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Tobi Akingbade

Who is Luke Trotman? Meet the Winter Love Island star and semi-pro footballer from Luton

Luke Trotman is one of the newest bombshells to disrupt things in the Love Island villa.

The reality TV hopeful joined the contestants, who have been filling up the Cape Town resort since the series began on 12 January.

Luke T - who will walk in with 24-year-old heating engineer and menswear brand owner Luke Mabbott - is expected take someone’s girl after his entrance was teased on January 22's episode.

Who is Luke Trotman and how old is he?

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Hailing from Luton, the 22-year-old describes himself as " energetic, positive and smiley” and is definitely “ready to get into a relationship.”

He rates himself as “a strong 8" and believes his smile is his best feature.

Luke T, who admits that being stubborn is his worst habit, said he wants to bring “nice energy to the villa”.

What football team does Luke play for?

He plays for Darlington F.C.

However the player suffered an injury in August. During a match he ruptured an Achilles tendon which instantly meant he needed seven to eight months recovery time.

Is Luke T on Instagram?

On his page, @luketroytrotman, the semi-pro player updates his followers with the progress of his recovery.

He shared the aftermath his surgery on August 20 to his Instagram page.

In his caption, he wrote: “Successful Operation, Road to recovery starts now Swipe to see me eating hospital food while the surgeon tells me it’s 7-9 months before I’m back playing.”

What is Luke's type?

He has his eye on “Leanne, Siânnise, Sophie and Rebecca”.

And his ideal woman? “Can I just say Jessica Alba? Intelligent, pretty, confident, bubbly…” he answered.

What has he said about Winter Love Island 2020?

“You’ve got to do what you’ve got to do. In the Villa, you’ve got to back yourself. I’m quite relaxed,” he said when asked about the concept of bro code.

What was he doing on X Factor?

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Luke T is the son of X Factor contestant Beverley Trotman who appeared on the show in 2007. She finished in sixth place.

He said: “I appeared on TV cheering her on in the audience. She’s done a few musicals and she’s in the Kingdom Choir now… but she didn’t perform at Meghan and Harry’s wedding!”

When is Love Island on TV?

Love Island airs all week on ITV2 at 9pm

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