Love Island UK Season 11: Meet the cast!

Get to know the newest British singles and explore their Instagram profiles here...


Pop Culture & Art June 05, 2024
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Love Island returned with a bang last night as 12 new singles entered the villa, each hoping to find their future love.

On Monday, June 3rd, the Islanders entered the villa in pairs and trios. Before long, they were greeted by Maya Jama, who introduced the first twist of the series.

Split into groups, the boys and girls had to rank the other based on who is the most boyfriend/girlfriend material. Once ranked, the couples were formed!

But Love Island had more surprises in store, as the first bombshell of the season soon entered the villa! That bombshell was none other than reality TV royalty Joey Essex!

Here's all you need to know about the cast of Love Island Summer 2024...

Joey Essex

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Age: 33

Job: TV personality

From: Southwark, London

Joey Essex made a grand entrance into the Love Island villa, surprising both the Islanders and viewers with his new Islander status.

Speaking to The Sun, Joey said he hopes to leave "hand-in-hand with the love of my life". 

Sean Stone

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Age: 24

Job: Sweet salesman

From: Hertford

Joey explained his reason for joining the villa as: "I’ve always been one for relationships and when you have found someone you want to be with it’s the best feeling. Now is the perfect time, the one thing that is missing is my soulmate." 

Harriett Blackmore

 

Age: 24

Job: Dancer & Personal Shopper

From: Brighton

When asked what she will bring to the villa, she said: "for the boys, entertainment, a bit of fun and flirting. I’ll definitely up the flirting. For the girls, I’m a really good friend."

Ayo Odukoya

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Age: 25

Job: Model

From: Canning Town

Talking about what makes him a catch, Ayo said: "I feel like the way I carry myself is very respectful and I think people take to that and once you show who you are to somebody you get it back tenfold.”

Jess White

 

Age: 25

Job: Retail Manager

From: Stockport

Describing her relationship status, Jess said: "I think I’m single because I don’t underestimate the fact that I’m hard work. I know what I want and I'm not easily pleased. When you’re a loud, outgoing woman, sometimes it can intimidate men - men don’t always want that.”

Sam Taylor

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Age: 23

Job: Hair Stylist

From: Chesterfield

When asked what makes him a catch, Sam confidently states,"my personality and chat, I’d like to think I’ve got lots of depth and substance which should hopefully help me out when trying to find a connection."

Mimii Ngulube

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Age: 24

Job: Mental Health Nurse

From: Portsmouth

Explaining what let her to sign up for Love Island, Mimii says: "The pool in Portsmouth is not giving. I’ve tried dating, speaking to people on social media and it just hasn’t been successful. Applying was a spontaneous thing, I didn’t expect to get here!" 

Ciaran Davies

 

Age: 21

Job: Surveyor

From: Pencoed, South Wales

Ciaran’s claim to fame?: "When I was in Malia on a boys holiday I pretended to be Liam Reardon from series 7 to get into a club because they wouldn’t let us in. It worked and we ended up getting a private booth and free drinks all night."

Patsy Field

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Age: 29

Job: Office Administrator

From: Orpington

"My friends would say that I’m the loudest person in the group, I’m the one who’s always up for doing a dare, they’d say I was the life and soul of the party.”

Ronnie Vint

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Age: 27

Job: Semi Professional Footballer

From: South East London

Describing his ideal partner, Ronnie says: "I want someone that's family orientated, caring and career minded. Lookwise, I like blondes with nice boobs but am partial to a brunette too."

Samantha Kenny

 

 

Age: 26

Job: Make-up artist

From: Liverpool

"I’m ready to settle down and Love Island is an amazing opportunity to meet someone that isn’t from my area. I love a cockney boy so I’m hoping there is one in there for me."

Munveer Jabbal

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Age: 30

Job: Recruitment manager

From: Surbiton, Surrey

"I haven’t found the right girl, I’m quite picky and have high standards. Dating in London is horrible. You don’t know who’s single… but now you’re putting me in a place where everyone’s single so there’s no issues around that," Munveer describes as his reason for being single.

Nicole Samuel

 

 

Age: 24

Job: Accounts manager

From: Aberdare

When asked what makes her unique, Nicole says: "my personality is big and I’m pretty out there, I reckon I’ll probably have one of the biggest personalities in the Villa.

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