Love Island will be back on our television screens next week as many fans of the show gear up for a summer of drama.
The reality TV show is known to host an array of different glamorous contestants who have high hopes to find love in the villa. Next Monday June 5, the highly anticipated show will be back for its 10th series.
This year, Maya Jama will be back to host the drama-filled show which was last won by Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan in the winter edition of the series. Today, ITV has started rolling out details on the first exciting batch of islanders, and we've got all the info.
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On the official Love Island Instagram and Twitter account, nine new glamorous Love Island 2023 cast members were revealed. Meet the contestants below.
Ruchee Gurung
Age: 24
Occupation: Beautician
From: Sutton
As reported by The Mirror, Beautician Ruchee Gurung was the first Islander to be announced.
When asked why she wanted to join Love Island, the 24-year-old from Sutton said: "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."
In terms of "icks" she had a few to add to the list including "guys with no ambition", "white jeans and red trainers" and "super skinny jeans that look like leggings" - not much then!
George Fensom
Age: 24
Occupation: Business development executive
From: Bedford
George from Bedford is hoping to bring good vibes to the villa this summer. He claims to be the "first person to bring the vibe up".
He said: "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."
He'd love to couple up with someone like Megan Fox and share the villa with Anne Hegerty from The Chase. He added: "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
Age: 22
Occupation: Commercial real estate agent
From: Dublin
Catherine from Dublin said she can "chat your ears off" and is "always smiling, always happy, always laughing".
When asked how her friends and family would describe her, she said: "Someone who is fun and a loving character. They know I have so much love to give. You’ll always see me with a smile on my face."
Mehdi Edno
Age: 26
Occupation: Communications manager
From: Bordeaux/London
Mehdi is hoping to use his French to woo other islanders.
He said: "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."
He has been busy doing his Masters degree, but now he's done with the "busy schedule" and ready to find love.
Molly Marsh
Age: 21
Occupation: Musical theatre performer and social media creator
From: Doncaster
The daughter of former Coronation Street actress Janet Marsh is hoping she'll find the one.
She said: "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."
Tyrique Hyde
Age: 24
Occupation: Semi-professional footballer
From: Essex
Semi professional footballer Tyrique is hoping to find love this summer.
He said: "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."
He is also friends with former Islander Toby Aromolaran..
Ella Thomas
Age: 23
Occupation: Model
From: Glasgow
Model Ella Thomas has brushed shoulders with some very famous people.
She said: "I'm the whole package, I know what I want in life and I’ve got a big heart," she said of what she can offer the boys before issuing them a warning: "I’d let the boys know that I’m wifey material so don’t play with me!"
She has starred in a music video and even acted alongside Hollywood star Brad Pitt in the film World War Z when she was 12-years-old.
Mitchel Taylor
Age: 26
Occupation: Gas engineer
From: Sheffield
Mitchel is a 26-year-old gas engineer from Sheffield.
He has promised the Islanders he'll be an old-fashioned gentleman, he said: "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." He has very specific 'icks' - including seeing a woman count out coins.
Jess Harding
Age: 22
Occupation: Aesthetics Practitioner
From: London
Jess is a beauty clinic owner from London and has a long list of "icks".
The 22-year-old said: "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!"
André Furtado
Age: 21
From: Dudley
Occupation: Business owner
21-year-old André is a business owner from Dudley and can speak four different languages.
He said: "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".
Admitting he falls in love easy, he added: "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."
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