Like Island is welcoming a entire new group of singles to the villa at the time extra – this time in South Africa, for the 2nd ever wintertime series.
Contestants are currently being disclosed in advance of the collection start following Monday, 16 January, when Maya Jama will make her debut as the show’s new host.
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All the Appreciate Island wintertime 2023 contestants
Tanya Manhenga
Age: 22
From: Liverpool
Profession: Biomedical science college student and influencer
Tanya claims she’s seeking for a boyfriend, but guys with large feet, no socks on in the dwelling, or using baths without the need of bubbles give her the ick.
She states: “I have vitiligo, which is a skin pigmentation, you might not even recognize it. It’s on my lip and I have a stripe on my hair. Not several folks know that but I feel it’s fairly adorable. I don’t treatment about covering it up all the time, I assume it is a vibe.”
Kai Fagan
Age: 24
From: Manchester
Profession: Science and PE trainer
Kai describes himself as chilled and caring, and as a Jamaican citizen has played rugby 7s for Jamaica. He now plays semi-pro rugby for Burnage RFC and suggests he has “technically bought a few distinctive degrees”.
He says: “I’m single by alternative. I’m hunting for the proper girl. I come to feel like I have pretty high expectations. I don’t sense I ought to dedicate to an individual unless I’m unquestionably buzzing about them, for the reason that it’s not truthful on them.”
Lana Jenkins
Age: 25
From: Luton
Occupation: Makeup artist
Lana states she’s labored with lots of celebs as a makeup artist and even had a brush with fame herself – when she was 6 and residing in Spain, she was an further in sitcom Benidorm.
She states: “I really do not intellect people today texting me all the time but if you send me issue marks if I’ve not replied to you in a while, you are gone. Which is a actually major red flag for me! Also if I see a guy excursion above, which is an prompt transform off.”
Ron Hall
Age: 25
From: Essex
Occupation: Financial advisor
Ron thinks he is the most legitimate particular person you will ever satisfy, and says he’s a rarity as a pleasant guy.
He states: “On meeting me, you’d hardly ever know I am blind in 1 eye. It was the consequence of a soccer damage when I was 8 I went in for a header and received kicked in the facial area. I’ve obtained two different coloured eyes, one particular blue and a single green.
“It’s added to my character, there are so quite a few folks that are worse off than me. And if anything, getting rid of a thing like that helps make you realise that. It’s not hindered me in any shape or sort. It’s a superior dialogue starter I have to acknowledge.”
Anna-Might Robey
Age: 20
From: Swansea
Profession: Payroll administrator
Anna-May well states she’s a chatterbox who has been locating doing the job from home hard as she are not able to converse as significantly as she’d like, and is less than force from her mum to find a boyfriend.
She states: “I went on a date as soon as and I never ever noticed him once again. We went for food stuff and shared a bottle of wine. As I was speaking to him he fell asleep! I experienced to clink his wine glass to wake him up.”
Will Young
Age: 23
From: Buckinghamshire
Occupation: Farmer
Will is a farmer on the hunt for a spouse, who states he meditates every single night and wishes Sir David Attenborough to enjoy him in a film of his daily life.
He states: “Possessing developed up on a farm, it is been very complicated juggling interactions and do the job. Love Island will give me time absent from the farm to solely go out and obtain appreciate. I believe I’m at the time of my daily life where I’m experienced sufficient to go and find a spouse.”
Tanyel Revan
Age: 26
From: North London
Profession: Hair stylist
Tanyel claims “rather boys” give her the ick, but a male who can dance is anyone she’ll instantly slide in adore with.
She suggests: “I’m challenging to get, confident, amusing, charismatic, fantastic seeking and joyful. I’m also a incredibly faithful man or woman, what is there not to really like?”
Really like Island returns on 16 January at 9pm on ITV2.