NAME: Mimi Ngulube
AGE: 24
OF: Ports of the city
OCCUPATION: Mental Health Nurse
WHY LOVE ISLAND? The pool in Portsmouth doesn’t offer much. I’ve tried to go out and talk to people on social media, but it hasn’t worked. The application was spontaneous, I didn’t expect to get to this point!
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? My girls are my rock and I’m their rock, so I’ll be a good friend and I’ll also go find a man. I like to dress well, so I’ll bring style, and I’d like to think I’m pretty funny, so I’ll make people laugh. I’ll also be honest – I’m good at spotting people’s personality traits and glancing at those who might be liars.
NAME: Sean Stone
AGE: 24
OF: Hertford
OCCUPATION: Sweets seller
WHY LOVE ISLAND? I’ve always loved relationships, and when you find someone you want to be with, it’s the best feeling. Now is the perfect time, the only thing I’m missing is my soulmate.
HOW WOULD YOUR FRIENDS/FAMILY DESCRIBE YOU? I am very caring, attentive and considerate. I am the type of person that if you have a breakdown on the highway and need a tire changed, I will be there at any time of the night.
NAME: Ayo Odukoya
AGE: 25
OF: City of Canning
OCCUPATION: Model
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? I think it would bring excitement and joy. I think people would have someone to talk to and feel comfortable with or laugh with. I think I’m someone that everyone would feel comfortable with.
WHY SHOULD ANYONE DATE YOU? I feel like the way I carry myself is very respectful and I think people accept that and once you show who you are to someone, you get back tenfold. My way of being transmits a good enough energy that people feel comfortable around me.
NAME: Nicole Samuel
AGE: 24
OF: Aberdare, Wales
OCCUPATION: Account Manager
WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? I’ve been enjoying 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 texting in their room and I’m out until 4am living my best life.
SOMETHING THAT NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU? In 2011 I became a world dance champion, but not many people know that. I was a professional street dancer.
NAME: Ciaran Davies
AGE: twenty-one
OF: Pencoed, South Wales
OCCUPATION: Surveyor
WHAT IS YOUR TYPE IN THE ROLE? Obviously, looks are important to me, but humor is a very important thing. I’m a bit aggressive, so I want a girl who can reciprocate. Loyalty is another priority for me: I think it’s the most important thing to look for in a relationship.
SOMETHING THAT NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU? When I was in Malia on vacation with my boys, I pretended to be Liam Reardon from Season 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:Joey Essex
AGE:33
OF:Chigwell, Essex
OCCUPATION:Reality star
CLAIM TO FAME? The only way is Essex
EX FAMOUS PEOPLEJoey was in a relationship with fellow TOWIE star Sam Faiers from 2011 to 2014. The pair were engaged before splitting. He has also been seen snogging former Love Island stars Ellie Brown and Maura Higgins. He also dated fellow Dancing On Ice pro Vanessa Bauer.
NAME:Grace Jackson
AGE: 25
OF: Manchester
OCCUPATION:Coordinator of models and social media marketing
WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? No guy communicates well and that’s painful. I like someone who doesn’t take himself or life too seriously. My lifestyle can put guys off a bit, I like to go abroad a lot. They can’t keep up with my lifestyle. It’s the life I want and it helps me with my business.
NAME:Matilda Draper
AGE:24
OF:Beckenham
OCCUPATION: Recruitment Consultant
WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’LL BRING? I want the Villa to be sunny. I’m a cheerful person and I don’t take myself too seriously. If things get too serious in the Villa, I’ll throw in a little joke or a “Would you rather” question.
NAME:Jessy Potts
AGE: 25
OF:Leicester
OCCUPATION:Brand Partnerships Associate
WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’LL BRING TO THE VILLA? I’m fun, I like to get involved, so I’d like to think I’ll jump right in as soon as I get there. I also have a very sarcastic sense of humor, so I’ll make everyone laugh, but I’m a Sagittarius, so I also have a fiery side and I’m not afraid to speak my mind or stand my ground. I’m not very good at taking no for an answer.
Jessica Spencer
NAME: Jessica Spencer
AGE: 25
OF: London
OCCUPATION: Fashion stylist
WHO DO YOU HAVE YOUR EYE ON IN THE VILLA? I have my eyes set on Ayo, despite her connection to Mimii. I really like Ayo. Wil also seems like a good match and someone I want to explore a connection with.
WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER ARE YOU GOING TO BE? I am fun, flirtatious, daring and ready to find love.
Ruben Collins
NAME: Ruben Collins
AGE: 23
OF: Surrey
OCCUPATION: Accounting assistant
WHO DO YOU HAVE YOUR EYE ON IN THE VILLA? Mimii, Uma and Grace. Obviously they are all amazing, but what I like most is how they carry themselves and how they are as people.
WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER ARE YOU GOING TO BE? I can be a little too straightforward at times. At the end of the day, I’m going to go for who I want and if I have to step on toes, I will. I don’t mind making a fool of myself a little bit.
Josh Sunday, the oyinsan
NAME: Josh Sunday, the oyinsan
AGE: 29
OF: London
OCCUPATION: Semi-professional footballer
WHO DO YOU HAVE YOUR EYE ON IN THE VILLA? All of them!!! Mimii, Uma, Grace and Jess S. All the girls there are beautiful.
WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER ARE YOU GOING TO BE? I’m not afraid to speak my mind! I’m not afraid to step on anyone’s toes…