Nothing says summer quite like a brand new series of Love Island. The legendary reality show has just celebrated turning ten - a few more years and it will be able to enter the show itself!
Maya Jama will soon be welcoming a fresh batch of singletons to the villa - and she has promised “more drama” than ever. Fans have been reminded of the show’s regular start time and which channel it will be on over the coming weeks.
ITV has also revealed the first batch of hopefuls who will be entering the show on Day One - but expect plenty of “bombshells” and surprises along the way. Before you grab your signature water bottle and prepare to sit down for the start of the new series, the cast has talked about the ‘red flags’ that will send them running this summer.
See what the original twelve are looking for when it comes to love. And what will give them the “ick”.
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7. Tommy - 22, landscape gardener, Hertfordshire
Speaking about what he is looking for in the villa, Tommy said: “A girl who is very ambitious, with a big personality, caring, but also someone that doesn’t take themselves too seriously. I don’t know if that’s asking for too much, but I want a bit of everything. I haven’t got a specific type in terms of looks, though.” However his biggest icks include: “When a girl is always out partying every week. I don’t go out too much. Especially in the winter, it’s all about saving money and work. I go out during the summer, but I wouldn’t want to date someone who likes to party every weekend.” | ITV Photo: ITV
8. Alima - 23, Wealth Management, Glasgow
Heading into the Love Island villa, Alima is looking for: “A tall man with a handsome face. You know when you just look at a guy and they have that Disney prince look to them? That’s it.” But she warns that her biggest icks are: “I once went on a date with someone who took food home from the restaurant on the first date. Normally I’d say do it because it was an expensive restaurant and the food was amazing… but not on the first date.” | ITV Photo: ITV
9. Ben - 23, private hire taxi driver, Gloucester
Day One islander Ben is looking for: “Someone sexy, good looking, good chat, good vibes, nice teeth and good eye contact - they’re all the traits I look for. Oh, and also a cute smile, I just look at you and know I can be around you all day, every day.” His biggest icks include: “A girl whose extensions are sticking out. I can’t ask a girl to sort her hair out, that’s just mean. So I just don’t say anything.” | ITV Photo: ITV
10. Dejon - 26, personal trainer, London
Love Islander Dejon is looking for: “Someone who is beautiful on the inside and out, looks after themselves and is healthy.” However his biggest icks in love include: “Someone who is beautiful on the inside and out, looks after themselves and is healthy.” | ITV Photo: ITV
11. Meg - 25, payroll specialist, Southampton
During her time in the villa, Meg is looking for: “Someone who is tall, with a nice tan, nice eyes and a nice smile. He needs to have a good fashion sense and a really good, funny personality that I can get on with.” But warns potential love interests that her icks include: “I’d like to meet someone who is tall, with a nice tan, nice eyes and a nice smile. He needs to have a good fashion sense and a really good, funny personality that I can get on with.” | ITV Photo: ITV
12. American bombshell Toni entering Love Island villa.
American bombshell Toni entering Love Island villa. | ITV Photo: ITV