Love Island SPOILER: Joey Essex begs Jessy to keep their terrace kiss a secret from Grace and the other Islanders as he tries to juggle both girls

NAME: Mimii Ngulube

AGE: 24

BY: Portsmouth

ACTIVITY: Mental health nurse

WHY DO YOU LOVE ISLAND? The pool in Portsmouth doesn’t matter. I’ve tried dating and talking to people on social media, but it just hasn’t been 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 can make people laugh. I also bring honesty – I’m good at noticing people’s personality traits and looking aside those who might be liars.

NAME: Sean Steen

AGE: 24

BY: Hertford

ACTIVITY: Candy seller

WHY LOVE ISLAND? I have always been a believer in relationships, and when you find someone you want to be with, it is the best feeling. Now is the perfect time, 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: Harriet Blackmore

AGE: 24

BY: Brighton

ACTIVITY: Dancer and personal shopper

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

CLAIM TO FAME? Being a bit of an IT girl in Brighton, I’ve been personal shopping for the 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 would have someone to come to and talk to and feel comfortable around or laugh with. I think I would be 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, it comes back to you tenfold. The way I am, I give off enough energy that people feel comfortable around me.

NAME: Nicole Samuel

AGE: 24

BY: Aberdare, Wales

ACTIVITY: Account manager

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

WHAT DO NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU? I became world dancing champion in 2011, 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 looks I like blondes with nice breasts but I also love brunettes.

Claim 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

ACTIVITY: Store Manager

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

WHAT IS YOUR TYPE ON PAPER? I like a set of white turkey teeth, but 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 can’t wonder if I can wear heels around you and what height heels I can wear. If you’re not good with height, then this is not for me.

NAME: Ciaran Davies

AGE: 21

BY: Pencoed, South Wales

OCCUPANCY: Surveyor

WHAT’S YOUR TYPE ON PAPER? Obviously looks, but humor 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.

WHAT DO NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU? 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

BUSINESS: 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 because of them, because it can’t be because of me!

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

NAME:JoeyEssex

AGE: 33

BY:Chigwell, Essex

OCCUPANCY: Reality star

CLAIM TO FAME? The only road is Essex

FAMOUS EXES: Joey dated TOWIE co-star Sam Faiers from 2011 to 2014. The pair got engaged before splitting. He has also been spotted with former Love Island stars Ellie Brown and Maura Higgins. He also dated his Dancing On Ice pro partner Vanessa Bauer.

NAME:Grace Jackson

AGE: 25

BY:Manchester

OCCUPANCY: Model and social media marketing coordinator

WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? No man communicates well and it hurts. I like someone who doesn’t take themselves and life too seriously. My lifestyle can be a bit of a turn off for men, I like to go out and travel abroad a lot. They can’t keep up with my lifestyle. It’s the life I want and it helps with my business.

NAME: Wil Anderson

AGE: 23

BY: Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear

BUSINESS: Quantity meter

WHY DID YOU WANT TO GO TO LOVE ISLAND? I 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: Matilda Draper

AGE: 24

BY:Beckenham

BUSINESS: Recruitment Advisor

WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’RE DOING? I want to bring sunshine to the Villa. I’m lighthearted and don’t take myself too seriously. If things get too serious in the Villa, I’ll throw in a joke or a ‘would you rather’.

NAME: Konnor Ewudzi

AGE: 28

BY:Cornwall

OCCUPANCY: Barber

WHY LOVE ISLAND AND WHY NOW? I’m ready to find someone. I’ve been in a few relationships and now it feels like the right time, as I’ve learned from past relationships. I will now be able to recognize the red flags.

NAME: Trey Norman

AGE: 24

BY: Doncaster

BUSINESS: Commercial insurance broker

WHAT KIND OF ISLAND Dweller ARE YOU GOING TO BECOME? I would say that I am charming and that I am someone who does what he or she wants. I’m not afraid to express my feelings. I’m going to the Villa to find the girl of my dreams so I can confuse the boys.

NAME: Jessy Potten

AGE: 25

BY: Leicester

OCCUPANCY: Brand Partnership Officer

WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU WILL BRING TO THE VILLA? I’m fun, I like to participate, so I’d like to think I’ll get right into it as soon as I arrive. I also have a very sarcastic sense of humor so I will make anyone laugh, but I’m a Sagittarius so I also have a fiery side and I’m not afraid to speak my mind or stick to my guns . I’m not very good at taking ‘no’ for an answer.