Love Island

The TV presenter certainly arrived in style to film the first episode of Love Island as she stepped off of a helicopter while sporting a red two piece ...

Something not many people know about her: 'I’m a very emotional person. I’ve obviously not found the right one myself.' Not many people know that but I think it’s quite cute.' I stopped seeing her and carried on meditating! Her latest look has gone straight to the top of our wishlist. Alternatively, click the image to shop Cavalli's current collection at Farfetch. Additionally, the tie-dye print definitely delivers the wow factor. Maya took a seat next to the new boys as they gathered around the firepit for the first time time ever. Bravo to stylist Rhea Francis! Introductions: Maya took a seat next to the new boys as they gathered around the firepit for the first time time ever Outfit change: And the beauty came prepared as she later changed into a scoop-neck maxi dress with a blue and green tie-dye design And the beauty came prepared as she later changed into a scoop-neck maxi dress with a blue and green tie-dye design.

Will Young is a 23-year-old farmer from Buckinghamshire, England. He was an original Islander and entered on day one. “Having grown up on a farm ,it's been ...

She continued of what she thinks she brings to the villa, “I will bring fun, I’m always up for a laugh, if someone tells me to go and dive in the pool I will probably do it. “I’m 27 and I’ve never been in a relationship so I feel like now I’m really ready to settle down and hopefully find the love of my life,” Olivia told ITV in a press release for Love Island UK season 9. I also go for the same type of guy so I need to broaden my horizons, so I hope to do that in the villa.” Whitmore reacted to news Jama was the new host of Love Island UK in a comment on the show’s Instagram post announcing Jama in October 2022. He also told The Arizona Central about what it’s like to narrate Love Island US and UK at the same time. He continued of what he thinks he brings to the villa, “I get on with people in general, so I think people will naturally be drawn to me. “When you first meet someone you never normally get to spend that much time with them, so when you’re genuinely looking for a connection, the villa is the perfect place to do it,” Kai told ITV in a press release for Love Island UK season 9. She continued of what she thinks she brings to the villa, ” I think I will bring a lot of flirtation. I think I’m at the time of my life where I’m mature enough to go and find a wife,” Will told ITV in a press release for Love Island UK season 9. He continued of what he thinks he brings to the villa, “Good energy, I’m a bit of cheeky chap, good vibes, good to be around.” When asked why he thinks he’s single, Will responded, “Honestly? She continued of what she thinks she brings to the villa, “I’m super nice, but don’t let it fool you. I want to be friends with everyone but if you’re gonna be cheeky I’m the sort of person that will give it back.

Love Island is back for another winter installment – and that means a departure from its usual Mallorcan setting. Instead, the hit ITV2 reality series has ...

An additional three villas are nearby, housing the crew. The villa, of course, isn’t the only thing Love Island is changing for its new winter series. In a familiar sight for Love Island fans, the villa also has a fire pit, with a South African barbecue.

With Winter Love Island returning for 2023, we look back at when the first series took place, which couple won and if they're still together.

The series launched on January 2, 2020 and finished on February 23. Before that, the first five seasons had taken place in Majorca – two in Santanyi, and three in Sant Llorenç des Cardassar. [Finn Tapp](https://metro.co.uk/tag/finley-tapp/) and [Paige Turley ](https://metro.co.uk/tag/paige-turley/)were crowned the winners of the first Winter Love Island, securing 44.52 percent of the public vote. Who won the first Winter Love Island? It was something of a stroke of luck having the first ever Winter Love Island air just a month before the coronavirus pandemic would hit the UK. The first Winter Love Island series was in January 2020. When was the first Winter Love Island and who were some of the notable contestants? When was the first Winter Love Island series? [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/) [‘We won Love Island and are still together now – this is what the new contestants should know’](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/15/love-island-2023-paige-turley-and-finley-tapps-advice-to-contestants-18097335/) [James Bond actress Olivia Hawkins promises she won’t name-drop in the villa](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/14/love-island-2023-bond-star-olivia-hawkins-promises-not-to-name-drop-18101914/) [First look inside sprawling Love Island villa in South Africa ahead of winter series launch](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/09/love-island-2023-inside-massive-south-african-villa-18068233/) It was the sixth series of the show in total and the first to take place in Cape Town. [This year’s cast](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/09/winter-love-island-2023-contestants-from-hunky-teacher-to-influencer-18063538/) of hopeful romantics include [ the first ever partially sighted contestant](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/11/love-islands-ron-hall-details-injury-that-made-him-lose-his-sight-18082327/) and [a TikTok famous farmer](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/12/love-island-2023-will-young-doesnt-have-talent-of-singer-namesake-18090373/). Transporting us to the South African sun, this will be the ninth series of Love Island and the launch of Winter Love Island 2023 will be the 342nd episode – a testament to how enduring the popularity of the show has proven.

The ITV show runner-up was spotted riding her horse, Sirius Black III, at the county contest.

Gemma, who is the daughter of former England, Liverpool and Real Madrid striker Michael Owen, came second in Photographs from the day show Gemma riding Sirius Black III and she trots around the arena. Gemma was said to have placed 6th out of 23 riders while competing, riding her horse named Sirius Black III. Love Island star Gemma Owen was spotted at a dressage competition in Leicestershire this weekend. [Dancing On Ice returns to TV with first six celebrity skaters](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/dancing-ice-returns-tv-first-8031909) [Melton](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/melton-mowbray) on Friday, January 13.

Finn Tapp and Paige Turley · Callum Jones and Molly Smith · Nas Majeed and Eva Zapico · Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury · Lucie Donlan and Luke Mabbott · Cara De La ...

The pair have since moved into a [£4 million mansion](https://metro.co.uk/2022/04/26/molly-mae-hagues-4000000-mansion-descends-into-chaos-with-water-leaks-16539655/). [Love Island](https://metro.co.uk/tag/love-island/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK1) 2023 is now firmly on the horizon. I’ve been lucky enough to meet my bestfriend and soul mate! We went for a picnic.’ [Jess Shears ](https://metro.co.uk/tag/jess-shears/)and [Dom Lever](https://metro.co.uk/tag/dom-lever/) met on series three of Love Island in 2017, and married the following year in 2018 on the Greek island of Mykonos. [officially tied the knot in September 2021](https://metro.co.uk/2021/09/02/love-islands-camilla-thurlow-and-jamie-jewitt-get-married-15199077/). [Chlo](https://metro.co.uk/tag/chloe-burrows/) [e](https://metro.co.uk/tag/chloe-burrows/) [B](https://metro.co.uk/tag/chloe-burrows/) [u](https://metro.co.uk/tag/chloe-burrows/) [r](https://metro.co.uk/tag/chloe-burrows/) [r](https://metro.co.uk/tag/chloe-burrows/) [ows](https://metro.co.uk/tag/chloe-burrows/) and [Toby Amorolaran](https://metro.co.uk/tag/toby-aromolaran/) are still together – despite also facing rumours of a split. ‘I always fancied him and when I saw he was single, I slid into his DMs. [together in a Manchester flat.](https://metro.co.uk/2020/07/09/inside-love-island-stars-paige-turley-finley-tapps-new-three-bedroom-manchester-apartment-12969371/) [Molly-Mae](https://metro.co.uk/tag/molly-mae-hague/) regularly [appears at Tommy Fury’s boxing matches](https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/06/molly-mae-hague-sweet-talks-boyfriend-tommy-fury-as-he-wins-boxing-match-14725384/), and the pair share loved-up updates with their fans on social media. [dedicated page](https://metro.co.uk/tag/love-island/). [Molly-Mae](https://metro.co.uk/tag/molly-mae-hague/) and [Tommy, ](https://metro.co.uk/tag/tommy-fury/) [Camilla](https://metro.co.uk/tag/camilla-thurlow/) and Jamie, OG’s Cara and Nathan to [Jess and Dom](https://metro.co.uk/tag/jess-shears/) – it’s nice to know that not all Love Island couples call it quits after a few months.

Ekin-Su Culculoglu is in danger of going home after a public vote landed her in the dance-off as six celebrities competed on the first episode of Dancing On ...

At the end of the second premiere episode, the couples with the lowest combined score from each show will compete in a skate-off to see who leaves the competition. that last lift was amazing." "You have a lot to bring to the competition," added Torvill. Banjo said of Palmer, who now works as a DJ and scored 21 points: "It's week one and I love you, I love watching you, you have something you can't teach, the energy the vibe, the presence." The lowest scores went to former Liberty X member Michelle Heaton, 43, and former EastEnders actress Patsy Palmer, 50, who were criticised by the judges for their "nerves" and looks of "terror". The celebrity who finishes last in next week’s second show will then face Culculoglu in a head to head to remain in the ITV competition.

Love Island returns on Monday night and viewers can expect to see Maya Jama make her grand entrance with an epic stunt…

The contestant, who hails from Norwich, has been single for three years and is "ready to find my husband". Fans will have to tune into ITV2 on Monday night to find out if it's love at first sight for any of the new singletons. [full line-up of beauties](https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/20230109161256/love-island-2023-confirmed-line-up-winter-series/) heading to South Africa. [choose the first bombshell](https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/20230112161570/love-island-announces-major-change-to-format-details/) to join the islanders. [Love Island fans unhappy about big show change ahead of new series](https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/20230110161361/love-island-fans-unhappy-about-change-ahead-of-new-series/) [Love Island](https://www.hellomagazine.com/tags/love-island/) returns on Monday night and is set to introduce not only a fresh set of contestants but also its new host, [Maya Jama](https://www.hellomagazine.com/tags/maya-jama/)!

We all hoped that Maya Jama's Love Island debut would be next level, and spoilers ahead of the first episode have confirmed that it's exactly that.

[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/) [‘We won Love Island and are still together now – this is what the new contestants should know’](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/15/love-island-2023-paige-turley-and-finley-tapps-advice-to-contestants-18097335/) [James Bond actress Olivia Hawkins promises she won’t name-drop in the villa](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/14/love-island-2023-bond-star-olivia-hawkins-promises-not-to-name-drop-18101914/) [First look inside sprawling Love Island villa in South Africa ahead of winter series launch](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/09/love-island-2023-inside-massive-south-african-villa-18068233/) [Love Island](https://metro.co.uk/tag/love-island/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P16_LNK1) kicks off on Monday at 9pm on ITV2. [dedicated page](https://metro.co.uk/tag/love-island/). [Laura Whitmore](https://metro.co.uk/tag/laura-whitmore/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P2_LNK1), and it’s clear that she went all out for her grand arrival ahead of [meeting the cast of the winter series](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/09/winter-love-island-2023-contestants-from-hunky-teacher-to-influencer-18063538/). [the plush South African villa](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/09/love-island-2023-inside-massive-south-african-villa-18068233/), which boasts an Olympic swimming pool and rugby pitch. [Maya Jama](https://metro.co.uk/tag/maya-jama/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK1)’s Love Island debut would be next level, and spoilers ahead of the first episode have confirmed that it’s exactly that.

Who is Love Island star Will Young? Meet 'Farmer Will', the TikTok sensation making farming cool. TikTok farmer has more than one million followers on the ...

“It’s a nice way to self reflect, taking a minute on my day/ week. “I think I’m at the time of my life where I’m mature enough to go and find a wife,” he said. “As long as she respects what I do and my busy times of the year, then that’s all I need. I stopped seeing her and carried on meditating!” he says. Not much – just a woman to spend the rest of his life with. “What attracts me is energy, if the energy is there, she can do whatever she wants,” he says.

Maya Jama will take over from Laura Whitmore who announced she was stepping down from Love Island in August.

“They knew about me but I was always a bit too young, and obviously, there were previous hosts anyway. Cheap date.” [Maya Jama](https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23239330.itv-love-island-2023-maya-jama-reveals-islander-wants-return/) was “asked anything” so fans could get to know the new host. 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. It’s not exactly tap dancing everywhere or performing a ballad. [MAYA Jama](https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23133694.stormzy-maya-jama-not-together-again-three-years-split/) has revealed her ideal first date ahead of her [Love Island](https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/19426091.love-island-rocked-security-alert-intruder-breaks-villa/) debut with the [ITV2 dating show](https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23239109.winter-love-island-2023-cast-itv-reveals-new-islanders/) set to return on Monday.

Saying hello to the first 10 Islanders taking part in the winter series of 2023, 28-year-old Maya looked incredible wearing a gorgeous red co-ord outfit.

Something not many people know about her: 'I’m a very emotional person. I’ve obviously not found the right one myself.' I stopped seeing her and carried on meditating! Not many people know that but I think it’s quite cute.' Her latest look has gone straight to the top of our wishlist. Alternatively, click the image to shop Cavalli's current collection at Farfetch. Additionally, the tie-dye print definitely delivers the wow factor. Villa: The first look at Love Island's first episode comes after the new Love Island villa was revealed - and it has received a bold makeover, in keeping with the colourful accommodation which previously housed the Islanders New host: The series begins in epic style, as a helicopter circles over the Villa with the pilot announcing over the tannoy: 'Maya Jama on board' Bravo to stylist Rhea Francis! The series begins in epic style, as a helicopter circles over the Villa with the pilot announcing over the tannoy: 'Maya Jama on board.' Wow: Maya Jama made a very dramatic entrance to the villa in a helicopter and looked incredible wearing a gorgeous red co-ord outfit

Among the 10 contestants is the first partially sighted islander and the ex-girlfriend of an I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! contestant.

Among the contestants is the first partially sighted islander, Ron Hall, the ex-girlfriend of last year’s I’m A Celebrity… On Hollyoaks actor Owen Warner, she said: “We had a lovely relationship. As part of the broadcaster’s duty of care policies, islanders will also receive “guidance and training” around “mutually respectful behaviour in relationships” after the last series prompted thousands of complaints to broadcasting watchdog Ofcom.

Television: Buckle up for lashings of banter and 'grafting' as the show goes south for winter.

But the series does make history with the inclusion of Ron Hall, a 25-year-old financial adviser from Essex, who is the first partially sighted contestant on the show. They’re still “looking in the Irish pool”, he says. “Being black on TV means not raising your voice, not being too defensive, because you don’t want to create the narrative of being an angry black woman or being a bully. This has prompted the producers to introduce new social-media rules in 2023, in which the accounts of all contestants will be frozen during their time in the villa. The new HQ is a villa on the Ludus Magnus estate in Franschhoek, part of the South African town’s “millionaire’s row”. “I think it’s a lot to deal with having to watch your friend or your daughter go on telly, as well as running an account. “It was the result of a football injury when I was eight; I went in for a header and got kicked in the face. “I think it’s not a bad thing at all,” says one of this year’s contestants, Lana Jenkins, a make-up artist. I corrected her again, and her reply was, ‘Yeah, whatever, you know what I mean.’ I remember one of the producers put her arms around me,” she said. So buckle up for lashings of banter and “grafting” as this year’s contestants try to seal the deal and conjure romance by the poolside. It’s a bit exhausting and it’s tough.” Whitmore made her stage debut in September when she joined the West End cast of 2:22 A Ghost Story.

Love Island 2023's launch has been thrown into chaos with gale-force winds hitting the newly built South African villa just days after presenter Maya Jama ...

newsletter](https://www.ok.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/) [Inside parents-to-be Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton's lavish London pad](https://www.ok.co.uk/lifestyle/stacey-dooley-home-renovations-kevin-28911207?int_source=nba) [To read the very best of today’s OK! None of the Islanders expected to be shivering around the fire pit either, but it came into its own.” A source told The Sun: “ITV have big plans for this series to be more epic than ever, and were really excited about Maya’s big arrival on the helicopter so thank God that footage was all in the can before the winds crept up. [Indiyah Polack](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/indiyah-polack) and former [Made in Chelsea](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/made-in-chelsea) star [Sam Thompson](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/sam-thompson) will be the [brand new Love Island podcast hosts](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/love-island-announces-podcast-stars-28881796), and will be featuring regularly as panellists on Love Island: Aftersun. content from breaking news to Royals and TV - CLICK HERE](https://www.ok.co.uk/) [King Charles and Camilla ignore Harry's explosive interview to wish Princess Kate a happy birthday](https://www.ok.co.uk/royal/breaking-charles-camilla-kate-birthday-28907140) [Holly Willoughby debuts new hair after son Chester, 8, cut inches off her locks](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/holly-willoughby-hair-cut-thismorning-28907049) [For the latest showbiz exclusives, sign up to our daily OK! [greets the singletons](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/love-island-olivia-max-bowden-28956834), as she says: "Hello boys, you alright, shall we have a little chat?” [Maya Jama](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/maya-jama). [made her epic arrival at the show via helicopter](https://www.ok.co.uk/tv/love-island-2023-start-news-28960737), which viewers will see for the first time on Monday 16 January. [Love Island](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/love-island) 2023's launch night tonight. As Maya walks into the villa, she is seen saying: "It’s a new year, in a brand new Villa, it's a stunning location ready for some sexy singles looking for love, all we need now are some Islanders." It comes after Maya was seen arriving by helicopter in a teaser for the new series, with a pilot saying: "Maya Jama on board!"

Irrational turn-offs have come to define 'Love Island' and the contemporary dating scene. But, asks Eloise Hendy, do they really mask something darker?

When the concept of The Ick first surfaced on Love Island, I have to admit I was immediately obsessed. Or “if he waits for the green man to cross the road”. The essential truth of The Ick is that it is irrational. A personal favourite was “if they lose their balance on the Tube”. The Ick is so unreasonable, so deeply unjustifiable, that you can even get it over something that didn’t actually happen. Maybe his car alarm goes off when he picks you up for a date, and you get The Ick and end things there and then. When all you’re doing is imagining someone you thought you had the hots for doing something a bit, well, icky. She must have then remembered she was on Love Island, where nice girls often finish last – so she quickly added a bit of dating realism to the mix. Then there was make-up artist Lana, who at first seemed to be embodying the “sweet, romantic” role on the new series, declaring that she’d tell someone she loves them after just a week of dating. Indeed, Love Island and the idea of The Ick have become so synonymous that it has already emerged in this year’s Winter Love Island, despite the series only starting today. First up there was London hair stylist Tanyel, who proclaimed: “I don’t like pretty boys, they give me The Ick because they always have a crap personality.” Apparently, Channing Tatum is safe from Tanyel’s standards, though, because he’s “handsome but not too pretty”. Oh, The Ick – how we love you.

Love Island's winter series reportedly kicked off with a bang after the South Africa villa was hit by strong winds.

[pick the first bombshell](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/12/love-island-2023-unveils-twist-as-viewers-will-vote-in-first-bombshell-18085536/) to enter the villa before the series has even kicked off. [Maya Jama catches helicopter to Love Island villa as she goes all out for presenting debut](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/15/love-island-2022-spoilers-maya-jama-arrives-by-helicopter-for-hosting-debut-18103099/?ico=more_text_links) [Laura Anderson shares cryptic post about ‘deserving love’ amid Gary Lucy ‘split’](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/15/laura-anderson-says-she-deserves-love-after-gary-lucy-split-18104352/?ico=more_text_links) [dedicated page](https://metro.co.uk/tag/love-island/). [The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/21052321/love-island-launch-chaos-wind-maya-jama/). [ tonight’s anticipated launch reveal](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/15/love-island-2022-spoilers-maya-jama-arrives-by-helicopter-for-hosting-debut-18103099/) that the 28-year-old takes a helicopter to [the plush South African villa](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/09/love-island-2023-inside-massive-south-african-villa-18068233/), which boasts an Olympic swimming pool and rugby pitch. [Metro.co.uk](https://metro.co.uk) entertainment team by emailing us [email protected], calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our [Submit Stuff](https://metro.co.uk/submit-stuff/) page – we’d love to hear from you. [Winter Love Island viewers brace themselves for drama as girls ‘go to war’ for Kai Fagan in first episode: ‘He’s gonna be a problem’](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/16/winter-love-island-viewers-prepare-for-drama-as-girls-compete-for-kai-18112008/) [‘We won Love Island and are still together now – this is what the new contestants should know’](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/15/love-island-2023-paige-turley-and-finley-tapps-advice-to-contestants-18097335/) [Winter Love Island viewers already annoyed by new buzzword of series: ‘Quickly becoming my least favourite word’](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/16/winter-love-island-viewers-already-annoyed-by-new-buzzword-of-series-18111971/) [Winter Love Island viewers rage as series premiere disrupted by glitching: ‘ITV, you had one job’](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/16/winter-love-island-viewers-rage-as-series-premiere-ruined-by-glitching-18112092/) [Maya Jama](https://metro.co.uk/tag/maya-jama/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P3_LNK1) will be taking over from [Laura Whitmore](https://metro.co.uk/tag/laura-whitmore/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P3_LNK2) and has been posting behind the scenes snippets on her Instagram. [Love Island](https://metro.co.uk/tag/love-island/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK1)’s winter series reportedly kicked off with a bang after the South Africa villa was hit by strong winds. The annual dating series is back and this season is already promising the usual rollercoaster of drama and surprises, with the general public allowed to

Love Island returns to our screens tonight as the winter series finally kicks off featuring Maya Jama as host for the first time. ITV have...

The series begins in epic style, as a helicopter circles over the villa with the pilot announcing over the tannoy: "Maya Jama on board." Love Island returns to our screens tonight as the winter series finally kicks off featuring Maya Jama as host for the first time. The return of Love Island for winter 2023

The hunk has already had a touch of fame thanks to his viral TikTok videos, amassing over one million followers on the social media platform. Crush: Love ...

Something not many people know about her: 'I’m a very emotional person. I’ve obviously not found the right one myself.' I stopped seeing her and carried on meditating! Not many people know that but I think it’s quite cute.' 'As long as she respects what I do and my busy times of the year, then that’s all I need. 'Love Island will give me time away from the farm to solely go out and find love. Admitting his has commitment issues, Will adds: 'I self sabotage myself sometimes when I’ve got a good thing going. Something not many people know about him: 'Every night I light a candle and meditate for 20-25 minutes.' Something not many people know about her: 'I did a film with Jason Statham and had a nice 10-minute convo about life.' Something not many people know about her: 'I went on a date once and I never saw him again.' If she loves it, bonus! I think I’m at the time of my life where I’m mature enough to go and find a wife.'

Who is Anna-May Robey? Meet the 'energetic' Love Island 2023 payroll administrator, 20, who wants to go on a first date to Alcatraz, is a huge Coldplay fan and ...

Something not many people know about her: 'I’m a very emotional person. I stopped seeing her and carried on meditating! Sharing her first date plans, she said: 'I would take him to Alcatraz, I love stuff like that. Not many people know that but I think it’s quite cute.' I’ve obviously not found the right one myself.' She added: 'I'm single because I'm fussy and I get the ick easily. But, when they start giving me the attention that I want I'm not interested anymore.' I've been single for quite a while, my mother is bugging me, she's like, 'You need to find a boyfriend'. '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! Who is Anna-May Robey? Searching for love: Anna-May said she is heading into the villa to look for a man who can make her laugh and shared which celebrities would be her type on paper She admitted that her mother has been 'bugging' her to find a partner and shared that she is single because she is very 'fussy'.

Love Island host Maya Jama makes her grand entrance in new series of the ITV show.

[Laura Whitmore](https://www.malverngazette.co.uk/news/20291064.laura-whitmore-quits-bbc-radio-show-amid-love-island-success/) who announced her departure following the final of the summer [Love Island series. Will it be love at first sight for any of the singletons? [Meet the Winter Love Island 2023 contestants from James Bond star to PE teacher](https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23239109.winter-love-island-2023-cast-itv-reveals-new-islanders/) [Maya Jama](https://www.thenational.wales/news/national/uk-today/23239330.itv-love-island-2023-maya-jama-reveals-islander-wants-return/) on board.” ](https://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/23246673.love-island-2023-everything-know-ellie-spence/) [Maya Jama](https://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/23007719.maya-jama-revealed-new-host-itvs-love-island/) is kicking things off in an epic style in the brand new series of the popular dating show.

She will be on hand to help a new influx of islanders looking for love in the winter edition of the show, which will be filmed in South Africa.

In Maya Jama, though, we have another high-profile fan of the show who’ll be a great addition to the Love Island family. She said: “I’ve always been such a massive Love Island fan and I’m so excited to be hosting one of the nation’s favourite shows! Since May 2021, Jama has been dating basketball star Ben Simmons. She will be on hand to help a new influx of islanders looking for love in the winter edition of the show, which will be filmed in South Africa. After that, she became the host of MTV’s The Wrap Up, before she moved to host MTV Essentials and MTV News. Maya Jama will be fronting the new season of Love Island, beginning tonight.

Among those set to enter the South African villa is PE teacher and semi-pro rugby player Kai Fagan, revealing he is hoping to find a 'genuine connection' with ...

MailOnline is here to keep you updated with all the latest gossip and tweets from fans. Hello and welcome and to the Love Island Live blog! [J-Lo](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/jennifer-lopez/index.html) to play her in a movie and really, really fancies [Channing Tatum](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/channing_tatum/index.html). [Michelle Keegan](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/michelle_keegan/index.html)'s body double and is close pals with TOWIE's [Sam Faiers](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/sam-faiers/index.html). The brunette beauty, 27, is no stranger to the spotlight, having been The curvy beauty, 27, has said she is 'hard to get', has a phobia of milk and cream, wants

Every episode will be available to catch-up on via ITVX online. Who are the contestants in this year's series of Winter Love Island?

According to The Sun, Love Island bosses decided on this start date for the show to “give fans a massive lift on such a gloomy day”. The new season of Winter Love Island is filmed in the Franschhoek wine valley in the south-west of [Winter Love Island](https://inews.co.uk/topic/winter-love-island) did not air for three years, so viewers can expect this season to be extra spicy.

Among the 10 contestants is the first partially sighted islander and the ex-girlfriend of an I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! contestant.

On Hollyoaks actor Owen Warner, she said: “We had a lovely relationship. Among the contestants is the first partially sighted islander, Ron Hall, the ex-girlfriend of last year’s I’m A Celebrity… Jenkins, 25, a make-up artist to the stars, was also in an episode of comedy show Benidorm as an extra when she lived in Spain when she was six.

Love Island is back! Here's a sneak peek of the first episode as Maya Jama arrives at the villa in style...

Last week, Jama revealed that there would be a switch-up to the format of the first episode! Here's a sneak peek of the first episode as Maya Jama arrives at the villa in style... Maya Jama Arrives To The Love Island Villa In Style In 'First Look'

Jack Fincham won the show alongside Dani Dyer in 2018 but says he finds the series hard to watch because he knows how things are done behind the scenes.

"Love Island, where is the South Asian representation?" [Love Island](https://www.digitalspy.com/love-island/) winner Jack Fincham has said that, although he always watches the reality dating show, he does find it difficult to watch at times. [Priya Gopaldas](https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a37308641/love-island-priya-shock-weirdest-dates/) recently [criticised the show's diversity](https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a42472451/love-island-2023-lineup-priya-diversity-criticism/). I've always watched it." "It’s mad, it’s hard for me to watch. I know things are done.

Former islanders and their families talk about the big change to the ITV2 show's new welfare rule.

"I think he then recruited a few of my family members to help. That's awful." "I think it could have an effect on the commercial value of the contestants and it could impact our industry," she says. "I do believe the rule is the right decision to protect the contestants, their families and their loved ones." One argument with Teddy prompted 25,000 Ofcom complaints - Faye later apologised. "She said to me it was the most stressful thing ever, because you have fans that are very demanding, and they want to see more of you - that hour that they see on the show, it's not enough for them." Chyna Mills - who was on the last series - says she was worried for her sister, who ran her account while she was in the villa. "I was actually really surprised at how much welfare was included in every aspect of leading up to the show, how often I spoke to somebody," she says. "If anything, it's going to give the family and friends a bit of an easier journey." "So having to keep up with posting, and the reactions of the outside world, it was more of an emotional rollercoaster for them really. "And a lot of family and friends have their own full-time job, so social media in itself is a full-time job. ITV's hoping to change that, and the social media rule is the latest change it's made as part of efforts to step up support for contestants - and their loved ones.

The internet can't stop talking about Love Island winner Ekin-Su Culculoglu's Dancing on Ice performance.

“Not Ekin-Su doing her famous crawl on #DancingonIce. “Not Ekin-Su doing her famous terrace crawl on the ice. [Love Island ](/news/tv-film/love-island/)2022 with boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti, Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu has her eyes on the Dancing on Ice prize and in the first week of the competition the reality star made sure to include a nod to her Love Island roots.

But first, we'll get to see the first ten singletons head into the villa, including Olivia Hawkins, Will Young, Kai Fagan, Ron Hall and Lana Jenkins. So, what ...

[Maya Jama Arrives To The Love Island Villa In Style In 'First Look'](/news/maya-jama-love-island-first-look/) [Love Island's First Partially Blind Contestant Ron Hall Talks About Eye Injury](/news/tv-film/love-island/ron-hall-blind-eye-injury/) What time does Love Island start? What Time Is Love Island On Tonight?