LOVE Island hunk Ronnie Vint has hit back at trolls who have mocked him for “looking old” in his promo photos.
The first stars of the line-up are being dropped every half an hour on the ITV2 show’s official channels, ahead of the series premiere next Monday.
But fans think the stars look older than their years– taking particular aim at 27-year-old semi-pro footballer for Lewes Ronnie.
In response to trolls saying he looks a lot older, Ronnie hit back and said: “Whatever really…I always say I always look a bit older.
“I’ve always been told I look older, do I look old?
“And I’ve had some mad shouts before. I might have to get rid of this long line on my forehead and hopefully I’ll look a bit younger.”
Ronnie, who is best mates of Bradley Dack, 30, the husband of former Love Islander Olivia Attwood, 33, said he’s ready to settle down despite his self-confessed bad boy reputation.
“I’m just really excited to find my future wifey and to just enjoy the experience,” he told us.
“I applied about a year ago, it feels like it started so long ago and I’ve tried to enjoy the whole process.
“I’m 27 now, I’ve matured for my age and I know what I want now and hopefully try and find The One now.”
It comes after fans complaining the promo shots make the Islanders look older.
“Someone’s dad is missing! No really,” one wrote. “Who takes the official love island photos? Why does everyone look completely different on them than on their profile?”
“Goshhh it’s old island at this point,” said a second, while a third wrote: “Why do they all look so old”
But others have been quick to jump to the stars’ defence, saying: “Everyone’s always asking for normal people, now we’re getting them and still hating smh”
“He at least looks better in his Instagram profile, the photographer’s definitely doing them dirty,” added a second, while a third said: “And guys he’s like 27 I think relax !”
Ahead of entering the villa, Ronnie said: “I want someone that’s family orientated, caring and career minded. Lookswise, I like blondes with nice boobs but am partial to a brunette too.”
“I’ve had two serious relationships in the past but more recently have enjoyed being single and doing my own thing, as I’ve been focussed on my football career,” he said.
“I’ve got to the age where I want to find the right person I can build a life with.”
The full cast line-up was announced this morning, and includes a trainee nurse, a make-up artist, two footballers and a professional dancer.
Maya Jama, 29, will be back to guide the islanders through their quest for love, and a £50,000 prize fund.
On Sundays, she will host spin-off chat show Aftersun to recap the week’s events, and talk to dumped islanders as they return home.
The star will be joined by an all-star panel including former islanders Indiyah Polack, 24, Chris Taylor, 33, and Amy Hart, 30, as well as Jordan Stephens, 32, and Sam Thompson, 31.
Love Island 2024 kicks off June 3 at 9pm on ITV1, ITV2 and ITVX.
Love Island cast 2024
Patsy Field– an Influencer with a disability.
Samantha Kenny– works in a beauty salon
Ciaran Davies– Welsh hunk and rugby player
Mimii Ngulube– student nurse from Portsmouth
Jess White– shop manager from Stockport
Harriett Blackmore– pals with YouTuber Saffron Barker
Nicole Samuel– account manager and former champion dancer
Sean Stone– runs a sweet firm
Sam Taylor– a hairdresser with a love of tattoos
Munveer Jabbal– the oldest contestant in the villa this year
Ayo Odukoya– a footballer and former model
Ronnie Vint– best mates with Olivia Attwood’s hubby Bradley Dack
Grace Jackson– Manchester based model who is followed by Molly-Mae Hague and Conor McGregor, she is tipped to enter as a bombshell
