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Reuben Collins

Age: 23

From: Surrey

Job: Account Assistant

What do the other Islanders need to know about you? "Sometimes I can be a bit too honest. At the end of the day I’ll go for who I want and if I have to step on toes I will. I don’t mind making a bit of a fool of myself. I love a bit of eye contact. I speak a little bit of Spanish, so I’ll use that to get the girls’ attention."

Josh Sunday Oyinsan

Age: 29

From: Dartford

Job: Semi Pro Footballer and Model

Why Love Island and why now? "I’m looking for something different and I think Love Island can give me that. And now, because I’m single and I feel like I’m the best version of myself. I’m very picky. I get the ick easily…I’m looking for a genuine connection, someone who is easy-going, funny, beautiful and fun."

Jessica Spencer

Age: 25

From: London

Job: Fashion Stylist

What do the other Islanders need to know about you? "I don’t take myself too seriously and am good at going with the flow, but I only have a short time in Casa Amor so I am ready to find the one."

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Jessy Potts

Age: 25

From: Leicester

Job: Brand partnerships associate

Why Love Island and why now?: "Love Island is a great opportunity and experience and I’m hoping to meet someone as I’m very single. It now feels like the perfect time and there are so many successful relationships formed on Love Island, so I’m hoping I’m lucky enough to find someone. Love Island genuinely works, you can list a lot of couples who have gone on to get married and have children. I’m hoping I thrive in the Villa as I love a holiday romance or a work fling, so it should be fun."

Matilda Draper

Age: 24

From: Beckenham

Job: Recruitment Consultant

Why Love Island and why now? "This year felt right for me, I’ve been single since 2022 and gave myself last year to really focus on finding myself because I was with my ex partner from the ages of 18-22 which are your formative years. I was in my housewife era back then which just isn’t me, I love being silly so the last year has been about having fun and loving myself but now I’m ready to find and love my person."

Grace Jackson

Age: 25

From: Manchester

Occupation: Co-Owner of Social Media Marketing Agency

Why Love Island and why now? 'In my day and age, you don’t meet people on face value, it’s all off Instagram,Twitter and dating apps. Everything’s online! I’m excited to get to know someone on face value, and be somewhere where you’re forced to have a conversation and be a bit more open. This is something that would push me out of my comfort zone, I don’t really date a lot. I get myself in situationships with people I know that I shouldn’t give my time to!'

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Joey Essex

Age: 33

From: Essex

Job: Reality TV star

Speaking to The Sun about why he decided to be the first ever celebrity bombshell, Joey said, "I’m extremely single right now, so I’m praying that I’m going to walk out of the villa hand in hand with the love of my life, that’s my main aim and all I care about.

“It’s difficult for me to meet girls on the outside as they judge me based on a persona so I think this experience will allow for people to see the real me.”

Nicole Samuel

Age: 24

From: Aberdare

Job: Accounts manager

Why would you say you’re single?: "I’ve been enjoying single life and the attention of different boys, it’s fun. I’ve enjoyed being able to go on holiday with the girls and not having to worry about someone back home. All the girls are there texting in their room and I’m out till four in the morning living my best life."

Mimii Ngulube

Age: 24

From: Portsmouth

Job: Mental health nurse

What do you think you’ll bring to the Villa? "I’m a girls’ girl. My girls are my rocks and I’m theirs so I’ll be a good friend as well as going in there to find a man. I like dressing up so I’ll bring style, and I’d like to think I’m quite funny so I’ll make people laugh. Bringing honesty as well - I’m good at picking up on people's personality traits and side-eyeing those who might be a liar."

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Sean Stone

Age: 24

From: Hertford

Job: Sweet salesman

Why Love Island and why now?: "I’ve always been one for relationships and when you have found someone you want to be with it’s the best feeling. Now is the perfect time, the one thing that is missing is my soulmate."

Ayo Odukoya

Age: 25

From: Canning Town

Job: Model

What do you think you’ll bring to the Villa?: "I think I’d bring excitement and joy. I think people would have someone to come to and talk to and feel comfortable being around or to have a laugh with. I think I’m somebody everyone would take to."

Ciaran Davies

Age: 21

From: Pencoed, South Wales

Job: Surveyor

If you had to pick three of the most important things you look for in a partner what would they be?: "Obviously looks but humour is a big thing for me, I’m a bit of a wind up so I want a girl who can give it back. Loyalty is another one for me, I think that’s the most important thing to look for in a relationship."

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Dumped Islander - Konnor Ewudzi

Age: 28

Hometown: Cornwall

Job: Barber

What makes you a catch? "I’ve got a different look and style to a lot of people. I’m an ex-holiday rep so I like to engage with people and I’m full of energy. I’ve not found anyone who has the same vibe as me yet and I am holding out for the right girl."

Dumped Islander - Lolly Hart

Age: 30

From: Leicestershire

Job: Long haul cabin crew

What makes you a catch?: "As part of my job I’ve been lucky enough to travel the world which has given me a great perspective on life, so I think I’ll bring that with me to the Villa. My job also means I’m a people’s person, I can get on with anyone and everyone as I’m very laid back and easy going."

Dumped Islander - Blade Siddiqi

Age: 29

From: Stevenage

Job: Butler in the Buff

What kind of Islander are you going to be? "First and foremost, I’m looking to come and shake things up. I want to bring the energy, get amongst it and really consider myself as someone who is looking for something genuine moving forward. I want a Queen by my side. I’m hoping to find that in the Villa with someone who is down to earth and up for a laugh."

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Dumped Islander - Emma Milton

Age: 30

From: Manchester

Job: Fashion Content Creator

What will you bring to the Villa? "I am ready to bring my fashion and looks into the Villa. I’m a really good communicator and always ready to give good advice to help someone. I tend to be able to help everyone else but myself because when it comes to my love life, I can never take my own advice! I am such a Gemini - I go from one extreme to the other."

Dumped Islander - Hugo Godfroy

Age: 24

From: Southampton

Job: Electrician

What kind of Islander are you going to be? "I’ll be an honest Islander and I’m never afraid to be myself. I always take people’s opinions on board but I’m not a yes man - I’m going in there to find love and prepared to step on toes to do so."

Dumped Islander - Jess White

Age: 25

From: Stockport

Job: Retail manager

Why would you say you’re single?: "I think I’m single because I don’t underestimate the fact that I’m hard work. I know what I want and I'm not easily pleased. When you’re a loud, outgoing woman, sometimes it can intimidate men - men don’t always want that. I think that can sometimes put people off me because I am quite loud and you can hear me before you see me. Some men love that though."

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Islander Who Quit - Uma Jammeh

Age: 23

From: North London

Job: VIP Host/Model

Why would you say you’re single?: "I feel like I’ve been so unlucky in love! It’s all been underwhelming so far. I don’t know what the reason is, I think it’s them, as it can’t be me!"

Dumped Islander Wil Anderson

Age: 23

From: Whitley Bay

Occupation: Quantity Surveyor

Why Love Island and why now? "I wanted to be single for the last year because I’ve been in two serious relationships from the age of 18 but, now I feel like it’s time to put myself back out there. I want to feel that love again."

Furvah Shah is Cosmopolitan UK’s junior entertainment and lifestyle writer. She covers everything from TV and films to music and books, plus lots of celebrity news. Furvah has previously written for , BBC, and and she is super passionate about highlighting diverse talent and projects, having interviewed the likes of Halle Bailey, India Amarteifio, Iman Vellani and more. She's been interviewed for Times Radio and BBC Asian Network, graduated with a First in BA Media and Communications from Goldsmiths University and is an NCTJ-qualified journalist. In her free time, you can find her at an arts or culture event, eating Middle Eastern or Asian food, searching for modest fashion inspiration on Pinterest, binge-watching a Netflix series or cuddling with her cat. You can follow Furvah on , , and . 

Senior Entertainment and Lifestyle Writer

 Lydia Venn is Cosmopolitan UK’s Senior Entertainment and Lifestyle Writer. She covers everything from , to the latest celebrity news. She also writes across our work/life section regularly creating , covering exciting new releases and sharing the latest must-haves. In her role she’s interviewed everyone from Margot Robbie to Niall Horan, and her work has appeared on an episode of . After completing a degree in English at the University of Exeter, Lydia moved into journalism, writing for the , before working as Features Editor at , where she spoke on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour and Talk Radio. She has an encyclopedic knowledge of Gilmore Girls and 00s teen movies, and in her free time can be found with a margarita in hand watching the Real Housewives on repeat. Find her on .
 

Sophie Williams is a Freelance Journalist and Copywriter, covering everything from Fashion to Entertainment to music, Lifestyle and Features. She has interviewed a range of musical artists and authors including Alyssa Edwards, Courtney Barnett, Confidence Man, The Vaccines, Loyle Carner, Gabrielle, and John Niven, and has written for publications like Metro, Reader's Digest, ITV's Woo! and Vice’s NBGA. She is also working on a book for HarperCollins about Taylor Swift, due to be published in 2024.  

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