We all breathed a sigh of relief when ITV confirmed Love Island would be returning to our screens this summer.
One year without the villa? Fine, we were in the midst of a global pandemic and it it wouldn't have felt right to watch people shifting on a day bed in Majorca while an acoustic version of Britney's
Toxic plays in the background. But this year? Okay, we're still in the midst of a global pandemic but look, we need to watch the shifting. It's been a hard year and the only thing that can really make it better is hearing those seven words we've been dreaming of - "can I grab you for a chat?" I have chills already.
Love Island will be back in our living rooms from next Monday 28th, but the islanders have been gradually announced throughout today for those of us who just can't wait (me). Among the cast are marketing execs, the inevitable footballer and a guy who lives with his nan and has never been on a date (harsh enough intro for the poor lad but that's showbiz baby). Let's meet our islanders:
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Obviously it wouldn't be a Love Island announcement without 2018 Islander Idris commenting religiously on every post the second it goes up, and there was even a bit of a warning from 2019 Islander Ollie, who left the villa amidst backlash after pictures of him trophy hunting endangered animals emerged:
The dramaaaa.
So there you go, a new round of hotties all ready for love and a bounty of future PLT/Boohoo collabs. What do you make of the line up? Who's going to get to know who? Who'll elect themselves as the one who gets up and makes coffees for everyone in the morning? Who'll come back from Casa Amor with a face like a slapped arse because their fella met a model from Manchester and had an *instant connection*? It's all to play for. And if you're looking for some deadly Irish coverage of all the happenings in the villa, head straight to
My Pod on Paper and of course, the legendary insta stories of
Fionnuala Jones where you'll find hilarious nightly recaps of each episode.
Header image via: Facebook/Love Island
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