Love Island is ‘sending two new bombs to the village to shake things up’… days after launch

Love Island started less than 24 hours ago and is reportedly already preparing to welcome two new contestants.

The ITV2 show kicked off its winter series in South Africa on Monday night, with the first batch of contestants forming five pairs, before bombshell Tom Clare ended the episode with his arrival.

And now, sources allegedly say that the show is “not playing”, as the newcomers have already landed in Cape Town before their arrival.

‘They’re not playing games’: Love Island is reportedly sending two new bombs into the villa to shake things up… just days after filming began.

Even though the new islanders have just settled in to their new partners, the newcomers are ready to shake things up before anyone gets too comfortable.

said a source He donorth: ‘Love Island is not playing this year and two new bombs are headed for the village to shake things up.

“It makes the show really exciting to watch and gives the villagers a chance to deviate if they’re not happy with who they’re with.

“Three bombs in a week is huge for Love Island and will make life in the village very interesting,” they explained.

A source reportedly said:

A source reportedly said: “It makes the show really exciting to watch and gives those in the villa a chance to stray if they’re not happy with who they’re with.”

First Bombshell: As Monday's episode kicked off the new series, bombshell Tom Clare was late to stir the pot.

First Bombshell: As Monday’s episode kicked off the new series, bombshell Tom Clare was late to stir the pot.

Host Maya Jama arrived at the villa with a shocking announcement Monday, just hours after the islanders arrived.

She came with the news that there was a new arrival, before footballer Tom came in.

The hunk will choose a girl to partner with during Tuesday night’s episode, in turn breaking one of the existing partners.

Tune in: During Monday's first episode, blonde beauty Lana Jenkins, 23, was paired with Ron Hall, 25, as they were dubbed the first few episodes as

Tune in: During the first episode on Monday, blonde beauty Lana Jenkins, 23, was paired up with Ron Hall, 25, as they were dubbed the first few episodes a “power couple” after seeming to hit it off immediately.

Sparks flying: Another couple who seemed to get off to a good start were Tanya Manhenga, 22, and Shaq Muhammad, 24, who were the first to pick each other in the pairing.

Sparks flying: Another couple who seemed to get off to a good start were Tanya Manhenga, 22, and Shaq Muhammad, 24, who were the first to pick each other in the pairing.

Before their arrival, the five girls chose which of the five boys they wanted to be in a relationship with when they first set foot in the villa.

Blonde beauty Lana Jenkins, 23, was paired up with Ron Hall, 25, as they were dubbed a “power couple” in early episodes after seeming to hit it off immediately.

Another couple who seemed to get off to a good start were Tanya Manhenga, 22, and Shaq Muhammad, 24, who were the first to pick each other in the pairing.

But things got a bit more complicated when it came to Manchester boy Kai Fagan, 24, who managed to pair up with three different girls in the show’s first couple, but ultimately ended up with the sizzling Tanyel Revan, 26.

Couple: Haris, 21, joined after Swansea beauty Anna-May, 20, who also initially chose Kai before being moved to the 'secondary bank' and having to choose again.

Couple: Haris, 21, joined after Swansea beauty Anna-May, 20, who also initially chose Kai before being moved to the ‘secondary bank’ and having to choose again.

Popular: Things got a bit more complicated when it came to Manchester lad Kai Fagan, 24, who managed to pair up with three different girls in the show's first couple but ultimately ended up with the sizzling Tanyel Revan, 26.

Popular: Things got a bit more complicated when it came to Manchester lad Kai Fagan, 24, who managed to pair up with three different girls in the show’s first couple but ultimately ended up with the sizzling Tanyel Revan, 26.

friendzoned?  The flame did not seem to burn for long with farmer Will Young, 23, and actress Olivia Jenkins, 27, as the latter was quick to admit to the other islanders that she saw him more as a friend.

friendzoned? The flame did not seem to burn for long with farmer Will Young, 23, and actress Olivia Jenkins, 27, as the latter was quick to admit to the other islanders that she saw him more as a friend.

The flame did not seem to burn for long with farmer Will Young, 23, and actress Olivia Jenkins, 27, as the latter was quick to admit to the other islanders that she saw him more as a friend. He stayed on to pair up with the Buckinghamshire blonde after initially casting Kai, who then stepped up for Tanyel.

Last but not least were Haris, 21, and Anna-May, 20, who got together after the Swansea beauty also initially cast Kai before being moved to the ‘substitute bench’ and having to choose again.

But who does new boy Tom have his eye on? And will the two new bombs upset the town’s power couple?

Love Island continues Tuesday at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.

LOVE ISLAND 2023: MEET THE CONTESTANTS

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tanya manhenga

Name: tanya manhenga

Years: 22

Location: Liverpool

Occupation: student and model

Something that not many people know about her: “I have vitiligo, which is a pigmentation of the skin, you may not even notice it.”

‘It’s on my lip and I have a part in my hair. Not many people know about it, but I think it’s pretty cute.

“I don’t mind covering it up all the time, I think it’s a vibe.”

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Lana Jenkins

Name: Lana Jenkins

Years: 25

Location: luton

Occupation: makeup artist

Something that not many people know about her: ‘In my work as a makeup artist I have worked with many celebrities.

“Also, when I was 6 years old I lived in Spain and was in an episode of Benidorm as an extra.”

Anna May Robey

Anna May Robey

Name: Anna May Robey

Years: twenty

Location: swansea

Occupation: payroll assistant

Something that not many people know about her: “I went on a date once and never saw him again.”

We went to eat and shared a bottle of wine. While she was talking to him she fell asleep!

I had to clink his wine glass to wake him up.

tanyel revan

tanyel revan

Name: tanyel revan

Years: 26

Location: North London

Occupation: Stylist

Something that not many people know about her: “The celebrity I like is Channing Tatum. I don’t like pretty guys, they disgust me because they always have shitty personalities.”

‘Channing Tatum is handsome but not too pretty. He is manly and knows how to dance.

‘If a man can dance, I fall in love with him immediately.’

Olivia Hawkins

Olivia Hawkins

Name: Olivia Hawkins

Years: 27

Location: Brighton

Occupation: Ring girl and actress

Something that not many people know about her: “I did a movie with Jason Statham and had a nice 10 minute conversation about life.”

“I’ve been a ring girl for KSI, I played a waitress in James Bond with Daniel Craig and I’ve also been a body double for Michelle Keegan and Emma Watson.”

Tom Clare

Tom Clare

Name: Tom Clare

Years: 23

Location: barnsley

Occupation: Semi-professional footballer

Something not many people know about him: I’m a fan of High School Musical

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kai fagan

Name: kai fagan

Years: 24

Location: Manchester

Occupation: Science and physical education teacher

Something not many people know about him: ‘I am a citizen of Jamaica. That’s why I played rugby 7s for Jamaica.’

“Now I play semi-professional rugby for Burnage RFC.”

“Technically I got three different degrees and went to three different universities.”

rum room

rum room

Name: rum room

Years: 25

Location: essex

Occupation: Financial Advisor

Something not many people know about him: ‘When you meet me, you would never know that I am blind in one eye.’

“It was the result of a soccer injury when I was 8 years old. I have two different colored eyes, one blue and one green.”

will be young

will be young

Name: will be young

Years: 23

Location: buckinghamshire

Occupation: Farmer

Something not many people know about him: ‘Every night I light a candle and meditate for 20-25 minutes.’

‘A girl I was dating told me to meditate, I tried it and I loved it. I stopped watching her and kept meditating!

“It’s a good way to reflect on yourself.”

shaq muhammad

shaq muhammad

Name: shaq muhammad

Years: 24

Location: London

Occupation: airport security officer

Something not many people know about him: ‘I am a very emotional person. It can be a blessing and a curse.

“Every time I watch Dear John I cry.

That is my favorite movie. Every time I’m with someone and they say, ‘Let’s watch a romantic movie,’ I’m like, ‘How about Dear John, how does that sound?’

haris namani

haris namani

Name: haris namani

Years: twenty-one

Location: Doncaster

Occupation: tv salesman

Something not many people know about him: ‘I have never found love. I think this is the program that can help me.’

‘It’s the best chance for me to find the girl and find the right one. Obviously I haven’t found the right one.