Love Island’s Joey Essex secretly kisses bombshell Jessy on the terrace as his romance with Grace hits the rocks after shock recoupling: ‘He’s earned his pay check!’
NAME: Mimii Ngulube
AGE: 24
BY: Portsmouth
ACTIVITY: 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 also go out there and find a man. I like to dress up, so I bring style, and I like to think I am funny, so I make people laugh. And bringing honesty – I am good at picking up on someone’s personality traits and looking sideways at people who might be liars.
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 attentive. I’m the type that if you break down on the highway and need your tire replaced, I’ll be there for you at any time of the night.
NAME: Harriett Blackmore
AGE: 24
BY: Bright
ACTIVITY: Dancer & Personal Shopper
WHAT BRINGS YOU TO THE VILLA? I provide entertainment for everyone in the Villa. Whether that means making the girls laugh or turning the boys heads, I am sure to provide some drama.
Claim 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 DO YOU BRING 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 with someone to laugh with. I think I’m someone that everyone would accept.
WHY WOULD SOMEONE DATE YOU? I think the way I carry myself is very respectful and I think people pick up on that and once you show who you are to someone, you get it back tenfold. The way I am gives off enough energy that people feel comfortable with 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 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 DO 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’S 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 prefer a brunette.
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 looks out for 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 am not easily satisfied. Being a loud, outgoing woman can sometimes intimidate men; men don’t always want that.
WHAT’S 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 in front of you and what height of heels I can wear. If you have a vertical challenge, this is not for me.
NAME: Ciaran Davies
AGE: 21
BY: Pencoed, South Wales
ACTIVITY: Surveyor
WHAT’S 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 TO 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
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 why, I think it’s them because it can’t be me!
CLAIM TO 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
BUSINESS: Reality star
CLAIM TO FAME? The only way is Essex
FAMOUS EXES: Joey dated TOWIE co-star Sam Faiers from 2011 to 2014. The couple got engaged before breaking up. He has also been spotted 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: 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
OCCUPANCY: Quantity meter
WHY DID 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: Matilda Draper
AGE: 24
BY:Beckenham
BUSINESS: Recruitment advisor
WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’RE GOING WITH? 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
BUSINESS: Barber
WHY LOVE ISLAND AND WHY NOW? I’m ready to find someone. I’ve been in a few relationships and now feels like the right time, as I’ve learned from past relationships. I can now distinguish the red flags.
NAME: Trey Norman
AGE: 24
BY: Doncaster
BUSINESS: Commercial Insurance Broker
WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER ARE YOU BECOMING? I would say I am charming and someone who goes after what she wants, I am not afraid to express my feelings. I go to the Villa to find the girl of my dreams so that I can annoy the boys.
NAME: Jessy Potten
AGE: 25
BY:Leicester
BUSINESS: Brand partnership partner
WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU WILL BRING TO THE VILLA? I’m fun, I like to get involved, so I think I’ll dive right in once I get there. I also have a very sarcastic sense of humor, so I’ll make anyone laugh, but I’m a Sagittarius, so I also have a fiery side and I’m not afraid to say what I think or defend my point of view. I’m not great at taking no for an answer.