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LOVE Island fans claim they’ve spotted ‘clues’ that ‘prove’ producers are trying to keep a villa beauty on the show.

Last night, original villa girl Alima and new bombshell Ryan were dumped from the show, prompting some to claim it’s the latest twist designed to save Toni.

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Though there’s no evidence of any producer meddling, one armchair sleuth took to Reddit last night to share their theory with other viewers.

They outlined five points which they felt backed up their viewpoint.

The first of which focused on Harrison’s arrival and his opening dates with Malisha and Toni.

Footballer Harrison is based in Miami, while Toni works in Vegas, and the viewer felt the US link gave her an unfair advantage when she was ultimately picked to partner him.

Next, they highlighted Harrison and Toni being sent on the only date of the series so far before a public vote, claiming it was a method of boosting interest in them.

Thirdly, they pointed out a change to the dumping process after the public voted for their least favourite Islanders.

They wrote: “We know Love Island loves making the islanders decide the bottom 3 and if they did Toni would likely have been dumped, instead they go by straight votes and Megan is dumped despite having a strong connection in there.”

The fan alluded to more ‘meddling’ in their fourth point, claiming that by choosing Ben to go first in Sunday’s recoupling it prevented Harrison from picking Helena and leaving Toni single and at risk.

Finally, they flagged last night’s dumping and the fact Islanders weren’t given the chance to stand up for the remaining singletons, which would likely have seen Ben couple with Alima, potentially leading to a reshuffle that would’ve put Toni at risk.

Last night’s scenes played out with newbies Ryan and Billykiss being told to stand in front of their co-stars

The boys were told to stand up if they’d like to recouple with Billykiss.

Conor stood up and said their date went really well and he’d be doing himself a disservice to not explore their connection.

Alima, left uncoupled, then took Billykiss’s place at the front.

The girls then had to stand up if they’d like to recouple with new bombshell Ryan, but none did so.

Due to them both being single, Alima and Ryan were eliminated.

Other fans bought into the theory.

One said: “honestly i can’t argue with this even though i like toni.”

Another wrote: “I wholeheartedly agree. I am sure Toni is a nice girl, but it’s becoming very exhausting.”

The Sun has contacted Love Island for comment.

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IT is a scenario we’ve all witnessed – or perhaps even lived through ourselves.

Boy meets girl. Boy cheats on girl. Girl tells friends they’re definitely over. Girl secretly thinks she can change boy. Girl takes boy back. Boy doesn’t change.

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You can change the genders whichever way around, but regardless, we’re about half way through this storyline so far with Love Island‘s Helena and Harry.

The couple were over before they began because of the footballer’s wandering eye, with Helena moaning about being made to look like a mug.

She appeared to have conveniently forgotten however, about running to the Hideaway with Harry while he was coupled up with Shakira – just 56 hours after meeting.

Despite an intimate night in the boudoir, Harry then snogged saucy sexpot Yasmin behind Helena’s back before ending up back with Shakira again.

Through tears last night, Harry admitted to having regrets about ‘cheating’ on Helena, who has barely been able to look at him since.

But before Helena could take him back, she was whisked away for a sleepover with bombshell Giorgio.

He’s not the air stewardesses’ usual type, but he’s the perfect distraction to stop Helena reuniting with Harry.

I have no doubt Helena will end up back with Harry in a storyline set to rumble on this series, but I’m here to warn her that holding out for him will RUIN her career.

Aside from her obvious similarities to Love Island legend Olivia Attwood, Helena’s got the potential to be a stand-out star of the series thanks to her hilarious wit and bombshell beauty.

She had the villa in hysterics when, during a game of Spin the Bottle, she dared ex Harry “to go home”.

But if she doesn’t stick to her guns and stay far away from Harry, she’s going to come across more like pushover Chloe Burrows who kept going back for Toby Aromolaran than brave Liberty Poole who dumped Jake Cornish and left the villa on her own accord.

By proving she knows her worth and can resist Harry’s temptation, Helena will secure herself an army of female fans they can look up to.

She’ll be able to capitalise on this by landing lucrative deals with empowering female brands instead of facing heartbreak once they’re out the villa when Harry inevitably cheats.

I say this because a leopard never changes its spots – and if he’s already untrustworthy while living 24/7 under the same roof, then I don’t hold out much hope.

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My assumption is also based on what Harry told me before going into Love Island.

While the 30-year-old was in isolation days before the series launch, Harry’s ex said he dumped her for Love Island – despite claiming he was going to Bali for the summer.

When I confronted him about this, Harry played Mr Innocent.

“Oh that sounds so terrible, wow,” he exclaimed.

“No, we were casually dating and I told her I was going away for the summer and we left it there. I didn’t ‘dump’ anyone.”

In fact, Harry went on to rubbish the idea he was as much of a “player” in dating as he was on the pitch.

“I think that is the reputation footballers get, but I can only be myself and that’s not who I am,” Harry insisted to me.

“I’m not a player.

“I’m 30. I’ve got a mullet. I’m ready for something serious.”

As he said this, with a twinkle in his eye and dimple in his smile, it was difficult not to fall for Harry’s charm.

But Helena needs to be strong and resist – or face being played by a player who has no intention of settling down.

LOVE Island’s Helena Ford completely blanked Harry Cooksley and Shakira Khan in tonight’s dramatic recoupling.

In a very awkward moment from the latest installment, the cabin crew member, 29, crossed her arms and inched away from the pair after they cemented their couple status.

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Shakira, 22, gushed over the footballer as she said: “He boils my blood. He’s hilarious, witty, charming and funny. And he’s not bad looking.

“So the boy I would like to couple up with is… Harry.”

Taking to X, formerly Twitter, fans went wild after spotting the move.

One joked, “Not Helena moving away from harry,” with a laughing emoji, while someone else said: “Helena moving away from Harry is just so…. #LoveIsland.”

A third chimed in with: “Shakira picked harry wow the face on helena.”

While a fourth pointed out: “how’s helena upset that harry’s moved on when she said they’re done?”

Harry, 30, was previously seen sobbing as he appeared to backtrack on his behaviour towards Helena.

The ITV2 star caused shockwaves in the villa last week when he split with his day one partner – before he attempted to pursue a third different romantic connection in the compound just hours later.

Viewers previously begged Helena to stop being a “doormat” and dump Harry for good after he finally admitted to snogging Yasmin in the Hideaway.

His confession prompted the blonde beauty to storm off – before her villa pal Megan Forte Clarke, 24, unleashed a sweary rant.

In scenes aired on last night’s Aftersun, Harry appeared to have huge regret on calling time on his connection with Helena.

A video shows him in tears as he sat with Dejon, who said if he could have it his way he would see the pair together.

Semi pro footballer Harry, with tears in his eyes, replied: “Yeah. Like, we just have nothing. Do you know what I mean?”

He then paused to dab his face and added: “Where it’s just like, we were good and then it’s just like she can’t even be around me.

“Geez. It’s just weird man.

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“Like it’ll never be the same now after the way I’ve acted, do you know what I mean?”

The official Love Island account on X posted the caption: “The consequences of Harry’s antics hit home.”

Yet many thought he was having a taste of his own medicine following his lothario conduct.

One fan was quick to write: “Crying as if all of this wasn’t his own doing. Men lack accountability fr.”

A second posted: “If it isn’t the consequences of your own actions….”

A third noted: “He’s realised he’s exhausted all his options that man does not want to be with Helena,” while one agreed and put: “And tomorrow he’ll want Emily we can’t predict his next move.”

One then mused: “Some self reflection is always good.”

SNEAKY SNOG

The final nail in the coffin for Helena and Harry came after his kiss with Yasmin.

Confident Yasmin initiated the smooch after Harry admitted he enjoyed their initial kiss in a villa challenge.

She told him bluntly: “I’m waiting for you to shut up and kiss me.”

Harry duly obliged and went all in. He grabbed Yasmin by the throat and bit her lip as they gave in to desire.

Yasmin was just as handsy, leaving her mark on Harry by scratching his neck.

But despite their snog, neither Harry nor Yasmin admitted to it when they returned from the Hideaway.

That was until their actions were exposed in a brutal firepit game on Thursday night.

Helena was left in shock as Yasmin revealed they’d kissed not once, but three times. 

And while Harry smirked, the stunning air hostess was backed by co-star Megan.

“You’re a liar,” Megan shouted across the firepit to Harry, adding: “You owe it to Helena to be f****** honest, you p****.

“She’s sat there watching you go into the Hideaway, you kissed her three times and then come out and go ‘Oh no, I didn’t do anything.’”

Megan finished by telling Harry: “Grow a pair of b******* mate, honestly, grow the f*** up.” 

Yet Helena has also come under fire from matchmaking show fans who insist they have discovered her “game plan”.

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THERE was seriously cringe moment in the first Unseen Bits episode of the series.

One of the stunning new villa girls was confused with a famous Love Island star from the most recent All Stars series.

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In tonight’s episode of Unseen Bits, now-axed Blu referred to Helena as Harriett a few times.

Seemingly getting Helena Ford confused with Harriett Blackmore from Love Island: All Stars, Blu got muddled up and kept referring to Helena as Harriett.

In a conversation with Ben and Tommy, Blu repeatedly said “Harriett” when talking about Helena.

Even in the beach hut doing in a confessional, Blu kept referring to Helena as Harriett.

In the clip where he was chatting to the boys, Blu asked what “blondie’s name” was again.

Ben and Tommy were then forced to correct him.

Blu was dumped from the villa in Friday night’s episode after on Thursday, he and Shea were left single and vulnerable when they were failed to get chosen by the girls to be in couples.

Between both of the lads, they were tasked with deciding who should stay and who should go.

But both lads were determined to stay and refused to back down.

Blu confidently said: “I ain’t f****** leaving.”

And Shea echoed: “I ain’t either.”

The Sun then revealed that the pair got into a war of words, with this seen in Friday night’s episode before the Islanders were tasked with deciding on who would be dumped from the Island.

Ultimately, Blu was dumped from the Island, despite him not agreeing with the outcome.

Taking a final jab at Shea after his exit, Blu didn’t hold back as he made a veiled dig.

“We asked them [the Islanders] for their point of view as we were both really stubborn in that situation.

“We weren’t going to budge, so we had to get them to make the decision,” he explained in his exit interview.

Then, taking a subtle swipe at Shea, Blu said: “I felt like I had a stronger bond with everyone in there, obviously I’d been there a bit longer.

“I was constantly trying to make a connection and exploring everyone.

“I was making moves as quickly as I could, as opposed to Shea who was a bit more laid back,” he slammed.

Blu went on: “Everyone had their own thoughts.

“But listen, someone’s got to go at the end of the day.

“The way it went was better than I thought it would have gone; I had some nice things said about me and that meant a lot to me.”

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LOVE Island viewers have been left outraged over ‘double standards’ following Helena’s raunchy sex confession.

It comes after fans called for a “misogynistic” star to be axed after a series of derogatory comments.

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In yesterday’s episode, Helena admitted she previously had a threesome with two men.

Meanwhile, Harry, who she is currently coupled with, discussed this with the other lads.

It was during a boys’ night away from the villa, where they were met by three bombshells.

Those watching at home were not impressed and felt his remarks were unfair – while it came just a day after the pair snuck off to the Hideaway together to spend the night.

Harry told the others – unaware Helena was listening from the villa: “For me, with Helena, it’s like, I don’t know if she’s just a good time girl. Like, as I know, the more I’m getting to know her, like…

“I’m having a good time, but I wanna have a long time.

“What I’m learning about her lifestyle, and like, what she does, like, she goes out a lot. We had the conversations – you were all there. She had a threesome.

“I don’t think that really worries me. Because like, I can guarantee I’ve done worse, sort of thing. But I think it did surprise me a little bit.

“What I’m learning about her lifestyle, and like, what she does, like, she goes out a lot. We had the conversations – you were all there. She had a threesome.

“I don’t think that really worries me. Because like, I can guarantee I’ve done worse, sort of thing. But I think it did surprise me a little bit.

“It’s not I wanted to take a step back or anything. It was just more like, okay, I need to learn more, just to figure out what she’s gonna really be like.”

Back in the villa, Helena raged:  “F**k me. Oh, my dirty laundry, is it?”

Harry continued:  “But if she’s still there, if she’s still in that phase of her life where it’s like, she wants to have a good time, then it might not be the right time for me and her.”

One fan said: “Yayyyy double standards.”

Another remarked: “He didn’t care about her background when they went to the hideaway.”

A third shared: “What’s Harry’s surname? Ah yes Double-Standard, my bad I forgot.”

While a fourth remarked: “Wow, the judgement of that boy when ‘hes done worse’ the putdown before the brag is wild! Must be from the insecurity of going thin in the front talking!”

A fifth chimed in: “Hmm double standards eh one rule for a guy and one for the girl.”

Elsewhere, Helena chose to recouple with Harry – despite him expressing an interest in Shakira still.

Outraged fans demanded Harry be booted out, with one penning: “Get harry out of here what the f**K.”

Another fumed: “Harry, with his terrible attitude and haircut, must go home.” 

And a third added: “I feel sorry for Helena being talked about in a dehumanising and misogynistic manner.”

Love Island airs on ITV2 and ITVX.

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LOVE Island fans were left furious tonight as Harry made a series of derogatory comments about Helena.

In shock scenes, the boys were taken out of the villa for a boys’ night where they were met by three bombshells.

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But before the new girls arrived, the lads decided to discuss their partners and Harry was quick to discuss if Helena was suitable for a relationship.

Earlier in the episode, Helena admitted she had a threesome with two men and Harry decided to tell the rest of the group.

Those watching at home were not impressed, and felt his remarks were unfair, with one person saying: “The misogyny is oozing out of harry ew.”

A second demanded he was booted out, writing: “Get harry out of here what the f**K.”

And a third raged:  “Harry, with his terrible attitude and haircut, must go home.” 

LOVE Island fans have been left furious after a huge part of the show went missing on tonight’s episode.

It was another drama-packed edition of the ITV2 dating series with this year’s Islanders wasting no time in stirring up trouble with one another.

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Snogs were being dished out left, right and centre with plenty of couple-swapping on the horizon.

However, fans were left more irritated after an iconic feature was pulled from the episode.

As the show ended on a Hideaway cliffhanger with Blu’s shock snog with Shakira, fans were left on the edges of their seats hoping for a preview of the fallout.

But the usual ‘tomorrow night’ preview was scrapped and the programme instead cut straight to the end credits.

Narrator Iain Stirling has become known for his teased catchphrase but fans were not treated to that delight this evening.

It left viewers wanting more as they raced to X – formerly Twitter – to share their annoyance.

Reacting in disappointment, one fan said: “I hate when they don’t give us a tomorrow night.”

Another then added: “NAH sorry where is our. ‘Tomorrow on love island‘.”

A third wrote: “Erm?!!! Where’s the tomorrow night preview ???

“Don’t Introduce us to a vibe you cannot maintain pls.”

Someone else said: “What no tomorrow night?? Kmt.”

It comes as fans were left discussing the eight-year age gap between the show’s newest couple, Harry and Shakira.

Things got rather steamy between the two but viewers took to social media to share their thoughts on the fact Shakira is 22 while Harry is 30. 

One wrote: “Shakira is 22???  Get her away from Harry and his 30 year old a** immediately!!”

Someone else said: “I just deeped the age gap with Shakira and Harry…” 

And another commented: “Harry and Shakira look good together but he is 30.”

Love Island 2025 – current couples

LOVE Island’s 2025 cast have already undergone a shake-up, here are the latest couples:

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LOVE Island fans reckon they have the first Casa Amor bombshell sussed after an explosive two days on the 2025 series.

Their suspicions flooded in shortly after ITV2 viewers threatened to call Ofcom after Shakira Khan, 22, was left single – when American bombshell Toni, 24, chose her man Ben, 23, to couple up with.

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And influencer Sophie Lee’s shock departure, which was aired on Tuesday’s episode, has stirred the pot further.

Manchester model Shakira picked Harry Cooksley, 30, during the most recent re-coupling ceremony – meaning Sophie Lee, 29, was dumped from the island immediately.

Now eagle-eyed Love Island regulars are convinced the TV star, who was left scarred for life following a terrifying accident, will be back.

She also added fuel to the fire as she admitted “summer isn’t over,” during her exit interview.

Now fans think a spot in the Love Island spin-off villa would be a perfect comeback, and one wrote on Instagram: “Get her back for Casa cos she came across so sweet definitely was hoping Alima was gunna go.”

A second put: “Get her back on!!!! we loved her!!!”

A third noted: “Bring her back in Casa Amor! She deserves another chance,” as a fourth put: “Get her back in for Casa!! She seems so genuine.”

One then added: “BRING SOPH BACK!”

Love Island bosses have form for calling back former show stars for the second villa.

Back in 2023, Molly Marsh made her return after originally being dumped from the villa.

Yet, at the time, fans seemed less than impressed.

At the timem hundreds of Love Island viewers complained to Ofcom after the controversial show U-turn.

A total of 372 complaints were filed to the TV regulator on June 30 over Molly’s Casa Amor stint.

Love Island 2025 – current couples

LOVE Island’s 2025 cast have already undergone a shake-up, here are the latest couples:

SPEAKING OUT

Sophie has recently spoken out about her show exit after just two days of villa life.

The influencer said of her antics: “I just was myself, fully. My silly, wonderful and little bit cautious (but that’s just me) self.”

She added of Harry – who stood up last night to show his interest in Shakira: “As long as he’s happy.

“I know for me, what I make of my life is down to me.

“I don’t regret anything I’ve done. I did everything that I wanted to do. And summer’s not over!”

Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.

For all the latest on Love Island keep up to date with our live blog.

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THE new series of Love Island has been rocked by the arrival of its first bombshell – gorgeous American Antonia Laites.

Antonia – known as Toni – made her shock entrance moments after the 12 new girls and guys had coupled up with each other.

In a savage twist, Toni was told to pick a man as they gathered around the revamped fire pit and she chose footballer Ben Holbrough.

This has now left Shakira Khan, who was coupled up with Ben, single.

Shakira has just 24 hours to find a connection with a new man otherwise she is out of there.

The new couples are: Shakira & Toni, Meg & Dejon, Sophie & Harry, Helena & Conor, Alima & Blu and Megan & Tommy – with Shakira now being single.

In scenes yet to be aired, one unlucky girl has already been booted out of the villa.

Viewers think Shakira will fail to find herself a man by tomorrow and get the chop as a result.

Love Island is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year – and has hit 2 BILLION streams on ITVX.

Host Maya Jama will kick off the brand new series tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.

You can follow our live blog, below, for all the latest updates and best fan reaction …

WE’RE about to jump head first into another long hot summer, brimming with bikinis, fire pit chats and cringe new slogans, with the sultry tones of Iain Stirling’s “tonight… on Love Island” wafting through our living rooms. 

And while that might spark excitement for diehard fans like me, there’s also a creeping sense of deja vu – because once again, despite vocal feedback from viewers, we’re getting the same recycled formula: a villa full of 20-somethings and influencers. 

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This year’s summer Love Island cast is a who’s who of social media stars. There’s from Sophie Lee’s popular Instagram account, Helena Ford’s travel diaries, and TikTok personalities Megan Forte Clarke and Aaron Buckett.

Megan Moore and Rose Selway also boast impressive followings – the latter rubbing shoulders with Love Island alum, thanks to her celeb-favourite tweakment clinic. And then there are the 20-year-old’s among the cast, who are apparently “looking for love,” on the show. 

Now I’m not saying you can’t fall in love and meet ‘the one’ at 20 – Olivia Bowen was just 22 when she met her now-husband Alex Bowen, and Love Island superstars Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury were only 21 when their jacuzzi date turned into one of the show’s most iconic love stories.

But things were different then. Love Island wasn’t a guaranteed career launchpad. A deal with PLT was a bonus, not a certainty. 

Now, those going on the show have seen the roadmap to fame paved before them, and enter the villa with eyes on the prize – and the prize is not love. 

Frankly, there really aren’t enough success stories to say that casting 20-year-olds on the show is a winning formula. In fact, Love Island is more likely to move to Canvey Island at this rate, than it is to find a couple of 20-year-olds who put all their eggs in each other’s baskets. 

So doesn’t it feel a bit odd that we’re all sat, every night from 9-10pm, investing all our time into people who, let’s face it, are on the show to further their followings, and not to recreate a storyline out of a Nicholas Sparks novel?

Would it not be more rewarding to watch people in their 30s, – those who may be genuinely starting to question if love is still out there- given a real shot at finding their someone? It would surely make the show a lot more relatable for a lot of people, instead of seeing influencers sling one-liners at each other on a Balinese bed, before heading into the outside world to land a situationship and a podcast deal. 

And nostalgia for the old Love Island is running high on social media. Viewers seem keen to bring it back to the days of construction workers and fishmongers walking onto our screens, not people who are friends of a friend with an Islander, or have famous football star dads and brand deals lined up.

But let’s be honest, you can hardly blame the 20-year-olds and influencers for going on to the show.

Of course, given half the chance, they’re going to want to further their careers on the UK’s biggest dating output. You’d take one look at Molly-Mae’s business empire and flashy mansion, Olivia Attwood fronting huge TV shows, and Tasha Ghouri strutting her stuff on Strictly and think, I want a slice of that. And if you’re presented with a stepping stone to pop you closer to fortune and fame, wouldn’t you jump onto it? 

Still, it’s starting to undermine what Love Island was originally about. It’s less of a search for soulmates, and more a talent pipeline for the next PrettyLittleThing ambassador or social media star, as opposed to sourcing the UK’s most enviable romance story. 

But then you could also argue, if it’s not broken don’t fix it?

Love Island winners – where they are now

EVERY year Love Island opens its doors to more sexy Islanders who are hoping for a holiday romance that could turn into more.

I just worry that it will become broken, that people are starting to fall out of love with the island of love.

As a huge fan of the show, I’m not ready to switch off just yet.

But I no longer watch with rose tinted glasses, I watch with a lot more scepticism than I once did, which is a shame. I find myself trying to decipher between showmance and serious, instead of sitting back and enjoying the chaos of it all. 

And I guess the big question is, can Love Island ever get back to how it once was? Can people still find true love over fame? Well we could at least give it the best chance to prevail by choosing age and career wisely when casting.

Maybe then we could rekindle that magic of the earlier seasons, you know, the ones that made Love Island iconic in the first place. 

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HERE’S the tanned, toned and totally gorgeous line-up for this year’s Love Island.

The Sun can exclusively reveal Maya Jama’s full squad for the summer includes a footballer, personal trainer and a series of stunning models.

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But their beauty is more than skin deep, as ITV2 has amassed a group with real kudos.

Brilliant former fire-breather Sophie Lee has campaigned for real beauty since she was scarred for life when her act went disastrously wrong, whilst Alima Gagigo has a BA degree in international business.

Love Island bosses will officially confirm the OGs tomorrow, with the series to kick off next Monday.

But for now, take a look at the girls and guys who will be sexing up your summer.

Harry Cooksley

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Footballer Harry Cooksley will be bringing his fancy footwork to the Love Island villa.

The midfielder, 29, has been branded The Surrey Zidane by fans of his team Farnham Town.

Harry – who is known for his goal celebrations – is now hoping to score with the ladies.

A source told The Sun: “Harry’s got the full package – a great, athletic bod and great chat. 

“Love Island’s ladies love a footballer and The Surrey Zidane will be sure to impress as he plays away.

“Execs are finalising who will be in the OG line-up and who will be a bombshell.” 

Tommy Bradley

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Cheeky chappy Tommy Bradley is in tip top shape for the Love Island villa after undergoing a dramatic body transformation.

Tommy documented his prep for the ITV2 dating show on Instagram by posting a stream of videos of his gym sessions.

He was helped by his brother Jamie Bradley, who is a boxer, and the pair love a night out together with the lads.

“Tommy seems to tick all the Love Island boxes as the cheeky chappy of this summer’s series,” a source said.

“He looks to enjoy a night out with the lads and out on the boxing scene with his brother. 

“But he’s also packed on serious muscle over the last year ready for telly’s famous villa and is no longer just a personality hire.”

Sophie Lee

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Fire-breather Sophie will be turning up the heat when she struts into the villa looking for love.

Sophie, 29, is an influencer who almost died in a freak accident on stage in Chicago seven years ago.

The dancer and model, from Manchester, was left with horror burns when an air conditioning unit blew flames back in her face.

Sophie has written a book about her experience and has worked with The Katie Piper Foundation, helping fellow burns victims

A source said: “Sophie is a gorgeous girl and a powerhouse of a woman who has overcome everything life has thrown at her.

“Just like Tasha Ghouri’s amazing time in the villa where she raised awareness for the hearing impaired, Love Island bosses are thrilled to give Sophie the same platform to discuss her accident and how she’s become comfortable in her skin since.”

Shakira Khan

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Shakira Khan likes the finer things in life.

The 22-year-old’s Instagram page is filled with gorgeous travel snaps from Haiti, Dubai and New York – and she’s not afraid of a bikini showcase too. 

In one recent post, she showed off her impressive figure in black and silver bikini top and thong briefs.

Shakira captioned it: “Haiti cos u ain’t me 💋.”

One follower replied: “Wow!! 🤩 gorgeous lady x.”

A source said: “Shakira is jaw-droppingly gorgeous and will land a place in Love Island’s history books as a real beauty.”

Megan Forte Clarke

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Stunning actress Megan will definitely turn a few heads this summer.

Megan originally hails from Ireland but trained at The Brighton Academy of performing arts and musical theatre.

She has more than 20,000 followers on TikTok and isn’t afraid to take the mickey out of herself.

But once in the villa, she Megan might give the swimming pool a miss.

One of her TikTok videos shows Megan screaming and terrified while making her way through the rides at Siam Park water park in Tenerife.

Speaking of her experience, she told a follower: “It took 10 years off my life.”

Megan is already friends with Love Island alumni Harriett Blackmore.

Dejon Noel Williams

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Hunky Dejon Noel Williams will definitely be making the most the villa gym this summer.

The personal trainer and semi-professional footballer is a fitness fanatic and has already worked with a string of big name sportswear brands.

Dejon’s social media accounts are full of sexy photos of his ripped body and he already has an Instagram following of more than 11,000 fans.

His bio reads: “I go beyond the gym—helping you build Strength, Confidence & Discipline for life.”

Dejon recently took part in his first HYDROX competition and told his fans: “I trained for the moment, and the moment didn’t break me. First Hyrox down.”

In 2021, he represented the Grenada national football team.

Blu Chegini

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Businessman Blu will be swapping his wardrobe of smart suits for swimming trucks when he walks into the villa.

Blu is based in London and currently works as a construction project manager.

He graduated from Oxford Brookes University in 2023 with a Bsc Hons in Construction Project Management and works for a firm in the captial’s swanky Fitzrovia.

Blu also spends a lot of time in Marbella, meaning he will feel right at home in the Spanish sun.

Alima Gagio

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Alima Gagio is another of this year’s lot who brings a lot more to the table than just 10/10 looks. 

The stunning Scot has an BA Hons degree in International Business and proudly posted online about her achievement.

Posing with a bunch of flowers on her graduation day from Glasgow Caledonian University, her 2,250 followers rushed to congratulate her. 

Elsewhere the gorgeous travel fan shares images from her holidays around the world, posting updates from Lisbon, Mykonos, Ibiza and Morocco. 

Alima also loves a trip down south to London for a bouji dinner and cocktails with her friends.

Ben Holbrough

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Buff Ben will feel right at home with his top off in the Majorcan sunshine.

The model is 6ft 2ins and is a big fan of showing off his six pack in mirror selfies on social media.

In a video on his Star Now modelling page, he says: “My main line of work is modelling, which I’ve been doing for about five or six years now.

“But when I’m not doing that, my hobbies are either going to the gym or playing football.”

Ben already has a connection to the reality TV world, as he is followed on Instagram by Married At First Sight star Lacey Martin.

Helena Ford

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Blonde beauty Helena Ford hopes to find herself a match in the Love Island villa.

The gorgeous influencer is already mates with Love Island alumni Zara McDermott and loves travelling the world as a member of cabin crew.

Helena is based in the UK, the majority of of her social media snaps have been taken in the luxury destinations she has visited with her job.

She has been pictured in Dubai, Miami, Cape Town and Lake Como in Italy.

Helena also has a TikTok account where she posts ‘come with me’ videos as she jets off around the world.

Megan Moore

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Gorgeous girl Megan is another fan of travelling the world.

The influencer was last snapped in Spain just two weeks ago as she topped up her tan ahead of her big villa entrance.

Little is known about Megan but she already has several thousand fans on Instagram.

Commenting on a recent photo of her, one gushed: “Most beautiful girl inside and out.”

Another added: “Stunning my girl .”

And a third told her: “You are just delightful.”

Kyle Ashman

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Unlike most of Love Island’s line-ups, Kyle doesn’t come into the villa with a social media packed with model shots. 

The hunk has just one snap online, showing off his rippling six-pack as he poses on a rooftop. 

But he looks to be more than villa-ready – and will head straight to the garden gym.

On his Instagram page he has two emojis, one of which depicts a man lifting up a barbell. 

The second emoji suggests he is a devout Muslim and will join the likes of Islanders including Nas Majeed who have practised the faith in the villa. 

Viewers can look forward to filling in Kyle’s blank pages as we learn more about him. 

Bombshells

IF the gorgeous gaggle of guys and girls above isn’t enough, then a troop of bombshells are ready to explode into the villa once the show is underway. 

The Sun revealed last week that 6’5” Aaron Buckett was lined-up and can now share the update that he will appear later in the series to tempt the girls away from their partners.

The PT is such a hunk, execs have decided to hold him back until the early couplings look secure – then deploy him at the perfect time to lure a lass away and create maximum drama.

Elsewhere, two beauties have been named as in the mix for later on. 

They are make-up artist Lucy Quinn, a 20-year-old from Liverpool.

A source told Mail Online: “Lucy is single and ready to mingle. She can’t wait to enter the Love Island villa and is counting down the days until it becomes a reality.” 

Then there is beauty salon owner Rose Selway, who counts Islanders including Lucinda Strafford and Jessy Potts among her clientele.

A source told MailOnline: “Rose is friends with many former stars of the show so has a good idea what it’s like being in the villa and now she finally has the chance to experience it herself.”

The trio will join the throng of Islanders poised and ready to land in the villa throughout the series run. 

An ITV spokesman said: “As always there is a lot of speculation around the Love Island line up – we will be announcing the Love Island 2025 cast in due course.”

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AN entrepreneur whose clients include former contestants on the show has passed the audition to join the cast of Love Island 2025.

Here’s what we know about Rose Selway, who could be looking for love in the latest series of the nation’s favourite dating show.

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Who is Rose Selway?

Rose Selway runs 12 aesthetics clinics, boasting a famous clientele including former Love Islanders Lucinda Strafford and Jessy Potts.

The 24-year-old beauty salon owner from Devon has passed the audition to join the cast of Love Island 2025.

With her background in the beauty industry, Rose would be somewhat of a breath of fresh air on the show — a change from the usual array of models and influencers.

Her entrepreneurial spirit and business experience could make her a formidable presence in the villa.

Rose’s inclusion in the show could also indicate a growing interest in featuring contestants with real-world professional experience.

However, as of June 2, 2025, it has not been confirmed exactly if or when Rose will enter the Love Island villa. 

She has opened up about her own plastic surgery, which includes a nose job and botox.

‘It’s my whole world’

Rose said of her company: “Aesthetics isn’t just my job, it’s my whole world.

“I absolutely love it and adore every single one of you I meet day in and day out.

“The confidence I bring you all makes me burst with joy.”

Although Rose is ready to enter the show after passing the Love Island audition process, the show’s bosses are yet to make their final decision on the starting line-up.

A source told MailOnline: “Rose is friends with many former stars of the show so has a good idea what it’s like being in the villa and now she finally has the chance to experience it herself.”

Love Island 2025 start date

ITV has revealed that Love Island 2025 will kick off on Monday, June 9.

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The action starts at 9pm on ITV2, with host Maya Jama welcoming a brand new set of sexy singletons into the famous villa.

As per Love Island tradition, the show usually starts the week after the last May Bank Holiday.

In a trailer for the new series, Maya teased the return of Love Island by saying this instalment will bring “more twists and turns”.

She added: “This year Love Island needs something bigger, something bolder, I want ideas.

“This year I want more drama, more bombshells, more break-ups, more makeups.

“I want more twists, I want more twists than ever.”

Contestants in the mix for Love Island 2025 so far

Here’s the full rundown of sexy singletons selected for Love Island 2025 so far…

• Sophie Lee — Love Island sign up inspirational influencer who nearly DIED in horrific fire-breathing accident
• Lucy Quinn — First female Love Island contestant revealed for 2025 series
• Aaron Bucket — Sexy 6’5 personal trainer revealed as first Love Islander set for this year’s summer series
• Shakira Khan — Love Island line up stunning model, 22, from Manchester just days before ITV show’s launch
• Rose Selway — Love Island sign up stunning beauty salon owner just days before new series launch

MAYA Jama stunned in a plunging maxi dress as she counts down to the launch of the new series of Love Island.

The presenter will return to the airwaves once again to front the twelfth instalment of the smash-hit ITV dating show.

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Love Island will return to screens once again on Monday 9th June at 9pm.

Long-time viewers are actively preparing for a summer of love, drama, flirty behaviour, challenges and twists.

But before then, Maya, 30, is making sure to put on a sizzling display for her millions of fans.

The ITV presenter whipped her followers into a frenzy as she took to her Instagram grid page with an album of behind-the-scenes snaps.

Maya is currently enjoying a holiday in the sun in Majorca ahead of her TV return and she posted an album of stunning pics.

She posed in a skintight fishtail white dress that was emblazoned with flower details as her boyfriend Ruben Dias stood behind the camera.

The TV personality was seen running down the romantic alleyways as she flaunted her skinny physique in the plunging gown.

Her naturally curly locks were tied back into a loose ponytail as she sported a bold red shade on her lips.

She also posted snaps of a stunning Spanish buffet meal as well as the subtle accessories she carried with her and her matching shoes.

Bosses at the commercial broadcaster are pulling out all the stops with a sizzling lineup of new personalities, all looking for love.

The Sun revealed tonight that Farnham Town footballer Harry Cooksley – known The Surrey Zidane by fans of his side – will be heading into the villa.

A source said: “Harry’s got the full package – a great, athletic bod and great chat. 

“Love Island’s ladies love a footballer and The Surrey Zidane will be sure to impress as he plays away.

“Execs are finalising who will be in the OG line-up and who will be a bombshell.”

Love Island winners – where they are now

EVERY year Love Island opens its doors to more sexy Islanders who are hoping for a holiday romance that could turn into more.

This comes after execs reportedly signed up cheeky chappy Tommy Bradley from North London.

He underwent a body overhaul ready for the villa as documented on his Instagram page, where he regularly shows off his gym routines.

Stunning 22-year-old model Shakira Khan from Manchester has also lined up for this year’s series in a bid to make it the hottest edition yet.

This was as personal trainer Aaron Buckett – who is a whopping 6 foot 5 inches tall – was the first personality revealed to take part this year.

As bosses have finalised their lineup plans, it has been a race against time for the producers working behind-the-scenes.

Work on the infamous Majorcan villa was previously reported to have been ten days behind schedule.

Crews were left scrambling and working around the clock to get the pad ready in time for launch.

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LOVE Island fans have been sent into a spin after convincing themselves one star from the show is set to announce her engagement.

Eagle-eyed fans have spotted that the villa alumni is wearing a ring on her wedding finger after recently going public with her boyfriend.

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Sharon Gaffka only unveiled her romance with Matthew Torbitt in March, having previously kept quiet about her private life since her Love Island days.

But now, alongside a series of telling new photos, the 29-year-old is already talking about having a baby with her fella.

Sharon now works as a VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) activist and is an ambassador for domestic violence charity Refuge.

Matthew, meanwhile, is a Homelessness & Prison Reform Advocate.

Together, they have addressed the Oxford Union after being invited there to tell Oxford University students about their work.

Sharon has since shared several black and white photos that were taken backstage at the talk, which show her in a stunning long-sleeved dress and Matthew in a tux.

But after the law graduate posted the pictures on Instagram, fans couldn’t help but spot the ring on Sharon’s left hand.

Sharon told her followers: “I can’t wait to tell our future child that mum and dad were once guest speakers at the union they’ll one day be members of 👀.”

Replying, one follower wrote: “It’s giving engagement announcement pics tbh.”

Much to everyone’s delight, Sharon and Matthew both confirmed that an engagement is very much on the cards.

“It’s coming,” Sharon replied.

Matthew added: “Trust me, it’s coming.”

Sharon even went one stage further in response to a follower who had written: “This is so gorgeous. I’m seeing the not too distant future here.”

The former reality star replied: “Everyone get ready for the wedding content 😂.”

Sharon Gaffka’s love life

What we know about Sharon’s private life since she left Love Island…

Sharon appeared on Love Island in 2021 because she had grown tired of “being the only single one” in her group of friends.

The former beauty queen and law graduate said she was on the look out for someone intelligent.

Sharon was paired with Hugo Hammond on the show but later accused him of ‘touching her inappropriately’ outside of the villa. Hugo flatly denied her allegations.

Although it appeared Sharon was heterosexual, she also accused Love Island bosses of editing out a bisexual confession.

Sharon went off the radar in terms of her private life following her villa stint.

But in 2023, she made a rare admission about her love life – revealing she had enjoyed a celebrity romance.

Sharon confessed: “I have only ever dated one person in the public eye in the past two years, it lasted for the best part of five minutes, so it’s no even known about outside my inner circle.

“I’d want a relationship that was known of, not known about.”

In the same year, Sharon also opened up about suffering a tragic miscarriage.

Sharon, who did not reveal who the baby’s father was, cried as she told fans about her emotional and heartbreaking experience in a video.

In March 2025, Sharon revealed she had found her happy-ever-after with fellow activist Matthew Torbitt.

The pair declared their love for each other on Instagram alongside a series of photos taken during a trip to Spain.

Sharon had hoped to find a boyfriend in the seventh series of Love Island in 2021.

She was was briefly coupled up with Hugo Hammond during her time in the villa, but later accused him of “inappropriately touching” her – which he denied.

She alleged her friendship with Hugo ended because of his behaviour following Love Island, however he described her claims as “completely false” on social media.

Sharon has since remained tight-lipped about romantic liaisons but revealed two years ago that she had suffered a heartbreaking miscarriage.

Opening up as she marked what would have been her baby’s first birthday, the women’s rights campaigner said: “Grief is not a linear process.

“I’m tired of being told that time is healer and this truth is especially evident in the aftermath of miscarriage for those who never planned to have children. Feelings of loss, confusion, guilt, and even relief can surface unexpectedly, and these emotions are all valid.”

Sharon told her fans she wasn’t sharing her story for sympathy, but as part of her healing process.

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LOVE Island’s Casey O’Gorman has turned to his mum for support after his split from Gabby Allen, while she hit the gym.

The Sun were first to reveal the All Stars winners had called time on their romance – weeks after they made it official.

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The former couple both spent the afternoon trying to keep themselves occupied as they get over their break-up.

Fitness fanatic Gabby, 33, posted on her Instagram story that showed her at the gym lifting weights.

While her ex-Casey, 28, spent time with his mum, who helped him pick out a suit for his brother’s wedding.

In a short clip, he showed his mother sipping on champagne in a posh shop.

THE BREAK-UP

Earlier today, fans were left shocked when Casey and Gabby announced they had broken up.

They said in a joint statement: “After much thoughtful consideration, Gabby and Casey have decided to go their separate ways romantically.

“This decision was mutual, and they both remain on good terms as friends with a shared respect for each other.”

“Gabby is grateful for the memories they’ve created together and wishes Casey nothing but the best as they both move forward on their individual journeys.

“She’s excited for what the future holds.”

Insiders told The Sun the split won’t have come as a surprise to their friends and family.

A source said: “Both have confided in quite a few friends about this and so it’s not really a secret in their circles, but they’ve made the decision to part ways this week.”

They added: “They had a really good relationship and enjoyed each others’ time but the reality is that they are focusing on different things and they both have realised that.

“Neither of them have parted ways badly but they just knew it wasn’t going to work anymore.”

SPLIT RUMOURS

It comes as Gabby and Casey tried to make a go of things, with the blonde beauty supporting him just a few weeks ago at the London Marathon.

She later denied break-up speculation after jetting away without him.

Gabby told fans: “Yes believe it or not, a girl can go on holiday with her family without it meaning her and her fella have ended.

“He’s flying out on Sunday to see me.”

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