New Contenders Enter Love Island Villa

A Diverse Mix of Personalities and Aspirations Vie for Connection

This season’s villa is buzzing with a fresh wave of singles ready to find their perfect match. From seasoned footballers to globetrotting professionals, the contestants bring a variety of backgrounds and dating desires.

Meet the New Arrivals

Among the hopefuls is 26-year-old semi-pro footballer and personal trainer Dejon Noel Williams from London. He’s seeking someone “beautiful on the inside and out,” highlighting a desire for inner qualities beyond physical appearance. His connection to fame comes through his father, a former professional footballer, having met stars like David Beckham.

Megan Moore, a 25-year-old payroll specialist from Southampton, is looking for a tall, tanned partner with a good smile and a “really good, funny personality.” She humorously describes her current love life as “bankrupt” but is optimistic about turning things around.

Cabin crew member Helena Ford, 29, from London, prefers a partner with a sense of humor and specifically seeks someone “Northern,” believing they have more “banter.” She jokes about hiring and firing someone for flirting skills, implying a playful approach.

London’s Shakira Khan, a 26-year-old construction project manager, is looking for a tall, charming, witty, and funny man with “big arms.” She describes her love life as “booming” but filled with “frogs,” as she searches for “the one” and “the ring.”

Another footballer, 30-year-old Harry Cooksley from Guildford, works as a gold trader and model. He’s searching for a “sweet girl” who can make him laugh and hold eye contact. Harry’s unique claim to fame is being the body double for Declan Rice, appearing in close-up shots without his face being visible.

Athletes and Dancers Seek Connection

Representing Ireland, 23-year-old professional rugby player Conor Phillips from Limerick favors ambitious, go-getter women with dark eyes and isn’t afraid of a dominant partner. He humorously admits to using a bold pick-up line about going “halves on a baby” as an icebreaker.

From Connecticut, USA, 24-year-old Las Vegas pool cabana server Toni Laites is hoping to find a British partner, citing their politeness and charm. She desires an active, muscular man with a good haircut who can make her laugh, potentially looking to start a family.

Professional dancer Cacherel ‘Cach’ Mercer, 24, from London, is seeking an “intro extrovert” who is emotionally intelligent, charismatic, and caring. He anticipates being a joker in the villa but also a source of advice and eye candy.

Diverse Professionals Join the Mix

London-based commercial banking executive Yasmin Pettet, 24, is looking for a fit, funny partner with good banter and is put off by stinginess.

Content creator Bilikis Azeez, also known as “Billykiss,” 28, is searching for a tall, confident, and assertive partner who is “not too good looking” and serious about her, with childishness being her biggest “ick.”

Electric engineer Jamie Rhodes, 26, from London, wants a bubbly, cheeky, and outgoing partner with a “nice face card and a nice bum.” He expects to be involved in the villa’s drama.

Site engineer Ty Isherwood, 23, from London, prioritizes energy and vibe, seeking tanned brunettes with nice teeth and smiles. He sees himself as a head-turner who gets along with people and enjoys making them laugh.

Hydrogeologist Emma Munro, 30, from Edinburgh, has no specific type but is drawn to athletic, in-shape men with muscles. She intends to be honest, direct, and a straight-talker in the villa.

Model Boris Vidović, 28, who splits his time between Ljubljana and Dubai, seeks someone whose energy matches his, valuing a beautiful smile, nice figure, and a good sense of humor, especially someone who can “roast” him. He plans to bring “international flavour” and positive vibes.

Finally, 26-year-old aesthetics practitioner and salon owner Angel Swift is ready to make memories, travel, and fall in love. She believes she has a good chance of turning someone’s head, observing that many contestants have been easily swayed. According to a 2023 study by the University of Manchester, shared interests and personality traits are increasingly prioritized over superficial qualities in long-term relationship formation (University of Manchester, 2023).