THERE isn’t long to go before the famous villa opens its doors for another summer of love.
Host Maya Jama is getting ready to introduce a new batch of Islanders– here we get to know Samantha Kenny, who has been confirmed as one of them.
Who is Love Island 2024 contestant Samantha Kenny?
Every year Love Island welcomes a fresh batch of sexy singletons who are all hoping to find fame, fortune and romance in the Love Island villa.
Thousands upon thousands of hopefuls apply, but only a select few make it to Majorca.
The Sun exclusively revealed how Samantha Kenny is one of the lucky people heading to the villa this summer.
When asked why she chose to apply for Love Island and what she’ll bring to the villa, Samantha said: “I’m ready to settle down and Love Island is an amazing opportunity to meet someone that isn’t from my area.
“I love a cockney boy, so I’m hoping there is one in there for me.
“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.”
And on why she thinks she’s single, Samantha explained: “I don’t get out enough, I work weekends and tend to not go out in Liverpool anymore.
“If I want a night out I go down to London as I love the boys down south. Tall, dark and cockney is my type.”
According to her TikTok when it comes to the perfect guy, the 27-year-old Liverpool lass is looking for: “A man in finance…with a trust fund…6’5…blue eyes.”
Fans can follow Samantha on her popular Instagram handle @samanthakellymakeup.
What does Samantha Kenny do for a living?
Samantha works as a make-up artist in her native Liverpool.
As well as working for a beauty salon, she also offers makeovers on Instagram.
Samantha regularly shares snaps on Instagram of her handy work and how you can book an an appointment with her.
When is Samantha Kenny appearing on Love Island?
The Sun revealed that Samantha is heading into the Love Island villa for season 11, which kicks off on June 3, 2024.
She will be joined by nine other singletons all looking for a steamy summer of love.
As the weeks go on, the original cast will be joined by more bombshells.
The Sun revealed how the famous villa has gone through a glam makeover in time for the new series.
How to watch Love Island 2024?
The launch show will kick off at 9pm on ITV2 on June 3, 2024.
Episodes will then continue at the same time from Sunday to Friday.
On Saturdays a highlights show is aired instead of the main programme.
The Sun previously revealed how Love Island bosses are planning a huge shake-up for the launch night.
ITV is going to air the dating show simultaneously across ITV1, ITV2 and ITVX for the first time.
A source said: “ITV want to throw their weight behind Love Island and make sure it has a big, glitzy moment when the 11th series kicks off next month.
“Showing it across every channel means creating what they hope will be a big TV moment. It shows there is still a real commitment to the format even nine years on.”
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.