Meet the Islanders
NAME: Ruchi Gurung
Age: 24
From: Sutton
Occupation: Beautician
Why enter the villa? I am single and looking for love and this is the perfect opportunity to find someone. I’m a relationship kind of girl, but so far it hasn’t worked for me.
Why did you date me? I am very caring and when I am with someone I am all about them. I am very loyal and like to do good things for people who are special to me. My love language is gift-giving, so I’m a true giver when it comes to relationships
Name: Dyeric Height
Age: 24
From: Essex
Occupation: Football player
What will you bring to the villa? I bring vibes, optimism, good energy and honesty. I’m not sitting on the fence, I’ll speak up if I have an opinion. I’m also not afraid to follow what I love
T0 gain fame? Tobi Aromolaran is one of my best friends, we grew up together and were in the same class at school
Name: Molly Marsh
Age: 24
From: Yorkshire
Occupation: actress
Why Love Island and why now? I think it’s a great time and a perfect way to find someone.
I don’t go out and party, I don’t use dating apps, I’m actually pretty old fashioned, so there’s no better way than meeting someone who might be 'the one’ in a villa in the sun. there.
Name: Catherine Akbaje
Age: 22
From: Dublin
Occupation: Commercial real estate agent
How would family and friends describe you? Someone with a funny and loving personality. As they know, I am very kind to give.
I’m always smiling, always happy, always smiling. You will always see me with a smile on my face.’
Name: Mehdi Edno
Age: 26
From: Porto/London
Occupation: Communications Manager/Model
Are you ready to find one? Yes. I have been busy with work and post graduation for the past few years, but now I am done with the busy schedule and ready to find love.
The three most important things to have in a partner? Looks are important but not everything, I am looking for someone who has a good sense of humor and is outgoing and adventurous.
Name: Ella Thomas
Age: 23
From: Glasgow
Occupation: model
What is your claim to fame? I was in the Heady One and Burna Burna Boy music videos, and I was once an extra in World War Z. I was about 12 years old when I shot it and got to meet Brad Pitt.
Why should someone date you? I am the whole package, I know what I want in life and I have a big heart.
Name: Mitchell Taylor
Age: 26
From: Sheffield
Occupation: Gas Engineer
Why should someone date you? I grow up to be a gentleman. I’ll shower you with flowers, I’ll take you on dates, and I’ll fill your bedside cabinet with your favorite sweets and chocolates. I was single, I had fun, and now I want to settle down.
why are you alone I am very selective. I want to find the woman I want to marry and have children with. I’m 27 and I don’t want to play the field anymore, I want to find someone.
Name: Jess Harding
Age: 22
From: London
Occupation: Aesthetic Practitioner
why are you alone Because every guy makes me sick at this point. I feel like it’s destiny because I’m saving myself for Mr Right in the Villa!
What gives you the ICK? If a guy does stunts for money, it’s a mistake. They show off all their designer clothes as most of the time they are fake anyway! Another is when a boy runs to a train and the train leaves without him. Lunch boxes too – head to Tesco and grab a meal deal!
Name: Andre Furtado
Age: 21
From: Dudley
Occupation: Economics graduate and apparel brand entrepreneur
What will you bring to the villa? I’m charming, good looking and going to bring some language lessons. I’m going to teach the other islanders Portuguese, Spanish and a little Creole. I think I have every piece of the pie.
Are you falling in love soon? I would say that I fall off pretty quickly to be honest. When I see beautiful women, I fall in love before I even say hello to them. I am already planning the wedding.
Name: Zechariah Noble
age: 25
From: South East London
Occupation: Personal trainer and basketball player
What will you bring to the villa? I’m a really cool guy, 100% of the time by myself. I am very honest, I never struggle in making friends, I like to observe people.
What gives you the ICK? I’ve got two, and they’re both really stupid; Bad handwriting – I have horrible handwriting so they must have better handwriting and twisting than me, I don’t like twisting!
Name: Whitney Adebayo
age: 25
From: London
Occupation: Businessman
What will you bring to the villa? Good vibes, I can be very fun and funny, but I can also be deep. It depends on the person and the situation but I am a very approachable person and I know how to read a room.
Are you falling in love soon? True love, no. I can fall in love but I don’t fall in love quickly. My biggest thing is trust, I have to trust you completely before I give you my heart. I won’t give you my heart for free, you have to earn it.
Name: Sammy Root
Age: 22
From: Kent
Occupation: Project Manager
What will you bring to the villa? I’ll be the energy in the villa, lots of men have beautiful faces and beautiful bodies, so do I, but I also have a bubbly personality and I’m a bit of a firecracker.
How would friends/family describe you? Fun, bubbly and good to be around. I’m a bit cheeky too