We've got text! The line-up for the new series of Love Island is out and get ready to meet the singles who will; soon have millions of viewers glued to their TV screens every night.
Yes, it'll soon by time for eggs to be put into baskets, things to kick off around the fire and Love Island's infamous second villa Casa Amor to wreak havoc as the ITV2 show returns for its new run. Laura Whitmore is back to host the new series and the Irish presenter will be welcoming a new host of singles to the villa, as they search for love.
If past series are anything to go by, there should be plenty of drama as Love Island kicks off again, with many fans already counting down to infamous second villa Casa Amor opening its doors again. But before that happens, this year's Islanders need tro couple up fdor the first time, which viewers are set to see happen when the new series kicks off on Monday, June 6.
a really fun summer. I was seeing someone and then that didn’t work out so I thought, “Why not?”
READ MORE: Love Island 2022 new series contestants announced
In a first for the programme, the contestants on the Love Island line-up was announced one by one by ITV, rather than as one long list. And the most talked about inclusion was definitely Michael Owen's daughter Gemma.
Love Island 2022 girls
Gemma Owen
Quizzed on why she's doing Love Island, Gemma, who is also a business owner, added: "I am open to finding love, I’m wanting to have a really fun summer. I was seeing someone and then that didn’t work out so I thought, “Why not?”
On the subject of what she'll bring to the Love Island villa, the 19-year-old answered: "I would say I’m fun, flirty and fiery. I think I’m good at giving advice, I’m a good person to talk to, I’m very honest. If I want the same guy, I’d do it but in a nice respectful way.
Given her sporting exploits and the fact her dad was a footballing mega star, Gemma admits she will be competitive if neds be during her time on the show, adding: "Sport has always been a big thing for me and my family. My dad was a professional football player. I’ve competed for Great Britain in dressage since I was 11-years-old. I’ve travelled all across Europe competing in big arenas in big competitions. I would say I’m very competitive.
"When it comes to relationships I will always go for what I want. But at the same time, I’m not going to mess up something for someone who is in a proper relationship or get in the way of a couple if they have a genuine connection. I wouldn’t do anything to another girl that I wouldn’t be happy with them doing to me.
Paige Thorne
The first contestant announced for Love Island 2022 is Paige Thorne. Paige 24, is a paramedic from Swansea.
Asked why she applied for Love Island, Paige said: "In Swansea there is just no-one I can find, I’ve tried and there’s just nobody there anymore. I need to break out and broaden my horizons and Love Island just brings everyone together for me. I haven't got to go out and I haven’t got to swipe. So, hopefully they can just come to me now!
Indiyah Polack
When asked on what she will offer in the villa, she said: "I feel like I’m going to bring a lot of flavour and vibrancy. I feel like I’m quite a down to earth person, so it shouldn’t be an ssue to meet a lover or a friend."
And when it came to why she's going on Love Island, Indiyah explained: "I feel like I’m at a stage in my life now where I’m ready to meet new people and start dating properly. I have been single for some time and I feel like for my generation of people, it’s quite hard to date without being influenced by social media and stuff like that.
"Love Island particularly is like a closed space and I think it is a great place to get to know someone one-on-one and build a real connection."
Tasha Ghouri
The 23-year-old model and dancer is from Thirsk and says admits her love life has been "a shambles," adding: "This is an opportunity for me to find ‘the one’ and have a great summer at the same time. I’m definitely ready for a relationship. I’m 23 now so I’m ready to get to know someone, go on holidays and travel with them."
Tasha is Love Island's first ever deaf contestant.
Amber Beckford
Amber is 24, a nanny and from London.
Quizzed on what would give her the infamous ick, Amber said: "I don’t like guys that show off. I don’t like flashy, showy-offy guys - just have a personality and make me laugh. There was this one guy and he was trying to purposefully show off his car keys and we were literally in the middle of a restaurant!"
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