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Kirsty McCormack & Jasmine Allday

Love Island's Luca would 'sack off the show right now' to date Maura Higgins

Love Island contestant Luca Bish has admitted he would give up his place in the villa in a heartbeat if it meant he could date Maura Higgins.

Maura, 31, took part in the 2019 series of the ITV 2 reality show and has since gone on to carve out a successful career - including a stint on Dancing On Ice.

Speaking to The Mirror and other press, Luca spoke about his ideal woman and said: "Maura! If she likes a younger boy, I'll sack this off right now! Everything about her - the face, the fieriness, the Irish accent. She's got it all."

Love Island contestant Luca Bish has admitted he has a crush on Maura Higgins (ITV)
Maura Higgins appeared on Love Island back in 2019 (ITV)

The 23-year-old fishmonger from Brighton isn't bothered about finding fame after Love Island though - so perhaps he's not best suited to Maura.

Luca explained: "I don't really care about being famous. If I end up back in the fish market tomorrow, I was happy then and I'll be happy after.

"I'm not really too fussed, but whatever happens, happens. And if I end up back at the fish market selling fish with my dad, then I end up there."

Luca is a 23-year-old fishmonger from Brighton (lucabish/Instagram)
Maura has gone on to carve out a career after her stint on Love Island (maurahiggins/Instagram)

Speaking about what he thinks he will bring to the Spanish villa this summer, Luca said: "A lot of laughter hopefully. I like having a bit of fun, I’m not someone who takes everything too seriously.

"I want to have a good time there and make sure everyone else is - you don’t want anyone sulking about."

He continued: "I don’t think I’m a bad looking geezer but I think it comes down to personality and who can actually hold a conversation - I think I’ll be good in the Villa."

Love Island starts at 9pm Monday 6th June on ITV2 and ITV Hub (ITV)

Luca also admitted that he is one to fall in love quickly - especially if it's the right girl, and he's not afraid to step on anyone's toes to get there.

"I'm proper competitive - I hate losing. I’m not a homewrecker but if it’s early doors and I like that girl then I’ll go for her," he added.

*Love Island starts at 9pm Monday 6th June on ITV2 and ITV Hub. Episodes are available the following morning on BritBox.

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