Joey Essex ‘is lining up a surprising new career move when he leaves the Love Island villa’ after becoming the show’s first celebrity contestant

NAME: Mimii Ngulube

AGE: 24

BY: Portsmouth

OCCUPANCY: Mental health nurse

WHY LOVE ISLAND? The pool in Portsmouth doesn’t matter. I tried dating, talking to people on social media, but it just wasn’t successful. Applying was spontaneous, I didn’t expect to end up here!

WHAT BRINGS YOU TO THE VILLA? My girls are my rocks and I am theirs so I will be a good friend and go out there to find a man. I like to dress up, so I bring style, and I like to think I’m quite funny so I’ll make people laugh. I also bring honesty – I’m good at noticing people’s personality traits and looking aside those who might be a liar.

NAME: Patsy field

AGE: 29

BY: Orpington

OCCUPANCY: Office administrator

WHAT DO YOU WANT THE ISLAND RESIDENTS TO KNOW? I have something very special about me which is my disability, it is a condition I was born with called Ebs Palsy. It doesn’t define who I am, but it makes me a little different, even though I’ve learned to deal with it and it’s never held me back.

HOW WOULD FRIENDS/FAMILY DESCRIBE YOU? My friends would say that I am the loudest person in the group, I am the one who is always up for a challenge, the life and soul of the party. My family would say I’m bossy and it’s always my way or the highway, they’d say I’m the boss.

NAME: Sean Stone

AGE: 24

BY: Hertford

OCCUPANCY: Dear seller

WHY LOVE ISLAND? I’ve always been a believer in relationships and when you find someone you want to be with, it’s the best feeling. This is the perfect moment, the only thing missing is my soulmate.

HOW WOULD FRIENDS/FAMILY DESCRIBE YOU? Very sweet, caring and thoughtful. I’m the kind of guy that if you break down on the highway and need to change your tire, I’m there at any time of the night.

NAME: Harriett Blackmore

AGE: 24

BY: Brighton

OCCUPANCY: Dancer and personal shopper

WHAT BRINGS YOU TO THE VILLA? I provide the entertainment for everyone in the Villa, whether that’s making the girls laugh or the boys turning their heads, I’m sure I’ll bring the drama.

CLAIM T0 FAME? As an IT girl in Brighton I did personal shopping for rapper Arrdee and one of my best friends is Saffron Barker, the YouTuber.

NAME: Ayo Odukoya

AGE: 25

BY: Canning city

OCCUPANCY: Fashion model

WHAT BRINGS YOU TO THE VILLA? I think I would bring excitement and joy. I think people have someone to come to and talk to and feel comfortable around or laugh with. I think I’m someone that everyone would look forward to.

WHY SHOULD SOMEONE DATE YOU? I feel like the way I carry myself is very respectful and I think people accept that and once you show someone who you are, you get it back tenfold. The way I am radiates enough energy that people feel comfortable with me.

NAME: Samantha Kenny

AGE: 26

BY: Liverpool

OCCUPANCY: Make-up artist

WHAT BRINGS YOU TO THE VILLA? I think I’ll definitely bring some fire, I’m very stubborn and I wear my heart on my sleeve. I’m also very bubbly so I’ll definitely be laughing and bringing some scouse glamour.WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? I don’t go out enough, I work at the weekend and don’t usually go out in Liverpool anymore. If I want a night out I go to London because I love the boys down south. Tall, dark and cockney is my type.

NAME: Munveer Jabbal

AGE: 30

BY: Surbiton, Surrey

OCCUPANCY: Recruitment manager

WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? I haven’t found the right girl yet, I’m quite picky and have high standards. Dating in London is terrible. You don’t know who’s single… but now you’re bringing me to a place where everyone is single, so there’s no problem with that. CLAIM T0 FAME? I’m mates with Spencer Morgan (Piers Morgan’s son). We met when I moved to Fulham in 2018.

NAME: Nicole Samuel

AGE: 24

BY: Aberdare, Wales

OCCUPANCY: Account manager

WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? I’ve enjoyed the single life and the attention from different guys, it’s fun. I enjoyed being able to go on vacation with the girls and not have to worry about anyone at home. All the girls are there in their rooms texting and I’m out until 4 in the morning living my best life.

WHAT IS SOMETHING THAT NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU? In 2011 I became world champion dancer, not many people know that. I was a professional street dancer.

NAME: Ronnie Vint

AGE: 27

BY: South East London

OCCUPANCY: Semi-professional footballer

WHAT IS YOUR TYPE ON PAPER? I want someone who is family oriented, caring and career oriented. In terms of appearance, I like blondes with nice breasts, but I also like brunettes.

CLAIM T0 FAME? Bradley Dack is my best friend and he and Olivia are a big part of my life. I call Olivia my big little sister, she always takes care of me.

NAME: Jesus White

AGE: 25

BY: Stockport

OCCUPANCY: Retail Manager

WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? I don’t underestimate that I work hard. I know what I want and I am not easily satisfied. Being a loud, outgoing woman can sometimes intimidate men; men don’t always want that.

WHAT IS YOUR TYPE ON PAPER? I like a white set of turkey teeth, but I like a good set of turkey teeth. I would say personality traits, you have to be family oriented. You have to be tall, you can’t be shorter than me, I shouldn’t have to doubt whether I can wear heels around you and what height heels I can wear. If you have a vertical challenge, this is not for me.

NAME: Ciaran Davies

AGE: 21

BY: Pencoed, South Wales

OCCUPANCY: Surveyor

WHAT IS YOUR TYPE ON PAPER? It looks plain, but humor is important to me, I’m a bit flatulent, so I want a girl who can give it back. Loyalty is another one for me, I think it’s the most important thing to look for in a relationship.

CLAIM T0 FAME? When I was in Malia on a lads holiday I pretended to be Liam Reardon from series 7 to get into a club because they wouldn’t let us in. It worked and we ended up getting a private booth and free drinks all night.

NAME: Uma Jammeh

AGE: 23

BY: Islington, North London

OCCUPANCY: VIP host/model

WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? I feel like I’ve been so unlucky in love! It’s all been disappointing so far. I don’t know what the reason is, I think it’s them because it can’t be me!

CLAIM ON FAME? I was born in a closet in the hospital! There were no more rooms, my poor mother!

NAME: Joey Essex

AGE: 33

BY: Chigwell, Essex

OCCUPANCY: Reality star

CLAIM ON FAME? The only way is Essex

FAMOUS EXCESSES: Joey dated fellow TOWIE star Sam Faiers from 2011 to 2014, with the pair getting engaged before splitting. He has also been spotted locking lips with former Love Island stars Ellie Brown and Maura Higgins. He was also in a relationship with his Dancing On Ice pro partner Vanessa Bauer.

NAME: Omar Nyame

AGE: 25

BY: Croydon, London

OCCUPANCY: PE teacher

WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? People always assume I’m a player and a flirt, but I’m really not.

NAME: Grace Jackson

AGE: 25

BY:Manchester

OCCUPANCY: Model and social media marketing coordinator

WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? No man has good communication and it is painful. I like someone who doesn’t take themselves or life too seriously.

My lifestyle can put guys off a bit, I like to go out and go abroad a lot. They can’t keep up with my lifestyle. It’s the life I want, and it helps my business.

NAME:Will Anderson

AGE: 23

BY:Whitley Bay

OCCUPANCY: Quantity meter

WHY DO YOU WANT TO GO TO LOVE ISLAND? I’ve wanted to be single for the past year because I’ve been in two serious relationships since I was 18, but now I feel like it’s time to put myself out there again. I want to feel that love again

NAME: Tiffany Leighton

AGE: 25

BY:Hertfordshire

OCCUPANCY: HR coordinator

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF? I’m fit, I’m vibrant and I don’t care what anyone thinks. I bring some spice, spontaneity and my best flirt game.