Love Island is back with a bang after the 2023 winter edition kicked off on Monday, January 16. Season 9 is taking place in South Africa in a luxury new villa and with Maya Jama at the helm for the first time.
As always the launch episode kicked off with a coupling up ceremony as the 10 new contestants were introduced to ITV2 and ITVX viewers for the very first time. Those in the original line-up include payroll administrator Anna-May Robey from Swansea, Michelle Keegan body double and Bond star Olivia Hawkins, farmer and TikTok star Will Young, and student and influencer Tanya Manhenga.
Also in the 2023 line-up are science and PE teacher Kai Fagan, makeup artist Lana Jenkins, financial advisor Ron Hall, hair stylist Tanyel Revan, airport security officer Shaq Muhammad, and TV salesman Haris Namani. You can see the original Love Island line-up in full here.
