Love Island is again to warmth up our winter with a model new solid of contestants heading into the villa.
The ITV courting present returns for the second instalment of its winter spin-off in South Africa after the collection was delayed because of the Covid pandemic.
A brand new group of singles might be heading to the solar to brighten up the wintry nights again right here within the UK from Monday, January 16.
New host Maya Jama will entrance the brand new collection, encouraging the islanders to “seize love by the horns” and couple up for a winter of affection.
Meet the 2023 Love Island solid
Who’s Love Island contestant Haris Namani?
Doncaster’s personal Haris Namani is a 21-year-old TV salesman.
Forward of his look on the Winter collection, Namani revealed to ITV that he has “by no means discovered love” and that he hopes coming into the villa will assist him discover the “proper one”.
He added: “I’ve by no means taken a woman dwelling, I’m not going to say I’ve fallen in love till I’ve taken them to fulfill my mum and pa or sisters and brother. ”
Namani additionally mentioned he’s a “distinctive man” who’s “assured, not awkward, particularly with the ladies” and “respectful”.
Who’s Love Island contestant Olivia Hawkins?
No stranger to the highlight, actress Olivia Hawkins, 27, has starred in a James Bond movie reverse 007 himself, Daniel Craig.
The ring woman for rapper KSI’s fights has even been a physique double for Michelle Keegan and Emma Watson.
She added: “I did a movie with Jason Statham and had a pleasant 10-minute convo about life.”
The Brighton star has shared that she hopes to calm down and discover “the love” of her life as she guarantees a “little drama” on the present.
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Who’s Love Island contestant Shaq Muhammad?
Airport safety officer Muhammad, 24, is jetting off to affix the islanders within the South African villa this 12 months.
The London boy has admitted that he has been hopeless in love previously, so he determined to go on the present to fulfill his spouse within the villa.
Muhammad added: “I’m the kind of person who wears my coronary heart on my sleeve. If I discover somebody I click on with, I fall very arduous, very quick. Generally that may be a foul factor.”
His favorite movie is the romantic drama Expensive John, starring Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried, which at all times makes him cry.
Who’s Love Island contestant Tanyel Revan?
The 26-year-old hair stylist from North London mentioned she is “arduous to get, humorous, charismatic, handsome, comfortable and constant”.
Her movie star crush is Magic Mike actor Channing Tatum as a result of she doesn’t like “fairly boys” as they’ve a “crap character” which supplies her “the ick”.
“(Channing is) manly and he can dance,” Revan added.
“If a person can dance I’m in love with him right away.”
Who’s Love Island contestant Will Younger?
23-year-old farmer, Will Younger, thinks he is now “mature sufficient” to calm down with a spouse after discovering it “tough juggling relationships” whereas working on the farm.
The Buckinghamshire lad shared that he meditates “each evening” for 20 to 25 minutes after a woman he was courting instructed him to begin.
Younger additionally added that his declare to fame is that BBC presenter Claudia Winkleman got here to his farm and spilt water on him.
Who’s Love Island contestant Anna-Might Robey?
Payroll Administrator, Anna-Might Robey is swapping the workplace for sunshine this January.
The 20-year-old Swansea woman defined that she is on the present as her mom retains “bugging” her to get a boyfriend.
The self-described chatterbox added: “I’m simply excited to strive one thing new and I believe occurring Love Island is an effective strategy to meet somebody.”
Robey additionally shared her worst date expertise which concerned a man “falling asleep” when she was chatting with him for her solely to wake him up by clinking his wine glass.
Who’s Love Island contestant Ron Corridor?
Essex lad Ron, 25, is a monetary adviser who thinks he’ll convey “enjoyable and charisma” into the villa.
Chatting with ITV, Corridor defined that he has two totally different eye colors, blue and inexperienced after an accident which he thinks has “added to his character”.
He added that the harm has not “hindered” him and makes for a “good dialog starter”.
He additionally mentioned: “I’m essentially the most real individual you’ll meet. I’m real, caring and I’m a pleasant individual – which you don’t discover nowadays.”
Who’s Love Island contestant Lana Jenkins?
The 25-year-old, from Luton, mentioned she “falls in love” simply and doubtless tells folks she loves them inside per week.
Jenkins added: “I don’t thoughts folks texting me on a regular basis however if you happen to ship me query marks if I’ve not replied to you shortly, you’re gone. That’s a extremely massive crimson flag for me! Additionally if I see a man journey over, that’s an immediate turn-off.”
Jenkins says she has labored with celebrities for her job as a make-up artist and was in an episode of the comedy present Benidorm as an additional when she lived in Spain when she was six.
Who’s Love Island contestant Kai Fagan?
Fagan, 24, from Manchester, mentioned he’s searching for the best woman and has “fairly excessive expectations”.
The science and PE trainer, who performs semi-professional rugby for Burnage RFC, added: “I don’t really feel I ought to decide to somebody except I’m completely buzzing over them, as a result of it’s not honest on them.”
The Jamaican citizen added family and friends, who he mentioned he at all times places first, describe him as “chilled, caring, very impulsive and a superb man”.
Who’s Love Island contestant Tanya Manhenga?
The 22-year-old, scholar of biomedical science and an influencer, is trying to discover a boyfriend however not one that doesn’t put on socks in the home or has massive ft as a result of that offers her “the ick”.
Manhenga, from Liverpool, who has vitiligo, added that her pores and skin pigmentation is on her lip and there’s a stripe in her hair.
She mentioned: “Not many individuals know that however I believe it’s fairly cute. I don’t care about overlaying it up on a regular basis, I believe it’s a vibe.”
All of the Winter Love Island 2023 contestants confirmed by ITV
Listed here are the ten Love Island contestants confirmed by ITV forward of the 2023 Winter collection.
You possibly can be taught extra about them within the profiles under:
Love Island returns on Monday January 16 at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
