TEN brand new contestants are set to search for their soulmates on Love Island 2024.
Here we get to know Sam Taylor, who has been confirmed as one of the Islanders.
Who is Love Island 2024 contestant Sam Taylor?
Love Island producers have finally revealed their 2024 line-up after combing through thousands of hopeful applicants.
Sam Taylor from Chesterfield is one of the lucky contestants chosen to enter the famous Majorcan villa this summer.
You wouldn’t look at me as a tall guy covered in tattoos and think that I make girls’ hair look pretty for a living
Sam Taylor
When asked why he wants to go on Love Island now, the 23-year-old replied: “At this point in my life I just want the opportunity to find a real connection with someone.
“I’ve been looking for that connection for quite some time but I’ve never really found it — I’m hoping I find that spark in the Villa.”
On what makes him a catch, Sam said: “My personality and chat.
“I’d like to think I’ve got lots of depth and substance, which should hopefully help me out when trying to find a connection.”
What does Sam Taylor do for a living?
Sam is a professional hairdresser who works in a salon in Sheffield.
The stylist also boasts over 4,000 followers on Instagram, where he regularly shares snaps of his incredible haircuts.
He warned his new fellow Islanders that when it comes to his profession, appearances might be deceiving: “I’d say not to judge a book by its cover because how I look compared to what I do for work might not necessarily add up.
“You wouldn’t look at me as a tall guy covered in tattoos and think that I make girls’ hair look pretty for a living.”
When is Sam Taylor on Love Island 2024?
Sam is heading into the Love Island villa for season 11, which kicks off on June 3, 2024.
He 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 do 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.