HERE are the new stars of Love Island – and they mean business.
This year’s career-focused intake includes an account manager, a property surveyor and an investment specialist – a far cry from the show’s usual roll-call of models and influencers.
Check out the business-minded bunch entering the villa when the show returns to ITV1 this coming Monday, with Maya Jama hosting.
THE GIRLS
Mimii Ngulube, 24
MIMII – real name Michelle – is studying to be a nurse but has appeared in theatre productions in her home town of Portsmouth, including playing Marty in Grease.
A friend said: “Mimi has both brains and beauty. She isn’t afraid to stand her ground.”
Samantha Kenny, 26
Samantha Kenny, from Liverpool, was the first girl to be officially announced by ITV after The Sun revealed the 2024 summer cast.
The stunning make-up artist, 26, promised to turn up the heat in the villa.
She said: “I think I will definitely bring some fire, I’m very opinionated and wear my heart on my sleeve.
“I’m really bubbly too so I’ll definitely have a laugh as well as bringing some scouse glamour.”
Sam wants to “bag a cockney charmer she can bring back to Liverpool.”
AS well as working in a beauty salon and taking on other jobs as a make-up artist, Samantha has a handful of brand deals as an influencer.
A source told The Sun: “She is used to blokes trying to crack on with her but she’s not a soft touch.”
Jessica White, 25
Shop manager from Stockport
TRAVEL junkie Jessica says she is “happiest in the sun”.
The shop manager from Stockport has been to Thailand, Vietnam and Bali, to name just a few, in recent years.
A source said: “Jessica is a free spirit. She is looking for someone to have fun with but it’ll take a lot to turn her head.”
Patsy Field, 25
DUE to a condition called Erb’s Palsy, one of Patsy’s arms is shorter than the other and is less functional.
Pals say the investment worker from Orpington, Kent, is “bubbly” and “fun”.
She is also close pals with Sophie Piper, who was in the villa in 2020.
Harri Blackmore, 24
THE professional dancer and personal shopper from Brighton is most likely to be found dressed to the nines and travelling all over the world.
As The Sun on Sunday revealed yesterday, she is pals with YouTuber Saffron Barker – and the pair jetted to Dubai recently to top up their tans.
Nicole Samuel, 23
SHE is the youngest of this year’s girls – but pals say Nicole should not be underestimated.
The account manager from Aberdare, South Wales, has been getting advice on what to do on the show from her friend, footballer Scott van-der-Sluis, who was in the villa last year.
THE BOYS
Ciaran Davies, 21
AS well as working as a surveyor, Ciaran plays for rugby union team Tondu rugby club.
Pals describe the lad from Pencoed, South Wales, as the “sweet boy next door”.
One told The Sun: “He’s the kind of guy you could happily take home to your mum.”
Sean Stone, 24
SWEETS firm boss Sean started his online business during lockdown.
But accounts show he had less than £5,000 in the firm last year – so a turn in the villa will hopefully boost his profits.
A pal of Hereford-based Sean said: “He’s not had a lot of luck in love but wants to settle down.
“He knows going into the villa will help him meet someone.”
Sam Taylor, 23
A TRAINED hairdresser, Sam works in a busy salon in Sheffield.
He moved to the city from Derby to kickstart his career and is a keen cyclist in his spare time.
With his muscles and tattoos, the hunk is bound to turn heads on the show.
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.
Here we take you though all of the Love Island winners so far and what their relationship statuses are now:
2024 – The first ever All stars spin off show was won by Molly Smith and Tom Clare. STATUS: Still together.
2023 –Jess Harding and Sammy Root took home the 50K, and won the summer 2023 Love Island. STATUS: Broken up.
2023 – The first series of 2023 saw Sanam Harrinanan and Kai Fagan crowned Love Island winners in South Africa. STATUS: Still together.
2022 –Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu’s time in the villa was anything but a smooth ride, but they managed to win the public’s hearts – and the ITV2 reality show. STATUS: Broken up.
2021 –Liam Reardon and Millie Court were announced winners of Love Island 2021.STATUS: Still together.
2020 – The first ever winter Love Island saw Paige Turley and Finn Tapp crowned winners after falling in love on the show. STATUS: Broken up.
2019 – Series 5 saw Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague runners up to winners Greg O’Shea and Amber Gill, who met in the last few days of the series. STATUS: Broken up.
2018 – It wasn’t surprising fan favourites Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer won the show, as they were strong throughout. But sadly things didn’t last. STATUS: Broken up.
2017 –Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies had lots of ups and downs in the villa but went on to win the show. STATUS: Broken up.
2016– Nathan Massey and Cara De La Hoyde were together form the start of the series, and since they won show have two kids and are married. STATUS: Still together.
2015 – Despite poor Jess Hayes being Max Morley’s second choice on the show, they did win – but they didn’t last as a couple. STATUS: Broken up.
Munveer Jabbal, 30
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 firm and lists his specialisations as financial services, healthcare and telecoms.
Ayo Odukoya, 25
FOOTBALLER Ayo plays for Redbridge FC, winners of the Essex Senior Cup.
Hailing from Canning Town, in East London, he also has experience in front of the camera.
He was represented by the agency Kult Models before getting his break on the pitch.
Ronnie Vint, 27
HERE’S another wannabe with a connection to a previous Love Islander.
Based in Kent, the defender for Lewes FC was best man at the wedding of former Sunderland star Bradley Dack and Olivia Attwood, who shot to fame while in the villa in 2017.