SERIES 11 of Love Island is almost upon us, with a new gang of guys and gals looking for love.
Here we get to know Mimii Ngulube, who has been confirmed as one of this year’s Islanders.
Who is Love Island 2024 contestant Mimii Ngulube?
Each year Love Island welcomes a fresh batch of hopefuls searching for their soulmate in the Love Island villa.
Thousands of apply to be on the show, but only a lucky handful make it to Majorca — and Mimii is one of the chosen few.
Applying was a spontaneous thing, I didn’t expect to get here!
Mimii Ngulube
When asked why she chose to apply for Love Island now, Mimii — real name Michelle — said: “The pool in Portsmouth is not giving.
“I’ve tried dating, speaking to people on social media and it just hasn’t been successful.
“Applying was a spontaneous thing, I didn’t expect to get here!”
And when asked what she thinks she’ll bring to the villa, Mimii explained: “I’m a girls’ girl. My girls are my rocks and I’m theirs so I’ll be a good friend as well as going in there to find a man.
“I like dressing up so I’ll bring style, and I’d like to think I’m quite funny so I’ll make people laugh.
“Bringing honesty as well — I’m good at picking up on people’s personality traits and side-eyeing those who might be a liar.”
What does Mimii Ngulube do for a living?
Miimii is studying to be a mental health nurse, which could come in handy in the pressure cooker environment of the villa.
She is also an actor who enjoys performing in theatre shows.
In a production of Grease in Portsmouth, Mimii played the part of Marty.
When is Mimii Ngulube appearing on Love Island?
Mimii 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 can you watch Love Island 2024?
The launch show will start 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.