Who is Giorgio Russo? Meet the Love Island 2025 contestant with a famous sibling
Is he as good at football as his sister?
It wouldn't be a season of Love Island without an Islander that boasts a majorly famous familial connection - and Giorgio Russo is stepping up to the challenge.
Brother to footballer Alessia Russo, Giorgio is headed into the villa tonight along with three other bombshells, who all pick their top Islanders to steal away for the evening.
"I'm going to try and stop all the 'closed off' chat when I'm in there," he said ahead of his appearance in the villa. "You're either together or you're not."
So, what is there to know about Giorgio and how did Alessia react to him going in the villa? Scroll on to find out more about the Love Island 2025 contestant.
Giorgio Russo - key facts
Age: 30
Job: Account manager
Location: Sydney, Australia. From Maidstone.
Who is Giorgio Russo?
Giorgio Russo is an account manager from Maidstone, but currently lives in Australia.
Giorgio already has his eye on a couple of the Islanders but is keeping his cards close to his chest, so viewers will have to tune in to find out who he sets his sights on.
And while he may have to step on a few toes to get to know one of the girls, Giorgio reckons he'll get on with Dejon, Harry and Tommy.
How old is Giorgio Russo?
Giorgio Russo is 30 years old, making him the eldest Islander in the villa, alongside Harry.
Is Giorgio on Instagram?
He is! You can follow Giorgio on Instagram @giorgiorusso__. If you fancy a glance at his feed, you just might recognise his famous familial connection.
Is Giorgio Russo related to Alessio Russo?
Giorgio Russo is related to Alessia Russo, with the pair being brother and sister.
Giorgio is four years older than the Arsenal and England football star, and if he stays in the villa long enough, he will miss the start of the Women's Euros.
With Alessia being a professional footballer, a girl who is interested in sport is a green flag for Giorgio.
He explained: "They don’t have to know football or understand it, but if they can show some sort of interest [that would be good] because it is such a prominent thing in our family. It would be hard if they hated it."
What has Alessia Russo said about Giorgio taking part in Love Island?
According to Giorgio, Alessia is "really excited" about her brother going into the villa.
"She watches every year and reckons I can do well, so she's excited to see how I get on," Giorgio said.
What does Giorgio look for in a partner?
Along with someone who is interested in sport, Giorgio is also looking for someone who has a "nice family".
He likes girls who have a "good personality [and are] family-orientated and fun to be around", as well as someone who doesn't take life too seriously.
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
- Harrison Solomon
- Caprice Alexandra
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Katelyn Mensah is the Senior Entertainment Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.
