HERE are the new stars of the Island of Love – and they mean it.
This year’s career-focused selection includes an account manager, a surveyor and an investment specialist – a far cry from the show’s usual roll call of models and influencers.
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Maya Jama will host when Love Island returns to ITV1 this Monday – and will look at the very business-minded group Credit: Rex Features
See the group of business people enter the mansion when the show returns to ITV1 this Monday, hosted by Maya Jama.
GIRLS
Mimii Ngulube, 24
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The stunning Mimii is a trainee nurse looking for love
MIMII – real name Michelle – is studying to be a nurse but has appeared in theater productions in her hometown of Portsmouth, including playing Marty in Grease.
A friend said: “Mimi has both intelligence and beauty. She is not afraid to stand her ground.”
Samantha Kenny, 26
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Samantha is ‘determined’ to enter the villaCredit: Instagram
AS WELL as working in a beauty salon and taking on other jobs as a make-up artist, Liverpool-based Samantha has a handful of deals with brands as an influencer.
A source said: “She’s used to guys trying to play with her, but she’s not soft.”
Jessica White, 25
Store manager from Stockport
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Jess is no stranger to a holiday in the sun Credit: Instagram
Travel addict Jessica says she is “happiest in the sun”.
The store manager from Stockport has been to Thailand, Vietnam and Bali, to name a few, in recent years.
A source said: “Jessica is a free spirit. She’s looking for someone to have fun with, but it’s going to take a long time to turn her head around.”
Patsy Field, 25
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Patsy is ready to leave her mark on the mansion Credit: Instagram
DUE TO a condition called Erb’s Palsy, one of Patsy’s arms is shorter than the other and less functional.
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Friends say the investment worker, from Orpington, Kent, is “bubbly” and “funny”.
She is also close friends with Sophie Piper, who was in the villa in 2020.
Harry Blackmore, 24
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This dancer is looking for love this summerCredit: Instagram
The PROFESSIONAL dancer and personal shopper from Brighton is most likely to be found dressed up in costume and traveling the world.
As The Sun on Sunday revealed yesterday, she’s pals with YouTuber Saffron Barker – and the pair recently jetted off to Dubai to get a tan.
Nicole Samuel, 23
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The stunning Nicole is from Wales Credit: Instagram
SHE is the youngest of this year’s girls – but friends say Nicole shouldn’t be underestimated.
The account manager, from Aberdare, South Wales, was getting advice on what to do on the show from her pal, footballer Scott van-der-Sluis, who was in the villa last year.
BOYS
Ciaran Davies, 21
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Welsh lad Ciaran is looking for love Credit: Instagram
As well as working as a surveyor, Ciaran plays for Tondu rugby club.
The boy, from Pencoed, South Wales, is described by friends as a “sweet boy next door”.
One told The Sun: “He’s a guy you’d love to take home to your mum.”
Sean Stone, 24
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Sean Stone sells candy for a living Credit: Instagram
SWEETS boss Sean started his online business during quarantine.
But accounts show he had less than £5,000 in the company last year – so the villa turnaround will boost his earnings.
A friend of Sean, from Hereford, said: “He’s been unlucky in love but he wants to settle down.
“He knows going to the mansion will help him meet someone.”
Sam Taylor, 23
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He is a hairdresser himself Credit: Instagram
A TRAINED hairdresser, Sam works in a busy salon in Sheffield.
He moved to the city from Derby to start his career and enjoys cycling in his spare time.
With his muscles and tattoos, the dude is sure to attract attention on the show.
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Munveer Jabbal, 30
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Munveer is the oldest in the group Credits: Linkedin
The OLDEST contestant in the villa this year has a successful career as a recruitment manager.
Munveer, from Surbiton, Surrey, works for a management consultancy and lists his specializations as financial services, healthcare and telecommunications.
Ayo Odukoya, 25
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Ayo is a wizard on and off the field looking for love. Credits: Delivered
FOOTBALLER Ayo plays for Redbridge FC, winners of the Essex Senior Cup.
Originally from Canning Town, East London, he also has experience in front of the camera.
Before the break on the field, he was represented by the Kult Models agency.
Ronnie Vint, 27
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Ronnie is already friends with Olivia Attwood Credit: Instagram
HERE’S another wannabe with a connection to a previous Love Islander.
Based in Kent, the Lewes FC defender was best man at the wedding of former Sunderland star Bradley Dack to Olivia Attwood, who shot to fame while at the villa in 2017.
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