What did Ouzy do on July 30th? That has indeed been the question plaguing Love Island fans after Kady McDermott's boyfriend statement—where she not only debunked claims she had a secret beau in the villa but also revealed that she and Ouzy See had parted ways.

In her statement, the season 2 and 10 alum posted to her Instagram Story (on Tuesday, August 8, 2023), writing: "Sadly late last night Ouzy's behavior and actions from the 30th July were brought to my attention." Kady then went on to praise Ouzy for being the 'loveliest' person before wishing him all the best, but this rather cryptic date naturally left fans totally perplexed.

At last though, we may have some updates in this Kady and Ouzy saga, specifically what went down on that fateful July day...

What did Ouzy do on 30th July?

According to The Sun, their split came after Ouzy allegedly met up with another woman whom he knew before entering the villa.

On August 8, a source told the publication: "He spent two nights with the stunning brunette who he has known for over a year—just hours after hanging out with Kady and putting on a showmance."

They went on to claim that the pair, "bumped into each other last weekend," before adding that, "she stayed with him Saturday night and then they both went to the Bang LDN event on Sunday. They were together most of the night at Bang LDN and left in an Uber together and went back to his hotel again. Lots of people saw them holding hands, he didn’t seem to care.

"He spent two nights in a row with her claiming he was single and even asked if they could see each other again the next time he came to London. Ouzy didn’t mention Kady once, so [the woman] really did think it was over with her, it’s been a bit of a shock."

Now, of course, neither Ouzy nor Kady has elaborated on or confirmed the official cause of their split, though the model did share his own statement, defending his former Love Island partner. P.S. If you haven't watched their season yet, here's how to watch Love Island UK.

He wrote: "Just wanted to say what's happened with me and Kady has NOTHING to do with her or any false rumors that have been flying about, it's because of my actions that things have ended not Kady's and I have apologized to her already, she's an amazing girl with an amazing family and doesn't deserve any of the negative messages she has received this morning!"

As mentioned, it's unclear whether these claims are actually what sparked their split—what we do know though, is that this now marks the third of the Love Island couples from season 10 to part ways in less than a month. Hopefully there aren't more to come any time soon!

Does Kady McDermott have a boyfriend? It seems season 10's drama is far from over (here's how to watch Love Island UK if you want to relive it!), as Love Island fans have been left reeling over this very question—and it's all because a certain messy islander has accused Kady of having a secret beau during her time in the villa...

Rumors first began swirling after the season 2 alum, made her shock return to the villa during this summer's series, with The Sun reporting on July 1, 2023, that Kady had a 'secret boyfriend' waiting on the outside. Despite these reports, Kady went on to couple up with Casa Amor contestant, Ouzy See—with whom she has appeared on numerous podcasts since their departure from the villa and even dished on their future dating plans.

Now, Mitchel (aka 'Messy Mitch') has claimed in an interview that the rumors are true, with fans spotting that Ouzy has now unfollowed Kady on Instagram. So, it's safe to say there's a lot to unpack here, especially now that both Kady and Ouzy have addressed the speculation...

Does Kady McDermott have a boyfriend IRL?

Well, following Kady's string of public interviews, where she dished on her fellow islanders and dubbed Mitch a 'super fan' of the show—which Mitch confronted her about on Instagram Live in the days leading up to the Love Island reunion—Mitch gave his own interview with On Demand Entertainment on Monday, August 7, where he claimed that the boyfriend rumors were true.

He said: "You’re calling me and Ella B fake, you came in with a boyfriend. You have a boyfriend to this day."

He also added that the girls in the villa told him that Kady wore a bracelet from said 'secret boyfriend' the whole time she was there, before quipping "Your boyfriend was at your house whilst you were there and you’re calling me fake!"

As mentioned, Kady's supposed relationship was first reported by The Sun in July 2023, with the publication naming Kady's mystery man as, Liam Greer. Now, however, Kady herself has addressed all the speculation...

Taking to her Instagram story on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, she wrote: "The narrative that is circulating that I had a boyfriend whilst in the Love Island villa is categorically FALSE. My mum stayed at mine whilst I was in the villa to look after my dog and house. The media have been relentless with this narrative and it now appears others want to jump on the bandwagon too."

Seemingly referencing Mitch's recent interview, Kady added: "Speaking opinions is one thing but making such bold statements with confidence is wrong. Not only are they false, they can be very damaging."

Are Kady and Ouzy still together?

As for Kady and Ouzy's post-villa relationship, Kady also shared an update in her IG statement. 

She revealed that they are no longer seeing each other, writing: "Sadly late last night Ouzy's behavior and actions from the 30th July were brought to my attention. Ouzy is one of the lovely people I have met and I know he's remorseful but unfortunately, actions have consequences and although we are not 'official' in our relationship status, I am definitely not prepared to start a relationship off on this foot. I wish him nothing but happiness and success in his life."

She and Ouzy have now unfollowed each other on Instagram, though it's currently unclear what 'behavior' Kady was referring to in her statement—leaving fans (and us) well and truly confused.

As one indeed, Tweeted: "Are we meant to know what Ouzy did on July 30th?"

While another added:  "Guys what happened with Ouzy on July 30th??!

Following Kady's statement, Ouzy has now also shared his own (on Tuesday, August 8), in which he defended her against the 'false' rumors. He wrote: "Just wanted to say what's happened with me and Kady has NOTHING to do with her or any false rumors that have been flying about, it's because of my actions that things have ended not Kady's and I have apologized to her already, she's an amazing girl with an amazing family and doesn't deserve any of the negative messages she has received this morning!"

So, for now, it seems we've not heard the last of the dramatic saga...

Maura Higgins, Love Island UK's most popular bombshell, has just made her long-awaited return to the villa—but it's not as a contestant...

For those who don't know, Maura appeared in season 5 of Love Island UK (which is arguably one the best Love Island seasons ever), bagging fourth place with Curtis Pritchard—yes the, "I also want to be the person that gets up and makes everyone coffee so everyone's ready for the morning" guy. And while we've seen former contestants like Adam Collard and most recently, Kady McDermott, make a comeback, that's not exactly what fans are getting this time (*cry*).

Rather than returning for a second round as a bombshell, Maura has instead, jetted across the pond to take on a brand new role in Love Island USA, which we'll see her getting stuck in with all the dating drama and yes, she even does the slow-mo walk...

Maura Higgins 'Love Island USA' role

Maura is now a regular face on the US version of Love Island, joining Modern Family's Sarah Hyland—who is the show's host and has just made her first big entrance into the villa...

After dropping numerous hints, Maura finally confirmed on Friday, July 14, 2023, that she'd indeed be returning to the villa, but this time as the show's social ambassador, which will see her bringing viewers all the behind-the-scenes intel, chatting with islanders and hosting challenges in the villa and even interviewing them as they're dumped from the show.

Announcing the news on Instagram, she wrote: "I'M BACK!!!!!!!!! Bringing you all the behind-the-scenes gossip live from Fiji for #LoveIslandUSA."

Love Island USA also shared an announcement writing: "This just in… @maurahiggins will be your social ambassador this season bringing (sneaking) you the BTS scoop all summer!" 

In the US, season 5 originally aired on Peacock on Tuesday, July 18 (here's how to watch Love Island USA, if you need to catch up), with Maura sitting down with dumped islanders to recap their time on the show. 

Then finally, on Sunday, August 8's installment, Maura made her long-awaited slow-mo walk into the villa—wearing a silk midi dress to rival one of Maya Jama's own Love Island outfits—to share with the islanders exactly what the public thinks of them in the challenge, 'Face Facts' and let's just say, things got tense...

As for when you'll next see the bombshell turned social ambassador again, she'll likely return to host a few more drama-fuelling challenges and no doubt, for some Casa Amor-related reasons, as well as her interviews with the cast once they're ousted from the villa. 

Here we were thinking the end of Love Island season 10 marked the beginning of several long, drama-less months—bar the Love Island 2023 reunion, of course—but now it seems we have an unfolding situation between season 8's Danica and Tyrique...

Now, you might be wondering how exactly, Love Island alum Danica Taylor and newly graduated islander and third-place runner-up, Tyrique Hyde, could possibly already have any kind of beef—being that the summer series only ended on Monday, July 31 (here's how to watch Love Island UK, if you need to catch up). Well, it seems these two have some history, dating back to before he even crossed the villa threshold.

For anyone who's not yet clued in, here's everything we know about this Danica and Ty sitch and what's been said so far...

What's going on with Danica and Tyrique?

As mentioned, fans will remember Danica from season 8 of Love Island UK, where she starred alongside the likes of Ekin-Su, Davide, Indiyah (now turned Love Island: Aftersun's panelist), Dami, and Luca.

And it's clear she has something in common Ty's fellow islander and girlfriend, Ella...she also met Ty before he went on Love Island. Funnily enough, she's also not the only former islander to know him, as season 7's Toby Aromolaran also revealed that he's close friends with Ty. 

What's more, Danica actually appeared on Toby's podcast, Fancy a Chat? on June 12, 2023, where the pair discussed what Ty might be like in the villa, with Toby revealing that he'd grown up with him and that they were, "cut from the same cloth" (Toby too, began his Love Island journey as something of a game-player). 

To this, Danica quipped: "All I can say is, if he's anything like he is on the outside then...Ella needs to RUN—no I'm joking, I'm joking! He's a really nice guy." Interesting...

Now, here's where things get really juicy! Following her interview with Toby, fans are now sharing screenshots of Danica seemingly liking comments about Ella and Ty under one of her own TikToks. According to The Tab, she liked one that read: "I don’t know why but I’m hoping you and Ty somehow get together. You won’t take no bullsh*t and he’ll like that. Love Ella but she allows too much."

She also replied to one user who wrote: "Lol tell them [to] send you in and get Ty for yourself. [It] might be difficult because of Ella but you can do it." 

Once again hinting at knowing him IRL, Danica responded with: "Like Ouzy for Ella, I’m a very familiar face haha." 

For some context here (in case you missed this year's Casa Amor), Ella knew Casa's Ouzy before entering the villa—even almost dating him—and decided to recouple and bring him back to the main villa, only to rekindle things with Ty. However, these comments now seem to have been deleted.

Now, Love Island stans are claiming that Ty has now unfollowed Danica on Instagram—though it is unclear whether the pair even followed each other, to begin with!

Things might not be as tense as they seem between the two islanders though, as since these alleged comments, Danica has posted a number of videos dancing to Ty and Whitney's "It's giving Bad B****" song from the Love Island Talent Show. 

Ooh we do miss the summer drama...

Wondering when the Love Island reunion 2023 will fall? Now that season 10 has finished, with Sammy and Jess crowned the winners, we're desperate to know when exactly the islanders will reconvene—especially with all their recent post-villa antics...

Historically, the reunion episodes have supplied their fair share of Love Island's memorable moments—remember that Georgia Steele and Sam Bird showdown from season four?! And knowing our latest bunch of contestants, this year's villa homecoming will no doubt be giving on the drama front. Especially with the islanders getting a chance to watch the whole series back and hear what their fellow cast members have been saying about them IRL.

But how long will we have to wait now that the final is behind us to see Love Island 2023's cast reunite IRL?

When is the 'Love Island' reunion 2023?

Thankfully, the wait is not a long one! Love Island, The Reunion is set to air on Sunday, August 6 on ITV2 and ITVX, starting at 9 pm GMT through until 10.35 pm (that's over an hour and a half of drama!).

For fans who have already been feeling the void of season 10 in their lives (which we're definitely entering on our list of best Love Island UK seasons ever), this is very good news indeed.

What happens in the 'Love Island' reunion episode?

With Kady's recent interviews and the split of two couples already; Montel and Leah and Catherine and Elom—not to mention these new rumors (fuelled by host, Maya Jama herself) of Catherine sliding into Scott's DMs following his villa departure—it's safe to say, the islanders have a ton to catch up on.

A week also affords the final islanders enough time to return home and catch up on episodes past, to be able 'roll the tapes' if you will, on what was said about them. Movie Night and the Grafties caught most of the snakey moments, but we're sure some will be surprised by how a few other scenarios played out...

As for the format of the show, the winter Love Island 2023's reunion episode will see all the islanders, OG's, bombshells, and Casa Amor contestants alike, assemble at the London studio (where Love Island: Aftersun is filmed) to dish on their time in the villa.

Host, Maya and her panelists, Sam Thompson and Indiyah Polack then probed the contestants for intel on relationships inside and outside of the villa—let's just say, tensions flared. 

This year's show promises to be just as explosive, if not more so, as we learn whether the grass is greener away from the villa for our new Love Island couples...

What 'Love Island' 2023 drama will be addressed in the Reunion?

As mentioned, we have already seen two couples—Leah and Montel and Catherine and Elom—part ways, so no doubt we'll get some insights into why, in Sunday's installment and perhaps learn whether there's hope for a potential Scott and Catherine reunion...

We'll also likely see a few confrontations between the likes of Kady and Mitch, as the former has not held back with her thoughts on her fellow islanders. 

In one podcast interview, Kady claimed that Mitch was a Love Island super fan and told Cosmo that his 'messy' behavior (which earned him the nickname 'Messy Mitch' in the villa) was worse off-camera. She said: "I literally did love him but sometimes I'd just be like 'Mitch, be quiet. It's too much.'"

In a joint Instagram live with Kady and Leah, Mitch confronted her comments about him being a fan of the show before entering the villa, to which Kady said a Love Island employee told her that he'd applied for the show four times...

Whitney also branded Kady "messy" in her own Instagram Live, for all the comments she's been making. So, all of this could make for a rather icy atmosphere at the reunion and we can't wait!

Who will win Love Island 2023? After eight weeks of non-stop drama and jaw-dropping twists, that is indeed the question we all want answered—now that the grand, Love Island final is just hours away...

As it stands, there are four couples still vying to claim the title of Love Island 2023's winners; Whitney and Lochan, Sammy and Jess, Zach and Molly and finally, Ty and Ella.

And while we'll certainly miss all of their villa antics and mad moves (this year's Casa Amor was something else!), we can't wait to see which of our final pairings will come out on top. So, here's which islanders are tipped to win, plus our own predictions on which of our Love Island couples will actually last IRL...

Who will be the 'Love Island' 2023 winners? The predictions are in...

The Love Island memorable moments have not been in short supply this summer season and the final itself looks to be similarly dramatic. But who will bag the crown and the £50k for that matter? Here's how to watch Love Island UK, in case you need to catch up on any of our couple's love stories...

1. Whitney and Lochan

Odds to win: 8/13 | Weeks together: 3 | It's giving: 8/10

If you're wondering which way the odds are pointing, Betway has tipped Casa Amor love birds, Whitney and Lochan their favorites to win Love Island 2023. 

This duo is definitely a fan-favorite pairing, especially after Whit's OG partner, Medhi, was dumped from the villa back in week four, leaving the former single and struggling to find another connection. She found one with Lochan, however, with the pair going from strength to strength.

As far as the My Imperfect Life team's thoughts on their compatibility and whether they'll last post-villa, we've awarded the cute pairing an 8 out of 10—making them our fave couple to win also. They're giving chemistry that's for sure, but they've not been together for as long as some other couples, and Whit lost some points with us over that fight with Ella...That being said though, we can definitely see them snag the win!

2. Tyrique and Ella

Odds to win: 7/4 | Weeks together: 8 (on and off)| It's giving: 7/10

Betway has named Ty and Ella their second faves to win. These two have definitely had the biggest journey in the villa (bar perhaps Sammy and Jess), especially after Ella brought Ouzy back from Casa Amor.

We can see these two being definite contenders for first place, especially after Ty told Ella he loved her. They have also been together since day one, despite that lil' Casa Amor blip, so it would be a cute ending to the show!

In fact, despite their second-place odds, body language expert Darren Stanton has predicted—on behalf of Betfair Bingo—that Ty and Ella could actually cinch the win! Stanton says: "Ella and Tyrique are the strongest couple, they’ve been through their ups and downs in the villa, but I can tell they really love each other. When Tyrique confessed his love for Ella, I noticed that they didn’t need to be close together. You can tell they have a deep connection through his prolonged and reciprocated eye contact and authentic smiles."

"It shows their relationship is real and they don’t have to be joined at the hip to prove that to anyone. It also suggests they trust each other on a deeper level and have enormous amounts of chemistry. They are likely going to win. I fully believe they only have eyes for each other and they’ve grown so much together."

As far as our vote goes, we're giving them a seven out of ten. We can see the feelings there, with Ty especially, really having evolved since his first week in the villa. That being said though, their journey hasn't been the smoothest ride, with the pair frequently butting heads.

All in all, they're up there for us and might just edge out Whit and Lochan for first place...

3. Sammy and Jess

Odds to win: 4/1 | Weeks together: Urm...| It's giving: 5/10

Ah, Sammy and Jess—it took them a while but they're finally boyfriend and girlfriend after becoming this year's 'will-they-won't-they' couple. 

Their odds put them as third favorites to win, but with their slightly messy track record, we're not sure they'll cinch the win. Though many people thought that about enemies-to-lovers Ekin-Su and Davide from Love Island 2022...

On our "giving meter", Sammy and Jess scored a five. Don't get us wrong, we do think they're cute together but we're just not sure they'll last post-villa...

4. Zachariah and Molly

Odds to win: 18/1 | Weeks together: 6 | It's giving: 5/10

It's looking likely that Zach and Molly might not land a spot in the final but these two have proven to be pretty inseparable...well after they were literally separated that is—with Molly getting dumped and then making a shock return for Casa Amor.

For us, they're giving 5/10. While we do think there are some feelings there, they're very different and might not work so well IRL. We also can't forget how quickly Zach did a 180 to Kady McDermott after Molly's exit, not to mention him snogging her in the 'Snog, Marry, Pie' challenge in week seven...

When is the 'Love Island' 2023 final?

In case you didn't know when exactly Love Island finishes, the live final is tonight (Monday, July 31)—exactly eight weeks from the show's start date.

Sadly this means all of season 10'sdrama is nearly at an end, but knowing this bunch of islanders, the final could very well feature a few twists and turns...

How many couples are in the Love Island 2023 final?

Every year, four couples go into the final, with the runners-up being announced throughout the live episode until we get our final two pairings. Host Maya Jama, will then declare the winners from the public vote—where they'll then be awarded their £50k to share. In past seasons, there's been a plot twist where couples can either split or steal, but the dating show scrapped this last year.

Season 10's final couples are Sammy and Jess, Ella and Tyrique, Whitney and Lochan and Zach and Molly and tonight, at last, one pairing will be named the Love Island 2023 winners...

As the end of Love Island 2023 looms, the show's producers aren't quite ready to hang up their hats just yet, as they've introduced yet another shake-up to villa, in the form of the new Love Island Grafties.

The award ceremony was announced through the Love Island voting app and on Instagram Stories in the penultimate week, allowing viewers to nominate islanders for certain "Grafties" (a play on 'graft', which is a classic Love Island phrase) and teased at the end of the episode on Monday, July 24.

Naturally though, if you happened to miss the memo, this latest addition to the show's many challenges and events, might have left you somewhat baffled—so, allow us to explain what the Love Island Grafties actually are (and here's how to watch Love Island UK, if you need to catch up)...

What are the 'Love Island' Grafties?

So, if you've been wondering just, 'what is Love Island Grafties?' you're not alone, as Twitter itself, was flooding with puzzled viewers...

Effectively, it's an award show for the islanders, like that of the Grammy's for instance, but it's villa-themed—with viewers getting to vote, rather than the islanders themselves.

As ITV explained: "Next week the Islanders will be putting on their finest garms and attending The Grafties—Love Island’s hottest new award ceremony! Our loved-up boys and girls are up for a variety of awards, and it’s YOU who will choose the winner of each category!"

It was first announced on Saturday, July 22, with fans getting a chance to nominate which islanders they wanted to see up for the 'Graftie' categories through Love Island's official Instagram stories.

Now it seems we'll see the dramatic results of these votes during Tuesday's (July 25) installment, with the islanders getting to see what the viewers really think of them—which has previously proven to set tempers flaring...

What are the Love Island Grafties categories?

The categories for the 'award show' are:

• Flirtiest Performance
• It’s Giving Plot Twist
• Most Snakey Sitch
• Best Head-To-Head
• WTF? Moment
• Mad Moves

We're also assuming that these categories will also come with clips of the antics, similar to Movie Night and let's just say, we're very excited...

Alas, if you missed the votes over the weekend, you'll no longer be able to have your say—instead, you can just sit back, grab the popcorn and watch the drama ensue!

New bombshells are hitting the villa, but scope out the Love Island USA season 5 cast on Instagram before the show premieres. Time's ticking! 

We know we'll be treated to an Ariana Madix Love Island cameo, but what we don't know (at least just yet) is what will unfold for our new sexy singles looking for love. One thing's guaranteed, though: those watching are going to be in for a wild ride. 

"Throughout their stay in a tropical oasis, Islanders will couple up to face brand new heart-racing challenges and bigger twists and turns than ever before," the show's synopsis reads. "Islanders will also be at the mercy of viewers at home who will vote to determine who gets another shot at love and who leaves the villa heartbroken and empty-handed."

Are you ready to see what goes down? You don't need to tell us twice. Regardless of location, here's how to watch Love Island USA season 5 so you don't miss a second of the romantic shenanigans in Fiji. 

Meet the 'Love Island' USA season 5 cast

Wondering who's who? You'll get to meet everyone on screen soon enough, but for the curious virtual investigators who like to do some sleuthing beforehand, here's where to find the contestants online:

1. Anna Kurdys

• Instagram: @annaolivia.x

The Floridian claims to be a "walking red flag" but here's hoping her criminal justice education background will help her spot red flags in the villa.

2. Destiny Davis

• Instagram: @destinyzammarra

Destiny is a microbiologist with a penchant for men who look like Drake. Will send find the Drake of her dreams at the villa?

3. Vickala “Kay Kay” Gray

• Instagram: @kaykalore

Though Kay Kay hails from Texas, she's stationed all over the country as a traveling nurse. She needed to tend to her own broken heart, however, when the man she thought was The One actually already had a family. Talk about a horrible surprise. 

4. Kassy Castillo

• Instagram: @kass.c

The real estate student is interested in all things spiritual, so we're wondering if she's going to compare astrological birth charts with her matches upon arrival. 

5. Jasmine Sklavanitis

• Instagram: @jasminesklavanitis

A trauma nurse and Nashville transplant, Jasmine is starting over on a clean slate, especially after her last relationship broke her heart. Will Love Island be the answer she's looking for? 

6. Leonardo Dionicio

• Instagram: @leonardo_dionicio

While we're on the topic of red flags, Leo says he can spot one coming from any direction. Wonder how he'll interact with Miss Anna Kurdys...

7. Marco Donatelli

• Instagram: @marcoadonatelli

The model, chiropractic student, and entrepreneur is looking to add another title to his résumé: Love Island contestant. 

8. Keenan Anunay

• Instagram: @smoothk9_

The football star is a wide receiver for Morehouse College Football. Will he get a touchdown in the love department?

9. Victor Gonzales

• Instagram: @victorrahl

Let the Jason Momoa jokes commence. This self-described book boyfriend, athlete and adventurer is just missing a lady at his side.

10. Carsten “Bergie” Bergensen

• Instagram: @bergielicious35

The recent Dakota State U grad is currently "a kid that makes Ice Cream and Smiles for a living" (he works for Dairy Queen) and is looking for his match in Fiji. 

And when you have some downtime? You can catch up with the new arrivals on Too Hot To Handle over on Netflix. Summer is really heating up in more ways than one.

So, we got the Barbie and Love Island UK crossover we didn't know we needed at the London premiere and to be honest, we're still processing it...

On Wednesday, July 12, 2023, the cast of Greta Gerwig's Barbie stepped out in London from the film's long-awaited UK premiere and fulfilled all our wildest, plastic-fantastic fantasies in the process—and tbh, we're still recovering from the Barbie outfits. But it seems Barbie herself, aka Margot Robbie, was having her own fangirl moment and no, it wasn't over Ken (or should we say Kens, plural). 

No, instead we saw Margot live out her reality TV show dreams, as she met and pulled several former islanders 'for a chat'—because if you didn't already know, she's a mega Love Island fan. Here's a recap of the iconic moments that we're pretty sure are going to join the ever-growing list of Barbie memes...

Behold, the 'Barbie' and 'Love Island' UK crossover

One of the first Barbie x Love Island encounters happened between Margot and Nas Majeed from Love Island UK season 6. Nas was interviewing on the red carpet with Lad Bible and said to the Barbie star, "I heard you're a massive fan of Love Island."

Margot replied: "Yes I am!" Nas then told her that he was on the show too, to which she quipped:" I know you were."

Naturally blown away by this, Nas quizzed her on his name, to which she swiftly replied, "Nas. I know who you are!" before she then complimented his pink Barbiecore outfit. Imagine Margot knowing your name and loving your fit?!

Margot then proceeded to meet and take selfies with a number of other villa alums, including Davide and Ekin-Su (who sadly announced their breakup in July 2023) and Liberty Poole. Feast your eyes on the many, many IG posts...

In even more surprising news, My Imperfect Life also learned that Love Island's Chris Taylor is also set to star in the Barbie movie, so Margot can even call a former islander her co-star.

The 'Love Island' x 'Barbie' advert

And the London premiere isn't the first time these two titles have crossed over! Those who have tuned into Love Island UK 2023 will likely have spied a villa-themed advert featuring both Margot and Ryan Gosling.

In the ad, we see Ryan getting a text telling the pair to describe the movie, to which Margot says: "In Barbieland, the Barbies are absolute worldies and the Kens are totally melts—and go factor 50 every time. Even though Ken has all of his eggs in Barbie's basket, the banter is just not really there, you know? Ultimately though, they all just have to learn to be true to themselves." The amount of Love Island phrases Margot crammed into that is impressive! 

We even got this adorable moment when Love Island UK's narrator, Ian Stirling gave Margot her very own episode intro during an interview with KISS FM, saying (in classic Love Island fashion): "Tonight...on KISS FM, Margot Robbie promotes her latest film." Her reaction is honestly adorable...

We get a feeling this isn't the last we'll see of this iconic collab...in fact, perhaps we'll see a few mad moves in Barbieland when July 21 rolls around.

Here we were thinking we'd got a count on most of the Barbies and Kens in Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie, but we were so NOT banking on a former Love Island star debuting their 'Kenergy' on the silver screen. So, have we really got a Chris Taylor Barbie movie appearance on our hands?

From Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling to Issa Rae, Michael Cera, Emma Mackey and Dua Lipa, the Barbie movie's cast is the definition of star-studded. The list just seems never-ending, with a cohort of stars set to embody the many iterations of Barbie and Ken.

But there's one name on that roster that might come as a surprise, especially to fans of a little reality dating show called Love Island UK...

Is Love Island's Chris Taylor in the 'Barbie' movie?

Yes indeed, Chris Taylor's representatives confirmed to My Imperfect Life that the former Love Island star is indeed in the Barbie movie.

Then on Thursday, July 13, 2023, Chris himself, took to Instagram to confirm the news, following the London premiere. In his post, he wrote: "This WILL sound made up…but I’m in the ACTUAL Barbie Film 🤯 No bloody idea how, but here we are…I’m an actual Ken (I talk a lot of sh!te so swipe for evidence 😂).

"Wish I had more to say about this, but I still think I’ve imagined it. Thank you to the person who made this happen, you know who you are, you glorious ray of human sunshine 🌝." So, there you have it, we officially have a reality star, Ken!

For those who don't know, Chris Taylor starred in season five of the ITV dating show (which is arguably one of the best Love Island UK seasons ever). He also previously dated fellow islander Maura Higgins, who happens to be one of the most popular bombshells in the show's history.

Does Chris Taylor play Ken?

If you were wondering what role Chris is set to play, the former villa alum has also now confirmed that he'll be playing 'a Ken'.

We first caught wind of this iconic crossover at the long-awaited London premiere of Barbie (on Wednesday, July 12, 2023), when the cast stepped onto the red carpet, and were of course, greeted by Amelia Dimoldenberg—poised to interview them.

Upon meeting Chris, Amelia asked him how he went about prepping to become Ken, with the former islander revealing that his American cousin actually helped him out with his lines. What's more, you can also spy him in a group shot with the rest of the cast...

And while this all might seem very random, it actually makes a lot of sense, as Margot Robbie, aka Barbie herself is a huge Love Island UK fan—you'll even spy her in a villa-themed Barbie advert when you watch Love Island 2023 on ITV2 and ITVX. Plus, she even met and took selfies with a ton of former islanders at the London premiere, exhibit A...

Alas, there's no word yet on what Chris's Ken role will entail, but we can't wait to see what Chris brings to the vill-... err we mean, dream house!

#Scandoval? What about it? There's no holding back Ariana Madix, Love Island USA's newest villa resident. 

Now that the vicious Vanderpump Rules reunion and the chaotic Tom/Raquel affair are behind us, the reality star is moving forward, seemingly on the spinoff of the beloved British series. On Sunday, July 9, Madix took to Instagram to mimic the narrator from the dating show, saying: "This week, a hot new bombshell enters the villa." She topped it off with the caption: "Islanders: Ready to shake things up? Don't worry, I don't bite."

Will there be an Ariana Madix 'Love Island' USA cameo in season 5?

Though Madix has been linked to Daniel Wai since her split from Tom Sandoval, we do know she'll be making her way onto the show—as a surprise guest! In the second week, fans can catch the Pump Rules star at the villa to hang with the contestants. 

Much like Margot Robbie—we're living for the Barbie x Love Island UK crossover—Madix does not shy away for her love of the series. In fact, she told Sando on Pump Rules: "It's all we talk about." This was her way of suggesting to her boyfriend to have some quality time with her and indulge in her favorite series, but that didn't work out. 

But we know for certain plenty are going to be tuning in for what's ahead on season 5, especially considering the show is upping the ante. (And yes, Sarah Hyland will assume hosting duties once more.) 

"Throughout their stay in a tropical oasis, Islanders will couple up to face brand new heart-racing challenges and bigger twists and turns than ever before," the show's description reads. "Temptations will rise and drama will ensue as new “bombshells” arrive throughout the season, forcing Islanders to decide if they want to remain with their current partners or recouple with someone new."

When Madix returns from the villa she'll be hitting the dance floor for yet another reality show. WOW!

"This season on Dancing with the Stars, we are going absolutely mad — mad for Madix!" host Julianna Hough said. "Say goodbye to the drama and hello to the dance floor!"

Oh, and Vanderpump Rules season 11 has officially started filming, but there's no word as to where Raquel Leviss is now that cameras are rolling or if she will participate in the upcoming episodes. And if things weren't hectic enough, Madix is also opening up Something About Her sandwich shop alongside Pump Rules co-star and friend, Katie Maloney. 

Here's how to watch Love Island USA season 5, no matter where you are located, which begins Tuesday, July 18.

Love Island UK's Casa Amor recoupling is always one of the highlights of every season, with plenty of drama before, during and after the recoupling. And this year was no different...

The long-awaited Casa Amor episodes started on Friday (June 30), when Ne-Yo (yes, Ne-Yo!) led the girls into a van that took them to the second villa. The following three episodes showed us the OG islanders getting to know the newcomers, with some making some strong new connections (we're looking at you Cat) and others rekindling old flames (hey Zac and Molly!).

So what happened tonight when Maya Jama walked in? We followed along with the episode so you can get all the tea...

Key points from Casa Amor 2023 recoupling:

• Sammy picked Amber
• Whitney came back with Lochlan
• Zachariah recoupled with Molly leaving Kady single
• Montel and Leah stuck together
• Catherine came back with Elom, leaving Scott single
• Mitch recoupled with Abi and Jess came back alone
• Ella came back with Ouzy and Tyrique is now single
• Need to catch up? Here's how to watch the 2023 Casa Amor recoupling episode live and when Love Island goes on ITV Hub
• Live reporting by Mariana Cerqueira

The new couples after the 2023 Casa Amor recoupling are:

• Sammy and Amber
• Whitney and Lochlan
• Zachariah and Molly
• Montel and Leah
• Catherine and Elom
• Mitch and Abi
• Ella and Ouzy

And the single islanders are:

• Scott
• Jess
• Kady
• Tyrique

So what are we in for during the 2023 Casa Amor recoupling?

According to sources, it will be a very dramatic episode that even shocked Miss Jama herself.

“Six islanders got dumped from the island - it was a mass axing. Everyone was crying and it was so tense - nobody could guess who would recouple and who would come back single", a source revealed to The Sun newspaper.

"It'll be an unmissable episode - even Maya Jama was shocked by some of the choices!"

Maya Jama confirms it will be a 'madness'

Retweeting the First Look video, Maya wrote: "I can confirm it’s a madness.."

Let's not forget that last time Maya said an episode would be dramatic, we got Molly's shock dumping... So strap yourselves in! 

Which couples are at risk of breaking up?

This year's Casa Amor left a lot of heads scrambled so let's have a closer look at what which couples are at risk of an uncoupling...

Zachariah and Kady

Prediction: Zachariah twists to recouple with Molly and Kady returns single

Zachariah was building a strong connection with Molly before she was unexpectedly dumped (they were one of the villa's strongest couples alongside Ty and Ella). Now that she's back, he's been very open about the fact that he wants to continue to pursue that connection. 

Kady, on the other hand, was enjoying getting to know Zachariah but while she was still open to meeting new people, there were no sparks with the Casa Amor boys. This means it's likely she will walk back into the villa single and get the shock of her life when she sees Molly next to Zach. Someone seems to have a soft spot for returning islanders...

Montel and Leah

Prediction: They both stick with each other but drama will follow

Leah went to Casa open but quickly realized her heart was with Montel so our bet is that she will return alone.

Montel seemed to be closed off at first (he wore Leah's sleep mask to bed on the first night without her) but after some encouragement from the boys, he got a little bit too close to Tink. The two shared a kiss on the terrace and while he said on the confessional that he felt guilty and missed Leah, he still kissed and cuddled Tink in bed that night. So we predict that he will stick with Leah but will have some explaining to do some Movie Night... 

Jess and Mitch

Prediction: Jess comes back alone and Mitch twists with Abi

These two are in a friendship couple so they could get to know other people without any regrets—which is exactly what Mitch did with Abi.

However, Jess was just starting to rekindle her connection with Sammy, after they were voted least compatible couple and banned from recoupling with each other for a while. She explored some of the boys in Casa but seemed to hint during a chat with Leah that her heart is with Sammy. So if she comes back single she will not be in a couple (as Mitch is definitely recoupling with Abi) so let's hope Jess isn't instantly dumped... 

Catherine and Scott

Prediction: Catherine twists with Elom and Scott sticks with Catherine

Catherine is very into Elom so we can see her bringing him back to the main villa.

And while much was said about Scott's true intentions when it comes to Cat, the truth is he hasn't been moving mad while she's gone—which could mean he sticks with her. 

Ella and Tyrique

Prediction: Ella twists with Ouzy and Tyrique sticks

Apart from seeing the shock on the girls' faces when they see Molly, this is the most awaited moment of the evening. While Tyrique was very resistant to becoming serious with Ella, he has actually remained faithful to her during Casa and has even admitted he could be in love. 

It's a different story over in Casa though. Ouzy, someone Ella knows back home, seemed to be really turning Ella's head so she could twist to recouple with him and pursue that connection. After all, he's only had eyes for her while it took Ty several girls to realize what he truly wanted...

Single people: Whitney and Sammy 

Prediction: Whitney comes back with Lochlan and Sammy recouples with Gabby

Whitney and Lochlan got on like a house on fire so it's almost certain she will come back with him. 

Sammy is also single but was about to rekindle things with Jess until the Casa girls walked in. Since then he's explored connections with Gabby and Amber but seemed to prefer Gabby.

And we're off! Maya Jama walked in and the Casa girls lined up by the fire pit...

First recoupling and Sammy picks Amber! It was between her and Gabby.

Whitney also returned with Lochlan by her side and they look *very* cute. 

Next up is Zachariah who decided to recouple with Molly! 

Kady's turn and she came back alone. She was also surprised to see Molly!

Things were very tense between Zachariah and Kady so we can expect a tough conversation...

Next up is Montel and he decided to stick with Leah—Tink does not look happy...

As expected, Leah returns to the villa alone.

As Montel says how excited he is to be back with Leah, Tink says he's fake under her breath... She also reveals that Montel told her they have more in common than him and Leah and that they kissed and did other stuff in bed.

Next up is Scott, who decided to stick with Catherine.

Catherine comes back to the villa with... Elom.

Scott is not happy that Catherine came back with someone else... another tense conversation to be had post recoupling. Ouch!

Time for Mitch to make a decision and—unsurprisingly—he recoupled with Abi. 

Jess (who was in a friendship couple with Mitch but rekindling things with Sammy) comes back alone.

Jess is happy that Mitch found someone but disappointed that Sammy found another connection with Amber. She's also one of the few girls who actually noticed Molly is back! 

Okay, deep breaths everyone—it's time for Tyrique and Ella. Speaking before his decision, Ty said it's been a 'difficult few days' without Ella and that he hopes she would have stuck with him.

Ty decides to stick—no surprises here, he didn't pursue any of the Casa girls.

And Ella comes back with OUZY!!

Shocked faces around the firepit and Tyrique looks very very annoyed.

The fallout begins! Ella says she's surprised that Ty remained single because he might have missed the game. 

"She was never mine, just my turn. Hope she's happy because we're done completely", Ty said.

Ella says she hoped they could carry on but he continues to say he's done with their relationship.

Ella tried to speak to Ty but he turned his back and told Kady: "There's not a chance in hell that I will go back."

In the preview for tomorrow, Ty says again he's done with Ella... And there's more trouble coming for Leah and Montel and Catherine and Scott.

So with the Casa Amor recoupling all done, here are the new couples: 

• Sammy and Amber
• Whitney and Lochlan
• Zachariah and Molly
• Montel and Leah
• Catherine and Elom
• Mitch and Abi
• Ella and Ouzy

And the single people are:

• Scott
• Jess
• Kady
• Tyrique

The reactions from the viewers are in

General consensus was that this was a very good episode—drama on drama on drama...

Molly has been back for a few days but the girls didn't know—and they didn't seem to notice at all...

Most reactions are about Ty and Ella—with some feeling sorry for Tyrique but others glad that Ella recoupled, considering how much Ty 'missed the game' before...

Want to know how to watch the 2023 Casa Amor recoupling? If you're a keen viewer of Love Island UK, you'll know that it's perhaps the biggest moment of the entire series (bar the finale), when the OG boys and girls are reunited after spending a couple of days away from each other, and in the company of other tempting singles.

This season, Casa Amor kicked off on Sunday, 2 July, and while it usually lasts three or four days, it's a bit shorter this year. In today's First Look, Love Island confirmed that the recoupling will happen today (Wednesday, July 5) and as expected, Maya Jama will be right there to ask the Islanders that all-important question—stick, or twist? 

So will Catherine choose Elom, or stick with her original beau Scott? And will Zach recouple with Molly, or return to Kady? And most importantly—what will Ella decide? We'd advise watching the Casa Amor recoupling live (or at least very soon after it airs) in order to avoid any major spoilers—so this is how to do just that, from anywhere in the world...

How to watch the Casa Amor recoupling episode live from anywhere

If you're in the UK and want to catch the Casa Amor recoupling episode live, you can tune in on ITV2 at 9pm. As mentioned, Love Island UK is available to watch for free in the UK on ITV2 or online at ITVX (formerly known as the ITV Hub). 

But if you find yourself outside the UK and want to be sure that you don't miss all of the Casa Amor recoupling drama and avoid all spoilers, you can watch the episode live using a VPN. A VPN allows you to change your location (in this case, anywhere in the UK would work) and log in to ITVX (the free streaming service). 

If you missed the Love Island recoupling live, you can also watch it an hour later on ITV2+1, or over on the ITVX app.

Step-by-step guide on how to watch the Casa Amor recoupling: 

1. Get a VPN (we like Express VPN, as recommended by our sister site TechRadar)
2. Change your location to anywhere in the UK using your VPN service
3. Login (or create one if you're new to ITVX) to your ITVX account, a free streaming service 
4. Watch the episode live at 9pm BST (5pm ET/ 2pm PT) on Wednesday, 5 July

What can we expect in the 'Love Island' Casa Amor recoupling?

Now we know how to watch the Casa Amor recoupling, what do we think might go down during those fateful episodes, aside from enjoying more of Maya Jama's best Love Island outfits? 

Warning: spoilers ahead for those who aren't caught up!

So far in both villas, with the OG Islanders separated from one another, we've seen some pretty serious cracks start to form in relationships. Of course, Molly Marsh re-entered the game after a few weeks out, and so far it has appeared that Zachariah Noble has been fairly keen to reunite with his former flame.

Then, of course, we have the up-and-down relationship between Tyrique and Ella. While Ty doesn't seem to have found much of a connection during Casa, Ella and new guy Ouzy are getting on like a house on fire. So who will she choose?!

Sammy is one guy keeping his options very much open, despite getting on well with original Islander Jess—while Catherine has already had her head turned by newbie Elom, leaving her former couple Scott behind.

Whatever happens, we predict plenty of drama and heartbreak, as well as some tense words. With a surely explosive Casa Amor recoupling still to come, could this be one of the best Love Island UK seasons of all time? We'll see! We can't wait for an episode (or two) full of drama, and to find out which Love Island UK couples will stay together...

Casa Amor is back and you know what that means—10 new faces, all vying to turn the heads of our OG lineup. Among them is new boy Ouzy See, who has a rather flirtatious past with one of the girls. 

In case you missed it (here's how to watch Love Island UK if you need to catch up), Casa Amor has made its dramatic return and brought about a mini-reunion between Ella Thomas and fellow model and Edinburgh local, Ouzy. It turns out the pair have not only worked together previously but also almost dated. Uh oh— bad news for Ty!

So, as we prepare for what promises to be a very dramatic week, packed with memorable Love Island moments, here's the lowdown on Ouzy.

Who is Ouzy See on 'Love Island'?

Ousman See, AKA 'Ouzy', is a footballer, model and tradesman from Edinburgh.

In his Love Island interview with ITV2, he described himself as 'very confident' adding: "I’m also mixed race with a Scottish accent which you don't see very often so I’d like to think I’m a little different from your average guy." 

As for who he's interested in, he listed Ella—revealing that he already knows her (eek!)—before adding: "I also like Leah, she’s incredibly pretty, I’m looking forward to getting to know her more. Kady interests me too, I watched her on Series 2 and she was a bit of a firecracker."

He's also got a few predictions on who could be swayed from their couples over the course of Casa: "I don’t think any couples are strong. The strongest is probably Ella and Tyrique but only because they have been together since the start but I think with the new boys going in, it will give Ella a chance to get to know someone else.

"All the boys seem ready for their heads to be turned. Mitch, Sammy and Tyrique especially."

Remember though, while the islanders are in the villa their social media accounts are paused, with Love Island's social media rules coming into place for season nine.

If you've been watching Love Island UK this year, there's a good chance you may have heard of Snoochie Shy, the sister of islander Zachariah Noble.

You may recognize her from any number of her TV or radio gigs, be it her appearance on the UK version of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!, her BBC Radio 1Xtra show, her various appearance on UK panel shows, or her starring role on Celebrity Gogglebox alongside none other than Jeremy Vine.

But who actually is Snoochie Shy? If you want to know a bit more about the hilarious TV personality, these are all the details we have—including everything from her real name to her now-famous Love Island brother!

Who is Snoochie Shy?

Snoochie Shy is a British, 30-year-old presenter and radio host, who has also done a fair bit of modeling too.

The star—whose birthday is 13 July, 1992—was born and brought up in Eltham in southeast London.

Since 2015, Snoochie has been carving out a name for herself in the entertainment industry. Her breakout job was a presenting role on an MTV show in 2015, after which she went on to present her own radio show on the now-defunct channel, Radar.

But it was in 2018 when she started to break into the big time. She landed a gig hosting the revival of Yo! MTV Raps, and began presenting her own specialist music show throughout the week on BBC Radio 1Xtra, which she hosts to this day.

Because of this and her ever-entertaining personality, she's since been in high demand for panel shows and guest spots on UK TV programs, including Celebrity Gogglebox (which she has starred in since 2021), Don't Hate The Playaz, alongside the one and only Maya Jama, and Celebrity Mastermind.

Perhaps her most-watched TV appearance however was the 2021 edition of the UK series of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!, which took place in Wales that year. She sadly wasn't on the show for long, after being booted out third—but fans still loved her upbeat demeanor and hilarious one-liners.

Aside from her TV work, she's also had a pretty significant career modeling, having done so for the likes of Missguided, Adidas, Nike, UGG and Vans, whilst also having a role as the ambassador for the digital platform VOXI.

What is Snoochie Shy's real name?

Maybe unsurprisingly, Snoochie Shy isn't the name that the 30-year-old was given at birth. 

In fact, she was actually born Charlotte Louise Davide back in 1992—though not for long. Soon after she was born, her mom officially changed her name to Cheyenne, making her Cheyenne Davide.

However, she goes by Snoochie professionally and on social media, though it's not clear what her family and friends might call her!

Who is Snoochie Shy's mum?

There isn't much out there about Snoochie's mother, but as far as we known, Kirsty Davide is a London-based choreographer and dancer, with whom it appears the presenter is super close.

In fact, Kirsty was right by her daughter's side before her I'm A Celeb stint in Wales, revealing at the time that she helped her tackle some of her biggest fears before entering the show.

Speaking to the Daily Mirror, Kirsty said at the time: "Her biggest fear has always been heights, so to see her complete the first plank challenge was just incredible.

"My heart was in my mouth the whole way through, but typical Snoochie style, she overcame it in spectacular form."

Sharing how she helped Snoochie address her fear of heights, she continued: "I was blessed to be able to travel to Wales with her for the isolation period. I didn’t give her advice as such because she knew what she was going into, but I did get her walking on the wall outside our little cottage trying to get over her fear of heights, much to the astonishment of our security guard, and yes... lots of screaming was involved. 

"I just told her to go in there and be herself and show the nation what a fearless beautiful woman she is both inside and out." So sweet!

Other than that, Snoochie keeps her mom and their relationship pretty private—though she did post one amazing picture of her on social media, back in 2019.

Over on Instagram, she shared a snap of her mom a few years back, with none other than Will Smith, presumably taken in her dancing days! We have to admit, that's *pretty* cool.

Snoochie Shy siblings—her 'Love Island' brother

Believe it or not, Snoochie isn't the only famous one in her family, as of a few weeks ago! 

Her sibling is actually one of the Islanders currently entertaining us each night in the Love Island villa—Zachariah Noble. 

Snoochie confessed a few weeks ago that she and Zac are half-siblings who share the same mom. The presenter has been adorably Tweeting and Instagramming her support of her little bro since then, even sharing her very honest reaction to *that* awkward pieing from Kady McDermott.

Poking fun at her little bro, she said: "LMFAOOOOOOOOO ZACH OMG I STILL LOVE YOU THOUGH BUT YOURE NEVER LIVING THAT DOWN FROM ME BRO #LoveIsland."

We love some sibling banter! 

While Love Island UK has been rocking our worlds with all this non-stop drama, alas all good things must come to an end. So, when does Love Island 2023 finish, exactly? 

It feels like only yesterday that 10 single islanders arrived in the iconic villa for their summer of love (here's how to watch Love Island UK, if you're not caught up) and since that day, it's been quite the rollercoaster. From the return of season two alum, Kady McDermott to Molly's shock departure and comeback—season 10 is supplying us with allll the memorable Love Island moments. 

And while we know that this series will once again span eight weeks, thanks to host, Maya Jama confirming news, with Casa Amor now behind us, we're officially in the homeward stretch. Here's when you need to prepare your mind and soul for the end of Love Island 2023...

When does 'Love Island' 2023 finish?

So, when does Love Island 2023 end? As mentioned, Maya confirmed on Love Island: Aftersun that season 10 will be eight weeks long. The first episode aired on Monday, June 5, 2023, meaning the final, if our calculations are correct, will land on Monday, July 31, 2023.

Consulting past seasons, the start date and end date always fall on a Monday, so we can assume that this series will again follow the pattern. 

It's not all bad news though, as while Casa Amor is now behind us, we still have the 'Baby Challenge' and the 'Meet the Parents' episode still to come!

What happens in the 'Love Island' UK final?

As for what the final episode has in store, we'll see host, Maya Jama, enter the villa, along with a live studio audience to chat with the four remaining couples before announcing the fourth and third runners-up and then the official winners. 

Throughout the duration of the episode, you'll see clips of the islanders' best moments and snippets from their last night in the villa, where they get all dressed up and read their romantic declarations to one another.

In previous years, the winning couple was then faced with the decision to split or steal the £50k price money. However, this twist was scrapped on season nine, which is likely to also be the case with season 10—though this is unconfirmed.

As for the final week of Love Island in general, you can expect to see the Baby Challenge make a return, as well as the 'meet the family' episode and hopefully, one or two couples making things official. Hear that Ty?!

Don't fret though Love Island fans, we still have a few more weeks until we have to face the end of this series!

Is Molly Marsh coming back to Love Island 2023? Despite her shock exit, fans actually think the dumped islander could be set to make a comeback—but is the rumor true?

If you missed the dramatic scenes that sent Molly packing in week three (here's how to watch Love Island UK if you need to catch up), the actress was previously in a couple with Zachariah Noble before season two alum, Kady McDermott, returned and recoupled with him. 

Molly was then brutally dumped and despite appearing on Love Island: Aftersun—which is usually the tell-tale sign that your villa journey is officially over—fans now have their suspicions that she might return. So, can we expect to see a Molly Marsh Casa Amor cameo? Here's what we know...

Will Molly Marsh return on 'Love Island UK'?

So, will Molly return? Well, that is indeed the question fans are asking after it was reported by The Mirror that Molly has jetted back to Spain, despite only just arriving back in the UK.

Naturally, viewers are now convinced that this is a sign that Molly is going back into Love Island in a bid to stir things up between Zach and Kady—especially with Casa Amor looming.

During her Aftersun appearance, Molly vowed to wait for Zach but said that would change if he shared kisses with girls outside of challenges. Not even 24 hours later, we then saw Zach indeed attempt to kiss Kady (though he was pied), so we're sure Molly would have a thing or two to say to him. 

Of course, right now it's all pure speculation, especially as Molly has actually flown to Ibiza, not Mallorca (where Love Island UK is filmed). Getting into the geography of it all, Mallorca to Ibiza is about a 50-minute plane journey so, the timing is interesting, to say the least. 

Plus, when asked about the possibility of returning, Molly herself told The Sun: "I mean if I was offered it I absolutely would. Just never say never."

Is Molly coming back for Casa Amor?

Another fan theory is that Molly will be included in the Casa Amor line-up—which would mark the first time ever that a dumped islander has made a Casa return in the same series.

Again, with the infamous villa's imminent return and Molly's trip to Ibiza, it's a compelling rumor but we won't know for sure until we see that iconic, flickering Casa sign... 

Has an islander ever returned in the same 'Love Island UK' season?

A potential Molly return is actually pretty plausible, considering all the recent Love Island twists and the fact it has happened once before in a previous season. Not just any season though...in Kady's season. Ah, the plot thickens!

Yep, way back in season two, which is arguably one of the best Love Island UK seasons ever, if not the most dramatic, Malin Andersson made a brief return to confront her ex, Terry. 

This whole Molly, Zach and Kady sitch definitely gives us déjà vu to that 2016 showdown, so there could be something to these rumors.

Back in 2017, Sam Gowland and the late Mike Thalassitis also returned to the villa after being dumped, when the public voted to send them back in instead of two new bombshells. 

If Molly does indeed return, we could see her among the new Casa Amor girls, or perhaps they'll give us a Malin/Terry 2.0 moment, where Zach is confronted by Molly outside of the villa. Alas though, until there's official confirmation of her return, all we can do is pray to the ITV producer gods...

We've already had one big Love Island twist this week, but in yet another one, former islander Kady McDermott is making her dramatic return to the villa—but what season was Kady on Love Island and what went down? Here's all the tea on the OG islander...

Like with Love Island 2022, when notorious bad boy, Adam Collard returned to the villa, former contestant, Kady is about to slow-mo walk straight back into the villa. Kady famously starred in one of the earliest Love Island UK series, meaning her return is pretty darn iconic.

So, while we prepare for all the memorable moments set to ensue from this latest addition to the season 10 lineup, here's a debrief on everything Kady—from what season she starred in, to who she coupled up with and finally, why she's back...

Who is Kady McDermott?

As mentioned, Kady is different from all the other bombshells who are set to cross the villa's threshold this summer, as she's actually a returning Love Island star.

Aside from her stint on the hit ITV dating show though, the former makeup artist has gone on to have a successful influencing career with lingerie collections, brand deals and amassing over 1.2 million Insta followers. But mainly, she's known for making it all the way to the final of the second-ever season of Love Island (and arguably one of the best Love Island UK seasons ever) and let's just say, her stay in the villa was nothing short of explosive...

What season was Kady on 'Love Island?

Kady starred in Love Island 2016, which was the second season of the dating show.

She appeared alongside the likes of Malin Andersson, Olivia Buckland and Alex Bowen—who are among the Love Island couples still together—and of course, the winning couple, Cara De La Hoyde and Nathan Massey.

How old is Kady?

For anyone curious about Kady's age following her first Love Island stint seven years ago, Kady is now 27.

She is just a year older than current islanders Mitchell, Leah and Medhi.

How old was Kady on 'Love Island' the first time around?

Kady was 20 years old when she first entered the villa as one of the season's first bombshells.

As for who Kady was with during her time on the show, upon arriving, she truly lived up to her bombshell title by turning the head of Scott Thomas who was coupled up with Zara Holland.

What happened in Kady McDermott's 'Love Island' series?

Her time in the villa wasn't exactly plain sailing, as Kady was involved in a number of fierce arguments—including that fight with fellow bombshell Malia Arkian, after accidentally spilling wine on her leg (this has gone down in history as one of the most dramatic Love Island moments ever). Malia was then removed from the villa shortly afterwards, following an altercation with Kady.

It wasn't all drama for Kady though, as she did become a firm viewer favorite and went on to the final, snagging third place with Scott. Alas, their relationship didn't stand the test of time though, as they split in December 2017.

Why is Kady McDermott back on 'Love Island'?

As for why she's decided to return, Kady told ITV: "Not many people can say they’ve been on Love Island, let alone have done it twice! I think I’m known from season 2 for being so chaotic. People always ask, ‘Do you have regrets?’ expecting me to say yes, but I was so true to myself and I was 100% authentic. I’ll still be like that now, but seven years on, I am more mature. I’m still the fiery pocket rocket but I know what I want and what I don’t want."

As for her second villa stint, Kady said: "Don’t get me wrong, I’m still going to be me and the fire I have is in my soul, I’ll never get rid of that and I love that about me, but I’m a lot more emotionally mature now, so I know how to navigate things better. I’ve grown up a lot. Last time I got with Scott straight away and I was so ‘tunnel vision’. It’ll be interesting to see what connections I’ll form this time. "

And if you wondering who the villa alumn has her eye on, Kady said: "Zach’s my number one, Tyrique on looks, but he might need his ego putting down a little bit. I also want to get to know Mitch."

She's not going to play games, though adding: "The next person I’m with I want that to be marriage and babies. I don’t want to waste any more time with the wrong people—so I think I’ll be a lot pickier than what I was when I was previously in the Villa. Seven years on, I think I’m allowed to be pickier now. In the Villa, I think I’ll take my time. "

We can't wait to see what OG bombshell, Kady does to the villa dynamic ahead of Casa Amor!

In the event temperatures aren't hot enough for you, here's how to watch Love Island USA season 5, which will certainly turn up the heat in no time. 

How to watch 'Love Island USA' season 5 from anywhere

How to watch 'Love Island USA' in the US

The adventure begins on Tuesday, July 18, exclusively on Peacock. According to reports, Love Island USA has earned the title of Peacock's most-streamed original reality competition series to date. Needless to say, they'll surely up the ante this time around. 

Current Peacock subscription plans the ad-supported Premium option for $4.99 per month or the commercial-free Premium Plus option for $9.99 monthly. 

How to watch 'Love Island USA' in the UK & beyond

No matter your location, you can access the romantic adventures in the villa via VPN. This will allow your device of choice to change its IP address, in turn, changing your location so that you can browse anonymously.

Our go-to is Express VPN, the top-rated product from our sister site, TechRadar. You can try it risk-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Plus, your activity is secure, data is private and help is available whenever you need it, 24/7. 

Here's how to get started with a VPN, so you can watch Love Island USA from anywhere in the world:

1. Sign up for a Peacock account so that you can log in once your VPN is set up.
2. Download ExpressVPN with its easy-to-follow instructions.
3. Open the app once your VPN has been installed and select your server location to anywhere in the U.S.
4. Log onto Peacock, with your VPN on and set to the U.S., and follow the instructions to stream Love Island USA. (Should you encounter any issues while using the VPN, remember to delete the cookies from your device or switch to a new server.)

Watch the 'Love Island USA' season 5 trailer

Don't let the accent fool you—this is very much the trailer for Love Island USA season 5. Once more, the islanders-to-be are headed to Fiji to find love, but we just meet them in the "Love Island USA headquarters."

Who is hosting 'Love Island USA' season 5?

Modern Family's Sarah Hyland stepped in for Arielle Vandenberg during season 4, and she'll continue hosting duties for the new adventure.

Hyland revealed to People in 2022 that she was looking forward to helping each contestant on their journey.

“I’m really excited to get to know them in a more personal way than just a host figure," she told the publication. "I think it’s really important to be able to share and connect with other humans. And if I’m able to help in any way for people to open up more than they normally would, I am all there for that."

Who are the 'Love Island USA' season 5 contestants?

We've been introduced to a slew of young singles from across the USA looking for love. There are recent grads, nurses, and even a Jason Momoa lookalike! Things are definitely not going to be boring with these adventurous daters. 

Have a look at who's hitting the Fiji villa below!

What to expect from 'Love Island' USA season 5

The stakes are higher than before, according to the show's description. 

"Temptations will rise and drama will ensue as new 'bombshells' arrive throughout the season, forcing Islanders to decide if they want to remain with their current partners or recouple with someone new," the show's description reads. "Islanders will also be at the mercy of viewers at home who will vote to determine who gets another shot at love and who leaves the villa heartbroken and empty-handed."

Oh, and about that surprise Ariana Madix Love Island cameo? It's happening. (She'll be a surprise guest during week two.) Just like Margot Robbie, she's another famous face who's obsessed with Love Island. (Who doesn't appreciate the Barbie/Love Island crossover?!)

What to watch in the meantime

We have some time before the romantic pursuit begins, but if you're looking to fill your screen time with more drama, you're in luck. We'll tell you how to watch Love Island France, even if you're far removed from the City of Love (and though the season has wrapped). Plus, Love Island UK season 10 is currently underway, and it's the OG, so you have to tune in. 

So, which villa are you headed to? All of them? Same here!

It seems the expensive taste doesn't just end with Ella's sunglasses, as we've spotted the season 10 islander wearing some equally chic, designer jewelry—here's where to shop Ella Thomas' Louis Vuitton bracelet and some very similar gold dupes.

So far, Love Island 2023 has been non-stop drama, what with that latest Love Island twist and Casa Amor creeping ever closer. But even with all the mad moves, rows and awkward challenges, a certain islander and her bougie style keeps catching our eye.

Along with her designer specs, we've spotted Ella wearing a very pretty Louis Vuitton bracelet and—like with Gemma Owen's necklace from season 8—we need it. So, for anyone wanting to take styling cues from Ella's jewelry game, here's where to shop her LV bracelet—plus some budget-friendly swaps to add to help elevate your capsule wardrobe...

Where to shop Ella Thomas' Louis Vuitton bracelet

We caught sight of her shiny designer bracelet during her brunch date with Tyrique in episode 16 (see above) and while her exact Louis Vuitton bracelet doesn't seem to be available currently, we've found a few very close designer alternative...

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• View at NET-A-PORTER in the UK

This style of bracelet is perfect for elevating a simple outfit and is perfect for an office fit or date night look when you want to feel more dressed up. Thanks to its thin chain, it's also a great everyday, staple piece, so if you're looking to up your jewelry collection, this could be a good option for you! 

If you love the simplicity of this thin, gold chain bracelet but were looking for more of 'Quiet Luxury' vibe with no logos—or you just can't justify the price—we've also found you a few alternatives...

MIL's roundup of Ella bracelet dupes

A gold bracelet is like the mascara of jewellery, it can really transform your entire fit, with just a hint of sparkle...

Season 10 is proving to be a rollercoaster of drama, as the latest installment saw the islanders slapped with yet another shake-up—but what does this latest Love Island twist mean for the islanders? 

While this series still has a long wait to go before we know whether it can be counted among the best Love Island UK seasons of all time, this latest turn of events definitely wins it a few points.

ICYMI, the islanders were tasked by host Maya Jama—whose Love Island outfit was once again on point—with selecting the two least compatible couples. After revealing the group's votes around the fire pit, Sammy and Jess and Mitchell and Leah were left at risk, but there was quite a surprise in store (if you need to catch up, here's how to watch Love Island UK anywhere)...

What happened with the 'Love Island' twist?

As mentioned, each couple had to vote for the two least compatible couples before standing up at the fire pit to explain and cast their vote—which in itself, lead to a few very awkward clashes.

At the end of the vote, Sammy and Jess and Mitchell and Leah had the most votes, but rather than ending with a dramatic dumping/cliffhanger, Maya revealed that all four of them were now single, and here's the real clincher...

They are now NOT allowed to recouple with each other in the next recoupling. This is a pretty big blow for Jess and Sammy, as up until recently, they were seemingly getting closer, but now—even if they make up—they can't choose each other in the next recoupling. 

Then to add an extra dose of drama (the ITV producers deserve a raise this year!), Maya revealed that two new bombshells, Mal and Montel, were waiting to take them on dates.

Has this 'Love Island' twist happened before?

For any newcomers to the dating show, this type of twist has actually happened before, but not since season four, where loyal Georgia Steel and Sam Bird were allowed to remain in the villa—despite receiving the most votes for 'least compatible'—but had to split up and were not allowed to recouple together.

This does seem to be the first time that two couples have been barred from getting together at the next recoupling though and so early on in the series too. We haven't even had Casa Amor yet!

This, therefore means that we could be in for a very dramatic future recoupling, with four single islanders, plus two news bombshells looking to recouple—two pairs of whom cannot recouple with each other. We'll leave you to do the math on that one...

Who are the two new 'Love Island' bombshells?

So, now we've sussed out what the new Love Island twist means for our 2023 cast, let's meet the new islanders, Love Island's latest bombshells set to join the fold...

Mal Nicol

First up is 25-year-old, Mal Nicol (a fellow Scot like Ella!). She is a picture researcher from Edinburgh who now lives in London and is entering the villa in the hopes of finding a connection—and Jess, Catherine and Molly better look out.

Mal says: "I do actually like Sammy. I think he’s quite funny and his personality is coming out more—there is something about him I fancy.

"I fancy Zach as well, Zach but I wouldn’t go in too strong on him as I feel like he’ll get a bit big for his boots because he’s had a lot of female attention. I think I’d play it cool with him. Scott seems lovely, I think he’s got really nice eyes. But I do usually go for a rugby boy, not a footballer…"

As for whether she'll be the villainous bombshell type, Mal says: "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."

She's also not worried about the challenges, adding: "I am such an attention seeker, so I will love that. It’s going to feel so euphoric—that’s why I want someone who is playful and fun. Someone who is unapologetically themselves. Life’s too short, no-one cares."

Montel McKenzie

25-year-old Montel, from East London, is also heading into the villa. He's an account manager and semi-pro footballer, who has his eye on Catherine, Leah and Ella.

He says: "Ella for me is generally my type, Catherine carries herself well and seems like a classy girl. Leah seems very chilled and that’s the kind of person I am.”

Montel also isn't bothered about ruffling feathers, quipping, "I’m not really worried about that if I really want the girl. I’m not going to cause a problem over someone I am not interested in. I’ll definitely speak to Ella despite her being coupled up with Tyrique."

As for his bombshell game plan, Montel is taking the chilled route, adding: "I will definitely get on with the guys in there but, at the same time, I need to talk to everyone. I’ll just be the guy that I am—cool and calm." 

While Love Island 2023 is, so far, to quote Whitney, "giving" drama, the Islanders are still yet to face their ultimate test, Casa Amor. But when is Casa Amor happening exactly? We're desperate for the tension of the eventual reunion—so here's what we know about the infamous other villa's return...

This year's Islanders have been super dramatic so far, which means that season 10's Casa Amor is likely set to be legendary—perhaps even more so than Love Island 2022's installment, which was, at the time, dubbed the most dramatic Casa recoupling ever!

For those who don't know, the second villa has been the setting for some of the most memorable Love Island moments ever, and this year promises to be no different. But what week is Casa Amor this series, and are we getting close?

When is Casa Amor?

If previous seasons are anything to go by, yes we're getting very close! Casa Amor usually strikes at the midway point in the eight-week series—so it usually comes in week four, before then concluding in week 5 with the recoupling.

This year, it's likely Casa will return at some point between June 25 and July 2, likely closer to the later date. In fact, we'd wager that the iconic flickering neon sign will either be teased on Friday's (June 30) episode as a cliff-hanger for Sunday's installment, or at the end of Sunday's episode itself (so, July 2), to then be followed by Love Island: Aftersun.

This means that the contestants time in Casa Amor will likely take place (or at least be aired), on the week of 3rd July, with the highly anticipated reunion of the Islanders happening later that week. And we can't *wait*!

Last year's summer series, which started on June 6 (just one day after this year's season) saw Casa kick off on Sunday, July 3, 2022—so right at the end of week 4. And considering their very similar start dates, season 10 will more than likely follow suit—but when we have official confirmation, you'll be the first to know!

How long is Casa Amor?

Casa usually lasts for three to five days, before then concluding with a recoupling that sees the Islanders either stick with their original pairing or recouple with one of the new islanders.

The Casa Amor recoupling will also see host, Maya Jama make her return—so prepare yourself for yet another killer Maya Jama Love Island outfit.

What happens in Casa Amor?

For any newbies to Love Island (catch up on some of the best Love Island UK seasons to experience Casa Amor for yourself!), Casa Amor is the infamous second villa, which becomes home to either the boys or the girls (it rotates every season) for half a week, and sees a whole new line-up of Islanders introduced—as well as over in the main villa—in a bid to turn some heads.

So, if the boys head to Casa, a group of new girls will also head in, while a fresh lineup of boys will head into the main villa where the OG girls are—or vice versa. 

The two villas then come together at the end of the week for a mega-recoupling, with often results in some very mad moves (a Love Island phrase you'll need to know ahead of Casa) and heartbreak. OG fans of the show will likely remember some of the most dramatic moments, including Amber Gill's return to see her man Michael Griffiths had recoupled with Joanna Chimonides.

Then, there was Indiyah Polack and Dami Hope's intense showdown, after both chose to recouple following the Casa Amor week. Fans will likely never forget that fateful line between the pair; 'May the best heartbreaker win'...

Love Island season 9 saw the girls head to Casa, so we reckon it could be the boys' turn to pack their monogrammed suitcases and Love Island water bottles for this season. Only time will tell!

Where is the Casa Amor villa?

Good question! Hilariously, during the winter season (which is filmed in South Africa) the Casa Amor pad was literally just a stone's throw away, so close in fact that the boys back in the main villa could hear the girls cheering!

The summer season however, is filmed in Mallorca. But again, the Casa Amor location is usually very close by—though not close enough to overhear the antics, which will no doubt be a blessing for this year's dramatic bunch...

So, mark your calendars folks, Casa is on the way! But until then, we're going to revisit all our fave Love Island 2033 memes.

J'adore romantic chaos? Then you'll need to know how to watch Love Island France. 

A fun counterpart to the popular UK series, Love Island France is just as messy as its predecessor and will leave you glued to the TV screen. For très drama, look no further than the Gran Canaria villa. 

How to watch 'Love Island France' no matter where you are

How to watch 'Love Island France' in France

Though everything just wrapped, there's still plenty to watch, especially considering a Love Island season is a big commitment, and you might need a little time playing catch-up. (No judgement—we, too, have very busy TV schedules.) 

If you happen to call the City of Lights your home, the show aired on on 6play on Sundays at 9pm. Now that the winners have been crowned, you can catch up with how everything unfolded thanks to 6play or the 6Play Max option (€4.99/month). Season one of the show is also available to stream on Prime Video France. 

Do we sense an incoming marathon? Grab a glass of red wine and cheers to all of the fun you're about to witness.

How to watch 'Love Island France' in the US and beyond

Those stationed across the globe will be able to catch up on Love Island France with the help of a VPN, which allows you to change your device's IP address to unlock content that might not be available in your physical location. 

We highly recommend Express VPN, the top-rated VPN from our sister site, TechRadar. You can try it risk-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Plus, your activity is secure, data is private and help is available whenever you need, 24/7. (Should you encounter any issues while using the VPN, remember to delete the cookies from your device or switch to a new server.)

Here's how to get started with a VPN for Love Island France:

1. 6play is a service that is free to watch, but you will need to create a separate account in order to start streaming. ExpressVPN is a complement to your 6play account.

2. Follow the download instructions for Express VPN. 

3. Open the app, and select your server location as anywhere in France. 

4. Once Express VPN is installed and your locale is set to France, log onto your 6play account and follow the instructions to start streaming Love Island France. 

Is 'Love Island France' in French?

Good news for our French-speaking viewers: Love Island France is in French. We're awaiting subtitles.

Who were the contestants on 'Love Island France'?

Who gave romance a shot on Love Island France? These are the OG ladies who ventured into the villa for this series: 

• Perrine
• Fiona
• Perle
• Cindy
• Anna

And of course, the male contestants: 

• Valentin
• Simone
• Gabriel
• Edgar
• Sacha
• Issam

Let's not forget that newbies will enter the competition throughout the series, so there's no guarantee that the OG crew will be safe in the relationships they form. 

Who won 'Love Island France' 2023?

Did you really think we'd give away that kind of intel, folks? You're going to have to rewatch the season to find out. What we *will* tell you is that the couple that emerged victorious originally did not match with one another upon arrival at the villa. They both endured a couple of heartbreaks before finding their way to one another.

Where is 'Love Island France' located?

Unlike the Love Island UK filming location, singles ventured to Gran Canaria to find love.

For more steamy reality-show adventures, venture over to the UK version of the series, for all the latest on the Love Island 2023 cast, the juicy Casa Amor intel, the Love Island Aftersun panelists and, of course, keep you up-to-date on all things Maya Jama. 

Will there be a 'Love Island France' season 3?

At the time of publication, there's no word as to whether or not Love Island France will return for a third installment. Of course, we're keeping our fingers crossed and will update you as soon as more information becomes available.

What else to watch if you love 'Love Island France'

Love Island USA season 5 is underway on Peacock. (Here's where to find the Love Island USA cast on Instagram if you're looking to do a little research.) Judging from the sound of things, they're really going to up the ante for the fifth go-around. 

"Temptations will rise and drama will ensue as new 'bombshells' arrive throughout the season, forcing Islanders to decide if they want to remain with their current partners or recouple with someone new," the show's description reads. "Islanders will also be at the mercy of viewers at home who will vote to determine who gets another shot at love and who leaves the villa heartbroken and empty-handed." 

And yes, that Ariana Madix Love Island cameo is officially happening, folks. 

But if you're looking to break free from the franchise, at least for one night a week, we suggest you learn how to watch Made In Chelsea as its groundbreaking new season unfolds. 

Made in Chelsea: Corsica 2023 will feature the first three-way male kiss in UK TV history. This comes on the heels of another huge moment in 2020, when the series was given the title of the first reality to show a same-sex wedding in the UK.

"The channel has endeavored to really be on our side in this storyline," Joel Mignot told MailOnline. "If other people have negative complaints, then I don't care because Channel 4 have worked with us tirelessly to portray this story in the best possible light."

Should you want more reality TV, we can also help you learn how to watch Celebs Go Dating's new season.

For more information about how to watch Love Island and its spinoffs from around the world, check out Express VPN's guide. 

While Love Island 2023 is delivering on the drama front, we've found ourselves rather distracted by Ella's designer specs. So, for anyone wanting to channel her villa vibe, here's where to shop Ella Thomas' sunglasses, plus some affordable dupes...

After retrieving our jaws from the floor after the first of Maya Jama's many Love Island outfits, it quickly became apparent that this year's islanders aren't messing around with their fashion game either. In fact, we've spotted a number of major brands amongst the Love Island sunglasses—especially from Ella Thomas.

We've seen the model-turned-islander (who is currently coupled up with Tyrique) wearing a pair of what appear to be Prada sunnies around the villa—which are also a staple in Maya Jama's own sunglass collection—plus a potential Versace pair! Here's where to shop them, plus some cheaper swaps...

Where to shop Ella Thomas' sunglasses from 'Love Island'

Now, from what we've seen so far of Ella's sunglass rotation, she appears to be wearing some rectangle Prada and Versace shades around the villa. Her Prada pair has also cropped up on her Instagram feed, so it makes sense that she would have tucked her faves into her Love Island suitcase. Though that being said, some eagle-eyed viewers have noticed something off with her shades—but we'll get to that in a minute!

• View at Nordstrom in the US
• View at Selfridges in the UK

• View at Nordstrom in the US
• View alternative at Selfridges in the UK

Her Prada sunglasses feature all-black frames, with the triangle Prada logo on either side, as well as dark-tinted lenses. The rectangle shape is very similar to the likes of Kendall Jenner's sunglasses style, so if you're already a fan, it might be worth the spend! 

Her Versace pair are a very similar story, with gold detailing on the side and again, black rectangle frames—so clearly, Ella has found her go-to sunglass shape.

This style is very chic, and really helps to bring a cool, unbothered vibe, despite all the couple drama Ella is currently dealing with—we can already tell this season is going to be packed with memorable Love Island moments!

What's going on with Ella Thomas' Prada sunglasses?

If you've been tuning into season 10, you may have noticed that Ella seems to be wearing some sunglasses that look like a perfect match for Prada's iconic rectangle shades, but there's something off with the logo.

Now either she's wearing a really good dupe but we think this is unlikely as she has also been wearing a pair of Versace shades—and we're also pretty sure we spied a few other brands on her IG—so clearly she likes her designer specs. Plus you can still make out a tiny hint of gold and the overall, iconic triangle shape of the logo.

That being said though, the Prada logo is still hard to make out, with fans speculating that Ella has perhaps been asked to cover it by ITV producers. One quizzed: "Have they made Ella cover the Prada logo on her sunglasses or are they dupes?"

While another Tweeted: "They made Ella cover up the Prada logo on her sunglasses"

MIL's edit of affordable swaps for Ella's sunglasses

If you're hoping to take styling cues from Ella in the sunglass department, but can't swing for a designer price-tag, we've rounded up a few very similar pairs...

The Love Island UK 2023 cast keeps getting better and better, with new bombshells coming in—including brand new islander Leah Taylor, who came in on Monday, June 12 (need to catch up? Here's how to watch Love Island UK). But it turns out that before she entered the villa, she was already really good friends with another (former) islander—none other than Love Island icon, Maura Higgins.

This year's islanders aren't short of famous connections—Zachariah's sister Snoochie Shy is a famous radio DJ and TV present who's also good friends with the host of the show, Maya Jama; Molly Marsh's mother is a soap actor and she apparently used to date Tommy Fury (who was actually one of Maura's romantic interests when she was in the villa); and Tyrique's dad is a former soccer player. But now we can add Leah to the list too...

Leah Taylor and Maura Higgins' friendship

Judging by their Instagram profiles, new Love Island UK bombshell Leah Taylor and former islander Maura Higgins are really good friends. The two recently vacationed together just a few months ago in Dubai (February 2023) and frequently comment on each other's Instagram posts, hyping each other up like besties usually do.

Under Leah's vacation picture dump, Maura complimented her looks, writing: "Carved by the gods". Leah on the other hand commented "Love you lots 🫶🏼" under Maura's post. Cute!

So far, Maura has not publicly supported her friend but given that Leah only entered the villa yesterday, it's still early days...

What else do we know about Leah Taylor?

Leah is from Manchester and currently works in social media marketing. Before her current gig she used to be a dancer and actually performed with the likes of Rita Ora and Camila Cabello. 

Love Island: Aftersun is back and so is Indiyah Polack! The former islander has returned to our screens as a panelist but what has she been up to since she left the villa? 

With Love Island UK officially back on our screens (here's how to watch Love Island UK if you need to catch up), season eight alum Indiyah is set to reunite with co-panelist, Sam Thompson and Love Island's host, Maya Jama for her second stint on Aftersun. It's the show where they dish on everything, from mad moves to real-time chats with the cast—and unlike Sam and Maya, Indiyah has actually been on the receiving end of the panel...

So, for anyone new to the show, or in need of a refresher—just who is Indiyah and what's her history with the reality show? Here's the DL...

Who is Indiyah Polack?

Fans will remember Indiyah from the Love Island 2022 cast, in which she starred alongside the likes of Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu (who won the series), Tasha Ghouri and Andrew Le Page, Gemma Owen, and of course, Dami Hope.

Indiyah was actually part of the original lineup and finished in third place with Dami. Her journey wasn't always plain sailing in the villa though, as the 2022's series had arguably one of the most dramatic Casa Amor recoupling ever—where both Dami and Indiyah chose to recouple before ultimately rekindling things.

Now a year on, Indiyah has enjoyed some major success, from being named brand ambassador for both Boots and Pretty Little Thing to landing the job as a Love Island: Aftersun panelist—and host on The Morning After podcast—alongside Sam in January 2023.

What was Indiyah's job before 'Love Island'?

If you're curious about her life before fame though, Indiyah worked as a hotel waitress before jetting off to the villa to find love—which from the looks of it, she did...

Are Indiyah and Dami still together?

Yes, Indiyah and Dami are still together a year on from Love Island. In fact, they're now one of the few Love Island UK couples who are still together from season eight.

And in case you wanted a little refresher on their villa journey, both Dami and Indiyah were part of the OG lineup, though Dami was coupled up with Amber and Indiyah with Ikenna. The pair quickly struck up a connection with each other though, and swiftly recoupled together.

Things seemed to be going very well until Casa Amor struck, with both of the islanders choosing to recouple, resulting in a very icy reunion—one that will go down in history as one of the most memorable Love Island moments. Thankfully the pair reconciled and went on to snag third place in the villa.

Since leaving the villa, they have now moved in together and enjoyed some seriously lavish-looking trips together. What's more, like her co-panelist Sam and his girlfriend Zara McDermott, Indiyah and Dami also love to make a cheeky TikTok vid together...

Catch Indiyah back on Love Island: Aftersun on Sunday, May 11, 2023, at 10pm (6pm ET and 3pm PT) and every Sunday after that too!

After returning for his second stint as one of Love Island: Aftersun's panelists, Sam Thompson has become quite the crowd favorite, alongside the likes of Indiyah Polack and host, Maya Jama. But what some fans might not know is that Sam actually has a personal link to the show and his very own reality TV background...

With season 10 now drawing to a close (*cry* here's how to watch Love Island UK if you need to catch up or just want to relive it), along with the show's weekly roundup, Aftersun—where Maya is joined by guests and former islanders and to discuss all the villa antics—now is the perfect time to get acquainted with the chat show's regular panelists, in particular, Sam Thompson. 

The TV and TikTok personality has cemented himself as quite the Love Island stan, but what of his career and personal life? Here's all the intel on the former Made In Chelsea star...

Who is Sam Thompson and why is he famous?

Sam, 30, is an English reality TV star, best known for his stint on Made In Chelsea, a show following the lives of a group of affluent young men and women in their 20s, who live in the borough of Chelsea, in London (UK). He appeared on the show from 2013 to 2019 and is also the younger brother of one of the OG cast members, Louise Thompson—who also left the show in 2019. 

Since then, Sam has gone on to feature on other UK shows like Celebs Go Dating and The Circle, as well as Celebrity Big Brother back in 2017. Most recently he's also starred in a Channel 4 documentary titled, Sam Thompson: Is this ADHD?, where he explores his diagnosis.

Before landing the gig of Love Island: Aftersun panelist (along with his spot on Love Island: The Morning After podcast), Sam also became a TikTok favorite for his hilarious coverage of Love Island season 8—especially when he captured the real-time reaction of his girlfriend, Zara McDermott when her former Love Island co-star and ex-boyfriend Adam Collard returned to the villa. 

Alas now that Love Island's end date nears we'll have to content ourselves with his and Zara's TikTok videos, whilst also manifesting his return to Aftersun's panel when the winter season rolls around...

So who is Sam Thompson's girlfriend?

Sam is in a relationship with documentary presenter and Love Island season four alum, Zara McDermott—who yes, famoulsy coupled up with and dated Adam Collard (if you want a recap of Adam's notorious OG Love Island journey we've got you). 

Aside from her time in the villa though, she also appeared alongside Sam in Made In Chelsea back in 2019, after they first started dating. It was then famously revealed on the show that Zara had been unfaithful, resulting in their split in 2020 and that now-viral "You can!!" bench scene...

Zara and Sam went on to rekindle things in November 2020 though and are still going strong today—they even make TikTok videos together. Exhibit A...

Before his long-term relationship with Zara, fans might also remember that Sam also dated fellow MIC co-star, Tiffany Watson.

What is Sam Thompson's net worth?

According to The Sun, Sam's net worth is thought to be around the figures of £850,000 and £1 million. Though with his latest Love Island role, we'd guess that number has bumped up slightly!

Catch Sam on Love Island: Aftersun on Sundays, from 10pm BST (6pm ET/ 3pm PT),

So, former islander Jordan Hames just made a cameo in the Love Island eBay ad and let's just say, the reactions from viewers are pretty priceless...

With the return of one of our favorite dating shows (here's how to watch Love Island UK if you need to catch up) also came the renewal of the partnership between ITV and eBay, to dress the islanders in pre-loved gems to encourage second-hand shopping over fast fashion. This collab has therefore seen a number of former islanders join the eBay ranks, including Tasha Ghouri—who was named the first-ever 'Pre-Loved' ambassador—and of course, Jordan Hames from season five.

Starring in arguably one of the best Love Island UK seasons ever, Jordan's just appeared in one of the first eBay ads for season 10, and let's just say, it's caused something of a stir among fans...

What fans are saying about *that* Jordan Hames eBay ad

For anyone who didn't have the pleasure of watching Jordan's series, he was the source of many a Love Island meme, especially after his clash with Anna—we can still hear "Two days?!" in our heads (IYKYK).

Since then though, he's gone a little under the radar focusing on his modeling career, rather than going down the influencer route that many other islanders pursue. That is, until his recent appearance in eBay's Pre-Loved ad...

The adverts premiered throughout the first episode of Love Island season 10, with many viewers spying Jordan and being shook by just how different the former islander looks from his days in the villa.

One viewer quipped: "Jordan has glowed up so well whew," while a second added: "Jordan’s rebrand was actually crazyyyyy".

While another tweeted: "Jordan is stupid hot now, I don’t need eBay rubbing it in like this."

A third user again tweeted similar sentiments: "Jordan lookin a little too fine in these eBay ads."

We also couldn't not include this gem of a tweet: "Wait what? Jordan is an Ebay ambassador? Will their clothes also last just for TWO DAYS". Great work, everyone.

With eight weeks still to go of Love Island, get used to seeing the former islanders on your screens and fingers crossed that this season blesses us with memorable Love Island moments to rival some of his...

Love Island 2023's 'Meet the Family' episode brought with it a fair few surprises for viewers but none more so than bombshell, Zachariah Noble's claim to fame (P.S. If you need to catch up, here's how to watch Love Island UK)...

Yes, it seems Zach—who is currently coupled up with Molly Marsh and received the grilling of his life from her dad *eek*—has some star-studded connections outside of the ITV2 dating show as his sister is none other than rapper and radio presenter, Snoochie Shy!

Now, this won't have come as a shock to some fans, as Snoochie did actually confirm that her 'baby bro' had entered the villa back in June—but in case you missed it, here's your full debrief on Love Island Zach's sister...

Is Zachariah Noble Snoochie Shy's brother?

Yes, Zachariah Noble and Snoochie Shy are indeed half-siblings.

When Zachariah got introduced at the end of the first episode of Love Island UK season 10, rumors started swirling around on social media that he's related to Snoochie (who's known for being BBC Radio 1Xtra DJ and MTV UK presenter).

During episode three (on Wednesday, June 7), Snoochie finally spoke out for the first time since her brother entered the villa. Alongside a series of cute photos of the two, she wrote: "WELL HERE WE GO MY BABY BRO IS IN THE LOVE ISLAND VILLA!!! GO ZACHARIAH #LoveIsland".

So cute! She also tweeted a bunch of heart-eye emojis on on Whitney's arrival—could this mean she has a favorite Islander for her brother?

Since then, Snoochie has been sharing some hilarious commentary on her bro's time in the villa. She hilariously posted a Tweet after Zac's super-awkward moment with OG bombshell Kady McDermott, when she swerved away from his kiss—despite him leaning in with his hand on her neck...

Snoochie clearly cringed as much as did, saying, 'LMFAOOOOOOOOO ZACH OMG I STILL LOVE YOU THOUGH BUT YOURE NEVER LIVING THAT DOWN FROM ME BRO #LoveIsland'.

When a viewer commented that they were pleased he could laugh at himself following the awkward exchange, Snoochie agreed that 'he handled it well'.

She did however later post a hilarious video of herself laughing at her brother's misfortune on the show, which we love.

Snoochie Shy's 'Love Island' appearance

After Snoochie confirmed that season 10's first bombshell, Zach was indeed her younger brother, the rapper finally made an appearance on the show, alongside their mum on Sunday, July 23rd, for the 'Meet the Family' installment.

The pair then proceeded to tease Zach about his non-stop 'lipsing', with Snoochie quipping that he seems to have kissed the most people in the villa.

So who are Snoochie Shy and Zachariah Noble's parents?

Well, we dug deep into Instagram accounts and found two separate posts on their accounts that are dedicated to their mom and use the same pictures, which means the two are related on their mom's side. Side note: their mom is actually pictured with Will Smith. What a cool lady!

It's not clear who Snoochie or Zac's father is, but it looks like the pair are as close a siblings can be even though they don't share both their parents!

From the pictures above that Snoochie has posted, the pair were together plenty as kids, and have enjoyed lots of holidays together in the past.

So at least we know who Snoochie is rooting for to win!

Does this mean Zac also knows Maya Jama?

To make things even more interesting,  Zachariah's sister Snoochie is actually friends with Love Island host Maya Jama. 

Maya features in another ITV show called Don't Hate the Playaz and Snoochie has been a guest previously (here's the episode if you want to watch—if you need to watch outside of the UK, you can use a VPN). Maya has also interviewed Snoochie multiple times for Love Island: Aftersun, the show's spin-off chat show, so we imagine they'll have lots to talk about now!

So we can't say for sure whether Zac and Maya already knew each other, but it seems they run in very close circles at least...

Are Zachariah Noble and Jack Fowler friends?

If a famous sister wasn't enough, it also seems that Zachariah is pals with one of Love Island's very own legends—Mr. Jack Fowler himself. A picture of the two has surfaced online and fans are very excited to see if Zachariah can bring some of Jack's energy into this year's show. 

Jack was in the villa in season four of Love Island UK, all the way back in 2018 (which is still one of the best Love Island UK seasons of all time). 

What else do we know about Love Island UK's Zachariah Noble?

Age: 25

From:  South East London

Occupation: Personal Trainer & Basketball Player 

Zachariah is a sportsman from London, who decided to join Love Island UK to step out of his comfort zone, but also to find a relationship that brings him peace and harmony.

"Being 25, I’m at a crossroads where I’ve been having fun, but I also want to have the peace and harmony that comes from being with the right woman", he told ITV.

In the villa, he promised that he will be very chilled out and "completely myself 100% of the time" with everyone but when it comes to dating, it will be his confidence that makes him stand out.

"I’m pretty tall and I’m confident in myself. In this day and age I think being genuine is rare and I’m very genuine. What you see is what you get", he said.

Most importantly, what's his biggest ick? Get ready because it's about to get weird. Bad handwriting and—drumroll please—twerking.

He also has a cat (brownie points from us) called Frank (full name Frankie G Swagger Don), which he says he'll miss very much while he's in the Villa. Aww!

Love Island continues every day apart from Saturday at 9pm (5pm ET, 2pm PT) on ITV2 and ITVX.

After meeting our new Love Island 2023 cast (here's how to watch Love Island UK if you need to catch up), it's already been established that 'Turkey teeth' are a big green flag for at least one of our season 10 islanders—but what does it mean?

Over the years, there has been no shortage of new, weird and wonderful Love Island quotes that have managed to work their way into our everyday vernacular like 'moving mad' and 'icks', for example. We've even learned that some people's turn-ons and offs can get very specific—remember Haris Namani's (2023, winter series) aversion to women with size 6+ feet?!

And now it seems we already have another rather unusual beauty requirement, with newbie Jess Harding sharing that she's all about guys with 'Turkey teeth'...

What does 'Turkey teeth' mean on 'Love Island'?

In case you missed it, the start of Love Island 2023 saw the first five islanders chat with host MJ (who was wearing yet another killer *trademark pending* Maya Jama Love Island outfit) ahead of the first coupling up, about what they were looking for in the villa.

While discussing their types, former aesthetic practitioner Jess, revealed that nice teeth—especially the 'Turkey teeth' look—were a big tick for her.

As you might have already guessed, the term does indeed refer to someone's pearly whites but also to a specific cosmetic dental procedure.

'Turkey teeth' is a phrase used to describe when someone has traveled to get cosmetic veneers or crowns fitted in Turkey, a very popular destination to have the procedure done because it's far cheaper than receiving the treatment in the UK. 

According to Healthline, the process is pretty invasive, with both veneers and crowns requiring some of your natural teeth to be filled down before the porcelain or resin tooth is fitted—though crowns require far more filing than veneers. You'll like have seen a few before and after pictures online, with users sharing their shark-like, filled-down teeth before their finished results.

The finished look leaves someone with very noticeably straight and white teeth, recognizable as—you guessed it—'Turkey teeth.' Love Island fans will remember that Luca Bish (season 8 islander) actually had this dentistry work done and yes, called them his 'Turkey teeth.'  

Jess went on to explain that she isn't necessarily looking for someone who has flown to Turkey for a new set of teeth, but rather the very razor-straight, dazzling white look attributed to the procedure. So, let's hope a few bombshells slow-mo walk in with that perfect Hollywood smile...

Best Twitter reactions to the 'Turkey teeth' saga

Naturally, Twitter had a thing or two to say about Jess's teeth-related green flag, with one user baffled by the term: "What are “turkey teeth”? This show never fails to teach me something British and new." Hope we've cleared up the mystery for you!

Meanwhile, another user who was clearly clued up on the dental look quipped: "20 minutes into love island and this girl has said ‘turkey teeth’ is her type. BYE."

A second viewer also wrote in disbelief: "Did she just say “turkey teeth” is her type lol"

While other's felt it was a shame Jess wasn't on the same series as Luca—a match made in... Turkey?

This summer is becoming very promising on the drama front because season 10 of Love Island UK is here and it's actually heating up! But while it's pretty straightforward to watch the show in its home country, you may be in need of some help to figure out how to watch Love Island UK season 10 in Canada—and we're here to help!

The 10th (yes, really!) season of the dating show premiered on Monday, June 5, and while the first week was pretty quiet, the second week is starting to deliver some top-notch classic Love Island action. We're talking bombshells causing mayhem, bros having bro fights (hi Mitch and Zach!) and challenges that leave all the islanders mad at each other... 

So if you're currently in Canada and want to keep up with all the drama, here's how you can watch the new season of Love Island UK...

How to watch the Love Island UK season 10 in Canada

The popular dating show is broadcast on ITV2, a UK channel that is available online for free at ITVX. This means that if you're not in the UK but would like to keep up with Love Island, the easiest thing to do is get a VPN, which allows you to change your location to the United Kingdom. We like Express VPN, which is highly recommended by the experts at TechRadar, our sister publication.

Once you purchase your VPN, all you have to do is change your location to anywhere in the United Kingdom and log in to your ITVX account. This is a free streaming service so you don't have to worry about subscribing unless you want to skip the commercial breaks. 

Step-by-step guide on how to watch Love Island UK in Canada: 

1. Purchase a VPN (we like Express VPN, ranked number one worldwide by TechRadar)
2. Log in and pick any location in the UK using your VPN service.
3. Log in to your ITVX account (or create one— it's free, unless you don't want to watch adverts)
4. Watch every day at 4pm EDT (9pm BST)

The Love Island UK 2023 cast has finally been confirmed—here's a who's who of all the islanders set to join host Maya Jama in Mallorca for season 10...

After finally receiving the precious intel that Love Island 2023's start date will be Monday, June 5, we now also have the confirmed lineup of singles, destined for a summer of chats, grafting and—if we're lucky—some dramatic scenes to top those of the most memorable Love Island moments to date.

The first 10 cast members will of course be joined by a host of bombshells, who are still yet to be announced, but for now, let's get acquainted with the islanders set to cross the villa's threshold in just under a week's time...

Who are the confirmed singletons for the 'Love Island' 2023 cast?

While we're still wondering what jaw-dropping fit Maya has in store for us to kick off her sophomore season of Love Island (who could honestly forget any Maya Jama Love Island outfits?!), the starting lineup is less of a mystery. We have all the intel on their pre-villa occupations, icks and romantic hopes for season 10.

So without further ado, the cast of Love Island 2023, come on down...

1. Ruchee Gurung

Name: Ruchee Gurung | Age: 24 | Job: Beautician

The first islander announced for season 10 was 24-year-old beautician, Ruchee Gurung. 

The Sutton local is 'single and looking for love' and hopes the villa will give her the opportunity to meet the right person. She described herself as caring, loyal and 'a relationship kind of girl,' to ITV, adding: "When I’m with someone I’m all about them. I’m also really loyal and love doing nice things for the people that are special to me. My love language is gift-giving, so I’m a real giver when it comes to relationships."

As for her icks, Ruchee is not a fan of lads that are lacking in the ambition department and also has a very relatable fashion turn-off: "I also get the ick if I see a guy wearing white jeans and red trainers. Another one is super skinny jeans when they look like leggings. Fashion is such an important thing for me. If I go on a date and the guy isn’t wearing something I like, I’m going home." Living for that!

2. Tyrique Hyde

Name: Tyrique Hyde | Age: 24 | Job: Semi-pro Footballer

Next up is Tyrique Hyde, 24, who is a semi-professional footballer from Essex. Tyrique promises to bring "vibes, confidence, good energy and honesty," adding: "I don’t sit on the fence, if I have an opinion I will speak up. I’m also not afraid to go after what I want."

Tyrique has also revealed that he's deaf in one ear and actually has a tattoo next to his right one that signifies strength and power. Oh and did we mention he's best pals with Love Island season 8 alumn, Toby Aromolaran? They apparently went to school together—though fingers crossed Tyrique is slightly luckier in love than his friend, with Toby splitting from his Love Island counterpart, Chloe Burrows, in 2022.

3. Molly Marsh

Name: Molly Marsh | Age: 21 | Job: Musical Theatre Performer and Social Media Creator

21-year-old Molly Marsh is a musical theatre performer and social media creator hoping to find the 'one' this summer. She says: "I don’t go out and party and I don’t use dating apps, I’m actually quite old-fashioned, so there’s no better way to meet someone than by going into a villa."

Funnily enough, this won't actually be Molly's first visit to the Mallorca villa (where Love Island is filmed). In fact, thanks to her job in social media, Molly has actually been in both the summer and winter villa before and is excited to return as an actual contestant this time. TV fame also runs in her family, as Molly is the daughter of Coronation Street actress, Janet Marsh.

4. George Fensom

Name: George Fensom | Age: 24 | Job: Business Development Executive

24-year-old George Fensom is a business development exec from Bedford who claims to always bring the 'vibe up.' He could be the islander's resident joker, as he says: "I’m always dancing, I’m always the one who wants to go out. My go-to dance move is what I call the Dad Dance, I’m gonna bring dad jokes and dad dancing to the Villa."

While his celeb crushes include Megan Fox and Nigella Lawson, George says he's looking for someone with 'drive' as well as 'natural' looks and banter to rival his own...

5. Catherine Agbaje

Name: Catherine Agbaje | Age: 22 | Job: Commercial Real Estate Agent

Catherine Agbaje is 22, from Dublin and works as a commercial real estate agent. She says she's 'never boring' and will bring fun and flirty energy to the villa, adding that you'll always see her with a smile on her face—we're a fan already.

As for what she's looking for in a fella, she explains: "Someone who is fun and a loving character. They know I have so much love to give. I’m always smiling, I’m always happy, I’m always laughing.

If you're after an interesting factoid about Catherine, she actually has not one but two degrees, explaining, "I have my undergrad and my master's in Psychology and Sociology and Real Estate."

6. Ella Thomas

Name: Ella Thomas | Age: 22 | Job: Model

Ella Thomas, 22 is a model from Glasgow who claims she's the 'whole package,' and 'wifey material', she also adds: "I know what I want in life and I’ve got a big heart."

As for where you might know her from, Ella says: "I’ve been in a Headie One and Burna Burna Boy music video and I was once an extra in World War Z. I was 12 years old when I filmed it and got to meet Brad Pitt which was cool."

7. Mehdi Edno

Name: Mehdi Edno | Age: 26 | Job: Communications Manager

Say bonjour to Mehdi! He's a 26-year-old communications manager from Bordeaux/London, who likes to speak French by way of charming potential partners.

As for why he's heading to the villa, Mehdi says: "I’ve been busy for the last few years with work, and doing my master's degree but now I’m done with the busy schedule, and ready to find love.

And, as far as his green flags, Mehdi says: "Looks are important but they aren’t everything, a good sense of humor and someone who is outgoing and up for an adventure is what I’m looking for."

8. Jess Harding

Name: Jess Harding | Age: 22| Job: Aesthetics Practitioner

Jess Harding is also joining the first wave of islanders. She's 22, from London and works as an aesthetics practitioner.

Detailing what she's bringing to the villa, Jess says she's got a big personality but a 'heart of gold,' adding: "I’m honest, and I love, love. I’m also a really good girlfriend.

She's heading to the villa in the hopes of finding 'Mr. Right' under the Mallorca sun, though she won't be going anywhere near someone who shows off their money, adding: "Showing off all their designer clothes because most of the time they’re probably fake anyway!" She also hates lunch boxes and a boy who 'runs for the train and the train goes without him'...which seems very specific...

9. André Furtado

Name: André Furtado | Age: 21| Job: Business owner

André is also set to join the starting lineup! He's 21 and a business owner who plans to charm his way by teaching his fellow islanders Portuguese, Spanish and 'a little bit of Creole'...

As for his love life, André: "I would say I fall too quickly, to be honest. When I look at beautiful ladies, before I’ve said hello to them I’ve already fallen in love. I’m already planning the wedding."

10. Mitchel Taylor

Name: Mitchel Taylor | Age: 26 | Job: Gas Engineer

26-year-old gas engineer, Mitchel Taylor—from Sheffield—is bringing 'gentleman' vibes to the villa.

He says, as a potential love interest: "I’ll shower you with flowers, I’ll take you on dates, I’ll fill your bedside drawer with your favorite sweets and chocolate. I’ve been single, I’ve had my fun and now I want to settle down."

In terms of what he's looking for with his Love Island stint, Mitchel says he's picky by looking for a wife, adding: "I’ve got to find the girl that I want to marry and have kids with. I’m nearly 27, I don’t want to play the field anymore, I want to find the one." Though, if said girl has food in her teeth or pays for things with change, he's running in the opposite direction. Now, there's a new ick for you...

Love Island starts at 9pm Monday June 5, 2023 on ITV2 and ITVX.

Despite the winter villa's fire pit having barely cooled, we're already wondering when summer Love Island 2023 will return to our screens. So, for our fellow reality show stans, here's what you need to know about your upcoming 'summer of love.'

With the Winter Love Island 2023 final now behind us—with Kai and Sanam taking home the crown in their monogrammed Love Island merch suitcases—naturally our attention has turned to its sunny counterpart.

Season 10 has indeed already been confirmed (so no stress in that department), with host, Maya Jama yet again set to helm the show—but what dates do we need to start planning our summer vacays around to ensure we never miss an episode?

When does summer 'Love Island' 2023 start?

While there's no confirmed release date, fans of the dating show won't exactly be waiting long to see the next lineup of singles jet to Mallorca—where Love Island UK is filmed. If the past (and best) Love Island UK seasons are anything to go by, season 10 will likely begin towards the start of June 2023 and will run for 8 weeks.

Until then, there's still the Winter Love Island reunion to tune into, not to mention reality shows like Perfect Match and Love Is Blind.

How to apply for summer 'Love Island' 2023

If you're hoping to add your name to the fabled list of Love Island couples still together and spend your summer poolside, in the sun and in front of a bunch of cameras, we have good news!

Applications are already open for summer Love Island, with ITV announcing the news—following season nine's big finale—on Instagram and Twitter. You can apply through ITV's website for your chance to enter the villa in a matter of months!

Will 'Love Island: All Stars' air in summer 2023?

As of yet, the 'All Stars' series is just a very exciting rumor. According to the Sun, ITV is reportedly developing the show, which will see some of the most popular bombshells and islanders from seasons past, return for another swing at love, much like Adam Collard in season 8.

That being said, there's been no official confirmation, though it's been tipped for a 2024 release if it does indeed go ahead.

With the Love Island 2023 final now behind us—and Kai and Sanam crowned the winning couple—when is the Love Island reunion 2023 exactly? Here's everything you need to know about the dramatic and often very awkward catch-up show—from who will attend, to what date to mark on your calendar to make sure you don't miss it.

While the last eight weeks of winter Love Island weren't lacking in the drama department, the reunion episode always promises to provide some rather tense and cringeworthy moments for the Islanders—especially with the cast having time between the final and the reunion to watch back their time in the villa for themselves...

In fact, we already got a taste of this between Will, Jessie and Casey on the last instalment of Love Island: Aftersun, with Maya Jama rolling the tapes on some of Casey's comments about Jessie, which he had denied in the villa—awks!

We also usually get a glimpse of what the cast members have been up to since they got home, as well as a further insight into how their relationships are faring outside of the villa. So before we start getting excited about summer Love Island 2023, what can we expect from this winter Love Island reunion 2023 extravaganza—and when will it hit our TV screens?

Everything you need to know about the 'Love Island' reunion 2023

While each of the best Love Island UK seasons always deliver some very memorable moments and of course, some of the best memes, the reunion show is often just as entertaining.

The special sees all the Islanders reunite after a week of being back in reality and away from the villa—and let's just say, the contestants always come with receipts. If you've missed any of the dramatic season 9 scenes, be sure to watch Love Island UK before you tune in!

When is the 'Love Island' reunion 2023?

The reunion will air on Sunday, March 19 from 9pm to 10:35pm GMT (an hour and a half of drama? Yes please!), so mark it on your calendars, folks!

The show will be hosted by Maya, with her Aftersun panelists Indiyah Polack and Sam Thompson also likely to appear.

What to expect from the 'Love Island' Reunion

The reunion sees all the Islanders reconvene after a week of being back in the real world once again (Casa Amor Islanders included!) and will see them discuss some of the biggest dramas and fallouts that went down during their time in the villa.

As far as we know, all of the Islanders are scheduled to be at the reunion, with no last-minute drop-outs announced as of yet. Fans will remember that last year, one of the series' most controversial contestants, Jacques O'Neill, declined to appear.

The episode promises to be far more dramatic than that of the Aftersun post-dumping interviews or Movie Night, as all the entire crew will have been able to re-watch some of the more tense episodes for themselves—likely revealing a lot of interesting conversations from their fellow islanders. Every year the cast seem to forget that what they say in the villa never stays in the villa, especially where the reunion show is concerned...

Often, Islanders will have confrontations with people they didn't exactly get along with during their time in the villa on the reunion show, with lots of them using it as an opportunity to air any *ahem* grievances. 

In fact, former contestant Anna-May Robey told the Mirror that she's expecting things to get a little heated. She explained, "I'm so excited to see everyone at the reunion next week, maybe things could change.

"I feel like a few things might be said, or some things might kick off in the reunion. Especially if we've got a little bit of an afterparty."

And as mentioned, we'll also get an update on which of the Love Island couples are still together from the series and how their time outside of the villa has been so far. It's likely that this year, as was the format last year, Maya will interview all four of the final couples to catch up on their post-villa journeys specifically.

So, amongst all the drama, we'll hopefully see plenty of sweet moments too!

Where can you buy 'Love Island reunion tickets?

If you want a front-row seat to all the reunion drama, you can find tickets at Applause Store but be quick, availability is limited!

The episode is filmed at the BBC Elstree Studios in the UK and if you get tickets, you should be able to see all of winter Love Island 2023's cast IRL!

So, while we've still got a fair few months to wait until the next Love Island UK, you can rest assured that you'll still be able to get your fix of the good stuff during the Love Island reunion 2023, to tide you over!

The speed bump sex position has been heralded as a favorite among some of the Love Island UK season 10 cast, not to mention it's viral-status on TikTok—but what does this steamy position actually involve, minus a pillow?

Much like the viral pillow sex tip and the sex hand trick, the speed bump is gaining a lot of popularity and hype online—especially after a few of the Love Island 2023 cast dubbed it their preferred move between the sheets.

The position itself is known for its G-spot stimulation, but also for its lazy and minimal-effort vibes (much like these best hands-free vibrators). In fact, it requires very little bending or cardio and could be a real game-changer for lovers of an intimate quickie. So, here's an explainer on the viral speed bump sex position and whether you should immediately add it to your repertoire of spicy moves...

What is the Speed Bump meaning?

While we're familiar with the best sex positions based on our zodiac signs, this move is actually pretty popular and quite similar to the TikTok pillow trick—just the other way around (it will make sense in a minute). 

It's also been named in both the 2023 winter season of Love Island and now, the latest summer installment and a villa fave. But what does the speed bump mean?

If we consult the speed bump sex Urban Dictionary meaning, it says: "A type of sex position, that's designed to target the G-spot, which involves a person to lay flat on their stomach with a pillow or bolster underneath their hips, which acts like a 'speedbump', and the person penetrating them would enter from behind them while kneeling, using the person's hips or the surface underneath for support."

So basically, instead of having a pillow under your back (like the OG pillow method), you —as the receiver—lie on your stomach with a pillow under your stomach or hips, while the giver is on top of you, using the pillow as support. The pillow offers a slight raise, which allows better G-spot stimulation. 

If it helps, you can also think of it as similar to the doggy-style position, but with one person lying down with a pillow under the abdomen rather than being on all-fours.

So far, the move has been getting a ton of search online, with TikTokers—especially—raving about it. Replying to one video shouting out the speed bump, one user wrote: "FINALLY, louder for the ones in the back!"

While another quipped: "I've finally reached the right side of TikTok," as a third simply wrote: "The BEST ever." Quite the rave review...

Who is the speed bump sex position good for?

Sex and relationship expert at condoms.uk, Pippa Murphy says: "Whilst this position works for heterosexual couples, it can also be adapted for lesbians should they use a strap-on." So definitely consider it if you're looking to try out some of the best lesbian sex positions!

Murphy also adds that if you're in a lazy mood, it's also perfect if you're, "feeling horny but perhaps is too tired for any rigorous sexual positions." It's also a great quiet sex position, which could be why it's a preferred move by Love Islanders, who all have to share a room!

What are the benefits of the speed bump position?

As mentioned, the move is great for G-spot stimulation. Murphy says the receiver should: "place a pillow underneath themselves as this is vital for the ‘speed bump’ shape, however, this isn’t done just for comfort—but for pleasure too. This position makes it easier for the giver to hit their partner's G-spot, therefore, increasing the chances of reaching a climax."

Murphy also adds that it's a great stress reliever, telling us: "This sex position is also perfect for those that have had a particularly stressful day as when a person is stressed, their cortisol level (otherwise known as ‘the stress hormone') rises, making it hard to drift off to sleep at night. However, having sex in such an intimate and close position (similar to spooning) counteracts rising cortisol levels, as nerve impulses pass through the skin, then travel up the spine to the brain. 

"Essentially, this then stimulates the release of many positive hormones, such as oxytocin, serotonin, and dopamine—all of which make you feel happier, less stressed, and more bonded to your partner."

For a boost of extra pleasure, Murphy says the penetrator should touch and kiss the receiver's erogenous zones, as these are "highly sensitive areas that cause instant sexual stimulation." 

Murphy adds: "The most common erogenous zones include the neck, back and nipples, however, the penetrating partner should kiss all over their partner's body whilst paying attention to their reaction, as it’ll be clear what’s most sexually stimulating." To double the pleasure, you could also try incorporating a clit vibrator into the mix or perhaps a bit of ice cube sex?

It's never too early to start shopping around for your staple, summer pair of sunnies—and so far, 2023's Love Island sunglasses are supplying us with all the inspo! Here's where to shop the islanders' go-to styles, for your own summer of love...

Much like with Gemma Owen's sunglasses from Love Island 2022, we're spotting a number of chic sunnies around the villa, with the new Love Island 2023 clearly bringing their eye-wear A-game.  And while we already know where to snap up the iconic Love Island water bottles (and a ton of other Love Island merch), we want in on the villa-approved sunglasses action!

So if you, like us, have been eyeing up the array of styles currently being worn by the islanders in Mallorca (where Love Island UK is filmed)—we've rounded up a few of their favorite shapes and brands, so you too can channel your inner bombshell!

Where to shop the best 2023 Love Island sunglasses

While all the islanders seem to be repping some cool shades, there are a few islanders in particular who are inspiring the summer accessories we'll definitely be adding to our capsule wardrobes—namely Ella, Molly and André! Here's where to steal their sunglasses-style looks...

Molly Marsh's sunglasses

While we're only a few days in, we're already finding our eyes drawn to Molly's go-to shades, which seem to be a pair of warm, tan square/aviators shaped sunglasses, with brown lenses.

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Ella Thomas' sunglasses

Now, Ella could prove to be the fashionista among the ranks as we're pretty sure we've spied her sporting a pair of black Prada shades in the villa (you can also spot them on her IG)...

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André Furtado's sunglasses

In episode two of Love Island, we spotted André wearing a very cool pair of gradient shades with gold frames, they were giving us major Bad Bunny sunglasses vibes, with a hint of 2000s fashion.

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Where to shop the shades from Winter 'Love Island' 2023

If you want a little walk down memory lane, winter Love Island also offered a ton of sunglass inspo, with the likes of Samie and Jessie wearing some very chic pairs...

Love Island's Samie's sunglasses

From her very first day in the villa, Samie's been rocking a hexagonal, gold-framed pair of Ray-Bans. Now they are more on the pricier side, but Ray-Bans are iconic for a reason and so far she's been getting a lot of wear out of the in the villa—so they're a good investment piece!

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Love Island's Tanya's sunglasses

Tanya Manhenga is a big fan of bigger and bolder shades, opting for a more square/cat-eye shape. She tends to wear black sunglasses, which is ideal if you're looking for a pair that will go with everything!

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Love Island's Olivia's sunglasses

Olivia seems to be a fan of model, Hailey Bieber's sunglasses as she's been rocking a few rectangle and oval shapes since arriving in the villa. 

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Love Island's Jessie's sunglasses

Our Aussie girl knows a thing or two about sunglasses! We're spied her rocking a very cool gold framed, rectangle pair...

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Winter Love Island 2023 just welcomed yet another bombshell into the villa—but just who is the new girl in Love Island? Fans reckon she might have a history with Tom Clare—here's everything we know about Love Island's Claudia Fogarty...

As viewers will know, the heart rate challenge has offered up a number of Love Island's most memorable moments—from fueling love triangles to Mary Bedford's infamous mermaid costume—and often sees a bombshell make a grand (but no doubt nerve-wracking) entrance.

Season 9 carried on this tradition with Claudia slow-mo walking into the villa, equipped with a pair of red angel wings (if you missed it, here's how to watch Love Island UK). 

Off the bat though, eagle-eyed fans spotted a very telling reaction from Tom, prompting a tonne of theories online that they might already be acquainted— though perhaps he recognized her for one of her many celebrity links...

Here's a full debrief on Claudia, from whether she really DOES know Tom, to her job and her famous family.

Does the new girl in 'Love island', Claudia Fogarty, know Tom Clare?

So, does the new girl in Love Island indeed know Tom? First of all, it's definitely not out of the realm of possibility for an islander's ex to enter the villa—we've seen it happen during a number of previous seasons, including Love Island 2022, where Gemma Owen's ex, Jacques entered ahead of Casa Amor.

Plus, Tom's reaction does make it seem plausible. At first, he looked delighted to see a new girl but as she drew closer his expression seems to change to shock as he said: "oh, f***."

Fans quickly took to Twitter to theorize about the pair potentially being exes, with one writing: "Is the new girl Tom’s ex?! Because that was a genuine look of terror on his face #loveisland"

While another tweeted: "Tom deffo knows that new bombshell looking at that reaction."

With a third adding: "Why did Tom look like he knew her?"

Through some sleuthing of our own, we have determined that neither Claudia nor Tom follow each other on Insta, though that wouldn't exactly be unusual if they are in fact exes! So, we'll just have to wait and see in Love Island First Look!

Who is Claudia Fogarty?

Now onto the new bombshell herself! Claudia is 28, from Blackburn and like her fellow islander Lana Jenkins—whose ex-boyfriend is a celebrity—Claudia also has a few claims to fame...

But let's start with her job first, shall we?

What is Claudia Fogarty's job?

Claudia is a fashion boutique owner, she runs the brand Storm Fashion which offers "handpicked clothing and accessories for the modern woman" with her sister Danielle Fogarty.

They also have another loungewear brand under Storm Fashion called Sister Stories.

Who is Claudia Fogarty's dad?

Like season 8's Gemma Owen, our latest islander also has a famous father! Claudia's dad is none other than motorcycle racer and I'm A Celebrity 2014's "King of the jungle," Carl Fogarty.

Her sister Danielle also famously dated Carl's jungle campmate and former X-Factor star, Jack Quickenden in 2015—with the pair even getting engaged, though they split in 2018.

We wonder how long Claudia will wait to spill the beans on her celebrity link...

Love Island seems to have a new go-to cocktail but what's in a Love Island mimosa, exactly? If you've tuned into that latest season, you'll have likely spied the winter Love Island cast sipping on orange-colored cocktails—so how do we mix up our own villa-approved beverage?

After nine seasons, Love Island UK has become pretty synonymous with prosecco, with the flute glasses being among the most popular and recognizable Love Island merch—alongside the monogrammed Love Island water bottles.

That being said, winter Love Island 2023 has seen another tipple take center stage and it looks like the perfect pool-side refreshment. 

We first spotted the cocktails during the boy's first meeting with bombshell Samie in episode 14 and then again, when the girls' got acquainted with Casey and Jordan. So, we could very well keep seeing this drink—especially when Casa Amor rolls around—and we want in on the boozy action!

So, how do we make the villa's go-to mimosa ourselves?

What's in the 'Love Island' mimosa?

Thankfully the cocktail itself is very simple—in fact, it only features two ingredients! Mimosas are made from a mix of orange juice and champagne—so if you were wondering if they can drink on Love Island, there's your answer (though they're only allowed two glasses each evening).

A mimosa is effectively a similar premise to Buck's Fizz and is a drink that's traditionally serviced with brunch, hence why the islanders are enjoying them in the mid-morning.

How to make a Love Island mimosa

According to BBC Good Food, all you need to make your own villa-inspired mimosa is a bottle of chilled champagne (or prosecco) and a carton of orange juice. 

Once you've acquired the bubbly and orange juice, simply half-fill your flutes with champagne and then top off the rest of the glass with orange juice—so basically, it's just half champers, half orange and voila!

One bottle of champagne should serve six glasses, making it a great drink to share with friends. And if you want to be extra fancy, you can also add a slice of orange to garnish your glass.

So, if you're planning a Love Island viewing party for Casa Amor—or perhaps the fan-favorite movie night challenge—you now have the perfect themed drink to serve!

Love Island's Shaq Muhammad is quickly solidifying himself as a firm favorite Love Island 2023 cast member for repeatedly calling out his fellow male islanders on their shady behavior. So, while he gives them a lesson (or two) on how to treat the girls with respect...here's the DL on his life IRL and his best villa moment so far.

For anyone who needs a recap, Shaq is currently smitten with Tanya Manhenga, so much so, that he's already dropped the L-bomb—perhaps a tad too soon...but he did say in his Love Island VT that he wears his heart on his sleeve.

And while that moment left fans reeling, they quickly got back on board the Shaq train after he once again called out the boys for their treatment of the girls—namely Ron Hall to Lana Jenkins. 

Ron has now been called out twice by Shaq for giving Lana mixed messages and trying to use her as a "safety net"—as has Tom for his secret terrace kiss with Ellie—and fans are living for it.

So, while he continues to defend the girls (a refreshing sight after Love Island's 2022 misogyny complaints), we thought now would be the perfect time for a recap of his best villa moments and to get better acquainted with him. Here's everything you need to know about Shaq, from his age to his Insta—and a roundup of all of his best Love Island moments.

What is Shaq from 'Love Island's job?

Before jetting off to South Africa—where Winter Love Island is filmed—24-year-old Shaq did not have to commute too far for his flight, as he already worked as an airport security officer!

Shaq revealed in his pre-villa Love Island interview with ITV, that his job has helped him learn how to handle himself through "tough situations"—which is definitely proving true in the villa so far!

What is Shaq from 'Love Island's Instagram?

You can find Shaq under the mantle @shaq24s_, where he has already amassed over 20 thousand followers, despite Love Island's new social media rules.

Unlike in previous years—where islanders' social accounts were run by friends and family—2023's islanders have had their accounts paused for the duration of their time on the show. 

You can still hit the follow button, you just won't see any updates from Shaq himself, until he leaves the villa. 

Shaq's best 'Love Island'2023 moments so far

So as mentioned, Shaq has so far, provided us with a tonne of memorable Love Island moments. From making us all spit out our drinks (hands-up if it was from a Love Island water bottle!) in unison after he dropped the L-bomb to Tanya after just two weeks, to making the boys squirm after holding them accountable for their mad moves. 

So here's a round-up of his best moments (and best fan reactions) so far, as we wait to see if he and Tanya make it through the ultimate test that is Casa Amor...

Shaq calling out Ron

In episode 17, when Lana left the villa for her date with new boy Casey, the boys asked Ron where his head was at. Ron then effectively said that Lana needed to explore the connection to realize he was better—even though he has repeatedly tried to get to know other girls already.

Shaq then asked Ron if he felt he'd done anything wrong in the Lana sitch, before telling him that the way he's treated her has been "out of order." He then called him out for using her as his "safety net" and taking advantage of her kindness.

This moment had to be at the top, as one fan wrote: "Shaq ate and left no crumbs tonight…I didn’t hear one lie being told here He’s a real man!!"

While another added, "You know Shaq has some stroooong women in his life the way he backs the girls and holds the boys to account is 10/10 #loveisland".

Even Love Island: Aftersun's panellist, Indiyah Polack was loving the moment!

...And when he called out Tom

In a similar sitch, Shaq pulled Tom up on the whole Ellie-Olivia-Zara sitch, after he lied about his secret kiss with Ellie on the terrace...

When he and Tanya were chillin' while all hell broke loose

As Tanyel and Aaron argued after Ellie and Tom's secret kiss came to light, fans were loving how Shaq and Tanya were just cuddling—while things blew up around them...

When Shaq wanted to match outfits with Tanya...

This was a subtle moment but Shaq stans took notice and loved it...

The "I love yous!"

While this was a bit early doors (a Love Island quote you need to know), the reactions to Shaq and Tanya's "I love yous" were everything...

So...apparently new bombshell Spencer Wilks from Love Island's vibrator company stocks some of the best vibrators for beginners at seriously affordable prices—who knew? Here's what we know about his surprising business and what types of vibrators he sells—because we know you're curious.

Now, we've seen a lot of islanders in our time tuning into the reality show, with interesting occupations—from Farmer Will to professional boxer, Tommy Fury. But none have sparked as much fan reaction as Love Island 2023's latest entrance, Spencer Wilks' job.

The 24-year-old revealed in his Love Island promo that he owns a company that "basically sells vibrators online"—which likely saw a few fans spit out their drinks. His job reveal has already made it onto the growing list of winter Love Island memes—so, we couldn't resist doing a little digging into Spencer Wilks' business...

What is Spencer from 'Love Island's vibrator company?

According to The Tab, Spencer Wilks' company is 'Trade Rush'  which stocks a vibrating massager wand on Amazon, along with printer ink, ice scrappers and goggles—naturally.

Upon closer inspection, his buzzy stock in particular is available for a very affordable price, at just over £15. The wand doubles as both a massager and vibrator, it's also made from soft silicone rubber that's fully waterproof and is rechargeable to boot. And before you ask, yes we've linked it below...

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So, if you already own a Love Island water bottle, this could be a good obscure item of Love Island merch to add to your collection...

Reactions to Spencer's from 'Love Island's business

As the villa's first vibrator salesman, viewers were understandably surprised by his job admission in his promo. 

One Love Island fan summed up all of our reactions pretty well, tweeting: "Spencer does WHAT????!!?"

While another joked: "Does Spencer’s mum know what he’s selling on the internet?"

Another fan pointed out that Spencer must be fed up of explaining his profession, tweeting: "You can tell Spencer has HAD this vibrator conversation, man looks so tired."

While the new bombshell immediately won favour with some fans...

The Olivia and Zara Love Island drama has viewers glued to their screens and things are only set to get worse if Love Island First Look is anything to go by—but what exactly went down between them? 

So far, season 9 has not been disappointing on the drama front, from Tanyel stealing Ron from Lana in the latest recoupling to two new Love Island Australia alums entering the villa—and don't even get us started on the winter Love Island 2023 memes. 

There has so far been no shortage of icy chats and dramatic music—but two islanders, in particular, seem to be supplying the tensest scenes. Olivia and bombshell Zara have been at odds since the moment she entered the villa, but what exactly has caused the rift—and why is it set to get worse?

If you're in need of a recap, here's exactly what's gone done and be sure to suss out how to watch Love Island UK to catch up on the latest installment!

What's the deal with Olivia and Zara's Love Island drama?

For those who don't know, new Love Island bombshell Zara entered the show alongside David in episode 3, with the pair then taking Ron and Tanya on dates.

After settling into the villa however, Ron made it clear he was only interested in getting to know Lana, with Zara then deciding to get to know fellow bombshell (the series' first) Tom—who was at that time, coupled up with Olivia Hawkins.

Here's when things started to get a little awkward! During a villa game of Beer Pong, Zara was dared to kiss the islander she wanted to couple up with, which saw her snog Tom—before she was then dared to kiss both cheeks of the islander she thinks is the most two-faced.

Any guesses who she picked? If you said Olivia, you'd be correct. Zara chose Olivia, which did not go down well. The actress then stormed off with several of her fellow islanders, before she and Zara then went for a chat to clear the air.

During this one-on-one, Olivia said that she felt Zara deliberately tried to humiliate her, which she then denied.

After said chat, things seemed to be resolved—until Olivia took Zara for yet another private convo, where she said things still felt tense between them and wanted to quash any awkwardness—only for Zara to reveal that Tom said he was leaning way more towards her than Olivia. This then led to a chilly chat between Tom and Olivia, where she said she felt like she was being 'mugged off' (a classic Love Island quote).

The following morning, Zara revealed she has Tom had shared a kiss on the terrace and Olivia did not look best pleased...

Now, that's all the build-up covered—in episode 8 however things are set to get even worse, with First Look teasing an all-out row and ensuing tears.

From what we can tell—there's a game of Never Have I Ever which causes even more bad blood between the girls, with Zara saying: "Do you think I've flown 11 hours from England to piss you off? Get over yourself Liv, get over yourself." 

Liv then responds: "You're just trying to cause drama right now—f****** not having it. "

Ron can then be seen trying to diffuse the falling out, but both Zara and Olivia storm off—with Olivia then breaking down into tears.

So, it's safe to say they're not going to be BFFs in the next Love Island installment...

Fan reactions to the Olivia and Zara drama

So far, Love Island viewers are living for the drama, because isn't that why we all tune in anyway? 

One tweeted: "YOU THINK IVE FLOWN 11 HOURS TO PISS YOU OFF?!” Nah Zara, INJECT IT!"

While another commented: "I actually like Tom and Zara together."

Do Olivia and Zara know each other outside of Love Island?

Fans are also now speculating that the pair actually have a history IRL, after some internet sleuths spotted a very telling Instagram interaction between them from back in 2020!

On one of Zara's Instagram posts, Liv commented"Fave photo of you 😍" to which Zara replied, "my babes ❤️." This has understandably sparked rumors they may have actually been friends or at least acquaintances before the Love Island stint, which could be contributing to the tensions!

As one Love Island fan tweeted: "Olivia and Zara beefing in the villa with the underlying fact that they know each other on the outside."

Where is Love Island: Aftersun filmed, exactly? Here's everything we know about the show's current location, and how you can snag tickets to see Maya Jama and her line-up of Love Island: Aftersun panelists!

As fans will know, season 10 is now in full swing, with the 2023 summer cast members currently sunning themselves poolside in Mallorca, where Love Island UK is filmed. And with the return of everyone's fave reality show, also comes the spin-off chatshow, Aftersun, hosted by Maya Jama. The show is dedicated to all things villa life—from discussions on the week's mad moves (one of our fave Love Island phrases) to interviews with recently dumped islanders.

The first episode of this series of Love Island: Aftersun aired on 11th June this year, with every weekly episode airing on Sunday after the main show has finished. So while the Islanders are busy sunning themselves in Spain, are Maya and her Aftersun panel guests so lucky when it comes to their filming location?

For anyone wondering where Love Island: Aftersun is currently being filmed, who the panelists are and how to score tickets—we've got all the deets for you.

Where is 'Love Island: Aftersun' filmed?

It might surprise some fans to know that Love Island: Aftersun is actually filmed in the UK, despite the glamorous destination of the Love Island 2023 villa.

Where is Love Island: Aftersun filmed exactly, then? The chat show is filmed in the BBC's Elstree Studios in Hertfordshire, just outside of London, meaning Maya has quite the commute to visit the Islanders IRL. In fact, the mileage between the villa and the Aftersun studio has sparked some online discourse in the past, with fans calling out the show and previous host, Laura Whitmore on the environmental impact of all her flights between Mallorca (the summer Love Island location) and the London-based Aftersun studio.

In response though, Laura revealed that she was actually contractually obligated to offset her Love Island carbon footprint, so we would assume that Maya's contract features a similar requirement.

Maya has visited the actual Love Island villa a fair few times already this season, but with Aftersun airing every Sunday back in the UK too, it also means that we get to see even more amazing Maya's Love Island outfits! In fact, we can't wait to see what she wears for the infamous Casa Amor recoupling, and for the Love Island final.

Who are the 'Love Island: Aftersun' presenters?

The show is presented by Love Island's host Maya, but she is also joined by panelists Sam Thompson—known for his role in Made In Chelsea and his relationship with popular Love Island bombshell Zara McDermott—and Love Island 2022's Indiyah Polack.

In the most recent episode of Aftersun, the trio was also joined by recent villa dump-ee Molly Marsh, but they are also often joined by former Love Island couples that are still together. Some couples who have joined them on the sofa in previous seasons include Tasha Ghouri and Andrew La Page, and Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, from 2022's summer series.

Is 'Love Island: Aftersun' live?

Yes, Aftersun is—unlike the main villa show—filmed and broadcast live every Sunday, with Maya interviewing guests including ex-Islanders and family members live each week. 

There are some elements of the show which are prerecorded, such as unseen footage from the past week in the villa, but for the most part the show is broadcast live. It's also filmed with a live audience—so you might be wondering, is it possible to get Love Island: Aftersun tickets for a front row seat to the action?!

Can I get tickets for 'Love Island: Aftersun'?

A silver lining of Aftersun being filmed in the UK is that you don't need to plan a whole holiday just to be in the audience of your fave reality dating show.

And in fact, you can get Love Island: Aftersun tickets, if you know where to look!

Right now you can snap up tickets to the next episode of the show by heading over to the Applause Store, where they have a set amount of tickets to give away each week. Oh, and did we mention that the tickets are free?!

You'll just need to make sure that you can get yourself to Elstree Studios on the Sunday in good time. But be aware that, because it's a popular show, tickets for Aftersun tend to get booked up very quickly—so hop on the above website ASAP if you want to be in with a chance of attending for this series.

We're two days in and the best winter Love Island 2023 memes are rolling in already! When it comes to reality TV, no show on earth seems to supply us with as much meme-able content as Love Island—so with season 9 officially underway, we're of course seeing them in spades already. 

In fact, it’s universally acknowledged that one cannot simply immerse themselves in the show—despite all the memorable Love Island moments—without also keeping one eye on Twitter and Instagram. And let’s be honest, in the first week of Love Island, no matter how many new Love Island bombshells walk through those villa doors, we all desperately need a bit of comic relief from those "So where’s your head at?” convos.

So powerful are the show's memes that we still, to this day, think about Davide’s ‘Liar, Actress’ quote at least three times a week (yes we have a roundup of the best Love Island 2022 memes to reminisce over)—not to mention Chloe Burrows ‘no Whey’ that became one of the biggest memes of Love Island 2021.

And while it’s still ‘early doors ‘—a classic Love Island quote—Twitter and Instagram are already taking no prisoners from the new winter cast. So as we usher in a brand new season, here are the best Love Island 2023 memes so far…

The best winter 'Love Island' 2023 memes so far...

While we've only had a few days with our new islanders in South Africa (where Love Island is filmed), fans are already sharing their reactions to the antics—from everyone's jaws collectively dropping over Maya Jama's Love Island outfits to what imagining what farmer Will's sheep would be thinking after *that* foot massage.

And while we patiently await Love Island's First Look to see what the next episode has in store—here are a few of our favorite memes to tide you over...

1. Maya Jama literally breaking hearts left right and centre

Now, when Maya Jama was announced as the new Love Island host, we knew she would a whole lot of glamour and style to the role—but no one was quite ready for her slow-mo villa entrances (yes, we got two!).

We clearly weren't the only ones to think so, as the Love Island boys were a tad too eager to chat too her...

Can you even fathom having to follow her entrance?

2. Will's sheep are not amused

Among the boxers and footballers in the villa, we have wholesome farmer Will Young looking to find love in the villa—but as fans of the viral TikTok farmer will know, there are already a few ewes that already hold a place in his heart.

Bless 'em, we love a supportive herd. Although some fans fear some of his sheep won't be best pleased with his recent dance moves...

3. Did anyone else's TV glitch?

Clearly, the islanders' grafting just got too much for TVs across the UK as we all experienced glitching...

4. Haris pretending he's in an episode of 'The Office'

If you tuned into episode two, you'll have seen Haris grappling with the tie of Olivia's dress. Watching him trying to get it into a double knotted bow was amusing enough...

Until eagle-eyed viewers clocked the moment Haris actually locked eyes with the camera and gave a classic Jim Halpert ala The Office reaction.

More of this please, Haris!

5. We stan Ron

As is customary for Love Island, many of us already have a soft spot for some of the islanders and at the moment, it seems we're all in agreement over Ron.

6. When you tell a girl you're joining the army, only to enter the villa...

It came out in one of the first Love Island challenges that Shaq actually lied to a girl, claiming he was joining the army to stop seeing her.

He then went on to reveal that he never actually came clean about it to her, so if she watches the show, she's in for a bit of shock...

Love Island 2023 has officially kicked off and one islander, in particular, is already causing heads to swivel. So, here's the lowdown of Love Island's Kai Fagan—the islander already tipped to become this season's ultimate heartbreaker...

After entering the villa for the first episode of everyone's fave reality dating show, things are already turning up aces for the new winter Love Island cast member. Not only did he get to breathe the same air as new host, Maya Jama (let's just take a second to appreciate Maya's Love Island outfits), but he also had not one, but three girls choose to couple up with him.

Now in his first couple with islander, Tanyel, fans are keen to know more about Kai—from his job to what exactly he's looking for during his winter of love. So, here's everything we know about him so far...

Who is Love Island's Kai Fagan?

Joining the likes of farmer Will Young and MUA Lana Jenkins, Kai is hoping to find a love match in the villa—or in his words, a "wifey." 

And while he already seems to be very popular in the villa, what about his life IRL?

What is Kai Fagan's age?

First things first, let's start with the all-important number question—how old is Kai? The islander is 24 years old and is so far one of the oldest boys in the villa, but not by much—they're all around the 23 to 25 age bracket, bar Harris who is just 21.

In case you were wondering, Kai revealed in the first installment that star sign-wise, he's on the Gemini/Cancer cusp but thinks he's a Cancer. Though he did also say he wasn't "into" star signs...

What is Kai Fagan's job?

Before joining the Love Island lineup, Manchester local, Kai worked as a science and PE teacher—which makes him one of the few teachers we've seen on the show, including the likes of fellow PE teacher Hugo Taylor from Love Island 2021. 

Though it already looks like Kai is having more luck in the love department than his teaching predecessor...

How tall is Kai Fagan?

Ah, the other crucial question!

Kai towers over his fellow islanders at 6ft and 4 inches—according to his Love Island intro anyway and says his height makes him very popular with girls and mums apparently...

What is Love Island's Kai Fagan looking for in the villa?

When asked by new Love Island host, Maya why he entered the villa, Kai revealed that he was looking for his future wife. 

He also shared in his pre-villa interview with ITV: "I’m single by choice. I’m looking for the right girl. I feel like I have quite high expectations. I don’t feel I should commit to someone unless I’m absolutely buzzing over them, because it’s not fair on them."

Fan predictions for Kai Fagan's Love Island journey

So far, fans are already drawing comparisons between Kai and notorious Love Island heartbreaker Adam Collard—who stirred up alot of trouble in season four and made his dramatic return in Love Island 2022, where he finished fifth with Paige Thorne.

His first coupling up, where three girls initially chose him, with him stepping forward for Tanyel after being chosen by Olivia seems to be what's sparked this—with many now predicting he'll cause some major drama when Casa Amor returns.

In fact, one fan tweeted: "The UK pretending to be shocked in 3 weeks time when Kai brings another girl back from Casa Amor…"

While another fan added: "Why is Kai giving me Adam Collard energy."

Only time will tell though, perhaps Kai will prove to be the opposite of a player...

While the start of Love Island 2023  has brought us a whole new Love Island cast and already a fair bit of drama—it's Maya Jama's Love Island outfits that really have us glued to our screens. So, while we anxiously await the host's next slow-mo walk in the villa, here's a look at her latest fits...

With the the return of Love Island season 10, Maya Jama is truly wasting no time by supplying us with some major inspo for our summer capsule wardrobe. Her hosting debut saw her rock everything from sculpture-like dresses to cute co-ords and now, she's already knocking the style game out of the park for season 10. Really, Maya's recent red carpet looks are proof enough that she's a fashion icon in the making. 

So, while we get set for a summer of mad moves and grafting in sunny Mallorca (where Love Island is filmed), here's where to shop her latest white crochet dress and Barbie-inspired look plus some of her past Love Island season 9 fits...

Maya Jama's best 'Love Island' 2023 outfits

While we still have a few weeks until the official start of summer Love Island—and all the memorable moments that come with it—Maya Jama is already pulling out all the stops.

Maya Jama's blue Balmain dress

Making her second appearance in the Love Island 2023 villa, Maya Jama wore this incredible cobalt blue, knotted dress from Balmain...

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Maya Jama white crochet dress

Marking her first entrance to the summer Love Island villa for season 10, Maya rocked a white crochet dress from Cult Gaia and it's literally the summer dress of our dreams.

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Maya Jama's orange co-ord

Giving us the holiday fit of our dreams, Maya took to Instagram to share a sneak peek into her Love Island season 10 prep, wearing the most gorge, vibrant orange co-ord.

It's the sort of fit you'd wear to sip on fruit cocktails, whilst sat in a rooftop bar somewhere hot, hot, hot.

For anyone wanting to shop her exact fit, she's wearing the Jacquemus Artichaut mini skirt and crop top and yes, it will cost you a pretty penny...

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Maya Jama's Barbiecore promo dress

The TV presenter channeled the 'Barbiecore' trend in her latest promo shoot for season 10 and we officially need a Barbie pink mini dress in our summer rotation.

Her hot pink dress, which she paired with matching strappy heels, features a corset detail that looks soo flattering on her waist! A fitted number like this would be perfect for a holiday date night, or perhaps a Casa Amor viewing party...

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Where to shop Maya Jama's winter 'Love Island' outfits

From her exact ensembles to more bank account-friendly alternatives, here's a rundown of where to shop Maya's winter Love Island fits...

Maya Jama's Casa Amor recoupling outfit

When Love Island's host returned to the villa for the infamous Casa Amor recoupling in season 9—and the only thing drawing our attention away from the Islander's drama was her stunning red cut-out velvet outfit! The intricately made design—which is actually a two-piece from LaQuan Smith—looks gorgeous on Maya, especially with the wrap-around heels she paired it with.

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Maya Jama's 'Love Island: Aftersun' silver dress

Maya Jama well and truly blew fans away with this Aftersun dress, which she paired with some new wispy bangs! The host looked ethereal as she opted for a silver, off-the-shoulder satin dress, with waist cut-outs.

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Maya Jama's Love Island gold sculpture dress

In Love Island First Look, we spied Maya wearing a little piece of art! The host strutted into the villa wearing a sculpture-like body dress that was giving Zendaya outfit vibes —remember her Dune press tour Balmain statue dress?

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Maya Jama's Love Island black dress

Arguably the best of all Maya's LI outfits so far—the insane black cutout dress she wore to deliver some bombshell news to the Islanders. It might have been the first time viewers' jaws collectively dropped all at once...

But if you're looking to turn heads à la Maya Jama, be prepared—this one doesn't come cheap, even though it's actually on sale.

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If you're wanting to recreate Maya's bombshell look, but for a fraction of the prices, we've found a few alternatives for you...

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Now that we've added the ultimate show-stopper dress to our wardrobe (thank you Maya!), let's dive into a few more of her villa-approved styles...

Maya Jama's Love Island: Aftersun black corset dress

For her second time hosting Aftersun, Maya opted for an iconic, vintage corset-style dress, straight from the runway archives—the Dolce Gabbana 'Beyoncé' dress. Yes, this very dress was indeed worn by Queen B at the 2003 VMAs!

While it's a killer dress, most of us can swing for that designer price tag—so we've found you a few alternatives...

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Maya Jama's Love Island: Aftersun pink dress

For her first debut on Love Island: Aftersun—alongside panelists Sam Thompson and Indiyah Polack—Maya wore an incredible, cut-out knit, hot pink dress. It was literally our dream summer dress and yes, we know exactly where you can shop it yourself...

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If you're wanting to capture Maya's Aftersun vibe but without the price tag, we've found you a great, hot pink swap!

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Maya Jama's Love Island red co-ord

Keeping with the theme of jaw-dropping, Maya Jama's red dress - which she wore as she arrived by helicopter to the villa—caused quite the stir on Twitter...

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Maya Jama's Love Island Celestial jumpsuit

Maya Jama's celestial jumpsuit has also been living in our minds rent-free since the moment we saw the Love Island teaser.

Covered in astrology-themed hand-embellished illustrations, we reckon owning this jumpsuit would be enough to ward off all the adverse effects of mercury retrograde and would be the ultimate gift for any Capricorn—or any astrology lover for that matter.

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If you're literally star-struck by this jumpsuit by can't justify that price, we've found a swap that is equally out of the world...

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Maya Jama's Love Island Blue Floral Dress

Next up is Maya's blue floral maxi dress, which the host wore during her first day in the new villa in South Africa, where winter Love Island is filmed.

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And if you wanted to recreate Maya Jama's bikini aesthetic, we've also found her exact Zebra print bikini from her recent Instagram post to add to your summer wishlist!

Maya Jama's bikini

During her Love Island prep, Maya post a little bikini selfie to her Instagram story and it was giving full-on villa vibes. So, naturally, we had to find it for ourselves!

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After the arrival of Love Island 2023's first bombshell, Tom Clare, we've got two new singles heading to the villa, hoping to turn heads and stir up some serious drama. Here's everything we know about the confirmed Love Island bombshells of 2023...

Yes, our winter Love Island 2023 cast is about to gain two more singletons! Following the start of season 9  where we got acquainted with the first official couples—and had our minds blown by the host, Maya Jama's Love Island outfits— we now have not one, but three bombshells landing in South Africa (where Love Island is filmed).

So, while we're already in the know about islanders like Will Young, Kai Fagan and Lana Jenkins, allow us to catch you up to speed on the latecomers joining the party.

Here's the 411 on all our new Love Island bombshells—plus all the answers to your bombshell-related queries, from how many we can expect to see strut into the villa and how to vote for your favorites...

What are Love Island bombshells?

First things first, for anyone who is new to the reality show (you're in for a wild ride) a Love Island bombshell is an islander who enters the villa once the series has already begun—either after a dumping or when producers have a nail-biting recoupling in the pipeline.

Their goal is to effectively spice things up, by turning heads and testing a few of the established couples. Throughout previous seasons, bombshells have broken up couples and caused some serious tension in the villa!

So, now we know what the role of a bombshell is, let's meet our 2023 bombshell lineup, shall we?

Who are the Love Island bombshells for 2023?

So far, we have four confirmed bombshells set to enter the villa in the first week, but more will be announced once the show kicks off. In fact, if previous seasons are anything to go by, we'll likely see at least four bombshells enter before Casa Amor returns...

Tom Clare

Name: Tom Clare| Age: 23 | Job: Semi-Pro Footballer

Semi-pro footballer, Tom Clare will be one of the first bombshells entering the winter 2023 villa. The 23-year-old has dubbed himself a 'good laugh' and 'good vibe,' so hopefully, he'll be a good addition to the Love Island lineup!

He's also not looking to be the villa's resident player, as he's shared he really does want to meet someone.

Right now, Love Island fans can actually vote between him and fellow bombshell, Ellie Spence, for who they'd like to see enter first. Read on for how to cast your bombshell vote...

Ellie Spence

Name: Ellie Spence| Age: 23 | Job: Business Development Executive

Business Development Exec, Ellie Spence is set to be our first blonde bombshell. The 25-year-old promising to bring 'unpredictability' to the vibe, which is always a good trait for a bombshell to have if you ask us!

The Norwich local says she's 'super caring' but can be somewhat of a liability, so it'll be interesting to see what her arrival does to the villa dynamic! 

While she was announced alongside Tom, with fans getting the opportunity to choose who they wanted to see enter the villa first, she has not yet made her dramatic entrance. Instead, two new bombshells have been confirmed and teased to enter in Love Island's First Look.

So far it's unclear when Ellie will now enter the show, but since she's already confirmed, it's likely she'll arrive in the next few days - or perhaps she'll be included in the Casa Amor lineup.

Zara Deniz Lackenby-Brown

Name: Zara Deniz Lackenby-Brown | Age: 25 | Job: Model and Property Developer

Joining the 2023 line-up is 25-year-old, London local Zara—who is set to bring 'sass' and good energy. She's a model/ property developer who, like a few of our other islanders, had a claim she fame—having featured in music videos for artists like Headie One and Aitch, according to the Daily Mail!

Zara describes herself as a "massive hype girl," adding: "I'm very complimentary so I hope to keep the vibes up in the villa. I'll also bring spice, I'm a bit different and I don't think there's anyone in there that's like me so I reckon I'll keep things interesting."

She also claimed to be very loyal, which will no doubt help her befriend the villa girls but admitted: "I sometimes put others before myself. But this is Love Island so I’m not going to go in there and let the girls take over because in the past I’ve been like, ‘If you like him, you have him’.""

As for her love life IRL, Zara described it as 'shambolic' but hopes Love Island could see her luck change—we can't wait to see how she gets on in the villa!

David Salako

Name: David Salako | Age: 24 | Job: Money Adviser

Accompanying Zara into the villa is 24-year-old David Salako from Essex, who described himself as being 'good vibes,' adding: "Listen, there's only one David Salako." We love the confidence.

As for what he's looking for in the villa, David says: " 'I'm very picky—I haven't met the right one yet. The person you're going to meet is never going to be perfect, but I've got my standards, yeah."

He's also not looking for an Oasis fan apparently, citing one of his icks as, "When girls sing-along all messy to songs like Wonderwall in the bar."

How to vote for the Love Island bombshells

So, in a new twist, Love Island bosses have given viewers a chance to vote for which bombshell (either Tom or Ellie) they want to see enter the villa first. 

To cast your vote, all you need to do is head over to the Love Island voting app and select vote before 9 pm on January 13th—when the vote closes.

We could also see this new interactive element continue throughout the series, whenever a new bombshell is set to enter. So keep your eye on Love Island's Instagram page for updates!

Are bombshells generally popular in Love Island?

In past seasons, many of the Love Island bombshells did go on to become fan favorites after entering the villa—including the likes of Molly-Mae Hague and Maura Higgins from season 5 and Millie Court and Chloe Burrows from Love Island 2021.

In fact, Molly-Mae has been named one of the most popular Love Island bombshells of all time swiftly followed by her IRL best friend Maura and season 3's Chris Hughes!

How many Love Island bombshells are there per season?

During Love Island 2022, we saw 13 bombshells make dramatic villa entrances, excluding the Casa Amor islanders (of which there are usually 10—five girls and five boys).

Similarly, Love Island 2021 saw 14 bombshells enter the competition (also not including the Casa Amor lineup), so we can assume the winter season will see a similar number of islanders do the iconic slow-mo walk, once the show kicks off!

Where is Love Island UK filmed exactly? Let's be honest—the villa is one of the biggest stars of the show year in and year out, as the setting of the islanders make-ups, break-ups, and everything in between. So where exactly is the ITV dating/reality show set?

Nowadays, there are two locations for the filming of Love Island—the summer season sees the guys and gals hanging out under the Spanish sun in Mallorca, and the winter series, which is normally filmed in South Africa. But whether it's the summer or winter, the Love Island villa is always the backdrop to some of the most memorable Love Island moments.

With such beautiful locations, we're always left wondering how we can replicate those epic sun-soaked memories by heading to the iconic Love Island locations ourselves. So, with season 10 now drawing to a close and the pad soon to be empty...where is the Love Island villa 2023? Firstly, make sure you know how to watch Love Island UK, to catch up and then let's get acquainted with where the winter and summer editions of Love Island UK are *actually* filmed...

Where is Love Island UK filmed in 2023?

The Islanders and Maya Jama are back in Mallorca for the current summer Love Island 2023, which is where most of the summer seasons have been filmed so far. In fact, the villa is the same one used in the 2022 summer series, the eighth season of the show.

The famous Love Island 2023 villa is called Sa Vinyassa, and is located in the Mallorcan area of Sant Llorenç des Cardassar, and is located on a private, rural 210,000 sq. estate not far from the local town.

The villa was actually a brand-new property for the show in 2022, and the fourth villa change to happen since the start of Love Island. The Love Island season 8 cast—from Davide and Ekin-Su, to Andrew and Tasha—spent their eight weeks there.

And it's certainly impressive! It has a huge six bedrooms (though our Islanders only sleep in one, or two), and normally has seven bathrooms too, though once again, the cast share one bathroom for *dramatic* purposes.

Can you rent the Love Island villa for your own drama-fill getaway? Yes! The property is available to rent out when filming isn't going on, but it'll cost you a pretty penny—it's estimated to cost around £5,000 a week, which translates to around $6,300.

This latest Love Island UK location is just 10 minutes away from where the series was filmed before, and was chosen because the previous villa was unavailable. 

But luckily, the Love Island powers-that-be have this season be sure to decorate it in the signature Island way, with the outdoor kitchen, the colorful bean bags, the stylish rectangular pool, and the infamous terrace just above the garden. 

Before 2022, the UK version of Love Island was filmed at a property east of the Spanish island since 2017.

The winter Love Island 2023 villa

Though the winter edition wrapped a few months ago, now we know where the summer series is currently being filmed—where is the Love Island villa for the winter series? 

Back in January, the Islanders were based in a villa in South Africa, described as an "eco retreat" in the Franschhoek wine valley. More broadly, the property is located in the in the Cape Winelands, and is part of the Ludus Magnus estate. Snazzy!

This is what the villa looked like before its Love Island makeover...

The mountainous Love Island UK filming location had all of the classic features that we've come to expect from a Love Island villa, from an enormous pool for our singletons to lounge around, to a host of palm trees and day beds galore for chat pulling and debriefs—in fact, during the winter series, these soon became the setting for some 'mad moves'—one of our favorite Love Island quotes...

Once again, while we're unlikely to ever visit the villa as a contestant, you can actually also stay at this property yourself!

The house is available to rent out, with The Times reporting that a stay in one of the villas will cost you from $1,778/£1,438 per night. So it's certainly not what we'd call cheap—but great if you have the cash to spare!

This series of UK Love Island was the second winter edition. Back in 2020, the first instalment of UK winter Love Island was filmed in a different, equally luxurious villa in Cape Town, South Africa.

So there you have it—if you're wondering, where is Love Island UK filmed? Wonder no more!

The first 11 singletons of the Love Island 2023 cast have officially arrived at the villa—and if you're already an avid TikTok scroller, you might already recognize a certain farmer, hoping to find love this winter. Here's the lowdown on TikTok star and new islander, Will Young!

So far, the country lad has had a slightly rocky start to his Love Island Journey, having coupled up with actress, Olivia Hawkins—who already thinks they're headed for friendship over romance. That being said though, the general consensus is that he's already the funny one in the villa, which is always a great role to play. Plus, he's still got plenty of time to forge a connection and find the outdoors-loving girl of his dreams.

In the meantime, while we watch him soak in the South African sun (where Love Island is filmed) and trade his herd for a winter of texts, mad moves and memes—here's what we already know about him...

Who is Love Island's Will Young?

Will is a 23-year-old farmer from Buckinghamshire, who has entered the villa to hopefully find love. He revealed in the first episode of Love Island that he's never had a girlfriend before but feels ready to settle down.

He also told ITV before heading to the villa, that the farm life has caused some troubles in his love life, saying: "Having grown up on a farm, it’s been quite difficult juggling relationships and work."

He added that hopefully going on the reality show, "will give me time away from the farm to solely go out and find love. I think I’m at the time of my life where I’m mature enough to go and find a wife." Time will tell, as he's got a long road of grafting ahead (one of the many Love Island quotes and phrases you need to know.)

It's also key that his potential love interest owns a pair of wellies because—from the looks of his TikToks—a normal farm day for Will sure can get muddy!

Speaking of TikTok, despite his jump into the world of reality TV, this islander isn't new to the social media fame game, in fact, he's already amassed a mega-following on TikTok, thanks to his hilarious and sometimes adorable farm content!

Will Young's TikTok

Yes, fans may indeed already know this islander as 'Farmer Will' from TikTok! With over 1.1 million followers, Will is known for his hilarious farm-related content—like this gem for instance...

He entertains followers with his witty but also informative videos, often incorporating the latest trends and trending sounds into his farm work. So, it's safe to say, he'll be bringing the laughs to the villa and we can't wait! 

Sadly though, fans won't get any new TikTok from the popular farmer, as due to the new Love Island social media rules, all of the contestant's socials will be paused during their time on the show—but he's already got plenty of content on TikTok to keep you entertained! And all the more reason to tune into Love Island every weekday eve, to see your favorite TikToker in action.

How did fans react to Farmer Will on Love Island?

While there is always a lot of buzz around the newly announced cast, Farmer Will got quite the reaction from fans, who already know and love his TikTok.

One Love Island fan commented on his announcement post: "My fave farmer from Tiktok 🙌🙌🙌," as second fan wrote: "NO I KNEW I RECOGNISED HIM NOT FARMER WILL HAHAHAHAHAHA

Before another joked: "who's gunna look after the animals?" 

A fourth fan also quipped: "so excited for the memes this season!!😍—If Will's TikToks are anything to go by, the Love Island 2023 memes will indeed be gold!

We're rooting for you, Will!

With Love Island 2023 start date now just days away and the first of the winter Love Island cast members confirmed, it's time to get acquainted with the new faces of season 9—one of which already has quite the claim to fame! Meet Olivia Hawkins, the actress looking for love this winter...

With our 10 new Love Island contestants gearing up to spend the next few weeks in South Africa (where Love Island is filmed), the group is already proving to be quite an interesting bunch occupation-wise. So far we've got MUA Lana Jenkins, model Tanya Manhenga, farmer Will Young and Olivia Hawkins, who already has some experience with stardom.

Ahead of her Love Island stint, actress and ring girl, Olivia Hawkins has a few TV projects on her resume—so, let's dive right into everything we know about her and where you might recognize her from.

Who is Olivia Hawkins on Love Island?

Olivia Hawkins, 27 is from Brighton and was the ninth islander to be announced. She describes herself as bubbly and fun but promises to bring a 'little bit of drama' to the villa. 

She revealed to ITV that she's never been in a serious relationship but is ready to find the 'love' of her life and wants to settle down—so, fingers crossed she'll meet Mr. Right in the villa, it's proven life-changing for a number of previous contestants, with a number of OG Love Island UK couples still together.

What's Olivia Hawkins' Instagram?

Love Island fans can find Olivia's Insta under @livhawkinss—currently, the islander already has 15.5 thousand followers, which is only set to skyrocket once she steps foot in the villa.

Though, with the new Love Island social media rules, viewers won't be able to follow along in the same way on socials, as they have in previous years. While you can still hit the follow button, every contestant's social media pages will be paused during their stint on the show, as per the new Love Island duty of care guidelines.

What is Olivia Hawkins' job?

Before starring on the iconic dating show, Olivia worked as a ring girl and an actress—meaning you might actually already recognize her from the silver screen! 

Listing a few of her roles, she told ITV: "I did a film with Jason Statham and had a nice 10-minute convo about life. I've been a ring girl for KSI, I played a waitress in James Bond with Daniel Craig and I’ve also been a body double for Michelle Keegan and Emma Watson." 

What are Olivia Hawkins' movies and TV shows?

So far, we've spotted that Olivia has featured in a number of shows including HBO's Top Boy, Queens of Mystery and Chanel 4's Grace—where she played a flight attendant.

As mentioned, she also stood in for Emma Watson during the filming of the Harry Potter 20th Anniversary reunion show. She also played a waitress in one of the Daniel Craig Bond films! 

So far, she seems to be the first islander with a major celeb connection (though Lana did feature in an episode of Benidorm when she was six...), as opposed to the Love Island 2022 cast which included the likes of footballer Michael Owen's daughter, Gemma Owen and Ronan Keating's son Jack Keating.

Wondering who Love Island's Lana Jenkins' ex-boyfriend is? Well, you've come to the right place as we explore everything, from the islander's pre-Love Island career to her past relationship with a certain Hollyoaks star...

With several weeks still to come of mad moves, cringe-worthy challenges and hopefully more of Maya Jama's killer Love Island outfits—you'll no doubt want to get familiar with our new bunch of winter 2023 cast members. Starting with the villa's resident blonde, Lana—who previously let slip in a villa game that her ex is actually a celebrity! 

Romance-wise, the makeup artist turned islander has recently found herself in a love triangle between Ron and new bombshell Casey—but whoever comes out of this battle victorious will have some star-studded shoes to fill it seems.

So, here's everything we know about Lana, the villa's resident MUA, from her famous ex-boyfriend to her rather surprising icks.

Who is Love Island's Lana Jenkins?

As mentioned, Lana is 25 and from Luton, which she has traded for a few weeks of sunning herself poolside in South Africa—where winter Love Island is filmed.

Ahead of her reality show stint, her Instagram follower count stood at around three thousand but this number has already skyrocketed to 64 thousand after just a few days in the villa. It's safe to say that the makeup artist is well on her way to having huge success in the beauty biz, just like former bombshell Molly-Mae Hague.

Though due to Love Island's new social media rules, while fans can still follow their fave islanders, they won't receive any updates on their feeds, unlike in previous seasons. The only place you can catch up with the villa antics is on Love Island's official social pages.

What is Lana Jenkins' Instagram?

Lana does indeed have an Instagram account, which you can find by searching @lanajenkinss—however, as mentioned you won't be able to see updates of her time in the villa on her socials.

While you can still hit the follow button, as per the new Love Island duty of care guidelines, all islander's social media accounts will be paused for the duration of their time in the villa.

Who is Lana Jenkin's ex-boyfriend Owen?

In episode eight of Love Island, Lana drank during a game of 'Never Have I Ever' when another islander said they've never been in a relationship or hooked up with a celeb. Clearly curious, Lana's current love interest Ron, quizzed her about who this mystery star was, to which Lana revealed it was I'm A Celeb 2022 contestant, Ollie Warner!

Lana Jenkins and Ollie Warner

Yep, Lana Jenkins and Ollie Warner (who is also known for a stint on a reality show) did date a few years before Lana entered the Love Island villa in search of a new beau!

According to the Independent, Lana dated Hollyoaks actor Ollie Warner in 2020, ahead of his appearance on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here and told the press: "We ended amicably, so I have nothing bad to say in terms of our relationship and the time that we spent together.

“I watched the final and that was it because, obviously he got to the final, so that was amazing, and I thought I’d watch it out of support. But I just thought it’s a bit weird to watch your ex for an hour on telly every evening, so I didn’t bother." We wonder if Ollie will be thinking the same thinking about winter Love Island this year...

She also added: "I did send him a message when he got out and was like, ‘Well done. That’s amazing that you came runner-up.’ So it was nice.”

In the villa, Lana told Ron that she did indeed have a lockdown relationship with him and when asked if she had been in love with him—while she didn't respond—her reaction was very telling!

What was Lana Jenkins' job before Love Island?

Before heading into the villa, Lana worked as a makeup artist and revealed to ITV that she has actually worked with 'lots' of celeb clients in the past!

She also revealed her surprising claim to fame—sharing that when she was six, she featured in an episode of Benidorm.

What's happened in Lana's Love Island Journey so far?

At the beginning of her Love Island journey, things seemed to be going well for Lana after she coupled up with Ron Hall, with whom sparks were flying. In fact, in one of his confessionals, Ron admitted that he could see himself really liking her. 

She also initially caught the eye of Love Island bombshell Tom, who gave her a cheeky smooch during one of the villa dare games. Luckily for Ron though, Tom chose to couple up with Olivia Hawkins, instead of Lana.

However, things didn't stay so rosy, as Ron has his head turned not once but three times, telling Lana he wanted to get to know Zara, Ellie AND Samie (whose necklace is going viral). Lana understandably cooled things off with Ron and then bombshell Casey came in to sweep her off her feet but, despite choosing him over Ron in the latest recoupling—it seems things are quite done between the two.

Alas, from the looks of Love Island First Look, things might not go Casey's wise and we could see Lana and Ron reunite—but for how long we wonder? What with Casa Amor looming...

As for what she initially went in looking for from her time in the villa, perhaps a more accurate question would be 'what Lana wasn't not looking for?' The islander told ITV that one of her biggest icks is when boys trip over or text a question mark if you take a while to reply to their text...

She said: "I don’t mind people texting me all the time but if you send me question marks if I’ve not replied to you in a while, you’re gone. That's a really big red flag for me! Also if I see a guy trip over, that's an instant turn-off."

So far she's been lucky, there has been no tripping over from the boys, though the series is still young...