Love Island

Who is taking part in Love Island 2023? Actress Olivia Hawkins, Swansea contestant Anna-May Robey and farmer Will Young among the cast.

Speaking about what he'll being to the villa, Haris said: "I’m different, I’m a unique guy, the way I act; confident, not awkward, especially with the girls. She said: "I did a film with Jason Statham and had a nice 10-minute convo about life. It’s the best opportunity for me to find the girl and find the right one. It’s really nice and sets me up for a nice sleep." It was the result of a football injury when I was 8; I went in for a header and got kicked in the face. Speaking about why she has joined the ninth series, which will be the second winter edition of the show, Anna-May said: "I want a boyfriend, I want to find someone who makes me laugh. It can be a blessing and a curse. I always put my friends and family first and spend a lot of time with them." "My parents are always like, 'Shut up!' I work from home all day so I don't really speak to people in person for two or three days a week, so when my father comes home, he'll want to sit down and chill out, and I'm there chewing his ear off! On her claim to fame, Lana said: "In my work as a makeup artist I've worked with lots of celebrities. She added: "I fall in love quickly. Speaking about her reasons for joining the show shared her Vitiligo diagnosis, Tanya said: "I have Vitiligo, which is a skin pigmentation, you may not even notice it.

The beloved ITV dating reality show is set to return to screens on 16 January for its second ever Winter series with Maya Jama now at its helm.

However, she admitted she’s a “little bit of drama” so her fellow Islanders have been warned. I’ve obviously not found the right one myself,” he shared. It can be a blessing and a curse.” The 23-year-old from Buckinghamshire also revealed he practices meditation every night for 20-25 minutes, explaining, “It’s a nice way to self reflect, taking a minute on my day/ week. He added: “Sometimes that can be a bad thing. It’s a good conversation starter I must admit.” The 27-year-old is hoping to “find the love of her life” with her “fun” and “bubbly” personality. Ahead of her appearance on the ITV2 series, Tanya has revealed she has Vitiligo, a skin pigmentation condition. It’s not hindered me in any shape or form. My parents are always like, ‘Shut up!’ I’ve got two different coloured eyes, one blue and one green. The Essex native has said that he will bring “fun and charisma” to the villa, adding that he is “the most genuine person you’ll meet”.

The contestants for Winter Love Island are being announced one by one by IT^V ahead of the new series starting.

She's no stranger to the spotlight either, explaining: "I did a film with Jason Statham and had a nice 10-minute convo about life. It’s the best opportunity for me to find the girl and find the right one. I think I’m at the time of my life where I’m mature enough to go and find a wife. I tend to know quite soon if I could fall in love with that person and then, as long as everything is going well, I’ll probably tell them I love them in about a week." I’m also a very loyal person, what is there not to love?" Honest about his failure at finding love so far, airport security officer Shaq said: "I haven’t had the best luck with previous relationships. "Hopefully I do come out with my future wife. " Rather than being a former Pop Idol winner, this Will is a farmer, who admits he hasn't had the best of luck when it's come to finding love so far. On the subject of what would put her off a guy, Tanya added: "Guys that don’t wear socks in the house. Quizzed on how his friends and family would describe him, he replied: "Chilled, caring, very impulsive and a good guy. And now the contestants who will be hoping to finds romance in 2023 are being unveiled, with ITV teasing fans by doing the reveals one by one.

Find out which lucky contestants will be heading to South Africa for this year's Love Island winter series…

Haris is a TV salesman who comes from Doncaster is hoping to meet his Mrs Right in the villa! "I went in for a header and got kicked in the face," he explains. "I did a film with Jason Statham and had a nice 10-minute convo about life. I think I'm at the time of my life where I'm mature enough to go and find a wife," he says. Olivia Hawkins who hails from Brighton is jetting out of South Africa for the new series of Love Island in the hopes of finding love. Airport security officer Shaq is set to touch down in the villa for this year's series. 20-year-old Anna-May from Swansea is looking for a boyfriend in this year's series. "I work from home all day so I don’t really speak to people in person for two or three days a week, so when my father comes home, he’ll want to sit down and chill out, and I’m there chewing his ear off! The Manchester-born contestant says he is "single by choice" and admits his "high expectations" of women may have something to do with it. "I just want to be naturally myself in there, have good times and make memories," he says. Opening up about her skin condition, Vitiligo, she said: "I have Vitiligo, which is a skin pigmentation, you may not even notice it. The new winter series is just days away, which means it's time to find out which lucky contestants will be joining [Maya Jama](https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/20220930152987/maya-jama-love-life-famous-exes-details/) in South Africa this year.

Among the newcomers are a science student, Love Island's first ever partially-sighted contestant, an actor who once shared the screen with Daniel Craig and Will ...

I’ve been a ring girl for KSI, I played a waitress in James Bond with Daniel Craig and I’ve also been a body double for Michelle Keegan and Emma Watson.” “Every time I watch Dear John I cry. He says: “I haven’t had the best luck with previous relationships. If a man can dance I’m in love with him straight away.” “It’s a nice way to self reflect, taking a minute on my day/ week. A girl I was seeing told me to meditate, I tried it and loved it. I went on a date once and I never saw him again. I’ve been single for quite a while, my mother is bugging me, she’s like, ‘You need to find a boyfriend.’ I’m just excited to try something new and I think going on Love Island is a good way to meet someone.” “Not many people know that but I think it’s quite cute. “It was the result of a football injury when I was eight, I went in for a header and got kicked in the face. She says: “I fall in love quickly. It’s on my lip and I have a stripe on my hair.

The actress and ring girl says she is entering the villa because she is ready to settle down. She said: “I'm 27 and I've never been in a relationship so I feel ...

Alongside this, ahead of entering the Villa, Islanders will also receive guidance and training around mutually respectful behaviour in relationships. [ITV’s Love Island](https://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/23220462.love-island-2023-see-major-shakeup-show-rules/) has today been announcing the latest islanders set to jet off to South Africa. Islanders’ accounts will remain dormant while they are in the Villa, so that nothing is published on their behalf. “I did a film with Jason Statham and had a nice 10-minute convo about life. [Brighton](/sport/albion/) has been the [latest contestant to be announced.](https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/23237070.itv-love-island-2023-swanseas-anna-may-robey-announced-hit-show/) [The winter version of the show](https://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/23220462.love-island-2023-see-major-shakeup-show-rules/) returns in only a week (January 16) and will follow a new set of islanders hoping to find love.

The latest contestant in the winter Love Island 2023 line-up is Olivia Hawkins - here's everything you need to know about the ring girl and actress.

For more showbiz and television stories get our newsletter [here](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/). [you can find out more about the payroll administrator here](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/winter-love-island-2023-line-25928013), student and influencer Tanya Manhenga, science and PE teacher Kai Fagan, makeup artist Lana Jenkins, financial advisor Ron Hall, farmer Will Young, hair stylist Tanyel Revan and airport security officer Shaq Muhammad. My parents are always like, 'Shut up!' I work from home all day so I don't really speak to people in person for two or three days a week, so when my father comes home, he'll want to sit down and chill out, and I'm there chewing his ear off! Olivia, who describes herself as a "very confident, bubbly person," has said she'll bring fun, vibes, and "maybe a little bit of drama" to the villa. [You can read more about the Swansea contestant here](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/winter-love-island-2023-line-25928013). Olivia said: "I did a film with Jason Statham and had a nice 10-minute convo about life.

The latest season of the hit ITV reality dating show will arrive on screens on 16 January. This is the second time that Love Island is airing a winter series, ...

Olivia said that she will bring “fun”, “vibes” and “maybe a little bit of drama” to the series, adding that she is a “very confident person”. Speaking about her decision to enter the villa, Olivia said that she has never been in a relationship and that she is “really ready to settle down and hopefully find the love of my life”. [Michelle Keegan](/topic/michelle-keegan) and Harry Potter star [Emma Watson](/topic/emma-watson).

Olivia Hawkins is a ring girl and actress taking part in winter Love Island 2023. Here's everything you need to know...

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Love Island has produced some gorgeous couples - which has even led to cute babies and stunning weddings.

“We went on a date 17 June and then we started going out in July. After Demi hit out about their relationship, Luke explained to his followers: “Me and Demi split up on 29 May. The couple announced in September 2022 that they would be moving in together. On day one of the series, the contestants were put into couples based on a public vote. She became the first islander to get an Oh Polly collection and will star on Dancing on Ice this year. In July 2018, Nathan got down on one knee in the Love Island villa where they met and asked Cara to marry him. Advertisement

Tanya Mahenga, 22, Biomedical science student and influencer from Liverpool · Kai Fagan, 24, Science and PE Teacher from Manchester · Lana Jenkins, 25, Makeup ...

Asked what he'll bring to Love Island, he said: "I’m different, I’m a unique guy, the way I act; confident, not awkward, especially with the girls. "Anyone who meets me, I don’t think they have anything bad to say about me. "I did a film with Jason Statham and had a nice 10-minute convo about life," she revealed. "It’s a nice way to self-reflect, taking a minute on my day/week. I’m also a very loyal person, what is there not to love?" He revealed: "I haven’t had the best luck with previous relationships. "Love Island will give me time away from the farm to solely go out and find love. My mother is bugging me, she's like, ‘You need to find a boyfriend.’ I’m just excited to try something new and I think going on Love Island is a good way to meet someone." I think I’m at the time of my life where I’m mature enough to go and find a wife." It’s a good conversation starter, I must admit." She dished: "I fall in love quickly. "On meeting me, you’d never know I am blind in one eye," Ron revealed.

Here's everything we know so far about this year's contestants, including biomedical student Tanya Manhenga and farmer Will Young.

On what he will bring to the villa, Haris noted: "I’m different, I’m a unique guy, the way I act; confident, not awkward, especially with the girls. I think I’m at the time of my life where I’m mature enough to go and find a wife." I do like my own space and my own time; I haven’t got to stress about anything and just worry about myself." It can be a blessing and a curse." I’m also a very loyal person, what is there not to love?" On her single status, Anna-May noted: "I’m single because I’m fussy and I get the ick easily. "It’s a nice way to self-reflect, taking a minute on my day/week. My mother is bugging me, she's like, ‘You need to find a boyfriend.’ I’m just excited to try something new and I think going on Love Island is a good way to meet someone." Not in a bad way, but the next person I get with, I want to marry." "I work from home all day so I don’t really speak to people in person for two or three days a week, so when my father comes home, he’ll want to sit down and chill out, and I’m there chewing his ear off! Since then I’ve been really picky about who I go for and who I let into my life." Tom revealed the reason for his Love Island entrance: "I want to meet someone.

Filmed in South Africa the islanders will be enjoying some winter sun in their brand-new villa. From a heart-shaped entrance to three swimming pools to the ...

Being treated to some stunning views the islanders will be able to relax in a shaded sofa area that looks out over the South African scenery. The hideaway looks like it is set to return and similar to previous years it looks like the islanders will all be sharing the same bedroom again with pink being the main colour that runs through this year's bedroom. [Love Island](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/all-about/love-island) is back for 2023 with a new cast, new host and new villa. Here is a first look at the new villa that the islanders will be calling home. There are not one, not two, but three pools for the islanders to enjoy this year so they can cool off from the sun or their steamy relationships. The bar and kitchen area is undercover with the motto "Eat.

First look inside sprawling Love Island villa in South Africa ahead of winter series launch · The famous communal bedroom is back and better than ever (Picture: ...

Speaking about her new gig, Maya enthused: ‘I’m a massive fan, I’ve watched pretty much all of the series. [Winter Love Island 2023 contestants: From first-ever blind Islander to hunky teacher](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/09/winter-love-island-2023-contestants-from-hunky-teacher-to-influencer-18063538/) [Love Island makes history as it confirms first partially sighted contestant for winter series](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/09/love-island-makes-history-with-first-partially-sighted-contestant-18063824/) [When does Winter Love Island 2023 start?](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/04/winter-love-island-2023-start-date-host-trailer-villa-and-location-18037695/) [Love Island gets major change for 2023 as ITV introduces new duty of care measures](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/30/love-island-2023-itv-introduces-new-duty-of-care-measures-18015091/) [Winter Love Island 2023 contestants in full: From first-ever blind Islander to Michelle Keegan’s body double](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/09/winter-love-island-2023-contestants-from-hunky-teacher-to-influencer-18063538/?ico=more_text_links) [New Love Island contestant Lana Jenkins dated I’m A Celebrity finalist Owen Warner before heading into villa](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/09/love-island-2023-lana-jenkins-dated-im-a-celebs-owen-warner-18066981/?ico=more_text_links) [line-up of contestants,](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/09/winter-love-island-2023-contestants-from-hunky-teacher-to-influencer-18063538/) introducing the bunch of hopeful romantics to the world ahead of the highly anticipated January 16 kick-off date. [dedicated page](https://metro.co.uk/tag/love-island/). [partially sighted](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/09/love-island-makes-history-with-first-partially-sighted-contestant-18063824/) entry Ron Hall, former KSI ring girl Olivia Hawkins and influencer Tanya Manhenga. [reveal of the faces](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/09/winter-love-island-2023-contestants-from-hunky-teacher-to-influencer-18063538/) that will no doubt become household names over the duration of the [ITV](https://metro.co.uk/tag/itv/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P2_LNK1) fixture, show bosses released a first look at the home of the action – [the villa](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/29/love-island-2023-villa-for-south-africa-series-revealed-18008610/). Kiss goodbye to your social life as Love Island is back for its Winter 2023 series. Love Island is back for 2023 [Love Island](https://metro.co.uk/tag/love-island/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK1) is back for another series and this time contestants will be looking for love under the glare of South Africa’s winter sunshine. [Maya Jama](https://metro.co.uk/tag/maya-jama/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P4_LNK1), the property is one fit for a gladiator with an impressive roster of sporting amenities that includes a zip line and 400m running track.

Love Island has taken viewers inside the villa, in South Africa, where the winter series will be filmed.

The show moves to South Africa for this Winter 2023 series, and before the Islanders move in, let's take a look at their fancy villa. Love Island is encouraging them to "get sexy" in the hideaway. The Islanders can share their inner-most feelings in the beach hut. The tub tells the Islanders to soak up with some "bubbles, not troubles". This year's Islanders can take a break from the chilly weather back at home to enjoy some fun and sun in a deluxe villa. The Islanders can get some shade while they throw some shade...

See the essentials the islanders can't bring into the Love Island villa as the ITV dating show returns for 2023.

The clocks on the oven and the hot tub are reportedly covered up and the producers tell the contestants when to wake and sleep when they are in the villa. The show's participants will be asked to pause handles and accounts on their social media platforms for the duration of their time on the show. The time - There are no clocks or watches inside the Love Island villa and therefore no concept of time. [Meet the Winter Love Island 2023 contestants from James Bond star to PE teacher](http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23239109.winter-love-island-2023-cast-itv-reveals-new-islanders/) WiFi - As we know, the contestants are entirely cut off from the outside world while they are in the villa and this goes for the WiFi too. [See inside the new Love Island villa in South Africa ahead of 2023 winter series](https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23239266.itv-love-island-2023-sneak-peak-new-south-african-villa/) As the new contestants graft by the pool and couple up around the firepit, here are the items they have to leave at home courtesy of [@MayaJama]for a chat [#LoveIsland]🏝 [pic.twitter.com/oSJ3K9GOtI] [January 6, 2023] [New host Maya Jama](http://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/23007719.maya-jama-revealed-new-host-itvs-love-island/) will replace presenter Laura Whitmore and encourage the islanders to "grab love by the horns" and couple up for a winter of love. [Love Island villa](https://www.whitchurchherald.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/20179276.recreate-love-island-villa-home-garden/) but what items are banned from the show? The broadcaster has already given us a sneak peek into the new villa and has confirmed the first ten islanders of the new series. A new group of singles will be heading to the sun to brighten up the wintry nights back here in the UK from Monday, January 16. [winter spin-off in South Africa](https://www.northernfarmer.co.uk/news/20231296.winter-love-island-return-south-africa-second-itv-series-january-2023/) after the series was delayed due to the Covid pandemic.

Maya Jama has opened up about being the new Love Island host and has revealed which islander she'd love to see return to the villa...

I’m excited to see the size of it, the beds, walk around… Speaking to ITV about how it feels to be the host of Love Island, she said: "It feels amazing, it’s really, really exciting. Jama replied: "I’m excited to see the Villa! You need that honesty sometimes!" So I had to not even tell my close family." Jama admitted: "Theo! "I just can’t wait for it to start. I’m not a good liar. [See inside the new Love Island villa in South Africa ahead of 2023 winter series ](https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23239266.itv-love-island-2023-sneak-peak-new-south-african-villa/) [See the items banned from the Love Island villa and number 5 might surprise you](https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23239303.items-banned-love-island-villa-books-wifi/) Live from London, Jama will be presenting Love Island: Aftersun which will be available to watch on ITV2 and ITVX and promises the same exclusive access to all the goings on in the villa. [new host of Love Island, Maya Jama](https://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/23007719.maya-jama-revealed-new-host-itvs-love-island/), has revealed which former islander she'd want to see return to the villa.

The new islander, 22, could be off to an awkward start as she appears to have a similar type to the ITV2 show's host Maya Jama - as she has claimed that ...

Something not many people know about her: 'I’m a very emotional person. Not many people know that but I think it’s quite cute.' I stopped seeing her and carried on meditating! I’ve obviously not found the right one myself.' I could be in love but I will keep it to myself so he doesn't know straight away'. I will bring good vibes and good energy,' she explained. I keep my cards close to my chest. [r](/tvshowbiz/article-11505091/British-Fashion-Awards-2022-Maya-Jama-Stormzy-hit-red-carpet-separately-event.html) [ekindling their romance at the tail-end of 2022, as the presenter became single again after a whirlwind engagement to NBA star Ben Simmons. It’s only been a month.. For that price you may as well bag the cream colour too! [The Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/maya-jama-i-said-yes-to-love-island-straight-away-of-course-f530hcz0k), she explained: 'We were so young when we met, just beginning our careers. The good news is it's by affordable online retailer PrettyLittleThing, so will only set you back £23.

Olivia Hawkins, 27, has named Jason Statham as her dream party guest after they appeared in a movie together.

Something not many people know about her: 'I’m a very emotional person. We couldn't help but notice Olivia Hawkins, who has started on a high note in the style stakes. I stopped seeing her and carried on meditating! I’ve obviously not found the right one myself.' Living the high life: 'I did a film with Jason Statham and had a nice 10-minute convo about life. Not many people know that but I think it’s quite cute.' [The Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/maya-jama-i-said-yes-to-love-island-straight-away-of-course-f530hcz0k): 'Once you start doing TV, you meet a lot of producers, through different shows, and the heads will be aware of talent . I talk for a living. Anyway, I didn’t have to audition.”' It’s not exactly tap dancing everywhere or performing a ballad.' He went and got one from the sofa. I’m trying to think!

'Love Island UK' will remind us of a warmer time as they head to South Africa for the winter season. The series will air in the United States two weeks ...

is just as cold as the states, so both have to look a little further for some warmth. While the United States enjoys a freezing and wet New Year, looking across the pond for warmer days is easy. They’re all that you can expect from a classic Love Island season: young, hot, and looking for some reality tv love.

It's the winter edition of Love Island, take two. Here's everything we know about the Maya Jama-helmed show headed to our TV screens this week.

All ten new Islanders have been announced and they’re as Love Island as they come, with names like “Tanyel,” “Tanya,” and “Anna-May” populating the line up. The 2020 winter series, however, needed to send Islanders somewhere warm so they wouldn’t freeze in their tiny bikinis and swimshorts, stuck on a Balearic Island in the middle of January. Its sustainability impact last year was impressive, with the resale site reporting a 1600 per cent increase in searches for ‘pre-loved clothes’ between May and November 2022 compared to the year before, and an estimated 2.7 million people saying they are “making more effort to shop sustainably”. Love Island’s core series, which airs over the summer, is set in Mallorca and has utilised the same villa for the past five summer seasons. The new villa is a supersized eco retreat based in the Franschhoek wine valley, an area often referred to as South Africa’s “millionaire’s row”. The presenter is a long time fan of the show, and back in the day when she was dating Stormzy the two used to be very vocal about their Love Island opinions on Twitter. Laura Whitmore went on to replace Caroline for a further two series, until she passed the baton to Maya Jama due to motherhood commitments. Eight days before the Love Island finale aired, it was announced that Caroline Flack had died by suicide, and the show was rocked to its core. In fact, Maya and Stormzy’s Love Island Twitter antics became such a talking point they actually landed Stormzy on the show before her. The 2020 villa, located in Cape Town, was a vast mansion set across many levels, worth an estimated £5.3million. National treasure Maya Jama has been everyone’s favourite pick for Love Island’s next host since, well, we first knew about Maya Jama. The first winter Love Island series took place in South Africa in January 2020, just before the pandemic hit.

Broadcaster Maya Jama said she immediately accepted the offer to host hit ITV2 dating show Love Island after getting the call while on holiday in America.

New additions to this series include Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson and Indiyah Polack, who was a finalist on the show last year, joining as regular panellists on Love Island’s Aftersun programme. Jama revealed that she did not have to audition for the role and said yes “straight away”, describing the job as a “golden ticket”. Tried the sexy version. So I think I’ve always been in their eye line, but I was super young when the presenter shifts were happening in the past. Broadcaster Maya Jama said she immediately accepted the offer to host hit ITV2 dating show Love Island after getting the call while on holiday in America. The 28-year-old took over from Laura Whitmore, 37, who announced she was stepping down in August.

Lana, 25, is a makeup artist and worked with Michelle on her Sky comedy drama Brassic. While the actress plays Erin Croft in the series, Lana worked in the ...

Chatting about her claims to fame, the ring girl said: "I did a film with Jason Statham and had a nice 10-minute convo about life. I've not been able to find anyone who suits me so it's good to do something totally different and try to meet someone a different way." Lana, 25, is a makeup artist and worked with Michelle on her Sky comedy drama Brassic. "Now's the right time for me to be doing something a bit different. Ahead of her stint on the reality show, which begins on 16 January, Lana shared the reason why she signed up for this year's series. [Love Island](https://www.hellomagazine.com/tags/love-island/) is just days away, and one person who is sure to be tuning in to watch [this year's show](https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/20221206158906/love-island-winter-2023-all-we-know-release-date-host-more/) is [Michelle Keegan](https://www.hellomagazine.com/tags/michelle-keegan/), who shares a connection with two of this year's contestants.

The ninth series of the ITV2 reality show launches next week, with the new villa in Cape Town having now opened its doors.

The fire pit will once again be at the centre of the action whenever there’s a recoupling to be had, and the Beach Hut will give the Islanders some alone time away from the rest of the group to share their thoughts on the day’s events. Photos of the new villa in Cape Town have now been released, teasing exactly where all of the drama will be unfolding for the second ever winter series of Love Island. [contestants have been announced](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/love-island-2023-new-cast-revealed-islanders_uk_63bbd52ee4b0d6724fc540ef) and new presenter [Maya Jama](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/maya-jama/) has touched down in South Africa – all that remains is for us to have a little nose around the [Love Island](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/love-island/) villa before the new Islanders get their mitts on it.

We're just days away from the return of Love Island's winter series and we can barely contain our excitement! ITV have released first...

'I haven’t had the best luck with previous relationships. Even my mum I didn’t tell because she’d get too excited and tell people. Ron is a 25-year-old Financial Advisor from Essex looking to bring some, 'fun and charisma,' to the villa. The show will see her speak to both the Islanders in the villa, dumped Islanders and their family back home, as well as guest contributors. So I had to not even tell my close family.' The radio DJ is so excited to get started on her new gig, 'I’m counting down the seconds and the days to get to South Africa.'

The 17-bedroom property boasts an Olympic swimming pool, rugby pitch, a zip line, and 400m running track.

Speaking about her new gig, Jama shared: “I’m a massive fan, I’ve watched pretty much all of the series. The property, which reportedly cost more than £5 million, boasts an Olympic swimming pool, rugby pitch, a zip line, and 400m running track. Following the reveal of the new batch of singletons, show bosses released a first look at the sprawling mansion in

New Love Islander Lana Jenkins used to date Hollyoaks actor and I'm A Celeb finalist Owen Warner.

[> Here Are All The Ways You Can Listen To Capital](https://www.capitalfm.com/how-to-listen/getting-started/) [Love Island](/news/tv-film/love-island/) 2023 contestants already have some claims to fame, and one of the biggest revelations so far is that new islander Lana Jenkins formerly dated [I’m A Celeb](/news/tv-film/im-a-celebrity/) star, Owen Warner. According to reports, Lana and Owen found love after being introduced through mutual friends as she was good friends with many of the Hollyoaks cast.

Love Island winners: Where are they now? From Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Davide Sanclimenti to Amber Davies and Kem Cetinay... how our favourite couples got on ...

He explained: 'Not in a million years did I think I would actually find someone' Olympian: Greg O'Shea returned to Ireland to carry on his rugby sevens career. Amber claimed he dumped her over the phone just weeks after winning the competition. Current champs: Current reigning Love Island champions Ekin-Su and Davide had a bumpy ride in the villa but won the nation's hearts with their romance as well as documentaries including Amber & Dolly: 9 to 5 and When Reality TV Goes Horribly Wrong. They parted ways in 2019 Mother: Jess (pictured on Love Island Aftersun on July 10, this year) has a three-year-old son with mechanic Dan Lawry called Presley. I just know that that's what we want to do.' Max has since faded from the celebrity scene Greg then shunned fame after receiving death threats over the alleged text-dumping, which he passionately denies And now I know what she's talking about. They famously refrained from having sex in the Love Island villa and went on to win the nation's hearts as Jack sweetly asked her to be his girlfriend.

From the show's first partially sighted contestant to a James Bond star, check out Winter Love Island's class of 2023.

She said: “Not many people know that but I think it’s quite cute. Who is Love Island contestant Tanya Manhenga? Who is Love Island contestant Kai Fagan? That’s a really big red flag for me! He also said: “I’m the most genuine person you’ll meet. Who is Love Island contestant Lana Jenkins? Muhammad added: “I’m the type of person that wears my heart on my sleeve. Who is Love Island contestant Anna-May Robey? Who is Love Island contestant Will Young? Sometimes that can be a bad thing.” Who is Love Island contestant Olivia Hawkins? Who is Love Island contestant Haris Namani?

Maya Jama is taking over the reins for series 9, becoming the iconic series' new presenter after Laura Whitmore stepped down at the end of series eight.

[contestants](/news/love-island-2023-contestants-line-up/), including TikTok famous ‘farmer Will’, looking for love. The crew are heading to South Africa with a new line-up of Take A Look Inside The Love Island Villa In South Africa

Most famous Surrey Islanders includes TV presenter Olivia Attwood and Coco Lodge.

The roofing business owner and footballer then set his sights on dancer [Danica](https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/love-island-surreys-billy-brown-24483784), but things went sour between the two, resulting in an explosive argument. [Epsom](https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/all-about/epsom), has more than one link with Coco than their hometowns. The [ multi-talented dancer](https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/love-island-2021-amy-days-21180748), actress and performer revealed that she recently went back to her old job selling multi-million-pound houses. [Camberley](https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/all-about/camberley), didn’t last long on the show after being dumped from the villa after just three days. [Molesey,](https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/all-about/molesey) was a Casa Amor bombshell who turned Hugo Hammond's head. Chuggs revealed on the show that his unusual nickname comes from “Cuddles and hugs” when he was a child. He was the subject of multiple controversies after appearing on the show. [Guildford](https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/all-about/guildford), has carved an impressive television career for herself since she first appeared on screens in 2017. [Josh](https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/love-island-who-josh-kempton-17674959) is a fitness coach with 39,000 followers on Instagram where he runs a fitness coaching business, helping clients achieve their health goals. She made headlines after admitting she packed 38 bikinis for her stint on the show. The new host is certainly going to enter the new show with a bang, a source revealed to the He stepped away from the limelight in 2016, and welcomed a baby girl with his fiance Danielle Purdy in 2021.

It appears we may soon see Love Island-themed wine, spirits, beer and snacks hit supermarket shelves, after trademarks were granted.

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. A spokesperson for the show said: “We provide our islanders with all of the necessary precautionary measures and all alcohol consumption is strictly monitored by our production team.” Former contestant Dr Alex George revealed that during his time on the show, contestants were allowed, “four small cans of beer and that was it.”

Crisps, ready meals and even booze could be on the cards for the hit ITV reality show - Love Island viewing snacks, anyone?

Love Island has also trademarked the show's name for wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks. Although there's no news yet of an official line of Love Island food merch, we'll be on the lookout for updates and you'll be the first to know about any new launches. It's not all about the snacks either.

The Brassic star, 35, also has connection to another Islander, Olivia Hawkins, who was previously her body double.

maybe a little bit of drama.” She also said that she’s “ready to settle down” after never having been in a relationship, explaining that she now wants to find the love of her life. The 27-year-old has been a body double not only for the former Corrie star, but also Emma Watson and has also worked as a ring girl for KSI.

From the show's first partially sighted contestant to a James Bond star, check out Winter Love Island's class of 2023.

She said: “Not many people know that but I think it’s quite cute. Who is Love Island contestant Tanya Manhenga? Who is Love Island contestant Kai Fagan? That’s a really big red flag for me! He also said: “I’m the most genuine person you’ll meet. Who is Love Island contestant Lana Jenkins? Muhammad added: “I’m the type of person that wears my heart on my sleeve. Who is Love Island contestant Anna-May Robey? Who is Love Island contestant Will Young? Sometimes that can be a bad thing.” Who is Love Island contestant Olivia Hawkins? Who is Love Island contestant Haris Namani?

Maya Jama is taking over hosting duties from Laura Whitmore for winter Love Island 2023 and has revealed which bombshell she'd like to make a comeback.

[Welsh Love Island contestant Anna-May Robey shares bizarre 'ick' ahead of villa entrance](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/welsh-love-island-contestant-anna-25938542) [When does winter Love Island start as 2023 contestants announced? I think that’s what makes the best Islander." We’d all secretly want to know what our partner gets up to when they’re on a lads’ or girls’ holiday." Theo Campbell featured in season three of the reality television show and found himself in a bit of drama after showing interest in Tyler Carr despite her being coupled up with Jonny Mitchell. No doubt there'll be plenty of late additions on the way, and following last year's first, which saw season four bombshell Adam Collard return to the show, Maya has shared who she would like to see return to the villa and why. You need that honesty sometimes!"

Winter Love Island is set to air on ITV, with contestants entering a brand new villa on South Africa's “millionaire's row”. The winter instalment of the popular ...

Episodes will also be available to stream on ITVX. When does the new season of Winter Love Island start? What’s the new South African Winter Love Island villa like? The new season of Winter Love Island is filmed in the Franschhoek wine valley in the south-west of South Africa, around an hour’s drive from the country’s legislative capital of Cape Town. Where is the new Winter Love Island filmed in South Africa? But where is the location of the Winter Love Island villa – and what’s it like inside?

Love Island 2023 is back with a winter series – but what happened to previous Scottish contestant Anton Danyluk?

[Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11538065/EXC-Anton-Danyluk-regrets-going-Love-Island-trolled-cosmetic-surgery-rumours.html) the trolling made him regret ever going on Love Island, and reminded him of being bullied in the past. Anton and Belle announced their relationship had ended just a few weeks after leaving the Love Island villa. [island club](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTWqvfhAJgY), Belle heard Anton had planned to break up with her over the incident, saying he’d never felt so embarrassed in his entire life. But it wasn’t until Casa Amor that Anton found a true connection with Belle Hassan, whose dad Tamer Hassan starred in Game of Thrones as one of the Dothraki khals. [most memorable Scots](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/people/love-island-cast-full-list-of-contestants-from-scotland-from-shannon-singh-to-paige-turley-3285677) to have entered the Love Island villa. Let’s rewind to the summer of 2019.

This year's winter contestants are set to bring in the heat as they hope to fall in love in the villa. They include a farmer, an actress and a biomedical ...

The security officer also admitted to falling in love quickly, and always wearing his heart on his sleeve. Lana is a makeup artist from Luton and said she has worked with celebrities during her work. She hopes to find a boyfriend but does not want to be with someone that doesn't wear socks in the house or has big feet. Vitiligo is a long-term condition where pale white patches develop on the skin. Tanya also opens up about her vitiligo, "not many people know that but I think it's quite cute. A television salesman from Doncaster, Haris said he has never found love and thinks that the show is the "best opportunity to find the girl and find the right one". Love Island 2023 is nearly here and it's ready to warm up the winter season! "I'm the most genuine person you'll meet. They include a farmer, an actress and a biomedical science student. Olivia, a ring girl and actress from Brighton, has never been in a relationship before, but now feels she is ready to settle down and is hoping to find the love of her life on the island and believes she'll bring "fun, vibes and a little bit of drama!" The makeup artist said she "falls in love easily" and admits to telling people she's in love with them within a week. Tanyel is a hair stylist from north London and believes she is "hard to get".

When did Lana Jenkins date Owen Warner? Here's what we know about the Love Island star...

Opening up about her past relationships, Lana said: “I fall in love quickly. Love Island’s Lana is 25-years-old and is from Luton. [Listen on Global Player: Spencer & Vogue.

W. ill Young, 23, is swapping his Buckinghamshire farm for a South African villa as he's headed for Love Island. Not to be confused with the Pop Idol star, ...

“Once I took a girl on a date to the bottom of our farm where there’s this really nice hill with amazing views surrounding it. For the right girl, I can be quite romantic. “As long as she respects what I do and my busy times of the year, then that’s all I need.

The rapper spoke to the Islanders via video link, giving Chris Hughes, Kem Cetinay and Marcel Somerville advice as they prepared to rap in the Love Island ...

[Love Island 2023 Star & PE Teacher Kai Fagan’s Pupils React To Him Joining Line-Up](/news/love-island-teacher-kai-fagan-students/) What with Maya Jama presenting Love Island in a week there's no better time to remind u all of when her and Stormzy used to tweet about the show so much he went on it and got in trouble with Olivia Attwood for bad mouthing her— Maddy Mussen (@maddy_mussen) Love Island Fans Are Re-Living The Time Stormzy Appeared On The Show

Find out all about Love Island's Olivia Hawkin and her connection to Michelle Keegan… It's time to get ready for winter Love Island. Yep, the nation's favourite ...

What is Olivia Hawkins’ job? [Listen on Global Player: Spencer & Vogue. It’s time to get ready for winter Love Island.

Maya Jama was confirmed as the new and third host in eight years of ITV reality show Love Island last year.

In December 2019, it was announced that she would become the show’s second presenter. In 2016, she took part in BBC One show Strictly Come Dancing, and was paired with Italian pro dancer Giovanni Pernice. It was recently announced that ITV bosses will be disabling social media accounts of contestants during the show.

The new contestant has received backlash from PETA due to his explicit farming videos.

I’d never have got the camera out for a situation I wasn’t in control of.” But it’s not a big issue for me." Young subsequently was seen dancing after the lamb was born.

Anna-May Robey and India Reynolds · Tanyel Reven and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu · Tanya Manhenga vs Yewande Biala · Will Young and Charlie Radnedge · Kai Fagan and Danny ...

When asked what he will bring to the villa, the teacher said: I’m pretty lighthearted, I love a laugh. I do like my own space and my own time; I haven’t got to stress about anything and just worry about myself." I’m really calm and chilled as well, pretty level headed, quite mature… I’m also a very loyal person, what is there not to love?" When asked why she is going on Love Island, Tanya said: "I’m looking for a boyfriend and I think being in a Villa with lots of different people will help me work out who it is I may want." [Love Island](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/love-island) is a good way to meet someone."

The hunk, 23, who will enter the Love Island villa during Monday's launch show, admitted he has signed up because he has been too busy working on his farm ...

Something not many people know about her: 'I’m a very emotional person. I stopped seeing her and carried on meditating! I’ve obviously not found the right one myself.' [Ahead of heading into the Love Island villa](/tvshowbiz/love-island/article-11615721/Love-Island-2023-Young-Kai-Fagan-reveal-celebrity-crush-Margot-Robbie.html), Will was asked to give his 'claim to fame,' and so he recalled: 'Claudia Winkleman came to my farm. 'It's a nice way to self reflect, taking a minute on my day/ week. 'Love Island will give me time away from the farm to solely go out and find love. Not many people know that but I think it’s quite cute.' I stopped seeing her and carried on meditating!' 'For the right girl I can be quite romantic. I put fairy lights all up in the tree, I set up a picnic with wine and we watched the sunset.' [TikTok](/tvshowbiz/tiktok/index.html) where he shared a video of his hilarious interaction with the Strictly Come Dancing host. In the next clip, Will is sat topless on a bench, with Claudia standing up next to him as she pours a bucket of water over his head, much to the delight of his followers

Ahead of the Love Island 2023 launch, here is everything you need to know about new host Maya Jama.

That amount is expected to soar after presenting the dating show alongside brand collaborations. Stormzy isn’t her only celebrity relationship as up until September 2022, Maya was engaged to NBA star Ben Simmonds. Celebrity guests included Laura Whitmore, Vicky Hope, Cherry Healy and Katie Piper. Love Island isn’t Maya’s first TV presenting role. Maya’s father was in prison for most of her childhood and at the age of 12 she stopped all contact with him. Her mum Sadie was just 19 when she gave birth to Maya who is named after the author and poet Maya Angelou.

The 2023 winter instalment of Love Island UK is just around the corner - here is where you can watch the popular dating show.

Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the new series. It will air straight after Love Island itself. It will air for one hour and 35 minutes, ending at 10:35pm GMT.

Winter Love Island star Kai Fagan's school pupils have been reacting to the news that their teacher is headed to the villa!

[> Here Are All The Ways You Can Listen To Capital](https://www.capitalfm.com/how-to-listen/getting-started/) [Love Island](/news/tv-film/love-island/) 2023’s [winter line-up](/news/love-island-2023-contestants-line-up/) has finally been announced and contestant Kai Fagan has been the talk of the internet thanks to his pupils. Winter Love Island star Kai Fagan’s school pupils have been reacting to the news that their teacher is headed to the villa!