Love Island boss admits All Stars 2026 casting is "tactical" as he promises "big twists” are to be introduced
Love Island All Stars will be returning with a bang next week (12th January), as a new group of former Islanders head into the iconic villa for a second chance at love. But their chances at love may not be as smooth sailing, with this year's theme being that of unfinished business... All Stars is no stranger to introducing bombshells in the form of ex partners – as well as bombshells who may not even share the same country of residence as the Islanders. Last year's summer series introduced Toni Laites, a bombshell hailing from the US who went on to find love and win the programme. Meanwhile, the 2023 winter series introduced Aussie bombshells, one of whom has since gotten engaged to someone she met on the show! With plenty of rumours, the question on many people's minds is: Could there be some international bombshells arriving on Love Island All Stars? Well, Love Island's creative director Mike Spencer-Hayter recently teased: "I'm very excited and remember, we are very tactical. "We have done our matchmaking in our heads and we have some incredible bombshells waiting in the wings and some big twists to go alongside those." When asked if the rumours were true that there could be bombshells from different shows worldwide, Spencer-Hayter added: "I will say, some things should be kept a secret. "You can imagine that we have a very exciting order of bombshells and they might have different postcodes." Consider us excited! Love Island: All Stars returns on Monday 12th January at 9pm on ITV2. Add Love Island: All Stars to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Love Island boss explains why show will remain the "number one dating show in the world"
"We're constantly ripping up the whole book."
Later this year, Love Island will mark 11 years on air as the reality series continues to generate conversation and buzz year in and year out – and there are no signs of it slowing down. In addition to its regular summer run, the series is making a return this month with the third outing of Love Island: All Stars, featuring iconic Islanders across all seasons. This year's line-up includes former winners Millie Court and Jess Harding and more recent stars Tommy Bradley and Helena Ford, all of whom are looking for love. In a show that increasingly produces the same content, the producers are always looking to switch things up, in order for it to be as popular as it can. "Our main focus is to keep the format fresh," creative director Mike Spencer-Hayter told RadioTimes.com and other press. "We are the number one dating show in the world. We still are, but we will also continue to be, because we have a fantastic team." The Love Island format has been produced in over 20 different countries worldwide, with the US season continuing to break records for streamer Peacock. Just last year, the seventh season of Love Island USA saw 18.4 billion streaming minutes, making it the most watched original season of television on the platform. And the UK series is proving the nation still want all the sun-soaked drama it provides, with 1.3 million viewers tuning in for the latest Love Island summer finale. Spencer-Hayter continued: "We're constantly ripping up the whole book. I think, tactically, we will continue to change elements of the brilliant format to make it even better and stronger." Read more: Celebrity Traitors, The Thursday Murder Club and more top British TV ratings for 2025 Tom Hiddleston wants to do Celebrity Traitors - and reveals which role he would like to have in it The creative director noted that social media has also evolved alongside the show, adding that he and the team use social media conversation as their "fifth producer". "Especially on the summer series. We're on 57 nights a year [and] we look at social media and we change and react to how people are thinking and feeling," he said. "It's a great tool for us and it always has been. And I think, uniquely, Love Island has grown up with the growth of TikTok, Instagram, X, all of those platforms and we continue to use them to the show's advantage." Love Island: All Stars returns on Monday 12th January at 9pm on ITV2. Add Love Island: All Stars to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Love Island All Stars 2026 line-up: Confirmed contestants
Just as snow has started falling in the UK and we've entered the thick of winter, the cast for Love Island: All Stars 2026 has been unveiled to warm up our cold, dark evenings. Earlier this year, ITV confirmed that an extended third instalment of All Stars would air in 2026 – instead of five weeks, the Islanders will spend six weeks in the villa. Once more, All Stars features Islanders from past seasons, and official details on who will take part have just been confirmed. So, who can expect to be returning to our screens? Read on to find out who will take part in All Stars 2026... Love Island All Stars cast: The 2026 contestants The confirmed line-up for Love Island: All Stars 2025 is as follows. Millie Court Whitney Adebayo Belle Hassan Ciaran Davies Tommy Bradley Jess Harding Leanne Amaning Helena Ford Sean Stone Charlie Frederick Shaq Muhammad Jack Keating Read on to learn more about the contestants. Millie Court Age: 29 Instagram: @milliegracecourt First appeared: Season 7 (2021) Millie Court first appeared on Love Island in 2021 and went on to win the programme alongside former boyfriend Liam Reardon. Despite the pair splitting up in 2022, they reunited but have since broken up once more. Millie has said she is still the same person she was when she first went on the show, and is planning to stay true to herself with an added dash of flirtation. Whitney Adebayo Age: 28 Instagram: @whitneyadebayo First appeared: Season 10 (2023) Whitney Adebayo was a finalist on her series of Love Island and even left in a relationship with Lochan Nowacki, but after a little under two years, the couple went their separate ways. Whitney is looking forward to a fresh start in the place her journey first began. She added: "I had quite a good run last time, not going to lie! You'll get the same person, whether you like me or not, you're going to get it." Belle Hassan Age: 27 Instagram: @bellehassan First appeared: Season 5 (2019) Belle Hassan appeared on season 5 of Love Island back in 2019 as a Casa Amor girl and was brought back to the main villa after coupling up with Anton. More recently, she dated professional rugby player Luke Crosbie but the pair split up 10 months ago. Belle said she feels ready to find a husband after growing sick of being heartbroken. "Last time I was really just myself, so I'll do that again," she said. "I'll always be me and whatever happens, happens." Jess Harding Age: 25 Instagram: @jesshardingox First appeared: Season 10 (2023) Jess Harding won season 10 of Love Island back in 2023 alongside Sammy Root but the pair only lasted two months outside of the villa before going their separate ways. Sammy appeared on All Stars back in 2025, and did find love, so could the same happen for Jess? Speaking of why she wanted to return, Jess said: "Even though I ended up winning the series with Sammy, I felt like I had a bit of a rocky ride the first time and I feel like I’ve matured a lot more since. "I was 22, now I’m 25, I feel like every situation I’ve been in since then has been a lesson in knowing what I want and don’t want. I really want to meet someone and settle down." Leanne Amaning Age: 28 Instagram: @leanneamaning First appeared: Season 6 (2020) Leanne Amaning appeared on the first iteration of winter Love Island back in 2020, and was coupled up with Mike Boateng since day one of the villa before famously developing "the ick". She was brutally dumped from the Love Island villa on Day 18 after Mike decided to couple up with Sophie Piper instead of her. Since then, she has also appeared on Ex on the Beach and was also reportedly part of the holding cast for last year's All Stars but quit the show before entering the villa, saying: "The more the show went on the less it made sense for me to go in there and the less I wanted to." Heading into the villa, Leanne wants to be "open in the way that I should have been in series 6". Helena Ford Age: 29 Instagram: @helenaforddd First appeared: Season 12 (2025) Helena Ford only appeared as recently as last year's Love Island season, but she's ready to find love and have an even better time. During her time on the show, Helena was coupled up with Harry Cooksley and the pair were even exclusive at one point but he eventually re-coupled with Shakira Khan and Helena was dumped from the villa after receiving the fewest votes from the public. She added: "Last time I was so upset about it not working out relationship wise, I hope that I can actually meet someone and stay together this time." Ciaran Davies Age: 23 Instagram: @ciarandaviesss First appeared: Series 11 (2024) Ciaran was a runner-up on 2024's summer season of Love Island with partner Nicole Samuel but the pair split only about four months after leaving the villa, citing that it was a mutual decision. Now, Ciaran is looking for love and is ready to settle down... again. Tommy Bradley Age: 22 Instagram: @_tommybradley_ First appeared: Season 12 (2025) Tommy Bradley has signed up for All Stars after only appearing on Love Island in 2025 but was unlucky in love. He initially coupled up with Megan Forte Clarke who dumped him for Conor Phillips. He left the show partnered with Casa Amor’s Lucy but they split just a few weeks after leaving the villa. He's now heading into the All Stars villa to give it another shot and is planning to be more open-minded and not fall for someone so quickly. Sean Stone Age: 26 Instagram: @seanstone_ First appeared: Season 11 (2024) Sean was in the villa from day one in his 2024 season but didn't find love until day 17 when he coupled up with Matilda Draper. The pair came in third place but couldn't make it work in the outside world and were only together for a matter of weeks before splitting up. Now in the villa for a second time, Sean plans to stick to his morals and "pick and choose when" to say his piece when in a situation, adding he will keep his opinions to himself when something doesn't involve him. Charlie Frederick Age: 30 Instagram: @charliefrederick_ First appeared: Season 4 (2018) Charlie entered the villa as a bombshell on day 8 of season 4 back in 2018 and coupled up with Hayley Hughes before the pair were both dumped from the island only five days later after receiving the fewest votes from the public. He joined the cast of Made in Chelsea in 2020, as many former Islanders seem to do, where he was dating cast member Verity Scarlett but did not return for the following season. Now he plans to "follow the path and not stop before I've entertained it". Shaq Muhammad Age: 27 Instagram: @shaq24s_ First appeared: Season 9 (2023) Shaq Muhammad was on the 2023 season of Love Island where he was coupled up with Tanya Manhenga from day one. The pair were always a fan-favourite couple from that season thanks to their longevity and ended up finishing in fourth place. The pair continued to date for a year after the show finished before calling it quits in August 2o24. "Last time I did find love but it didn't work out," he said. "This time round, I need to find a wife and give my mum some grandchildren! It worked last time so I feel like it could happen again hopefully!" Jack Keating Age: 26 Instagram: @jackkeating11 First appeared: Season 8 (2022) Son of pop royalty Ronan Keating, Jack was a Casa Amor boy back in 2022 and only lasted a few days in the villa after he didn't manage to couple up with anyone and was dumped. Since leaving the villa, Jack now shares two-year-old daughter Maya with ex-girlfriend Keely Iqbal. "I feel like I have to come back and redeem myself, my experience before was short and sweet, I was in there for four days and I didn’t couple up with anyone, so it didn’t really go to plan," Jack said of his decision to return. "The revenge tour is here! I’ve been single for a year now and I’m looking for love." Love Island: All Stars returns on Monday 12th January at 9pm on ITV2. Add Love Island: All Stars to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. 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Love Island All Stars 2026 confirms start date with longest season yet for hit reality show
It's time for another sun-soaked winter as Love Island All Stars makes a grand return next month! ITV has confirmed that the reality series will be making its way back to TV screens on Monday 12th January on ITV2 and ITVX, and is set to be the longest one yet. Earlier this year, ITV confirmed that the reality series would return for an extended third series, meaning the series will run for a bumper six weeks instead of five. "Love Island: All Stars has quickly established itself as a stand-alone hit, keeping fans of the show gripped by iconic Islanders from the past 10 years returning for another chance to find love," said Mike Spencer-Hayter, Creative Director at Lifted Entertainment. "We are very excited about series 3 and you can expect the twists and turns to continue in All Stars, after an incredible smash hit summer series." The series will once again welcome fan favourite Islanders from the past 10 years of the show back to the villa where things all began. As they search for that much-wanted spark, they will also navigate the relationship dilemmas of bombshells, heads turning and what it truly means to be open. At the start of the year, Gabby Allen and Casey O'Gorman walked away as winners, though their relationship fizzled out once the cameras stopped rolling. Love Island and Love Island: All Stars has proved to be one of ITV’s biggest shows for 16-34 audiences, having been the most popular programme of the day amongst the demographic over 450 times. The show has also been streamed on ITVX over 2 billion times. Amanda Stavri, Commissioning Editor of Reality at ITV commented: "With over 2 billion streams, the Love Island brand continues to thrive, with our All Stars series fast becoming a staple in our reality schedule. We can’t wait to kick start our third series and set about bringing back some of the viewers’ favourite Islanders for another unmissable series." Love Island All Stars returns on Monday 12th January 2026 on ITV2 and ITVX. Add Love Island All Stars to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Top 10 most complained-about TV moments of the year – from Love Island to Celebrity Big Brother
Reality TV continues to receive scrutiny from viewers.
Ofcom has revealed the most complained-about TV moments from 2025, with Love Island attracting the most complaints. A total of 14,121 complaints were made to the broadcasting regulator, largely surrounding alleged bullying behaviour towards Love Islander Shakira Khan. While complaint numbers have fallen since last year, Ofcom has seen that reality TV is a genre that continues to attract scrutiny from viewers, making up more than half of the 10 most complained-about programmes. Other programmes did draw in complaints, including Celebrity Big Brother on ITV2, Vanessa on 5 and a segment on Sky News. The figures revealed so far do not include complaints about programmes on the BBC, as those are handled by the BBC in the first instance, known as the BBC first process. You can see the 10 most-complained-about moments below – and can find out more details, including Ofcom's response to each complaint, on its official website. Top 10 most-complained-about TV moments of the year 1. Love Island, ITV2, 24th July - 3,547 complaints Complaints related to alleged bullying behaviour towards Islander Shakira Khan. 2. Love Island, ITV2, 22nd July - 2,509 complaints The majority of complaints were related to alleged bullying behaviour towards Shakira Khan, while a small number were about Megan Forte Clarke returning to the villa. Megan Forte Clarke had been dumped weeks prior, but re-entered as a bombshell alongside previously dumped Islander Blu Chegini. 3. Love Island, ITV2, 23rd July - 2,002 complaints Again, the majority of complaints were related to alleged bullying behaviour towards Shakira Khan, as well as a small number about Megan Forte Clarke returning to the villa as a bombshell. 4. Vanessa, 5, 10th June - 1,866 complaints Complaints related to a discussion on breastfeeding and its benefits, which some felt was misleading. 5. Headliners, GB News, 22nd January - 1,391 complaints Those who complained objected to a presenter's comment that some thought linked the LGBTQ+ community to paedophiles. Ofcom's subsequent investigation found that the live programme had broken broadcasting rules by including a highly offensive remark which was not justified by the context, falling short of generally accepted standards. As well as complaints made to Ofcom, the Good Law Project gathered 71,851 complaints and provided them to the broadcasting regulator. 6. Today with Samantha Washington, Sky News, 7th June - 1,302 complaints Complainants alleged that a comment by the presenter misrepresented the peaceful nature of the Madleen, a vessel trying to deliver aid to Gaza. View oEmbed on the source website 7. Love Island, ITV2, 25th July - 1,296 complaints The majority of complaints related to alleged bullying behaviour towards Shakira Khan. Complaints were also received about the way Blu Chegini spoke to Toni Laites. 8. Love Island: All Stars, ITV2, 12th February - 1,240 complaints Complaints related to alleged bullying behaviour between participants. 9. Celebrity Big Brother, ITV2, 9th April - 1,008 complaints Complaints related to comments made by Mickey Rourke to JoJo Siwa. During the latest series of Celebrity Big Brother, Rourke was heavily criticised for his behaviour and comments during his brief spell on the reality show and had been warned by producers before officially leaving the show on 12th April. At the time of his exit, a spokesperson for Celebrity Big Brother said: "Mickey Rourke has agreed to leave the Celebrity Big Brother house this evening following a discussion with Big Brother regarding further use of inappropriate language and instances of unacceptable behaviour." 10. The Brit Awards, ITV1, 1st March - 938 complaints Complaints related to Sabrina Carpenter's opening dance routine, and to Charli xcx's outfit. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who won Big Brother 2025? Winner revealed after grand final
Cameron, Elsa, Emily, Jenny, Richard and Tate all made it to the final but who was crowned this year's winner?
Big Brother 2025 has now come to the end – with one housemate coming out on top as the winner. Six contestants made it to the final: Cameron, Elsa, Emily, Jenny, Richard and Tate were all hoping to become the show's latest champion and walk away with the life-changing cash prize of £100,000. Tate was the first to be eliminated followed by Emily and Cameron. Jenny then finished third, leaving Elsa and Richard as the final two contestants in the house. Ultimately it was Richard who was announced as the winner of Big Brother 2025. View oEmbed on the source website This is the third season of Big Brother since it arrived on ITV. Since 2023, the Big Brother brand has now surpassed 150 million streams on ITVX. Richard now joins the hall of fame of ITV Big Brother winners which already includes the likes of Ali Bromley who won last year and Jordan Sangha who won the first season of the reboot in 2023. There have also been two celebrity iterations of the show which saw TV personality David Potts win in 2024 and Coronation Street actor Jack P Shepherd take the crown earlier this year. This year's finalists were confirmed after a season full of twists, turns and shocking eliminations. Early on, housemate George Gilbert was removed for "repeated use of unacceptable language and behaviour" and the show then introduced one of it's most shocking twists yet with a fake elimination where it brought back two previous housemates. More recently, viewers were left stunned after fan favourite Zeelah was eliminated after failing to secure enough of the public vote. This left Richard as the favourite to win after his hilarious outburst in the diary room following his "nemesis" Caroline's eviction, the two having been at odds for their entire six weeks in the house. It has not yet been confirmed whether Big Brother or Celebrity Big Brother will return for new seasons in 2026. Big Brother is available to stream on ITVX. Add Big Brother to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who left Big Brother 2025? All evicted housemates
11 housemates have now exited the Big Brother house.
The Big Brother final is upon us, with just six housemates left in the ultimate social experiment. This season, there have been backdoor evictions, returns of past years' contestants and plenty of rule-breaking, and it has all culminated in this very moment. Last night (13th November), two more housemates were eliminated in a brutal eviction, which left some contestants teary-eyed. So, who has left? Read on to find out who has been evicted from the Big Brother 2025 house. Who left Big Brother 2025? Marcus - Episode 41 Marcus was evicted shortly after Teja, upon opening a brutal gift from The Wizard of Oz, which meant his time in the house was over. Teja - Episode 41 The public were given the chance to vote for who they'd like to save, and unfortunately for Teja, she did not receive enough votes to remain in the competition and was evicted. Caroline – Episode 36 Caroline left as part of a double eviction at the same time as Nancy (below). She had caused some controversy during her time in the house, including by misgendering fellow participant Zelah in a scene that attracted 600 complaints to Ofcom (via Attitude). Nancy – Episode 36 Nancy and Caroline (above) left as part of a double eviction. In an added twist, Nancy was told she had received the most nominations for eviction of any contestant since 2013, with her votes totalling 26, but seemed unfazed by the news. Sam – Episode 33 Sam left the Big Brother house after 38 days in a midweek eviction, exiting via the back door. Zelah – Episode 30 Zelah swiftly followed Farida out of the house but received a much colder response from the waiting crowd, who booed the personal trainer upon his exit. He laughed off the reaction, saying: "I don’t think they like me. I don’t know what to say. I’ve forgotten how to speak." Farida – Episode 30 A shock double eviction saw Farida depart the house to cheers from the waiting crowd. Her first words upon exiting the house were: "Are you ready for the tea? I’m so happy to be out, but I had the most amazing time." She looked shocked and delighted to be out in the real world following a tense final day in the house that saw her banished ahead of Richard, who was dubbed the 'Antichrist' by fellow housemate Caroline. Feyisola – Episode 24 In the third live eviction of the season, it was Feyisola's turn to pack her bags after AJ Odudu and Will Best revealed she had received the fewest votes of the four candidates up for eviction – who also included Tate, Teja and Nancy. "I'm up against three amazing people," she told AJ and Will following her eviction when asked why she thought she got the fewest votes. "It is what it is." Cameron B - Episode 12 The second live eviction of the season saw Cameron B leave the Big Brother house. He faced the vote alongside housemates Elsa and Richard, while George was originally set to be part of that line-up before being removed from the house ahead of the live show. Receiving the fewest votes from the public, Cameron B became the first evictee to depart through the front door. On being evicted, he said: "I'm feeling good. It's good to be out. If you stay in, you're with everyone again, like your adoptive family. If not, you're seeing everyone, seeing different faces." George - Removed ahead of episode 10 On Wednesday 8th October, ITV confirmed that George Gilbert had been removed from the Big Brother house. A spokesperson for Big Brother said in a statement: "Following repeated use of unacceptable language and behaviour, George has been removed from the Big Brother house with immediate effect and will no longer participate in the programme." Prior to his removal, George had been issued a formal warning after making comments about fellow housemate Sam Ashby. It is understood he had also received several additional warnings for unacceptable language. His comments were not aired as they were deemed contrary to broadcast standards, ITV added. While George was one of the housemates due to face eviction, his removal from the house came before the live eviction could take place. Gani - Episode 6 Gani became the second housemate to be evicted from the Big Brother house after receiving the fewest votes from the public. While only being in the house a matter of days, Gani shocked viewers when he revealed he married his cousin in an arranged marriage. "I was so open-minded, even though I was from a religious background. I was always like, 'Why not try everything?', he told fellow housemate Jenny. "From 2022 to 2024, I was literally enjoying and exploring bisexuality. And then at the end of 2023, December 2023, my dad all of a sudden was like, 'Gani, how long are you not gonna be married. Come on, please marry, why are you doing this?' "And I was like, 'No, I don’t want to get married, blah, blah, blah.' Then my dad asked me [to get married] and I couldn’t say no. "That is how I got married in January 2024 with my cousin." Emily - Episode 2 In a new twist, Big Brother revealed on launch night that one housemate would be sent packing in a backdoor eviction. Emily, along with housemates Sam and Caroline, had to decide among themselves who should leave the Big Brother house, after a public vote during the launch put them at risk of eviction. With both Sam and Caroline voting for Emily, she was sent home, despite protesting to stay. In the end, though, the eviction was also short-lived – as she re-entered the house on Day 20. Emily is a 25-year-old political events manager from Northampton, who applied for the show because she loves "doing things for the plot." Big Brother continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX. 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Big Brother 2025 cast: Confirmed line-up of housemates
The housemates are all here – but which are you backing to win?
It's been an eventful week in the Big Brother house, with three more contestants bidding farewell to the reality series and reintegrating into the outside world. Caroline and Nancy were the latest to go, both of whom had received a mixed reception over their time on the show; they followed Sam out the door, who had been evicted solo earlier in the week. It leaves only eight housemates left in contention to become this season's winner, with plenty more twists to come as the competition enters its final stages once again. So who is still in the running for Big Brother 2025? Read on for everything you need to know about this year's UK cast, as the season continues on ITV2 and ITVX. Big Brother 2025 cast Teja Sam - Evicted Cameron Caroline - Evicted Elsa Emily - Evicted but then reinstated Gani - Evicted Jenny Marcus Nancy - Evicted Tate Zelah - Evicted Cameron B - Evicted Feyisola - Evicted George - Removed Richard Farida - Evicted Scroll on to learn more about the cast Teja Age: 18 Location: Bristol Job: Cleaner Teja applied for Big Brother for the cash prize, as well as experience, but the money would be a game changer for the 18-year-old. Her bubbly attitude and cooking skills is what Teja will bring to the house, noting she's not a gourmet chef but can definitely feed the house when they get hungry! "I'm a cleaner so will be able to keep the house tidy," she said. "I'm very competitive and I'm good at games so I think I would be good at whatever tasks I’m faced with." If Teja were to win and taking home the cash prize she would "definitely" put a deposit down on a house, either in Bristol or Newport. Cameron Age: 22 Location: Taunton Job: Farmer Cameron applied for Big Brother on a whim, admitting he didn't think he'd get this far. While in the house, Cameron is hoping for "a real fun experience" that is out of his comfort zone. In addition, Cameron is hoping to "fly the flag for British farming", and views himself as a "country bumpkin-esque figure". If Cameron were to win the prize money, he'd be quite smart with it and put it into savings and "use it for impending bills". Elsa Age: 21 Location: Essex Job: Content creator Elsa saw an advertisement to apply for Big Brother on TikTok and thought 'why not?'. While in the house, she is looking forward to the experience as a whole, but also making new friendships. If she were to win, Elsa would buy herself a studio flat, which she believe is "probably the best thing for [her] and [her] dog". Jenny Age: 20 Location: Derry Job: Make-up artist Jenny has been watching Big Brother for years and thinks she'll bring "a lot of craic" while in the house. "I think I will try my best to make everybody laugh and just be positive," she said. If she were to win the series, Jenny would go on as many holidays as she could. Marcus Age: 22 Location: Manchester Job: Mechanical engineer Marcus is bringing a lot of energy into the Big Brother house, as well as a little bit of stirring the pot from time to time. "I'm looking forward to just being thrown in the mixing bowl of a group of people who I don't know and watching all their personalities unfold," he said. "I'm buzzing." If Marcus were to win the prize money, he would probably pay off his car finance agreement and a trip to Australia. Tate Age: 27 Location: Falkirk Job: Business owner Big Brother was a bucket list experience for Tate, who thought it'd be a fun story to tell one day. Tate can be very versatile, from having deep and intellectual conversations to being a bit daft. If Tate were to win the prize money, he would invest it. He explained: "I'm pretty aware that a sudden burst of attention or income – that’s all it’s going to be is a burst. So if you think that’s evergreen then you’ll end up in the same situation as before. I’m not going to have this forever, so I’ll invest the money and make it work for me. And hopefully set myself up for a decent life." Richard Age: 60 Location: London Job: Composer and author Richard isn't quite sure what prompted him to apply for Big Brother, describing it as "a complete spur of the moment decision". If he were to win the prize series, Richard wouldn't be rushing out to buy anything expensive. He said: "My mind doesn't think like that. The thing that gets my mind going is projects - things to put the money into and then see something happen, rather than just go and buy something. "And there's one thing in particular – there's an upcoming young classical guitarist who wants his second album to consist of music written entirely by me, that I've written especially for him. "It's difficult to persuade a record company to take on such a project, but if I had the money to pay for the studio time that would be brilliant. That would give him a nice extra boost at the start of his career, and it'd be nice for me to get my music out there." Emily Age: 25 Location: Northampton Job: Political events manager Emily loves doing things for the plot and was keen for a fun experience and to meet new people, however this was slightly short-lived for the 25-year-old. After she, and fellow housemates Sam and Caroline were forced to choose between them who would be sent home and soon, Emily was evicted. But in another twist, she emerged back into the house in day 20 – so her eviction didn't last for long! Former Big Brother 2025 housemates Caroline Age: 56 Location: Canvey Island Job: PR When Caroline left her job to set up her own company, but hasn't had much luck. When someone looked at her CV, they suggested she should do something on TV or perhaps film videos for social media and after laughing it off in came an ad for Big Brother! While in the house, Caroline reckons she'll bring "quite a complex amount of things". For one, she likes to joke around but is also very sensitive and caring, however she couldn't be the mum of the house as she is "too naughty". If Caroline were to win the prize money, she'd get some new patio doors and other general household repairs. "I don't care about going on holiday or anything like that," she said. "I'll probably just take the dogs to my mum's and go off to Scotland to a nice cabin somewhere and then I'll put the rest in the bank to live on." Nancy Age: 22 Location: Glasgow Job: Graduate Nancy applied for Big Brother during a moment where she felt "so lost" and was looking for a sign from the universe and then saw an advert for the show and the rest is history! When on the show, Nancy will definitely bring her "Italian, fiery side" into the house. She said: "I'm very energetic, always talking, using my hands to talk and do things. I like to get up and dance and sing, I'm very up for that throughout the day. "No matter what time it is. It could be as soon as I wake up, I will just always be a bundle of energy. So definitely my energy, but also my cooking skills because, again, I'm Italian so why not? I'll teach people how to cook!" Sam Age: 27 Location: Bradford Job: Zumba instructor Sam has always wanted to go on Big Brother, and is happy to be giving his mum a break by being out of the house. He is planning to bring "a lot of fun" and energy into to the house, and is hoping to get people doing Zumba and morning yoga every day, as well as sing-alongs! "I think I'll be good entertainment for all the housemates," he said. "I'm also a good listener; I cry at anything so I can empathise and think I’ll be a good friend to have in there." If Sam were to win the Big Brother prize, he would go on holiday to Disneyland and get himself an apartment and a fluffy cat. Priorities! Zelah Age: 25 Location: South London Job: Personal trainer Zelah doesn't have the kind of social battery that runs out, and is intrigued to see how far that goes while in the house. "I'm quite an energetic person. I think that's both a strength and a weakness," Zelah said. "I might get a little bit unbearable without the gym – that's definitely my main coping mechanism for the chaoticness of the energy I have. "I'm very social – I'm someone who takes on the role of the rounder-upper. I like to organise things, I like to do things in a group. I’d like to think that I'd contribute to group work in the house. And I'm really looking forward to the tasks, so I think I'd be someone who can throw themselves into that." Feyisola - Evicted Age: 33 Location: London Job: Financial investigator Feyisola has been watching Big Brother since she was a child and is obsessed with TV and game shows, so this series seems to be the perfect fit! While in the house, Feyisola will be cooking as well as bringing "a lot of chaotic energy". If she were to win the prize money, Feyisola said: "I'd buy something ridiculous for my cat because why not? I’d take my nieces and nephews on holiday. "I've got Crohn's colitis, so I'll give some money to charity. And I’ve never gone travelling, I've worked since I was 16, so I’d probably just take myself on a really long extended holiday." Cameron B - Evicted Age: 25 Location: Bolton Job: Personal trainer Cameron B's mum has always been a fan of the series and has been watching it since he was 10 years old. While in the house, Cameron reckoned he'd bring energy but a slight bit of annoyance, "and maybe a bit of controversy". It didn't last however, as he was evicted ahead of fellow nominated housemates Richard and Elsa. George - Removed Age: 23 Location: Braintree Job: Parish councillor George applied for Big Brother to meet people from different walks of life and to get the opportunity to "chew the fat with them". "I think you’ve got to try new things, and Big Brother looks like a laugh," he said. "I think I’d be good in there so I might as well throw my name into the hat." ITV announced that Gilbert had been axed from the show for "repeated use of unacceptable language and behaviour... with immediate effect", with the housemate later discussing what he had said that led to his dismissal. Gani - Evicted Age: 39 Location: South London Job: Pizza shop manager Gani wants to be known by millions, and hopes Big Brother will not only build his personal growth by also help build the future of his personal brand. According to Gani when, not if, he wins the prize money he will separate it into thee portions. He explained: "One goes for financial stability, one goes to my business and one goes to a deposit for a house. And then I will look to give some money to charity." Sadly for him, he became the second housemate to be evicted after less than a week on the show, leaving via the backdoor due to Storm Amy keeping the live crowd away. Big Brother continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX. Add Big Brother to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. 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Big Brother evicted housemates will return to the show tonight after fake elimination twist
Could this be the show's most shocking twist so far?
The two former housemates who will be re-entering the Big Brother house during tonight's (17th October) live show have finally been confirmed. In the show's latest twist, what the current crop don't know is that the eviction due to take place during tonight's episode is actually fake and neither Sam nor Nancy, who are up for elimination, will actually be leaving the house. Instead, whoever out of the pair receives the most votes will move into a secret room and be joined by two previous contestants. Those former housemates have now been announced as this season's Emily and the first evictee of ITV’s debut Big Brother series, Farida – giving two of Big Brother’s ‘gone too soon’ housemates another shot at the original social experiment. Nancy and Sam are facing 'eviction' after receiving the most votes from their fellow cast members, with Nancy receiving seven nominations from Cameron, Feyisola, Jenny, Marcus, Richard, Teja and Zelah. Whilst, Sam received four nominations from Elsa, Jenny, Marcus and Tate, a revelation that saw them both reduced to tears. Emily was the first to be eliminated from the 2025 series on the show's launch night after she and fellow housemates Sam and Caroline, were forced to choose between them who would be sent home. Emily has admitted that since her exit she has been avidly watching the show and described the contestants as "cliquey". On her return to the house, she said: "It’s just so funny. Once again, another plot twist, I’m full of plot twists. I’m so excited – I’m really raring to go. Very grateful to do it all over again – not many people can say that!" Commenting on how she thinks the rest of the housemates will react to the twist, she added: "I think they’ll be shocked and surprised. I just can’t wait to see everyone. They seemed really nice for the one minute I knew them. I think they’re going to be very excited. They should be excited!" Similarly, Farida was the first to exit the house during her season of Big Brother which aired in 2023. While saying she's excited to re-enter the house, Farida admitted she is worried the rest of contestants might see her "as a threat, as everybody does, because I’m very confident, and I can’t help it – if I see something that’s not right, I will voice my opinion". On her short stint on the show her first time around, she said: "I didn’t really feel fulfilled - I only had a few days in there. The most important thing is – the audience has wanted this for such a long time. "Even when Celebrity Big Brother was on there were rumours I was going back into the house. You’ve got to listen to your fans. I’m doing it for the fans." Big Brother continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX. Add Big Brother to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Big Brother contestant George removed following "repeated use of unacceptable language and behaviour"
George will appear in tonight's episode but his comments will not be aired.
ITV has confirmed that George Gilbert has been removed from the Big Brother house. A spokesperson for Big Brother said in a statement: "Following repeated use of unacceptable language and behaviour, George has been removed from the Big Brother house with immediate effect and will no longer participate in the programme." RadioTimes.com understands that George will appear in tonight's episode of Big Brother but his comments will not be aired because they go against broadcast standards. The contestant had previously been issued with a formal warning after making comments about fellow housemate Sam Ashby. It is understood that George had also been given a number of additional warnings for unacceptable language, but most were not broadcast apart from one during Monday night's episode. George was one of the housemates due to face eviction this week. It is still set to go ahead with new details explained during tonight's Late & Live episode. During Monday night's episode (6th October), George was called to the Diary Room to speak about his behaviour the night before. View oEmbed on the source website Big Brother said: "During a game of Truth or Dare, when asked about your least favourite qualities of other housemates, you said the following, 'Sam, um too…'. You then went on to mimic Sam using both noises that mocked the way Sam talks and body language that included limp wrists. "Do you understand how both your language and behaviour could be offensive to Sam, your housemates and the viewing public?" George replied: "We did have a conversation about this, Sam pulled me to one side. I have apologised. I don't want to make anyone feel like that, so I will be walking on eggshells around Sam from here on in." Big Brother continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
When does Big Brother 2025 start? Release date, time and latest news
The ultimate social experiment is back, bringing with it a fresh cohort of housemates – all hoping to walk away as the newest Big Brother champion. Tonight, AJ Odudu and Will Best will introduce the group of strangers from all walks of life and we, the fans, will be able to watch every move as they move into the UK's most famous residence: the Big Brother house. ITV has released a brand new sneak peek of the infamous Diary Room chair (below) to whet your appetites. Expect plenty of mischief and mayhem over the coming seven weeks – all under the watchful eye of Big Brother. So, when is Big Brother back on TV? Read on for everything you need to know. When is Big Brother 2025 on TV? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/09/bigbrothersr3237-2cc3b7b.jpg" width="6720" height="4480" alt="A colorful, surreal chair shaped like a rainbow arch with concentric layers of pink, orange, green, and white cushioning. At the center is a large, realistic eye design. The chair is framed by three curved yellow bars with eyeball decorations attached, set against teal walls with abstract door patterns." title="Big Brother Diary Room" /> Big Brother returns for a brand new season on ITV2 and ITVX on Sunday 28th September. Episodes will air as usual from Sunday to Friday. What time does Big Brother start tonight? The live launch of Big Brother airs tonight (Sunday 27th September) at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX. It's also repeated on ITV at 10:15pm. Who could appear on Big Brother 2025? Details on the cast of Big Brother are yet to be announced and often, viewers find out on the night rather than in advance. Hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best have remained schtum on whether or not they know who is in the cast, but have said they hope "all facets of British society" are represented in the Big Brother house. "Diversity in terms of age, in terms of background, in terms of political opinion," Will said while AJ added: "In terms of gender and related identities. In terms of everything!" She continued: "And I want to see authenticity. I want people to go in there and be their authentic selves from day one. We never know what to expect and that’s the exciting thing about it. "I actually am going into it with no expectations other than I want to see a diverse group of housemates." What does the Big Brother 2025 eye look like? ITV unveiled a first look at the Big Brother eye, or eyes. As shown in the image above, the classic eye can be seen with various little ones rolling around and looking in different directions. Is there a trailer for Big Brother 2025? ITV has not yet unveiled a trailer for Big Brother 2025, but we'll be sure to keep this page updated should anything change! Big Brother returns to ITV2 and ITVX on Sunday 28th September at 9pm. Add Big Brother to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who won Love Island summer 2025? Season 12 winners revealed
After a long two months of sun-kissed romance and heated recoupling and dumpings galore, the final of Love Island 2025 has finally arrived! Throughout tonight's episode, host Maya Jama guided viewers along the finalist's last night in the villa before she announced Toni Laites and Cach Mercer as the winners of Love Island 2025. The couple took home a whopping £50,000, which they split. View oEmbed on the source website Shakira and Harry missed out on the top spot, coming in second place but it was clear they over the moon for the winning couple with roars of cheers heard from them and throughout the audience. Yasmin and Jamie came in third place, followed by Angel and Ty in fourth. As to be expected, the couple were lost for words as their win was announced, but we're sure they will have nothing but happy words once they have had time to process the news. They join the ever growing list of Love Island winners, including Molly Smith and Tom Clare, Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan and Liam Reardon and Millie Court - all of whom are still together to this day! Thankfully, Love Island won't be away from screens for long as the franchise returns for a third season of All Stars. ITV confirmed earlier today that Love Island: All Stars would return for an extended third series in 2026. Love Island and All Stars has proved to be one of ITV's biggest shows for 16-34 audiences, having been the most popular show of the day amongst the demographic over 450 times. The show has also been streamed on ITVX over 2 billion times! Amanda Stavri, Commissioning Editor for Reality at ITV commented: "With over 2 billion streams, the Love Island brand continues to thrive, with our All Stars series fast becoming a staple in our reality schedule. We can’t wait to kick start our third series and set about bringing back some of the viewers’ favourite Islanders for another unmissable series." Love Island is available to watch on catch up on ITVX. Add Love Island to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
*Warning - Contains spoilers for Love Island 2025.* It has been two months of endless love triangles, bombshell entrances and plenty of romance, but the latest season of Love Island is coming to an end soon! That's right, the four finalists of Love Island 2025 have been revealed, and the power is in the public's hands to decide which couple should be crowned the winners and awarded a sweet cash prize of £50,000. Shakira and Harry, Angel and Ty, Yasmin and Jamie and Toni and Cach are all in the running, and there are less than 12 hours to go to cast your vote! Below, you can learn how to get involved in all the action and vote for your winning couple. How to vote on Love Island 2025 You can cast your votes during this season by downloading the Love Island app, which is available for Apple and Android devices, and then heading to the voting section. Users with the iOS app will be prompted to authenticate their device using Apple ID in order to be able to vote. You will only have to do this once per device and you will not be charged. Authentication is done solely to enable you to be able to vote. This will occur automatically for those with the Android version of the app. You’ll only be able to vote once per eligible device, and voting via the app is free. And if you change your mind on a vote, not to worry! On any given vote, you are given the option to confirm or cancel your selection at the end. Once you have confirmed your vote, you cannot cancel or change it. But if you're watching on catch-up, the vote may have already closed, so be mindful of this. For more information on voting, visit the official ITV site. Love Island is available to watch on catch-up on ITVX. Add Love Island to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Angel Swift? Meet Love Island 2025 contestant and salon owner
Angel and Ty have been a strong couple throughout their time in the villa.
Angel entered the villa as a bombshell, and her arrival came with brutal consequences. As she entered, the Islanders were tasked with ranking Angel's top three boys. And when Angel chose Ty Isherwood as her number one, Lauren Wood was immediately dumped as she had been coupled up with Ty. Angel obviously chose well, as the duo have stayed strong throughout and are now a couple in the Love Island 2025 final. Despite so much drama in her wake, Angel has fared well in the Love Island villa, but has she done enough to win? As we wait to find out, scroll on to learn more about the bombshell. Angel Swift - key facts Age: 26 Job: Aesthetics practitioner and salon owner From: Maidstone Who is Angel Swift? Angel is a 26-year-old aesthetics practitioner from Maidstone, and joined the Love Island 2025 cast as a bombshell. She joined the villa to find "the one", and sees Love Island as "an amazing opportunity to make new connections and have new experiences. "I'm ready to get into a relationship as I've been single for a year, so ready to make memories with someone, go travelling with them and fall in love," she told ITV ahead of her bombshell entrance. How old is Angel Swift? Angel is 26 years old. Is Angel on Instagram? She sure is! You can follow Angel on Instagram via @angeliqueswift, where at the time of reporting she has just over 147,000 followers. What does Angel look for in a partner? Angel's type is the classic "tall, dark and handsome", which so many of the Islanders are after in the villa too. She added: "Muscles… I love a good body. Nice smile. Someone that makes me laugh. Someone that’s family orientated. Someone that’s very needy for me so we can build that close connection." When it comes to green flags, Angel also has an eye for ambition. Read more on Love Island 2025 finalists: Harry Cooksley Toni Laites Yasmin Pettet Cach Mercer Angel Swift Shakira Khan Ty Isherwood Jamie Rhodes Love Island is available to watch on ITVX. Add Love Island to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Harry Cooksley? Meet Love Island 2025 contestant and semi-professional footballer
Love Island's Harry Cooksley has had quite the whirlwind of a journey throughout his time in the villa. First he was coupled up with Sophie Lee, but a brutal twist saw him taken and coupled up with Shakira Khan, and after some turbulence the pair have managed to land themselves a spot in the final. Before the final airs, read on for everything you need to know about Love Island 2025 contestant Harry Cooksley. Harry Cooksley - key facts Age: 30 Job: Gold trader, semi-professional footballer and model From: Guildford Instagram: @harrycooksley8 Who is Harry Cooksley? Harry Cooksley is a 30-year-old gold trader, semi-professional footballer and model from Guildford, making him a real jack of all trades. Harry currently plays midfielder for Farnham Town, where he's earned himself the nickname 'The Surrey Zidane'. Harry's claim to fame is that he's the body double for Declan Rice: "So, when he does a shoot, any body close-ups will actually be me. You’ll never see my face, but you’ll see my shoulder or chest, that kind of thing." How old is Harry Cooksley? Harry is 30 years old, making him the oldest contestant in the villa this year. Is Harry on Instagram? Yes! You can follow Harry on Instagram @harrycooksley8, where he already has over 106,000 followers and posts lots of topless photos, alongside pitch shots of him playing football and even a photo side by side with Declan Rice. What does Harry look for in a partner? Harry is looking for a girl-next-door type in the Mallorcan villa. "A girl that makes me laugh and can hold eye contact with me. I don’t think I’d go for the most obvious girl, I like a real sweet girl," he described. Read more on Love Island 2025 finalists: Harry Cooksley Toni Laites Yasmin Pettet Cach Mercer Angel Swift Shakira Khan Ty Isherwood Jamie Rhodes Love Island is available to watch on ITVX. Add Love Island to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Shakira Khan? Meet Love Island 2025 contestant and marketer
Will Shakira and Harry be crowned our winners?
One Islander who has certainly made her mark in the villa is Shakira Khan, who entered the villa on day one as an OG Islander and was initially coupled up with Ben Holbrough. That was until they were split up by bombshell Toni Laites, leaving Shakira single and with just 24 hours to find a new man before risking being dumped from the Island. And choose a new man she did! Shakira decided to couple up with Harry Cooksley, and the pair have now made it all the way to the Love Island final. As we wait to see who wins this year's season, read on for everything you need to know about Shakira. Shakira Khan - key facts Age: 22 Job: Marketing From: Burnley Instagram: @shakirakhan16 Who is Shakira Khan? Shakira is a 22-year-old working in marketing from Burnley. Shakira fit right in to the Love Island 2025 villa as she's no stranger to spending time in the sun. Her Instagram is full of photos of her luxurious holidays to Dubai, Turkey, Haiti and Mexico. Despite entering the villa, Shakira has described her love life on the outside as "booming", but with one major problem: "they’re all frogs". She said: "It’s a busy love life but I’ve not found 'the husband'. I'm looking for 'the one'. I’m looking for the ring." How old is Shakira Khan? Shakira is 22 years old, making her the youngest contestant in the villa this year alongside Tommy Bradley. Is Shakira on Instagram? Yes! You can follow Shakira on Instagram @shakirakhan16, where she has over 312,000 followers. What does Shakira look for in a partner? Shakira may be searching for a husband but she's not asking for much; she just wants "someone who is tall, charming, witty, with big arms, a good smile and just really funny". Read more on Love Island 2025 finalists: Harry Cooksley Toni Laites Yasmin Pettet Cach Mercer Angel Swift Shakira Khan Ty Isherwood Jamie Rhodes Love Island is available to watch on ITVX. Add Love Island to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Toni Laites? Meet Love Island 2025 contestant and bombshell
Toni and Cach are this year's favourites to win.
Tensions are at an all-time high in the Love Island villa after the results of the Casa Amor recoupling. Toni has not had a straightforward journey throughout her time on Love Island. Prior to the Casa Amor twist, Toni was in a couple with Harrison Solomon, but the pair both returned with bombshells only to briefly reunite. However, after Harrison dramatically walked from the villa on day 38, Toni and Cach reconciled and have now been dubbed this year's "most loved-up" finalists. But do they have what it takes to win? Only time will tell, but in the meantime read on for everything you need to know about Toni Laites. Toni Laites - key facts Age: 24 Job: Las Vegas pool cabana server From: Connecticut Who is Toni Laites? Toni is a 24-year-old American from Connecticut, who is currently as a Las Vegas Pool Cabana Server. Toni has said that she wants to date a British guy because she's lived in three different states in the US and is still single, adding: "It’s time to try something new!" "I have some British friends and they’re pretty charming," she said. "I think all Americans love a good accent. British men are just more polite, with better manners." She has said that her biggest ick is people with "bad hygiene", "bad breath" and people who don't get hair cuts. Toni has said she doesn't "want to be super messy" in the villa, and that she's "hoping to come out with friends of course". "I guess I’m the party starter, I want everyone to have fun," she said. Toni has ulcerative colitis and made the papers in her hometown when she had to go to hospital the same week as her senior prom – despite having initially been told it wasn't possible for her to attend, she was eventually able to make it to prom. She said: "What I hope people see from me being on Love Island is that not all illnesses are visible. It doesn’t have to hold you back, you can travel etc… I live my life day-to-day like anyone else." How old is Toni Laites? Toni is 24 years old. Is Toni on Instagram? Yes! You can follow Toni on Instagram @tlaites20. At the time of reporting, Toni has just over 227,000 followers, which will likely only rise if she wins Love Island. What does Toni look for in a partner? Toni has been clear about her perfect man when heading into the villa, saying she's looking for someone with "darker hair" and a "clean hair cut", who is "definitely muscular but not too muscular" and is "super fit". She's also said she's hoping to meet someone that can make her laugh, and who she could maybe start a family with one day. Read more on Love Island 2025 finalists: Harry Cooksley Toni Laites Yasmin Pettet Cach Mercer Angel Swift Shakira Khan Ty Isherwood Jamie Rhodes Love Island is available to watch on ITVX. Add Love Island to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
All the Love Island winners from 2015 to now
Who has emerged from the villa victorious?
The time has come for the final of Love Island 2025, with four couples in the running to become the next winners of the reality series. Over the last two months, singles have entered the iconic villa and while some have left still single, others have been more lucky in the love department. This year's Islanders have been following in the footsteps of reigning champs Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan, along with a long list of former winners from the summer and winter seasons. As we prepare for another season of Love Island, here's everything you need to know about all the previous Love Island winners, including their current relationship status. Last updated: 4th August 2025 Gabby Allen and Casey O'Gorman – All Stars (2025) Relationship status: Split Gabby and Casey won the latest season of Love Island: All Stars, but three months later they called it quits. The pair released a joint statement via MailOnline, which read: "After much thoughtful consideration, Gabby and Casey have decided to go their separate ways romantically. This decision was mutual, and they both remain on good terms as friends with a shared respect for each other." A representative for Gabby added: "Gabby is grateful for the memories they've created together and wishes Casey nothing but the best as they both move forward on their individual journeys. She's excited for what the future holds and appreciates." Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan - Season 11 (2024) Relationship status: Split Mimii and Josh won Love Island 2024's summer season and became the first Black couple to win in the show's history – however, two months after they won, they announced they had broken up. In an Instagram Story, Mimii said she Josh were "trying to figure it out since leaving the villa but unfortunately things aren't going to work out between us right now". Josh later commented on their split at the Pride of Britain Awards and told The Sun: "Mimii is just as busy as I am. I'm sure she's doing well whatever she is doing. I wish her the best and I hope she continues to thrive." Molly Smith and Tom Clare – All Stars (2024) Relationship status: Still together Molly Smith and Tom Clare were named the first ever winners of the Love Island: All Stars season. The couple took home a whopping £50,000 cash prize, which they split. In the months following their win, Tom officially asked Molly to be his girlfriend and they are still going strong! From going on holidays to moving in together, the couple are proving Love Island does work! Sammy Root and Jess Harding – Season 10 (2023) Relationship status: Split It sure has been one rollercoaster journey for summer 2023 winners Sammy and Jess. Despite coming in as a bombshell who took out Molly, Ella T and Jess on poolside dates, Sammy and Jess clearly had a spark from their first meeting. But Sammy had a case of wandering eye that saw him and Jess come to fiery blows more than once in the villa. The couple were told they couldn't recouple with one another and newly single, Sammy recoupled with bombshell Mal, while Jess tried things with best friend Mitchel. Despite their differences and turning heads (on Sammy's part), Jess arrived back in to the villa from Casa Amor single and it showed Sammy that he wanted to be with her, rather than Amber. Since then, the pair quickly became the villa's first boyfriend and girlfriend, with Sammy declaring his love for Jess in his final declaration of love in the final. Sadly, the pair were unable to make their romance work outside of the villa, and split up mere months after the show's end. Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan – Season 9 (2023) Relationship status: Married The 2023 winter Love Island final saw the show’s host Maya Jama announce that Sanam and Kai were this year's winning couple. Before their win, Sanam accidentally revealed she is in love with Kai, while Kai told viewers to “watch this space” about asking Sanam to be his girlfriend in the outside world. It wasn’t all plain-sailing for the pair, however, with both contestants' heads turning during the infamous Casa Amor segment, but things seem to be going from strength to strength for the pair. Appearing on this year's Aftersun, they confirmed they moved in with each other and have also launched a joint YouTube channel, The Kai and Sanam Show. As of 2025, the pair are now married! Ekin-Su Cülcüloglu and Davide Sanclimenti – Season 8 (2022) Relationship status: Split The 2022 hugely exciting Love Island finale saw Ekin-Su and Davide emerge as the winners after the public watched their whirlwind romance unfold. Since the show, the pair appeared in their very own reality TV show, titled Ekin-Su & Davide: Homecomings, which saw them travelling back to their home countries, as well as Ekin-Su taking part on season 15 of Dancing on Ice. But their love story has continued to have twist and turns since leaving the villa. After a brief break-up last summer, the pair reconciled on a romantic trip to Turkey, but have since broken up. In January 2024, the pair shared the news of their split on their respective Instagram stories. Ekin-Su wrote: "The last 18 months have been a rollercoaster of ups and downs, just like every relationship. Davide and I both wanted to make this work as we cared deeply for each other. "Unfortunately I have recently made the decision to end our relationship and to go our separate ways." The actress went on to say she hopes their privacy "will be respected", noting she "enjoyed" their "time together and will cherish the memories" they made. Shortly after her statement, Davide wrote that it was a "joint decision" to end their relationship. "I agree, it was a beautiful story even with its ups and downs, like all couples. I loved every moment, from the first time I knew her in the villa until life outside," he wrote. "I really believed in us and saw a future for us. But sometimes in life people need to grow apart. Is just the direction of life. I will treasure our moments forever." Liam Reardon and Millie Court – Season 7 (2021) Relationship status: Still together Liam and Millie emerged as the 2021 champions of Love Island, beating Chloe Burrows and Toby Aromolaran, as well as Faye Winter and Teddy Soares, to that £50,000 prize money. Unfortunately, the couple broke up in July 2022, with Millie sharing the news in an Instagram post and telling her followers that it was "a tough decision" but that they were "both ready for new chapters". However, the pair are now back together and share photos and videos of each other on their various social media channels. Paige Turley and Finn Tapp – Season 6 (2020) Relationship status: Split Paige and Finn, the first ever winners of winter Love Island, stayed together for three years after being crowned the 2020 series champions, spending lockdown together and later moving into a flat in Manchester, however they reportedly called time on their relationship in April 2023. "Paige and Finn had a really good run, but they are still super young and decided it wasn’t forever in the end," a source told The Sun. Amber Gill and Greg O'Shea – Season 5 (2019) Relationship status: Split If you were invested in Amber and Greg going the distance then you probably were not too thrilled to learn that they broke up only a few weeks after leaving the villa behind them – so it wasn't true love after all. Individually though, things have been going pretty well for them. Greg has gone back to his career playing Rugby while Amber has become quite the name on social media, having become an influencer who has amassed over two million followers. Both have gone to be in separate relationships, moving on with their lives since Love Island. Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer – Season 4 (2018) Relationship status: Split Ah, Jack and Dani – we thought they were meant to be but alas, the relationship did not last and Jack missed out on the golden opportunity of having Danny Dyer as a father-in-law. They did try to make it work, even living together and buying a puppy, but it fell apart after six months. Since then, Jack has had a child named Blossom while Dani has been edging her way into the presenting world – and had a cameo in EastEnders alongside her dad where she played his cab driver. She is mum to a boy called Santiago and welcomed twin daughters, Star and Summer, in May 2023. As of June 2025, Dani is now married to footballer Jarrod Bowen, whom she shares the twins with. Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies – Season 3 (2017) Relationship status: Split Kem and Amber's relationship did not last long after they left the villa and they broke up around six months later. Professionally though, they are the most successful couple to emerge from the show. Kem has become a well-known face in the UK through his stints on shows like Dancing on Ice and he pops up semi-regularly as a guest on This Morning. As for Amber, she has seen her star rise on the stage when she was cast in the musical 9 to 5 and more recently, she donned her sparkles and joined the original West End cast of The Great Gatsby musical. So while their love may not have gone the distance, they will certainly be pleased that they made the decision to join the show in 2017. Cara De la Hoyde and Nathan Massey – Season 2 (2016) Relationship status: Married Cara and Nathan may have separated briefly not long after they won the show in 2016 but Cara discovered she was pregnant and the baby brought them back together. They named him Freddie and the addition of a child has seen them remain together to this day – well done, Freddie! And they seem to be happier than ever now. They had their second baby, daughter Delilah, in 2020. It is nice to see that Love Island can see a couple stay together, even if it is a rarity. Jessica Hayes and Max Morley – Season 1 (2015) Relationship status: Split Jess and Max were the first winners of the revamped show in 2015 – there was a two-season celebrity version that aired first – and while it would be nice to say that the original winners were still together, sadly we can't as they split up a mere six weeks after leaving the villa behind them. Since then, Max has got into travelling and has visited various places around the world, while Jess found love with Dan Lawry and they have gone onto have a child together, Presley. So while the pair did not stay together, at least they have both gone on to good things! Love Island is available to watch on catch-up on ITVX. Add Love Island to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
When is the Love Island 2025 final? Season 12 end date confirmed
The long awaited final of Love Island 2025 is finally upon us! It's been a very long two months for some of the Islanders, with love triangles, screaming matches and wandering eyes aplenty, which begs the question of who on Earth could be the winner? Four couples have made it to the final, and while three of the pairs are "dating" (whatever that means) we've yet to hear any "I love yous" and none are officially boyfriend and girlfriend. This week they met the parents and heard what their loved ones had to say, so all that's left to do is to crown the winners. So, when is the Love Island 2025 final? Read on for everything you need to know. When is the Love Island 2025 final? CONFIRMED: The Love Island 2025 final will air on Monday 4th August at 9pm on ITV2. As per previous seasons, fans will watch on as the Islanders' last day in the villa is shown, before host Maya Jama announces the finalists one by one. What time is the Love Island 2025 final? The Love Island summer 2025 final will air during its usual slot at 9pm. Which couples are in the Love Island final? As per previous seasons, four couples have made it to the Love Island 2025 final. They are: Angel and Ty Shakira and Harry Toni and Cach Yasmin and Jamie How long is the Love Island final? This year's summer Love Island final is currently slated to last for 95 minutes, with the episode coming to an end at 10:35pm. Is the Love Island final filmed live? A bit of both! The final episode will swap between live moments of Maya Jama as she reveals where the couples placed in the competition as well as speaking to former Islanders about their time on the show. The episode also includes footage of the Islanders' last day in the villa, which often includes the Islanders taking part in the dance class before the boys and girls are separated to write their declarations of love. Love Island is available to watch on ITVX. Add Love Island to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Love Island 2025 cast: Full line-up of confirmed contestants and bombshells
The Love Island final is now on the horizon, with the four couples remaining all vying for a chance to be crowned the winners. After Sunday night's brutal dumping, Angel and Ty, Cach and Toni, Jamie and Yasmin and Shakira and Harry all remain, and in tonight's episode (4th August), host Maya Jama will reveal what we've all been waiting for since the show began. Whoever wins tonight will be following in the footsteps of reigning champs Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan. As we wait to see how things unfold, read on to learn more about the Love Island 2025 remaining Islanders and those who have since been dumped from the iconic villa. Love Island 2025 cast: Confirmed contestants The full line-up confirmed so far is as follows: Angel Swift Cach Mercer Ty Isherwood Jamie Rhodes Yasmin Pettet Toni Laites Shakira Khan Harry Cooksley Megan Moore - DUMPED Dejon Noel-Williams - DUMPED Megan Clarke - DUMPED Conor Phillips - DUMPED Blu Chegini - DUMPED Helena Ford - DUMPED Billykiss Azeez - DUMPED Emma Munro - DUMPED Boris Vidovic - DUMPED Lauren Wood - DUMPED Harrison Solomon - EXITED Tommy Bradley - DUMPED Lucy Quinn - DUMPED Ben Holbrough - DUMPED Andrada Pop - DUMPED Yaz Broom - DUMPED Rheo Parnell - DUMPED Chris Middleton - DUMPED Martin Enitan - DUMPED Giorgio Russo - DUMPED Emily Moran - DUMPED Ryan Bannister - DUMPED Alima Gagigo - DUMPED Ryan Bannister - DUMPED Remell Mullins - DUMPED Shea Mannings - DUMPED Will Means - DUMPED Poppy Harrison - DUMPED Caprice Alexandra - DUMPED Malisha Jordan - DUMPED Sophie Lee - DUMPED Kyle Ashman - EXITED Here's all you need to know about them. Megan Clarke <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/06/Untitled-design-15-5d5a035.jpg" width="3000" height="2000" alt="Woman stands in a pink toned airport lounge in a purple bikini and gold sandal heels. Her dark brown hair is curled and sits around her shoulders. Both her hands are on hips. She has a wide stance with her weight resting on one leg." title="Megan-Clarke-Love-Island-2025" /> Age: 24 Job: Musical theatre performer and energy broker Instagram: @meganforteclarke Megan from Dublin currently lives in Brighton after graduating from The Brighton Academy of performing arts and musical theatre. She has 20,000 followers on TikTok and recently went viral for a Derry Girls TikTok for Halloween. Talking about what she's looking for in a partner, she said: "Someone who doesn’t take themselves too seriously and has a sense of humour. If they’re not bad-looking, that’s always a plus. I love a boy that’s a bit pasty, like Timothée Chalamet." Angel Swift Age: 26 Job: Aesthetics practitioner and salon owner Instagram: @angeliqueswift Angel is the latest bombshell to head into the villa post Casa Amor and movie night madness, and she is looking for the one. Speaking of why she decided to go on the show, Angel told ITV: "It's an amazing opportunity to make new connections and have new experiences. I'm ready to get into a relationship as I've been single for a year, so ready to make memories with someone, go travelling with them and fall in love." Ty Isherwood Age: 23 Job: Site engineer Instagram: @tyishi98 As Ty heads into the Casa Amor villa, he plans to just be himself. "I feel like people will gravitate towards me," he said. "I've got to lay it on thick." Jamie Rhodes Age: 26 Job: Electrical engineer Instagram: @__jamierhodes__ Jamie plans to "cause some havoc" in Casa Amor as he wears his heart on his sleeve and "really get to know the girls". Cach Mercer Age: 24 Job: Professional dancer Instagram: @cacherel_ Cach's plan is simple: "To try and make everybody fall in love with me." He returned from Casa Amor with Toni Laites, and while it appeared the pair were going strong things soon changed when Toni decided to recouple with Harrison Solomon, leaving both Cach and Lauren Wood shocked by her decision. Yasmin Pettet Age: 24 Job: Commercial banking executive Instagram: @yasminpettet111 Yasmin from London says she's looking for "a guy who is fit, has a nice body and who is funny with a bit of banter". On her secret skills, she revealed: "I can make a really realistic cat sound…" Toni Laites Age: 24 Job: Las Vegas Pool Cabana Server Instagram: @tlaites20 Toni, from Connecticut in the US, is this season's first bombshell arrival. She's a 24-year-old Las Vegas Pool Cabana Server, who wants to date a British guy as they are "more polite, with better manners", and "all Americans love a good accent". She has said that her biggest ick is people with "bad hygiene", and that she's looking for someone with "darker hair" and a "clean hair cut", who is "definitely muscular but not too muscular" and is "super fit". She has said she doesn't "want to be super messy" in the villa, and that she's "hoping to come out with friends of course". "I guess I’m the party starter, I want everyone to have fun," she said. Conor Phillips Age: 25 Job: Rugby player Instagram: @cpeezy Conor from Limerick, Ireland, is another contestant who'll be hoping to find a special someone on the show this season. He's a rugby player who most recently competed in the All-Ireland League with Terenure College. He said he's looking for "someone who is really sure of themselves", adding: "Ambitious, a bit of a go-getter and good craic. I like dark eyes and I don't mind a dominant woman." On his turn-offs, he added: "Being too needy, or needing to do everything together. I like someone to be independent and do their own thing and then we come together and do our thing." Shakira Khan Age: 22 Job: Marketing Instagram: @shakirakhan16 Shakira from Burnley is looking for "the one". The 22-year-old said: "It’s a busy love life but I’ve not found ‘the husband’." Asked about what she's looking for in a partner, she wants "someone who is tall, charming, witty, with big arms, a good smile and just really funny". Harry Cooksley Age: 30 Job: Gold trader, semi-professional footballer and model Instagram: @harrycooksley8 A model, semi-professional footballer and gold trader, Harry from Guildford is a jack of all trades. And his claim to fame is that he's the double of Declan Rice. He explained: "When he does a shoot, any body close-ups will actually be me. You’ll never see my face, but you’ll see my shoulder or chest, that kind of thing." Talking about what he's looking for in a partner, he said: "A girl that makes me laugh and can hold eye contact with me. I don’t think I’d go for the most obvious girl, I like a real sweet girl." Megan Moore Age: 24 Job: Musical theatre performer and energy broker Instagram: @megann.mooree Megan from Southampton is another contestant who'll be looking to find love in the Mallorcan villa this year - and she's got high hopes. Using a business analogy, she said: "We’re going to make sales and get on that corporate ladder and be booming. Profits, profits, profits!" Talking about what she wants in a partner, she said: "I’d like to meet someone who is tall, with a nice tan, nice eyes and a nice smile. He needs to have a good fashion sense and a really good, funny personality that I can get on with." Dejon Noel-Williams Age: 26 Job: Personal trainer Instagram: @dejonnoelwilliams Dejon is a 26-year-old personal trainer from London. He's no stranger to the limelight either, as his father is former professional footballer Gifton Noel-Williams, who played for the likes of Watford, Burnley and Stoke. Talking about what he's looking for in a partner, he said "someone who is beautiful on the inside and out". Dumped Islanders Helena Ford Age: 29 Job: Cabin crew Instagram: @helenaforddd Love Island 2025 contestant Helena from London is no stranger to the limelight as she is pals with 2018 cast member Zara McDermott. Asked about what she wants in a partner, the 29-year-old said she's looking for a Northerner as she finds them funny. She said: "I feel like Northern people have much more banter than Southerners. If you look through my previous dating history, you’ll see I clearly go for personality. You can pretty much laugh me into bed." Blu Chegini Age: 26 Job: Construction project manager Instagram: @bluchegini A 26-year-old construction project manager from London, Blu headed into the villa looking for a "family oriented" partner who "has a lot of love to give and a lot of love to receive". Billykiss Azeez Age: 28 Job: Content creator Instagram: @billykiss Billykiss has been single for 10 years and thought to give Love Island a go because "what I've been doing on the outside world hasn't worked". She currently has her eye on Conor and Dejon, which could spell trouble for Meg as she and Dejon have remained strong in their couple. "I'm here to bombshell, so you've got to do what you've got to do," Billykiss said in response to potentially breaking up another couple. Boris Vidovic Age: 28 Job: Model Instagram: @sportyris Boris is looking for a girl with an interesting personality and who can make him smile while in Casa Amor. He returned from Casa with Billykiss Azeez, but his eyes have since moved onto Emma Munro. Emma Munro Age: 30 Job: Hydrogeologist Instagram: @emmamunr0 Emma is looking to explore connections with all the boys in Casa Amor, but she already has history with one of them. Prior to the series, Emma and Harry were in a relationship for four years, but they split up because "he was misbehaving". Harrison Solomon - EXITED Age: 22 Job: Student Instagram: @hj_solomon Harrison is swapping sunny Florida for the Love Island villa and sparks have been flying between him and American bombshell Toni. As for what he is looking for in the villa, Harrison said: "I do really like American girls. Their personality is slightly different, in general they're more confident and go for what they want. But I like a challenge, I like a bit of the chase." Lauren Wood Age: 26 Job: Dog walker Instagram: @_laurenkwood Lauren's game plan in Casa Amor is to "win Harrison over". She said: "He's so my type. There are a couple of guys that take my fancy, but Harrison is the one I'm going in for." Tommy Bradley Age: 22 Job: Landscape gardener Instagram: @_tommybradley_ Landscape gardener Tommy Bradley is another 2025 contestant, and he knows exactly what he wants in a partner personality wise. He explained: "A girl who is very ambitious, with a big personality, caring, but also someone that doesn’t take themselves too seriously. "I don’t know if that’s asking for too much, but I want a bit of everything. I haven’t got a specific type in terms of looks, though." Lucy Quinn Age: 21 Job: Make-up artist Instagram: @lucyquinnmakeup_ Lucy has her eye on Tommy. "I think he's just a lovely lad and he's got good morals," she said. "I've been watching at home with my mum and dad. My dad said, 'I think you should pick him.' So I want to listen to my dad on that one." Ben Holbrough Age: 23 Job: Private hire taxi driver and model Instagram: @ben.holbrough 6'2 Ben from Gloucester is another contestant hoping to find love in the villa. Speaking about what he's after, he said "Someone sexy, good-looking, good chat, good vibes, nice teeth and good eye contact - they’re all the traits I look for. "Oh, and also a cute smile, I just look at you and know I can be around you all day, every day." Andrada Pop Age: 27 Job: Personal trainer Instagram: @_andradapop Andrada can fall for someone "quite quickly" and she has her eye on Tommy headed into Casa Amor. She said: "I want to bring out of him a more sexy, spicy vibe. I know the fun and the banter and everything is there, but I would love a date where I could bring that sexy vibe out of him." Giorgio Russo Age: 30 Job: Account manager Instagram: @giorgiorusso__ If his surname didn't already give it away, Giorgio Russo is related to none other than footballer Alessia Russo. "She's really excited," Giorgio said of his sister's reaction to him taking part. "She watches every year and reckons I can do well, so she's excited to see how I get on." The 30-year-old is "excited" about heading into the villa, telling ITV: "It's given me a really good opportunity to look at things from the outside so I know what I'm going for." Giorgio lives in Australia but has said he will be coming back to the UK because he misses his family. Emily Moran Age: 24 Job: Insurance development executive Instagram: @emilyxmorann Speaking about what she's looking for, Emily said: "Someone with emotional intelligence, for one. Someone who is really confident but not cocky. They can hold a room, communicate… oh, and biceps!" Asked whether she'd be hesitant to steal a boy from another girl as a new bombshell, she responded: "I wouldn’t go after someone who wasn’t giving me the vibe back, I wouldn’t choose someone who didn’t fancy me. You can always feel if there’s a vibe. I wouldn’t want someone who doesn’t want me, or was giving someone else the time of day or lying to me. I want to be open and honest." Yaz Broom Age: 26 Job: DJ Instagram: @yasmin_lauryn Yaz doesn't have a game plan headed into Casa Amor, but already has her eye on Harrison, Tommy and Conor. "They all seem like they treat women really well, and they have nice personalities and nice bodies," she said. Rheo Parnell Age: 26 Job: Ring girl Instagram: @rheouno Rheo has her eyes on Harrison in Casa Amor, telling ITV: "I'm locked and loaded on him, target secured." Chris Middleton Age: 29 Job: Commercial real estate asset manager Instagram: @chrisjmiddleton Chris is looking forward to having time and space to make connections with people in the villa, and he has his eye on Shakira, Emily and Yasmin. Martin Enitan Age: 23 Job: Graduate Instagram: @martinenitan Martin is "very respectful", but he isn't intimidated by the other Islanders when it comes to cracking on. Ryan Bannister Age: 27 Job: Post Office retail support Instagram: @ryanbanners Ryan is looking to find a girl who he can bring home to his parents and is on Love Island "definitely looking for love". Hailing from Chesterfield, Ryan has his eye on Shakira, Toni and Emily and is ready to break up a couple if needs be. He siad: "You could only be in the villa for a short time, so if it happens, the boys might be pissed off with me but it is what it is." Alima Gagigo <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/06/Untitled-design-12-723c200.jpg" width="3000" height="2000" alt="Woman stands in a pink toned airport lounge in a yellow swimsuit and silver sandal heels. Her dark brown hair is curled and sits around her shoulders. She has both hands on her hips and stands on one leg with her other leg tucked like a flamingo." title="Alima-Gagigo-Love-Island-2025" /> Age: 23 Job:Wealth management client services executive Instagram: @alimsssx Scottish single Alima is another contestant who'll be looking for love in the Mallorcan villa. She describes herself as a "good flirt" and has a go-to tactic when trying to flirt with men. She explained: "I always ask guys on a night out to guess which country I’m originally from. If they get it right, they can get my number. But they never guess correctly, so it works really well if you don’t want to give a guy your number. "I’m originally from Guinea-Bissau. If they’re close and I really fancy them, I’ll give them my number anyway." Remell Mullins Age: 24 Job: Self improvement content creator Instagram: @remellgains Remell Mullins is a self improvement content creator from Essex and is looking for a "bubbly, confident, ambitious and fun girl" in the villa. He said: "One feature that stands out to me is a nice smile, nice teeth and someone that can keep me on my toes." But for Remell, he can get bored "very easily", so is keen to couple up with someone who can stimulate him "mentally". Shea Mannings Age: 25 Job: Scaffolder Instagram: @shea.mannings Bombshell Shea Mannings lives in Bristol and was looking for a bubbly Islander to connect with in the villa before he was dumped. "She needs to have a nice personality – like I think I have – so that we match together," he said. "Also, I have a little boy, so I'll be taking him into consideration with who I couple up with, too." Will Means Age: 25 Job: Personal trainer Instagram: @willmeanss Will was looking forward to getting in the villa and speaking to the girls, and was hoping to meet a soulmate, but unfortunately his time was cut short after being dumped after just two days. Will has quite the accolades to his name, too, having been named the fourth fittest farmer by Farmers Weekly in 2023. He also came 35th in the world at the Hyrox World Champs. Poppy Harrison Age: 22 Job: Dental nurse Instagram: @poppyharrisonx Poppy Harrison had previously been rumoured for the series, and now she's headed into the villa ready to find love, and while it seemed she had a ticket into the main villa her time was up after Remell changed his mind. "I like someone who has big energy, but not too big," Poppy said. "I love a good sense of humour but I basically need to keep them grounded, but for them to keep me on my toes. I do get bored quickly." Caprice Alexandra Age: 26 Job: Nursery owner Instagram: @capricealexandra Caprice doesn't do dating apps but loves going on holiday. So, what's better than going on holiday and having a flirt? "I'm looking for '90s love," said Caprice. "I want a man. A lot of men are quite sassy in this generation. I just want someone that's going to treat me well." Malisha Jordan Age: 24 Job: Teaching assistant Malisha, from Broxbourne, was looking for a "tall, dark, handsome man", and while she had her eyes on Dejon, him choosing to couple up with Meg left Malisha at risk of being dumped from the villa. And dumped she was! Newcomer Harrison had to choose between Malisha and Toni after going on a date with them both, and after choosing Toni, Malisha was dumped from the Island. Asked about how she feels about the prospect of stealing a boy as a new bombshell, she said: "If I want it, I’m going to get it. I always get what I want. I’m an only child, so of course I’m going to get what I want. I’m in there for myself. I want to find a man. Actually, I want to find a husband, that’s what I want to find." Sophie Lee Age: 29 Job: Motivational speaker and author Instagram: @sophirelee Another single who was hoping to find love in the villa this year is Sophie Lee from Manchester, but unfortunately her time in the villa came to an early end on day 2. After Shakira chose to couple up with Harry, this left Sophie single and therefore dumped from the villa. Sophie used to work as a fire breather but suffered an accident that left her with severe burns. She went on to write a book about her experience and has worked with The Katie Piper Foundation to raise awareness for fellow burn survivors. Sophie described herself as the "CEO of empowerment". She said: "I want women to feel beautiful and validated in themselves and feel their best self." Kyle Ashman - EXITED ahead of series launch Age: 23 Job: Water operative Instagram: @kyleaashman Kyle from Stafford has confirmed he will not be entering the villa this year after initially being announced as part of the line-up. The news comes after The Sun reported he had been questioned by police in connection with an incident involving a machete attack. "I fully cooperated with this police investigation and made it very clear that I had no involvement in this incident," Ashman, 23, said in a statement to RadioTimes.com. "I am not a violent person and any suggestion otherwise is a mischaracterisation." Though he was questioned, he was never charged. ITV also released a statement in the wake of Ashman's exit, citing "personal reasons" as the deciding factor behind his exit. "For personal reasons, Kyle will not be entering the Love Island Villa as planned," the channel said. The 23-year-old had previously said he's simply looking for "someone that’s fun, confident and just themselves" on the show. Love Island airs Sunday to Friday on ITV2 and ITVX at 9pm. Add Love Island to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. 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Who left Love Island last night? All the dumped contestants from season 12
The final dumping of the series has arrived.
When it came to the final dumping of the series, Love Island didn't hold back! It was time for past Islanders to have their say on who should remain the villa as a number of them all returned to the villa once more to give their verdict on who was the least compatible. In the clear were Harry and Shakira, Jamie and Yasmin and Cach and Toni – but for Dejon and Meg and Angel and Ty, their time in the villa was hanging by a thread. One by one, the returning Islanders had to vote for which couple they believed was the least compatible and for one couple, their chance to make it to the final was taken from them. So, who was dumped from the Love Island villa? Read on to find out who has left Love Island 2025. Who was dumped from Love Island last night? All the past contestants from season 12 So far, 28 contestants have been dumped from Love Island. Dejon Noel-Williams - DUMPED in episode 48 As part of the final dumping, a number of previously dumped Islanders all returned to the villa to give their verdict on which couple they believed the be the least compatible. The couple who received the most votes was then dumped from the Island, and for Dejon and Meg, their time in the villa was over as they just missed out on the final. "It feels great to be leaving the villa, I came here to find love and that’s what I’ve got," Dejon said of his exit. "I’ve found Meg, I’m leaving with a girlfriend and in love. I couldn’t leave happier." Megan Moore - DUMPED in episode 48 Alongside Dejon, Megan's time in the villa came to an end. Megan said she was "definitely ready to go and leave" with Dejon following her exit, admitting that it got to a point "where we were ready to go and do life on the outside world". She added: "We weren’t shocked, especially being so close to the end and how things had ended after our date. As soon as we saw the former Islanders come back, we knew we would be going. All the couples are very compatible so it was a case of all being in it together and knowing we would all see each other again in a day’s time." Megan Clarke – DUMPED again in episode 47 After a public vote to determine the most compatible couple, Megan and Conor received the fewest votes and had to leave the villa. As she departed, Megan – who had previously returned to the show after an earlier dumping – told her fellow Islanders: "I've had an absolute ball coming back, did everything I wanted to do – came back for what I wanted and got what I wanted." Speaking to the cameras, she reflected: "You go in there to find love but you learn a lot about yourself at the same time. I'm excited to do all the fun stuff with Conor on the outside!" Conor Phillips – DUMPED in episode 47 While on their final dates, Conor found out that he and Megan would be the next couple to leave the island after picking up the fewest public votes for most compatible couple. He told his fellow Islanders: "I came in trying to find someone and obviously made so many good friends and found someone so yeah, can't complain!" Helena Ford - DUMPED in episode 46 After the talent show, it was revealed to the Islanders that the public had been voting for their favourite couple, which saw Helena and Blu dumped from the villa. Reflecting on her dumping, Helena said she felt "content" to be leaving. "Over the last week there have been times where I wanted to leave as I felt like I had done my time," she said. "Going into the last week, not being in a couple, I felt a bit like a spare part." Blu Chegini DUMPED again in episode 46 After being voted the least favourite couple, Blu and Helena became the latest couple to be dumped from the villa. Speaking of returning to the villa for the second time, Blue said: "It was unexpected. The first time round was crazy but having a call back to go in a second time was something I didn't expect, especially so far down the line. "The second time round I was more comfortable as I knew what I was going into so I felt like I could be a bit more myself as I wasn't going into a new environment." Billykiss Azeez - DUMPED in episode 39 In yet another shock twist, Billykiss was dumped after her fellow Islanders decided to save Angel instead. Reflecting on her dumping, Billykiss said it felt "bittersweet" to be leaving. She said: "Obviously it’s sad for your journey to be cut short but I’m very happy with the experience I had. I made some great friendships and explored some connections, which unfortunately didn’t blossom into anything. Overall it was a very eventful experience." Boris Vidovic - DUMPED in episode 38 After Maya Jama arrived to gatecrash the Islanders' summer festival, she revealed that the public had been voting for their favourite girl and boy, and once more, those with the fewest votes would be headed home. Boris was in a couple with Billykiss Azeez upon his return from Casa Amor, but quickly found a spark with fellow bombshell Emma Munro. "I'm feeling alright, I know it's part of the show," Boris said of his exit from Love Island. "Someone has to be dumped, but I'm a little bit sad that I was voted the least favourite." Emma Munro - DUMPED in episode 38 Emma caused shockwaves during her time in the villa, with it being revealed that she was Harry Cooksley's ex-girlfriend of five years! While she found romance with other Islanders, it also seemed like there was a potential reunion on the cards for the ex flames, although that never came to fruition. "I feel fine," Emma said of her exit. "I had a good run and I left with my love interest, so I think it was the best way to go." Harrison Solomon - LEFT in episode 33 Harrison reportedly made the decision to leave the villa himself after being involved in a dramatic love triangle. Having been unable to choose between Lauren and Toni, the 22-year-old contestant had left both girls in tears over his inability to pick between them. However, it's now been reported that Harrison chose to leave the villa on Thursday (17th July) night and return to the UK. Lauren Wood - DUMPED in episode 33 After the arrival of new bombshell Angel, the Islanders played the Couple of Sorts game, where they were asked to predict which three boys Angel would find the most attractive. Conor was placed third, with Harry second and Ty coming out on top. Ty then received a text telling him that he had been coupled up with Angel, leaving Lauren single and, therefore, dumped from the villa. Lucy Quinn - DUMPED in episode 32 Lucy managed to last longer than some of the other Casa Amor bombshells, but her time came to an end when Shakira and Ty chose her and Tommy as the least compatible couple. Understandably, being dumped from the villa was quite the shock for Lucy, but she believes "that everything happens for a reason, so obviously it was our time to go". Tommy Bradley - DUMPED in episode 32 Tommy was another OG boy brutally dumped from the villa after another couple believed him and Lucy to be the least compatible couple. Reflecting on his Love Island journey, Tommy said he is "really proud" to have put himself outside of his comfort zone and is "grateful for the opportunity". Ben Holbrough - DUMPED in episode 31 Ben was one of the OG Islanders having been there since day one, but after being voted one half of the least compatible couple, his time in the villa came to an end. While he is "gutted" to be leaving, he admitted his time in the villa allowed him to grow and learn. He said in his exit interview: "A lot of the older guys in there spoke to me and helped me deal with situations better. I’m definitely coming out of the Villa a better person. And of course, I’m leaving with Andrada, she’s a gorgeous girl and I’m looking forward to getting to know her on the outside." Andrada Pop - DUMPED in episode 31 After Ben and Andrada received the fewest votes from the public, their time in the villa was over, and while Andrada's time was short-lived, it didn't come without its fireworks. Andrada said her leaving the villa was "shocking" as the Islanders didn't gather round the firepit as the news was delivered. "I didn't think Ben and I were the weakest couple," she said in her exit interview. "I felt like mine and Ben's bond was getting stronger and stronger. It's bittersweet but I'm happy to be leaving with Ben." Emily Moran - DUMPED in episode 28 Emily was in a couple with Tommy before he left for Casa Amor, and while his head was turned by bombshell Lucy, Emily remained single, which saw her dumped from the villa. Reflecting on how it felt to be leaving the villa, Emily said: "I had the best time. I don’t feel sad about leaving, it was my time to go. I stayed true to myself. I wouldn’t change it for the world!" Giorgio Russo - DUMPED in episode 28 Giorgio didn't have long in the villa and his decision to remain single after Casa Amor only backfired as he was then dumped from the Island. He said: "I had the best time. I don’t feel sad about leaving, it was my time to go. I stayed true to myself. I wouldn’t change it for the world!" Rheo Parnell - DUMPED in episode 28 Rheo had a connection with Harry in Casa Amor but he chose to recouple with Helena, which meant Rheo was single and therefore dumped. Asked how it felt to be leaving the villa, Rheo said: "It feels bittersweet, I think I was led astray slightly by Harry. But who’s going to be shocked by that really, Harry’s going to be Harry! I don’t think anyone should trust him." Yas Broom - DUMPED in episode 28 Despite making "some great connections" Yas didn't last long in the villa after no one chose to recouple with her in Casa Amor. "It feels a bit surreal," she said when asked how it felt to leave the villa. "I feel like it definitely went really quick, I wish I had a bit longer in there. I made some great connections!" Chris Middleton - DUMPED in episode 28 Unfortunately for Chris, none of the girls chose to recouple with him, something he described as "disappointment". He told ITV: "We all go in there looking for a spark and a connection and you know quite quickly if you’ve found that. While people were saying it was wide open, there were quite a few girls that were sticking with their original boys. Grateful for the experience. "Met a great group of lads and spent time in the main villa so you can’t turn your nose up at that, I just wish it was for longer." Martin Enitan - DUMPED in episode 28 Martin was the second Casa Amor boy to not be chosen to return to the main villa, and was dumped from the Island. He said: "[I feel] gutted obviously but still grateful for the experience. Even if it didn’t work out, overall it was great to know everyone because they were mad lovely." Alima Gagigo – DUMPED in episode 21 It's safe to say fans were gutted to see Alima Gagigo shown the door in episode 21, alongside Ryan. After failing to find a romantic connection with Remell, she was unfortunately left single – and left the show. The 23-year-old had quickly become a favourite among viewers for her fun personality, with many taking to social media to express their sorrow at her leaving even days after the news was revealed. Alima said upon her exit: "It’s a mix of emotions, I’ve been there since the start, so it’s bittersweet, but at the same time, I just can’t wait to wear no makeup for days and weeks now!" Ryan Bannister – DUMPED in episode 21 Considering Ryan had barely stayed a night in the Love Island villa, it's perhaps unsurprising that his exit made less of a stir than Alima's. Still, it appears the late arrival enjoyed his time in Majorca, saying: "Being in the villa and seeing it first-hand was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! As short as it was, it was still amazing." Remell Mullins – DUMPED in episode 19 After the viewing public were asked to choose their favourite boy and girl in the villa, it soon emerged that the islanders with the lowest votes would be brutally dumped – and Remell ended up being revealed as the man with the fewest votes, behind Ben and Harry. Earlier in the week, Alima had ended things with Remell after she discovered he had repeatedly kissing bombshell Poppy while on the sleepover – although he had eventually chosen to stick with Alima rather than couple up with the new girl. "And just like that… I’m officially out of the love island villa. What a mad, unforgettable ride.," Remell wrote on Instagram, adding: "I’m walking out with my head high and my heart full. Can’t wait to show you lot what’s next." Megan Clarke – DUMPED in episode 19 Megan was also a victim of the public vote, after it emerged she had received the fewest votes when the viewers had been asked to pick their favourite boy and girl. After the bottom three were revealed to be her, Shakira and Toni, it was confirmed that she would be the one packing her bags. It had been a dramatic week for musical theatre performer Megan, who was seen building a connection with Conor that led to her ending things with previous partner Tommy – whom she had seemed to be in a secure couple with. Shea Mannings - DUMPED in episode 17 Shea was in a couple with Helena by default after Shakira chose to couple up with Harry and Yasmin with Ben. And while on the Sleepover, Helena got to know bombshell Giorgio and she chose to couple up with him, meaning Shea was dumped from the villa. Reflecting on the moment he received the news of his dumping, Shea said: "Obviously, you never know, but as soon as I found out I was single, I kind of knew my time was up. I was just gutted." Poppy Harrison - DUMPED in episode 17 It seemed incredibly likely that Poppy was headed into the main villa with Remell after the pair struck up a strong bond, but he ultimately chose to remain in a couple with Alima, leaving Poppy dumped. Poppy was "shocked and surprised" that Remell went back to the main villa, adding: "I feel like Remell perhaps didn't go with his true feelings; he said less than 12 hours before on [the] truth or date game that he'd recouple with me and he wanted to take things further." Caprice Alexandra - DUMPED in episode 17 Caprice struck up a connection with Dejon while on the Sleepover, but his heart lay with Meg, which meant Caprice's time on Love Island was short-lived. After finding out she had been dumped, Caprice told her fellow bombshells that Dejon was "playing a game". She admitted she "expected" Dejon to remain in a couple of Meg, with her explaining she felt from the beginning "he knew what he was going to do". She added: "I think he's playing a bit of a game though, but I expected it from him." Will Means - DUMPED in episode 17 Despite putting in the graft with Emily, she decided to stick with Conor, meaning that Will was dumped from the Island before he even got a chance to step into the main villa. "I wasn't shocked, I understood that we were getting on well but it was only a couple of days," Will reflected on Emily's decision to remain in a couple with Conor. "I wasn't really shocked though, she's a really nice girl and perhaps she found a spark in the main villa." Malisha Jordan - DUMPED in episode 10 Malisha had quite the wild ride in the villa after she clashed with Meg over Dejon. While it seemed that Dejon was keen to get to know Malisha, he ended up recoupling with Meg, which left Malisha at risk of being dumped. Her fate was left in the hands of bombshell Harrison, who had to choose between bringing either Malisha or Toni back to the villa after a date. After choosing Toni, Malisha's time on Love Island was up. Speaking of her experience on the series, Malisha called it "a rollercoaster of different emotions". Blu Chegini - DUMPED in episode 5 In one of the most brutal dumpings yet for the show, a recoupling with two surplus boys left Blu Chegini and newcomer Shea single after none of the girls chose to couple up with them. Following this, the pair were told that they would have to decide between them which one would leave the villa. However, neither Blu nor Shea would back down, and each remained firm in their wish to stay on the show. As a result, the couples voted amongst themselves as to who would be the preferred option for an exit. Ultimately, the other islanders decided that Shea's short time in the villa so far meant he had received fewer opportunities than Blu to find love and so chose to save Shea and send Blu home. Despite having hoped to form a connection with Shakira, Blu was left disappointed when she made clear that Ben was her preferred option to couple up with. Sophie Lee - DUMPED in episode 2 In a shocking Love Island twist, Shakira was given the opportunity to steal one of the boys from one of the girls, leaving the girl single and therefore dumped from the Island. Shakira chose Harry Cooksley, who was in a couple with Sophie Lee, and so Sophie's time in the villa was up. "It's Love Island - even the people that think they’re safe aren't," Sophie said on her exit. "If you’ve not mixed and mingled, or you’ve mixed and mingled too much… all of a sudden you might not have a strong connection and you could leave. "Basically, you can’t be a slow burner and you can’t be a fast runner… in this case you’ve got 24 hours. What are you going to do? Toni is SO sweet, though." Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX. Add Love Island to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. 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Love Island legend confirmed to present ITV's next "reality obsession" with spicy chef show
Olivia Attwood is proving to be a mainstay on television screens across the nations as she returns to ITV2 with a brand new series. Titled The Heat, the 10-part series follows a group of young ambitious chefs who travel to Barcelona to work under multi-Michelin Star award-winning chef Jean-Christophe Novelli. Novelli is opening an exclusive summer restaurant at the glamorous Port Vell Marina and is on a mission to find the next rising star. Jean-Christophe Novelli said: "I couldn’t be more thrilled to join this new exciting show and help spotlight the next generation of culinary talent. "Known for my drive and intensity in the kitchen, I’ll be using my passion and unique teaching style to push these young chefs to dig deep, stay sharp, and prove they have what it takes to grow, evolve, and make their mark. "I'll mentor them to use all five senses together and put it all on the plate, the right way. It’s going to be a wild ride, and I know we’ll discover some true culinary stars along the way. I’m ready. Let’s do this. Allez, Allez – bon appétit!" But this isn't just any old cooking competition, as when the kitchen service is over, the cameras keep rolling and will follow the contributors as they live, work and compete with one another. As teased by ITV, viewers can expect post-shift dates, staff nights out and more – as the cooks blend both their professional and personal lives, which is a recipe for trouble. The series is hosted by Attwood, who will be keeping a close eye on the chefs, offering insight, gossip and the occasional reality check for those who need it. Attwood said of The Heat: "It is such an honour to host this brand-new format for ITV2 and ITVX, being at the helm of something this fresh and exciting is a total pinch-me moment!" Throughout the series, the chefs will realise that no one is safe as they battle it out in a bid to climb the kitchen ranks. Prepare yourselves for "promotions, demotions, power plays, sackings and shock decisions", as The Heat will keep viewers on the very edge of their seats. Paul Mortimer, director of reality commissioning and acquisitions at ITV, said: "The Heat is the perfect fusion of a high-stakes cooking show with real-life drama, and with the fantastic Olivia at the forefront alongside the renowned Jean-Christophe calling the shots in the kitchen, it’s shaping up to be a new reality obsession for our younger viewers on ITV2 and ITVX." David Clews, chief creative officer for Twofour, added: "We can’t wait to bring The Heat to ITV2 and ITVX, a reality-cooking competition crossover, sure to dish out delicious drama. With the incredible Olivia Atwood hosting and the legendary Jean-Christophe Novelli in charge, we couldn’t be more thrilled. They really are a fabulous combination." The Heat is coming to ITV2 and ITVX in 2026. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Love Island legend Alex Bowen reveals why he finds it hard to rewatch his old episodes
He met his wife Olivia on season 2 in 2016 – now they have their second child on the way.
A shorter version of this article first appeared in Radio Times magazine. This year, dating reality TV show Love Island celebrates a decade since its reboot. One of its most successful couples – in life and love – Alex Bowen, 34 from Wolverhampton, and Olivia, 31 from Chelmsford, will welcome their second child this year, after meeting on the show in 2016 and finishing as runners-up. The former Islanders have been married for almost seven years, have built a property empire named The Bowen Homes Ltd and previously ran a clothing brand named Exempt Society. Alex describes the decision to go on Love Island as “the best decision I’ve ever made”. His story began while he was working as a scaffolder. On a rainy day, he received a text message while covered in mud offering him a place on the second season of Love Island – his boss said his job would be waiting for him if he wanted it, so off he went. And the rest is reality TV history. So what’s the secret to going the distance as a Love Island couple? “You just have to work for everything, you know. Nothing good comes easy,” Alex tells Radio Times exclusively. Entering the villa as a bombshell, Alex’s mission was to make waves, but he can still remember the first time he saw Olivia – and it’s kind of X-rated. “When I walked into the villa, they were all in bed, and the curtains opened and there was Liv’s bum,” he laughs. “And I thought, ‘That’s quite nice.’” He recalls that the intensity of the bonds you build with fellow Islanders in the villa is difficult to explain to someone who hasn’t experienced it. “There are no clocks on the walls,” he says. “You’re in a mad bubble so you're forced to talk to each other. The conversations that you'd probably have six months down the line you're having two days in. It’s a very weird thing.” By the day of the final, Alex knew how he felt about Olivia. Unfortunately, his attempt at declaring his love didn’t go smoothly. “I knew I loved her, so I said it, but she didn’t hear me!” he remembers. “We were just getting ready to go live, and I said, ‘I love you’ and gave her a cuddle, and she was like 'What?' Then two weeks later she told me she loved me and I let her think she said it first for a while.” He also remembers that he was so disconnected from the fact he could actually win the show, he didn’t pack a suit for the final, so the production team had to run out and get him one. Alex describes the difficult days after leaving the villa, with the public rooting against him and Olivia. “Towards the end of the series, they really came for me and Olivia,” he says. “When we left the villa, the public thought I was just gonna get rid of Olivia as soon as we came out. We proved people wrong. Me and Liv, we’re not quitters. We have arguments, we bicker. I’m quite annoying as I’m still a bit of a child.” He also points out that you don’t see Love Islanders’ total personality when you’re watching them on screen – everyone plays a role, or fits into a certain archetype, including him. “Entering the villa as a bombshell, I was shown as the one that messes things up at first and then finds love,” he explains. “But they never showed me messing around, throwing grapes at people having chats, just being stupid. Everyone's shown as one thing, but people have different sides to their personality.” Within six months of leaving the villa, Alex had proposed to Olivia on New Year’s Eve in New York. He reflects on the stress of getting the engagement ring through security, and was almost caught out, but the stress was worth it. He admits that he finds watching the season that he and Olivia met on difficult to revisit, even though it was a huge part of the foundation of their relationship. “I've watched clips,” Alex says. “It's weird, because Liv and I lived it. We had arguments, and I don't really want to relive that. That was a time in our life that shaped who we are as a couple. Maybe when I'm older!” The huge impact of social media in 2025 in comparison to 2016 and the trolling and 'cancel culture' that comes with it is a huge difference between Alex’s experience of Love Island and those entering the villa now. “I watch the show now, and I don’t think they’ve got it harder, but you can say the wrong thing and you can get crucified for it,” Alex reflects. “We can all say the wrong thing – social media just jumps on you right away. Everyone just wants to kick each other while they’re down. “But at the end of the day, you go on there, you’re putting yourself out there, it’s your choice.” Read more: Maya Jama will not return for Love Island Games season 2 – but her replacement has been confirmed Love Island makes a major sustainability move – and the Islanders are all involved As the show has become more mainstream, it’s been suggested that contestants aren’t primarily entering the villa for love, but for fame and money. For Alex, he can understand that appeal – but maintains Islanders are still looking for a happy ending in their romantic life. “People go on there to find love, that's the whole point of it,” he says. “But with a lot of shows right now, people want to better their life and their career, to make a change. They don't want to be stuck in the job they're in. I can appreciate that as well.” He reflects on the increased influence of social media since he left the show, and how grateful he was to have Olivia by his side as they navigated the post-villa madness. On the day of the final, he gained 250,000 Instagram followers. “When we came out, I just felt very lucky to have someone in it with me,” he says. “I was told that I had six months to do well, before the cast for the next series was announced. We didn’t know what we were doing, we didn’t have a plan. Social media wasn’t how it is now, so we just went with the flow.” Now, with a second child on the way – they welcomed their son Abel back in 2022 – the question is, when do you tell your children you met on Love Island? And do you let them watch the show? “I'm not going to let them watch until they're a certain age,” Alex says. “We might never have to bring it up... unless they ask how we met!" The latest issue of Radio Times is out on Tuesday – subscribe here. 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Who is Megan Moore? Meet Love Island 2025 contestant and payroll specialist
The first Love Island 2025 relationship has been revealed! Islanders Megan Moore and Dejon Noel-Williams are officially boyfriend and girlfriend after their many ups and downs. Their time in the villa has been quite rocky, with Dejon's wandering eye often leaving Meg feeling unsure on where he stands on their relationship, but it's clear he's serious and ready to prove that to her. Meg has been in the villa since the very start, and with the final now a few weeks away, could she walk away as winner? As we wait to find out, read on for everything you need to know about the Love Island 2025 contestant. Megan Moore - key facts Age: 25 Job: Payroll specialist From: Southampton Instagram: @‌megann.mooree Who is Megan Moore? Megan Moore, who goes by Meg, is a 25-year-old payroll specialist from Southampton. Meg does a lot of travelling, with her Instagram boasting trips to Morocco, Croatia, the Netherlands and France. Meg has even been to Spain once already this year, where she topped up her tan ahead of her entrance to the Mallorcan villa. Meg's love life, however, isn't as fruitful as her social one, and she even went as far to call it "bankrupt". However, she is hopeful she will find love on the show. Using a business analogy, she said: "We’re going to make sales and get on that corporate ladder and be booming. Profits, profits, profits!" How old is Megan Moore? Meg is 25 years old. Is Megan on Instagram? Yes! You can follow Meg on Instagram @megann.mooree, where she has 135,000 followers. What does Megan look for in a partner? Meg knows exactly what she wants in a man: "I’d like to meet someone who is tall, with a nice tan, nice eyes and a nice smile. He needs to have a good fashion sense and a really good, funny personality that I can get on with." Read more on Love Island 2025 contestants: Dejon Noel-Williams Helena Ford Megan Clarke Harry Cooksley Shakira Khan Conor Phillips Toni Laites Yasmin Pettet Blu Chegini Angel Swift Love Island airs Sunday to Friday on ITV2 and ITVX at 9pm. Add Love Island to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Blu Chegini? Meet Love Island 2025 contestant and construction project manager
Can Blu build a relationship in the villa?
He's back! After being dumped five days into the series, Blu Chegini is returning to Love Island in an attempt to find romance once more. As teased during last night's episode (22nd July), Blu alongside Megan Clarke will be returning to the villa as bombshells, something the series has done in the past, which certainly provided fireworks. Having left the villa so early on, there isn't much unfinished business for Blu, so only time will tell who he sets his eyes on. Read on for everything you need to know about Blu Chegini ahead of his return and what he's looking for in a partner in Love Island 2025. Blu Chegini - key facts Age: 26 Job: Construction project manager From: London Instagram: @bluchegini Who is Blu Chegini? Blu is a 26-year-old construction project manager from London. He graduated from Oxford Brookes University in 2023 with an honours degree in Construction Project Management, and now works in Fitzrovia. When he's not working, Blu is an avid boxer, regularly partaking in matches. Ahead of entering the villa, Blu spent time in Thailand earlier this year where he undertook a Muay Thai Boxing course. On top of all that, Blu also models and was recently signed to Undivided modelling agency. How old is Blu Chegini? Blu is 26 years old. Is Blu on Instagram? Yes! You can follow Blu on Instagram @bluchegini, where he shares pictures of his boxing escapades and also some modelling photos. What does Blu look for in a partner? Blu didn't specify looks at all when speaking of his type, instead recounted looking for: "Someone who is family oriented, has a lot of love to give and a lot of love to receive. Personality goes a long way." Read more on Love Island 2025 contestants: Dejon Noel-Williams Megan Moore Helena Ford Blu Chegini Shakira Khan Harry Cooksley Toni Laites Conor Phillips Yasmin Pettet Angel Swift Megan Clarke Love Island seasons 1-11 are available to watch on ITVX. You can watch all previous seasons of Love Island on BritBox – you can sign up for a 7-day free trial. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Megan Clarke? Meet Love Island 2025 contestant and musical theatre actress
Just weeks after she was dumped from the villa, Megan Clarke is making her return to Love Island. Megan had quite the bumpy journey on the reality series, having been coupled up with Tommy Bradley for a large portion of the show before she began getting to know Conor Phillips - which only rocked the boat. While Conor and Megan started getting to know each other, her and Tommy's romance began to weaken and just days into exploring her connection, Megan was voted the least favourite girl and dumped from the Island. But now, she's back in the villa and with Conor now in a couple with Shakira Khan, could Megan be shaking things up for the pair? With the season under way, here's everything you need to know about Megan Clarke on Love Island 2025. Megan Clarke - key facts Age: 24 Job: Musical theatre performer and energy broker From: Dublin Instagram: @meganforteclarke Who is Megan Clarke? Megan is a 24-year-old musical theatre performer and energy broker from Dublin. She currently lives in Brighton after graduating from The Brighton Academy of performing arts and musical theatre. Megan is no stranger to the fame that Love Island can bring as she is friends with 2024 cast member Harriett Blackmore. Megan has already spent some time in the limelight after going viral on TikTok, where she has 20,000 followers at the time of publication: "Me and my friends made a Derry Girls TikTok for Halloween and it went a bit viral around Brighton. Sometimes I get stopped in the street about it. I've also done panto." How old is Megan Clarke? Megan is 24 years old. Is Megan on Instagram? Yes! You can follow Megan on Instagram @meganforteclarke, where she has 220,000 followers at the time of writing and shares pictures of her on nights out and hanging out with friends. What does Megan look for in a partner? Megan really isn't fussy when it comes to looks in a potential partner and says that it's all about personality. "Someone who doesn’t take themselves too seriously and has a sense of humour. If they’re not bad-looking, that’s always a plus. I love a boy that’s a bit pasty, like Timothée Chalamet. "I don’t mind scrawny, or a bit of a ‘dad bod’. I’m 5ft1, so any height really," she said. Read more on Love Island 2025 contestants: Dejon Noel-Williams Megan Moore Helena Ford Blu Chegini Shakira Khan Harry Cooksley Toni Laites Conor Phillips Yasmin Pettet Angel Swift Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Love Island teases "emotional reunion" between two Islanders after shock double exit
Will they be able to continue their journey on the outside?
Love Island has confirmed that Harrison Solomon and Lauren Wood will reunite in tonight's episode of Aftersun after the couple both left the villa in emotional scenes. Last week, bombshell Angel Swift entered the villa which saw Lauren's time on the show come to an end after Angel coupled up with Ty Isherwood, leaving Lauren single and therefore dumped. There were plenty of tears as Lauren had previously been in a couple with Harrison, but they were subsequently split up when Toni Laites chose to couple up with him, as Harrison had been swapping between the two. Lauren had begged Harrison to leave with her, but he insisted he needed more time to think, and after confiding in Dejon Noel-Williams and Harry Cooksley about his decision, he opted to leave the villa. "I genuinely see myself being with her on the outside, I see a long-term girlfriend with Lauren and I feel like I'm not gonna find anyone that even comes close to her in here," Harrison told the boys. With Lauren and Harrison now back in the UK, the pair will reunite for the first time on screen tonight (20th July). ITV teased: "Tonight's Love Island: Aftersun will showcase the emotional reunion between Harrison and Lauren, after he dramatically chose to leave the Villa following Lauren being dumped from the Island." The pair will also be in the studio to discuss their Love Island journey, alongside other dumped Islanders Ben Holbrough, Adrada Pop, Tommy Bradley and Lucy Quinn. Reflecting on his decision to leave, Harrison said he was "happy" and stands by it, albeit being sad to leave the other Islanders. "It's all I've known for four and a half weeks," he said. "It was the best summer of my life, I had some amazing times in there. I did obviously regret a few things I did but I loved the experience, I can't fault it." It was after Lauren left the villa that Harrison realised his experience "just wasn't the same". He continued: "I felt like my journey was finished which is why I decided to leave. When Lauren first got the text saying she was being dumped my initial reaction to her leaving was ‘I’m going’. I came here and found what I wanted. "Having said that, I didn’t want to make an emotional decision, I’m quite an indecisive person and so I wanted to take my time with it, rather than leave and regret what I’d done. The fact I stayed a day later and processed everything really helped me. Me leaving was making a big statement. It shows her I’m really into her and see a serious future with her." Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX, followed by Love Island: Aftersun at 10pm. Add Love Island to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Harrison Solomon? Meet Love Island 2025 contestant and footballer
Harrison is bringing bombshell energy into the villa.
Love Island contestant Harrison Solomon is back to his cheeky antics in tonight's episode after he comes face-to-face with Toni Laites after Casa Amor. In case you missed it, Toni recoupled with Cach while Harrison recoupled with Lauren, but could the original couple's heads be turned back to one another? As teased by ITV, Harrison tells Toni: "I'm happy for you," to which Toni replies: "I'm happy for you. My heart is beaming and gleaming." Unable to resist, Harrison shoots Toni a knowing look while licking his lips and pushes his luck as he asks: "Did you miss me? Is it nice to see me?" So, what is there to know about Harrison Solomon? Read on to learn more about the Love Island 2025 bombshell. Harrison Solomon - key facts Age: 22 Job: Student Location: Florida, but originally from Burton-on-Trent Who is Harrison Solomon? Harrison Solomon is the latest bombshell to enter the Love Island villa and is a 22-year-old footballer studying in Florida. Harrison signed with Derby County Football club in 2019 as part of their youth team. He then began studying at the University of New Hampshire, whose football team he also plays for. How old is Harrison Solomon? Harrison is 22 years old, making him one of the youngest Islanders in the villa. Is Harrison on Instagram? He sure is! You can follow Harrison on Instagram @hj_solomon. Most of his posts are of him in Florida, spending time by the beach and topping up his tan – just what he'll be doing in the villa. What does Harrison look for in a partner? Harrison admitted that he likes "American girls", adding: "Their personality is slightly different, in general they're more confident and go for what they want. But I like a challenge, I like a bit of the chase." Quizzed by the gils in the villa about what he looks for in a partner, Harrison said he tends to go for brunettes with green eyes and someone with a fiery personality. Read more on Love Island 2025 contestants: Dejon Noel-Williams Megan Moore Tommy Bradley Alima Gagigo Ben Holbrough Helena Ford Megan Clarke Harry Cooksley Shakira Khan Conor Phillips Toni Laites Yasmin Pettet Giorgio Russo Emily Moran Love Island seasons 1-11 are available to watch on ITVX. You can watch all previous seasons of Love Island on BritBox – you can sign up for a 7-day free trial. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Dejon Noel-Williams? Meet Love Island 2025 contestant and personal trainer
Dejon will be working up a sweat in the villa this year.
Dejon finds himself in hot water in tonight's episode (10th July) of Love Island as Meg Moore gives him an ultimatum. The pair have been coupled up since the start of the show back in June, but have hit some rough patches largely due to Dejon's wandering eye. But with his constant declarations of "my Meg", the 25-year-old has has enough. As teased by ITV, Meg tells Dejon: "Obviously I feel a certain way about you but you don’t feel it back. You literally need to decide today. I’m not going to sit here and be in a triangle. My bottle says Meg, not mug." But what will Dejon have to say? As we wait to find out, read on for everything you need to know about Dejon Noel-Williams and why he signed up for Love Island 2025. Dejon Noel-Williams - key facts Age: 26 Job: Personal trainer From: London Instagram: @dejonnoelwilliams Who is Dejon Noel-Williams? Dejon Noel-Williams is a 26-year-old personal trainer from London. Dejon is no stranger to the spotlight, as his dad is a former professional footballer. Dejon recounted: "My dad being an ex-professional footballer, I’ve met all kinds of famous people through him. "When I was younger, it was weird because he was just my dad, but we’d go to a game and fans were asking for photos. I’ve met David Beckham, he was really nice." Dejon himself previously played football for the Grenada national team in 2021. How old is Dejon Noel-Williams? Dejon is 26 years old. Is Dejon on Instagram? Yes! You can follow Dejon on Instagram @dejonnoelwilliams, where he is already verified and has a following of just over 39,000 at the time of publication. What does Dejon look for in a partner? Being a personal trainer, someone who prioritises their health is a non-negotiable for Dejon. But, as always, a kind personality is extremely important, with Dejon seeking "someone who is beautiful on the inside and out". Read more on Love Island 2025 contestants: Megan Moore Tommy Bradley Ben Holbrough Helena Ford Megan Clarke Harry Cooksley Shakira Khan Conor Phillips Toni Laites Yasmin Pettet Giorgio Russo Emily Moran Harrison Solomon Love Island seasons 1-11 are available to watch on ITVX. You can watch all previous seasons of Love Island on BritBox – you can sign up for a 7-day free trial. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
When does Casa Amor end on Love Island season 12?
Love Island season 12 has reached its halfway point as Casa Amor draws to a close in what will undoubtedly be an explosive episode, which tends to always be the case with the twist. For some of the Islanders, their connections have been tested, while others have been having a grand old time due to being in friendship couples in the main villa. As teased by ITV, a text lands on Ben's phone which sends shockwaves through Casa Amor, and in the main villa, Meg receives the same message which sparks nerves and mounting anticipation. And that can only mean one thing... So, when is Casa Amor coming to an end? Read on for what we know about Casa Amor so far. When does Casa Amor end on Love Island season 12? It seems to be the question on the audience's mind, and we can confirm that Casa Amor comes to an end tonight, on Wednesday 9th July. After two days apart, the Islanders' relationships are put to the ultimate test as they decide whether to stick with their current partner or twist and recouple with a Casa Amor bombshell. ITV has teased that Maya Jama will once more make an epic return to the villa as she addresses the group: "Could the connections you've already formed before Casa survive anything, or could that anything be with somebody else?" When did Casa Amor return? Casa Amor returned on Sunday 6th July, as the girls remained in the main villa and the boys were whisked away to the separate villa, which had previously been used for a cheeky sleepover for a few of the bombshells and OG Islanders. During a tour of the villa prior to the launch of season 12, Mike Spencer-Hayter told RadioTimes.com and other press, "We've had one every year," while not directly confirming that it was returning. However, he did reveal that this season would have over 50 bombshells, which would make sense for a Casa Amor return. When pressed on if the twist was returning, the creative director added: "I think people love Casa still, I think it is a format point, and we do lots of format points, but I think there will be something before that." Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX. You can watch all previous seasons of Love Island on BritBox – you can sign up for a 7-day free trial. Add Love Island to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.