Love Island full lineup revealed as bosses make huge change to villa staple (2024)

31 minutes agoBy Allan Glen

Love Island producers to shake things up tonight

Producers have promised Love Island debut this evening will feature a never-before-seen twist to the show’s formula.

Speaking from the Majorcan villa,Love Island’sexecutive producer Mike Spencer told us: “We have changed up day one format too.

“There’ll be something very new, it’s not a public vote, but it’ll be a new way to couple up our Islanders.”

Today, 03:30By Allan Glen

Love Island bosses left panicking as Majorca introduces new rules

Love Island bosses were left panicking ahead of the show’s launch tonight after Majorca introduced new water usage rules.

Authorities on the Spanish island had clamped down on water use after months of little rainfall.

This left bosses concerned they couldn’t fill up the iconic Love Island pool.

Guidance issued across Majorca stated that it was forbidden to fillswimmingpools, water lawns or wash cars – even Hollywood starMichael Douglascouldn’t fill up the plunge pool at his huge estate.

A source said: “It’s hard to think howLove Islandwould even function without the pool in action.

“Luckily after an uptick in rainy days over the last month, we got the go ahead to maintain the pool, fill with fresh water and so on, as usual.”

Today, 03:00By Allan Glen

Ciaran and Samantha early Bookies’ favourites to win Love Island 2024

Ciaran and Samantha are Ladbrokes’ early favourites to win the upcoming series of Love Island 2024.

Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: “Fans can’t wait for the new series to get underway, and with the first batch of Islanders now confirmed, punters seem to think Ciaran and Samantha are the early ones to beat.”

Top Male

• Ciaran – 3/1
• Sean – 4/1
• Ronnie – 5/1
• Ayo – 11/2
• Sam – 6/1
• Munveer – 8/1

Top Female

• Samantha – 3/1
• Harriett – 5/1
• Nicole – 5/1
• Mimii – 11/2
• Patsy – 6/1
• Jess – 7/1

Today, 02:35By Allan Glen

Can I stay at the Love Island villa?

TheLove Islandvilla is calledSa Vinyassa and costs £5K a weekto rent out.

After the show ends it’ll look completely different, with no cameras in and a homely vibe created with a complete interior overhaul.

There will be no neon signage but instead rustic additions, including exposed brickwork and snug sofas.

Fans of the show are also able to stay in theLove Island 2021 villa.

Today, 02:00By Louis Regan

Maya Jama looks to the future ahead of Love Island 2024

Love Island host Maya Jama has discussed her plans for the future ahead of the upcoming series.

Speaking as she gave a tour of theLove Islandvilla, she told The Sun: “In my mind I am like what do younextafter TV. I’ll work it out.

“I feel like I need to set new goals because I have been so fortunate that all my childhood goals have been achieved now before I am 30.

“Do I have an input [now]? No, because if I did I would get producer credits.

“If I could I would but that’s not my job title… yet.

“I am a fan of the show and have grown up on reality TV so maybe one day, never say never.

“I am 30 this year and that is another milestone, but focus on your job first then plan the party after!”

Today, 01:00By Louis Regan

Love Island’s Ciaran opens up about his worst dating disaster

Love Island star Ciaran Davies has opened up about his most embarrassing dating disaster.

He told The Sun: “One comes to mind straight away. Me and my best mate were on a night out and we met these two lovely women.

“We said, ‘how about tomorrow, us four go on a little double date’. So we met up with them, went to this lovely bar and had some food and we’re getting the drinks in.

“When it was my time to get the round in, I turned to the waitress and ordered some drinks, tapped my card and it declined. I was a little bit embarrassed by this point, but it got worse.”

Today, 00:00By Louis Regan

How to catch up on Love Island

The new series of Love Island is just days away, but if you can’t wait for your villa fix, you can always catch up on older seasons.

Simply head over to ITVX to catch up on all ten seasons of the hit reality show.

You’ll want to be quick if you’re looking to watch all ten seasons though, as Love Island returns next Monday, June 3.

Today, 23:00By Louis Regan

Biggest changes hitting the villa this year

The Love Island has had a serious makeover ahead of this year’s series.

Here are just a few of the changes producers have made:

• The Hideaway – this series there is no invite needed
• The girls’ dressing room has moved location
• Extra beds added upstairs for ‘options’
• A moat around the firepit
• Fresh colours throughout and ‘zones’

Today, 22:00By Louis Regan

Love Island star reveals what makes him a catch

Love Island’s Ayo Odukoya has revealed why he thinks the villa’s ladies will love him.

He said: “I feel like the way I carry myself is very respectful and I think people take to that and once you show who you are to somebody you get it back tenfold.

“The way I am gives off a good enough energy for people to feel comfortable around me.”

Today, 21:00By Louis Regan

Love Island producers to shake things up with first episode twist

Producers have promised next week’s Love Island debut will feature a never-before-seen twist to the show’s formula.

Speaking from the Majorcan villa,Love Island’sexecutive producer Mike Spencer told us: “We have changed up day one format too.

“There’ll be something very new, it’s not a public vote, but it’ll be a new way to couple up our Islanders.”

He continued: “I hope it’ll shock the Islanders and I think it will because there will be an element of a new gameplay that will lead to their couples without them knowing it.”

Today, 20:00By Louis Regan

Love Island Aftersun returns

With Love Island returning in a matter of days, the show’s beloved spin-off is also back.

Sam ThompsonandIndiyah Polackwill resume their roles as the faces of Love Island Aftersun they will be joined byAmy Hart,Chris TaylorandJordan Stephens.

After Sun will also feature morecelebrityguests who will join Maya and her panel to discuss all the goings on from the villa thissummer.

2nd Jun 2024, 19:00By Louis Regan

Love Island bosses left panicking as Majorca introduces new rules

Love Island bosses were left panicking ahead of the show’s launch after Majorca introduced new water usage rules.

Authorities on the Spanish island had clamped down on water use after months of little rainfall.

This left bosses concerned they couldn’t fill up the iconic Love Island pool.

Guidance issued across Majorca stated that it was forbidden to fillswimmingpools, water lawns or wash cars – even Hollywood starMichael Douglascouldn’t fill up the plunge pool at his huge estate.

A source said: “It’s hard to think howLove Islandwould even function without the pool in action.

“Luckily after an uptick in rainy days over the last month, we got the go ahead to maintain the pool, fill with fresh water and so on, as usual.”

2nd Jun 2024, 18:00By Louis Regan

Ciaran and Samantha early Bookies’ favourites to win Love Island 2024

Ciaran and Samantha are Ladbrokes’ early favourites to win the upcoming series of Love Island 2024.

Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: “Fans can’t wait for the new series to get underway, and with the first batch of Islanders now confirmed, punters seem to think Ciaran and Samantha are the early ones to beat.”

Top Male

• Ciaran – 3/1
• Sean – 4/1
• Ronnie – 5/1
• Ayo – 11/2
• Sam – 6/1
• Munveer – 8/1

Top Female

• Samantha – 3/1
• Harriett – 5/1
• Nicole – 5/1
• Mimii – 11/2
• Patsy – 6/1
• Jess – 7/1

2nd Jun 2024, 17:00By Louis Regan

Can I stay at the Love Island villa?

TheLove Islandvilla is calledSa Vinyassa and costs £5K a weekto rent out.

After the show ends it’ll look completely different, with no cameras in and a homely vibe created with a complete interior overhaul.

There will be no neon signage but instead rustic additions, including exposed brickwork and snug sofas.

Fans of the show are also able to stay in theLove Island 2021 villa.

2nd Jun 2024, 16:00By Louis Regan

Love Island bosses promise ‘raft of impressive bombshells’

Love Island bosses have promised a raft of very impressive bombshells, who are set to really heat things up in the villa.

“I know who is waiting to come in and I know they are brilliant. Bombshells are bombshells for a reason,” executive producer Mike Spence teased.

“There’s some great ones coming in. I don’t want to hype it up too much but they are so good. I feel confident.”

2nd Jun 2024, 15:00By Louis Regan

Harriett Blackmore gives her side to breakup claims

Harriett Blackmore has rejected claims she broke up with her long-term boyfriend just days before heading to the Love Island villa.

She said: “The break-up was quite out of the blue – we both had questions and we both wanted closure in that sort of sense.

“A lot of our lives were with each other…so we remained in contact but I definitely don’t have a boyfriend.

“He moved on with someone else, just to clear it up, we broke up in January.”

However, sources claim Harriett had spent time with her ex days before entering the villa and he was “livid” upon seeing her in the lineup.

2nd Jun 2024, 14:00By Louis Regan

Inside Ronnie’s Olivia Attwood connection

New Islander Ronnie Vint has a connection to one of Love Island’s most iconic stars.

Vint is reportedly good friends with villa legend Olivia Attwood.

A source told The Sun: “Ronnie is the total package and ticks every single box for Love Island bosses.

“He’s good-looking with a great body, has top chat and even has links to former show legends.

“Fans are still obsessed withOliviaand now Bradley too thanks to theirITVreality spin-offOlivia Meets Her Match.

“This is an amazing way to keep those OG fans in the loop while introducing them to hot new singles.”

2nd Jun 2024, 13:00By Louis Regan

Every Islander heading to the villa next week

ITV is today announcing every Islanders set to enter the villa in next week’s Love Island debut.

Here are the names we know so far:

• Mimii Ngulube, 24
• Samantha Kenny, 26
• Jessica White, 25
• Patsy Field, 25
• Harriett Blackmore, 24
• Nicole Samuel, 24
• Ciaran Davies, 21
• Sean Stone, 24
• Sam Taylor, 23
• Ayo Odukoya, 25
• Munveer Jabbal, 30
• Ronnie Vint, 27

2nd Jun 2024, 12:00By Louis Regan

Huge Hideaway change made this season

Love Island producers have introduced a massive shakeup to the legendary Hideaway for the upcoming Love Island season.

A ‘No invite needed’ policy is being used, meaning Islanders can enter the private room whenever they want – but not with the person they are coupled up with.

Executive producer Mike Spence told us: “We’re up for anything, we’re up for changes.

“There’s so manydatingshows on TV and there’s a real reason we’re in season 11 and not afraid to do something different.”

2nd Jun 2024, 11:00By Louis Regan

Who has hosted Love Island?

Since the revival of the show in 2015, there have been a few hosts of the hit TV show.

Caroline Flackhosted the show for five seasons until shepassed away in 2020.

She was succeeded byLaura Whitmore, wife of Love Island narratorIain Stirling, for seasons six to eight.

Laurashocked Love Island fans whenshe quit the showin August 2022.

Her sudden exit from the show left the presenter spot up for grabs for a short while, with speculation rife as to who would bag the gig.

Bosses announcedMaya Jama as the host of Love Island, a fact that was well-received by Love Island fans everywhere.

2nd Jun 2024, 10:00By Louis Regan

Fans unimpressed as star returns to Love Island Aftersun

Some Love Island fans have voiced their discontent to see Chris Taylor return as a host of Love Island Aftersun.

Chris appeared on season five in 2019 as well as this year’sAll Starsseries, but proved to be a controversial face the second time around following an argument with love interest Arabella Chi.

One fan said: “I’m disappointed to see Chris there after his behaviour on the recent series.”

Another added: “I always loved Chris until the way he behaved to Arabella ( scary ).”

Someone else added: “I don’t think Chris should be representing and rewarded this way after the way he behaved…not a positive role model at all!”

2nd Jun 2024, 09:30By Louis Regan

Get to know your new Love Island cast

Here are some details about all the newly announced Love Island cast members:

• Samantha Kenny–works in a beauty salon
• Ciaran Davies–Welsh hunk and rugby player
• Mimii Ngulube– student nurse from Portsmouth
• Jess White– shop manager from Stockport
• Harriett Blackmore– pals with YouTuber Saffron Barker
• Nicole Samuel–account manager and former champion dancer
• Sean Stone– runs a sweet firm
• Patsy Field–an Influencer with a disability.
• Sam Taylor– a hairdresser with a love of tattoos
• Munveer Jabbal–the oldest contestant in the villa this year
• Ayo Odukoya– a footballer and former model
• Ronnie Vint–best mates with Olivia Attwood’s hubby Bradley Dack
• Grace Jackson– Manchester based model who is followed byMolly-Mae HagueandConor McGregor, she is tipped to enter as a bombshell

2nd Jun 2024, 09:00By Louis Regan

Love Island legend slams show for ‘going backwards’ as new cast announced

Love Island legendTasha Ghourihas hit out at the show, claiming it is “going backwards” following the announcement of its new lineup.

Tasha, 25, took to Snapchat to share an unimpressed-looking selfie and added: “Love seeing the inclusivity in the Love Island cast… feels like we’re going backwards.”

She previously made Love Island history asthe first-ever deaf contestant.

One of this year’s Islanders is 24-year-oldPatsy Field, who has been very open about having Erb’s Palsy– a condition that means one of her arms is shorter than the other and it also has less function.

2nd Jun 2024, 08:30By Louis Regan

Love Island’s HarriettBlackmoreditched boyfriend days before entering the villa, source claims

Love Island girl Harriett Blackmore reportedly spent her final nights in the UK with her boyfriend, who she says she split from in January.

Fans noticed Josh Curling in a number of social media videos, leading them to believe Harriett had a secret boyfriend.

Speaking on Wednesday, Harriett insisted to The Sun: “I broke up recently with my boyfriend in January, so about four months ago.

“We remained in contact because we were together for such a long time.”

But sources who know the couple said the self-styled “It” girl spent Friday night at Josh’s house, where she gave him a scrapbook of photos from their relationship together and told him: “I love you.”

2nd Jun 2024, 08:00By Louis Regan

MimiNgulubereveals brutal Love Island policy ahead of series launch

Villa hopeful Mimi Ngulube has confirmed that Love Island contestants are only told if they’ve made the cut AFTER jetting toMallorca.

Speaking to The Sun, she said: “I had the conversation with the execs when I arrived here that I’d be heading in.”

Asked if that’s how it generally works, Mimi confessed that it is.

This means Mimi has had a long wait to find out whether or not she’d be moving into the villa, having applied last summer.