencies in Manchester and Portugal and already has over 11,000 followers on Instagram.

He regularly posts photos of his six pack as well as snaps of his cute French bulldog.

Toby Bougouneau

Toby is another male model rumoured to be heading into the villa (Instagram)

Toby Bougouneau is another male fashion model rumoured to be joining the 2022 Love Island line-up.

Not much else is known about Toby, apart from his is based in Manchester and has almost 6,000 followers on Instagram.

Gemma Owen

Gemma is Michael Owen's daughter (gemowen_1/Instagram)

Recognise the name? Well, Gemma is none other than football star Michael Owen's 19-year-old daughter.

Gemma - the eldest of Michael and childhood sweetheart Louise Bonsall's four children, is an international dressage rider and represented Great Britain at the European Championships in Spain last July.

She launched her own company - OG Beachwear - during the first coronavirus lockdown in 2020 and reports suggest she could cash in on the exposure of the popular dating programme.

News of her potentially joining the show was first published at the beginning of May.

Brad McDermott

Brad could be one of the Islanders (bradmcdermott_/Instagram)
His sister is none other than former Islander Zara (DIGITAL/EROTEME.CO.UK)

You can't have a famous footballer's daughter without having a famous Islander's brother.

Brad McDermott is former Islander Zara McDermott's brother. Why not make it a family affair?

A source told The Sun : “Brad is a young, good looking guy, and he has seen how appearing on Love Island has completely transformed Zara’s life."

While on the show, Zara dated Adam Collard but has since moved on with none other than Made In Chelsea's Sam Thompson.

Missy Keating

Rumours about Missy joining the show have been swirling for years (missyykeating/Instagram)
Her father Ronan was recently asked about it (rokeating/Instagram)

There have been endless rumours over the years that Ronan Keating's daughter, Missy, could be joining the show.

Singer Ronan was even questioned about it during his appearance on Good Morning Britain recently.

After being asked whether there's any truth to the claims, Ronan replied: "I haven’t heard anything but you never know, these kids are busy.

"All my kids they’re all busy doing different things, I haven’t heard anything myself at the moment.”

Hmm, does that mean maybe?

Jordan Spencer

Another basketballer could be heading into the villa (Instagram/ @spenny247)

It has been rumoured that hunky professional basketball player Jordan Spencer will be heading into the villa this year in hopes of looking for love.

The 27-year-old star - who has played for London Lions - is reportedly in talks with the show's bosses.

"He's been in talks to appear on Love Island and even met some of the producers who are working on the all-important cast list," a source recently claimed.

According to reports, the potential Islander is 6 foot 2 and splits his time between the UK and US.

Joshua Legrove

Joshua reportedly impressed bosses with his boxing accolades (INSTAGRAM)

Joshua is reportedly both a boxer and a model and could be joining the new Love Island cast.

According to a source, he impressed the show's producers with his jet-setting lifestyle and boxing.

They reportedly hope he follows in the footsteps of icon Tommy Fury - who is still dating his Love Island sweetheart Molly-Mae Hague.

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu

Ekin-Su is a Turkish actress (Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu/Instagram)

Ekin-Su is already a Turkish actress and Influencer, so being in front of the cameras won't be a problem for her.

She already boasts 345,000 followers on her Instagram, where she shares gorgeous photos of herself in endless locations.

Furthermore, Ekin-Su has starred in a Turkish TV series called Kuzey Yildizi.

A source has insisted the influencer is perfect for the reality show and will 'bring fireworks'.

Sophie Draper

She used to date footballer Matty Cash (Instagram)
The 22-year-old is a beautician (Instagram)

One of the first rumoured contestants had been Sophie Draper.

The 22-year-old beautician from Nottingham used to date Premiership football player, Matty Cash.

But after four years together, Sophie had a sudden split from Matty last year and ITV bosses are said to have met with her as they began searching for new contestants.

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