One stunning new contestant heading into the villa this summer is not only from the capital but has also previously dated another Love Island contestant years before.
Mal Nichol, 25, is originally from Edinburgh and works as a picture researcher in London, but this Summer she is swapping the office for life as a reality star on Love Island 2023.
The 25-year-old beauty used to date Jay Younger who appeared on the 2022 series of the show and fans reckon he will have a nasty surprise in store as Mal spills all.
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Speaking to ITV about deciding to go on the show, she said: “Since I moved to London, having the balance of seeing friends, work and gym, it’s really difficult to date at the same time. It’s quite exhausting to date in the real world.
“When you strip it back to no distractions or social situations your pure focus is on people. I'm intrigued to find a connection.”
When asked what kind of bombshell she'll be, the brunette beauty replied: “I don’t have a game plan and I have never been one to be smooth with flirting. I know I can’t flirt, I can’t dance and I can’t sing, but I can guarantee I’ll be able to laugh them into my bed.
“I’ve never been a flirtatious person but my energy is quite endearing and cute.
“I think boys think I am quite sexy but because I’m goofy, I come across as sweet and innocent.
“I know I won’t have to go for them - they’ll probably come for me.”
Is Mal Nicol on social media?
Mal is very active on social media and has over 8,953 followers as of June 2023.
You can find her account under the username @mallurpaal
On there you'll find lots of holiday snaps and outings with friends.
Who is in the Love Island 2023 cast?
A batch of sexy singletons are taking part in summer Love Island 2023.
The line-up of Islanders so far includes:
- Scott Van Der Sluis, footballer
- Charlotte Sumner, dental nurse
- Leah Taylor, business manager
- Sammy Root, project manager
- Whitney Adebayo, entrepreneur
- Zachariah Noble, personal trainer
- Andre Furtado, business owner
- Jess Harding, beauty clinic owner
- Mitchel Taylor, gas engineer
- Catherine Agbaje, real estate agent
- George Fensom, business development executive
- Molly Marsh, actress and content creator
- Ruchee Gurung, beautician
- Ella Thomas, supermodel
- Tyrique Hyde, semi-professional footballer
- Mehdi Edno, French model
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When is Love Island on TV?
Love Island airs Sundays to Fridays on ITV2 at 9 pm.
Each episode lasts around an hour, and can also be watched on ITVX.
