Love Island 2023

The new series of Love Island will see the first partially sighted resident of the villa as the contestants head to South Africa.

Jenkins added: "I don't mind people texting me all the time, but if you send me question marks if I've not replied to you in a while, you're gone. I think it's a vibe." She said: "Not many people know that, but I think it's quite cute. "If a man can dance, I'm in love with him straight away." He also said: "I'm the most genuine person you'll meet. The airport security officer added: "I'm the type of person that wears my heart on my sleeve.

Love Island is returning next week for its ninth season and the cast for the winter version of the show has been revealed.

[Maya Jama](https://cms.joe.ie/movies-tv/laura-whitmore-explains-really-left-love-island-763434) will present the show. [Love Island](https://cms.joe.ie/movies-tv/love-island-spin-off-middle-aged-mum-dad-show-752168) is returning next week for its ninth season and as we get a glimpse into the winter series for the first time in three years, the cast of islanders has been announced. [Her.ie](https://www.her.ie/celeb/love-island-cast-2022-beyond-excited-570839). [Daniel Craig](https://cms.joe.ie/movies-tv/daniel-craig-james-bond-quiz-732034) and has worked as a stand-in for actresses Michelle Keegan and [Emma Watson](https://cms.joe.ie/movies-tv/alan-rickman-emma-watson-diary-763280). [Love Island](https://cms.joe.ie/life-style/love-island-2023-761496) returns on Monday 16th January at 9 pm on Virgin Media Two and [Virgin Media Player](https://www.virginmediatelevision.ie/player/). The setting for the winter version of the show is a villa in [South Africa](https://cms.joe.ie/news/poacher-eaten-lions-632177).

With just days to go until Love Island returns to our screens for the 2023 winter series, ITV have just announced its first cast member...

It can be a blessing and a curse.' 'I haven’t had the best luck with previous relationships. 'It’s a nice way to self reflect, taking a minute on my day/ week. I’ve obviously not found the right one myself.' I stopped seeing her and carried on meditating!' 'Love Island will give me time away from the farm to solely go out and find love. I had to clink his wine glass to wake him up.' In his show interview, Ron added, 'I’m the most genuine person you’ll meet. It’s a good conversation starter I must admit.' It’s not hindered me in any shape or form. Not many people know that but I think it’s quite cute.' View this post on Instagram

Love Island 2023 is back very soon with new host Maya Jama – here's when it starts.

So don’t fear, you won’t be missing out on the usual craic and the iconic opening line: “tonight...on Love Island!” [Love Island 2022](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/film-and-tv/when-does-love-island-finish-love-island-2022-uk-final-date-and-winner-odds-3773910) with her partner Davide Sanclimenti. Release date for winter Love Island with Maya Jama on ITV2 Meanwhile Ekin-Su is starring in the ice-skating competition Dancing on Ice 2023. Indiyah Polack and Dami Hope, who placed third, are still together and have moved in together. There will be eight weeks of fun in the sun – with the rumoured finale date said to be taking place on March 13. [Love Island](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/read-this/love-island-2023-host-maya-jama-features-in-itvs-instagram-clips-teasing-new-series-3967241) will be returning to our screens sooner than usual, with a [winter edition](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/read-this/itv-reveal-winter-love-island-return-date-3943014) arriving in January 2023. This time, islanders will be searching for love in [South Africa](/topic/south-africa) with new host [Maya Jama](/topic/maya-jama) taking over from [Laura Whitmore](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/read-this/laura-whitmore-on-love-island-if-i-could-have-done-things-the-way-i-wanted-to-id-probably-still-be-doing-it-3968290). The mansion is bordered by vineyards and wild springboks graze freely in the surrounding plains. While fourth place couple Tasha Ghouri and Andrew Le Page are still loved up. The property boasts a large swimming pool with mountain views and will, of course, have a fire pit. Love Island 2023: When does Love Island start?

Anna-May Robey is a payroll administrator from Swansea. The 20-year-old has said that she wants to have a boyfriend who will make her laugh. Will Young. Will ...

She has claimed she has never been in a relationship. She has claimed that she does fall in love quickly. [Hawkins](/topic/hawkins)is a ring girl and actress. The 24-year-old is a Science and PE teacher. The 22-year-old is a student of biomedical science. She said that meeting with a number of people may help her find best match.

The beloved ITV dating reality show is set to return to screens on 16 January for its second ever Winter series with Maya Jama now at its helm.

However, she admitted she’s a “little bit of drama” so her fellow Islanders have been warned. I’ve obviously not found the right one myself,” he shared. It can be a blessing and a curse.” The 23-year-old from Buckinghamshire also revealed he practices meditation every night for 20-25 minutes, explaining, “It’s a nice way to self reflect, taking a minute on my day/ week. He added: “Sometimes that can be a bad thing. It’s a good conversation starter I must admit.” The 27-year-old is hoping to “find the love of her life” with her “fun” and “bubbly” personality. Ahead of her appearance on the ITV2 series, Tanya has revealed she has Vitiligo, a skin pigmentation condition. It’s not hindered me in any shape or form. My parents are always like, ‘Shut up!’ I’ve got two different coloured eyes, one blue and one green. The Essex native has said that he will bring “fun and charisma” to the villa, adding that he is “the most genuine person you’ll meet”.

ITV's Love Island has today been announcing the latest islanders set to jet off to South Africa.

Alongside this, ahead of entering the Villa, Islanders will also receive guidance and training around mutually respectful behaviour in relationships. Islanders’ accounts will remain dormant while they are in the Villa, so that nothing is published on their behalf. It can be a blessing and a curse.” Sometimes that can be a bad thing. He said: “I haven’t had the best luck with previous relationships. The person I hope to marry one day.

Who is Shaq Muhammad, the London-based airport security officer entering the Love Island villa for the 2023 winter season?

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Security Officer Shaq Muhammad announced as Winter Love Island 2023 contestant ... Shaq says that he hopes he comes out the villa with his future wife. Love ...

He spilled: "That’s my favourite film. Hopefully she’s in the Villa." [Administrator Anna-May Robey announced for 2023 Winter Love Island](/news/love-island/administrator-anna-may-robey-announced-for-2023-winter-age-instagram-job/)

The Londoner wants to track down “the love of my life” on the show – get to know him ahead of the next season.

“So I thought, ‘Why not be in the sun and potentially meet the love of my life?’ Hopefully I do come out with my future wife. It can be a blessing and a curse.” Any time I’m with someone and they say, ‘Let’s watch a romantic film,’ I’m like, ‘How about Dear John, how does that sound?’” “Every time I watch Dear John I cry,” he says. All that and more, over on [Love Island ](https://www.bustle.com/love-island)theme tune, as the drama-filled dating show’s winter edition is upon us.

Tanya Mahenga, 22, Biomedical science student and influencer from Liverpool · Kai Fagan, 24, Science and PE Teacher from Manchester · Lana Jenkins, 25, Makeup ...

Asked what he'll bring to Love Island, he said: "I’m different, I’m a unique guy, the way I act; confident, not awkward, especially with the girls. "Anyone who meets me, I don’t think they have anything bad to say about me. "I did a film with Jason Statham and had a nice 10-minute convo about life," she revealed. "It’s a nice way to self-reflect, taking a minute on my day/week. I’m also a very loyal person, what is there not to love?" He revealed: "I haven’t had the best luck with previous relationships. "Love Island will give me time away from the farm to solely go out and find love. My mother is bugging me, she's like, ‘You need to find a boyfriend.’ I’m just excited to try something new and I think going on Love Island is a good way to meet someone." I think I’m at the time of my life where I’m mature enough to go and find a wife." It’s a good conversation starter, I must admit." She dished: "I fall in love quickly. "On meeting me, you’d never know I am blind in one eye," Ron revealed.

Love Island has taken viewers inside the villa, in South Africa, where the winter series will be filmed.

The show moves to South Africa for this Winter 2023 series, and before the Islanders move in, let's take a look at their fancy villa. Love Island is encouraging them to "get sexy" in the hideaway. The Islanders can share their inner-most feelings in the beach hut. The tub tells the Islanders to soak up with some "bubbles, not troubles". This year's Islanders can take a break from the chilly weather back at home to enjoy some fun and sun in a deluxe villa. The Islanders can get some shade while they throw some shade...

Filmed in South Africa the islanders will be enjoying some winter sun in their brand-new villa. From a heart-shaped entrance to three swimming pools to the ...

Being treated to some stunning views the islanders will be able to relax in a shaded sofa area that looks out over the South African scenery. The hideaway looks like it is set to return and similar to previous years it looks like the islanders will all be sharing the same bedroom again with pink being the main colour that runs through this year's bedroom. [Love Island](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/all-about/love-island) is back for 2023 with a new cast, new host and new villa. Here is a first look at the new villa that the islanders will be calling home. There are not one, not two, but three pools for the islanders to enjoy this year so they can cool off from the sun or their steamy relationships. The bar and kitchen area is undercover with the motto "Eat.

The latest contestant in the winter Love Island 2023 line-up is Olivia Hawkins - here's everything you need to know about the ring girl and actress.

For more showbiz and television stories get our newsletter [here](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/). [you can find out more about the payroll administrator here](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/winter-love-island-2023-line-25928013), student and influencer Tanya Manhenga, science and PE teacher Kai Fagan, makeup artist Lana Jenkins, financial advisor Ron Hall, farmer Will Young, hair stylist Tanyel Revan and airport security officer Shaq Muhammad. My parents are always like, 'Shut up!' I work from home all day so I don't really speak to people in person for two or three days a week, so when my father comes home, he'll want to sit down and chill out, and I'm there chewing his ear off! Olivia, who describes herself as a "very confident, bubbly person," has said she'll bring fun, vibes, and "maybe a little bit of drama" to the villa. [You can read more about the Swansea contestant here](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/winter-love-island-2023-line-25928013). Olivia said: "I did a film with Jason Statham and had a nice 10-minute convo about life.

Olivia Hawkins is a ring girl and actress taking part in winter Love Island 2023. Here's everything you need to know...

Visit our [Entertainment](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/) hub for all the latest news. [subscribe now](http://radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article). [TV Guide](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/) or [Streaming Guide](https://www.radiotimes.com/streaming-guide/). “I did a film with Jason Statham and had a nice 10-minute convo about life,” she explains. [terms and conditions](https://www.immediate.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/) and [privacy policy](https://policies.immediate.co.uk/privacy/). [Ekin-Su](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/love-island-2022-contestant-ekin-su-culculoglu/) on our hands? [7-day free trial](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=radiotimes-1765645&awinmid=33021&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwatch.britbox.co.uk%2F). [@livhawkinss](https://www.instagram.com/livhawkinss/) [ITV’s new duty of care guidelines](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/love-island-2023-cast-pause-social-media-newsupdate/) ask that contestants "pause handles and accounts on their social media platforms for the duration of their time on the show" to "protect both the Islanders and their families from the adverse effects of social media". [learn more](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/commercial-links-on-radiotimes-com/)) [Will Young](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/love-island-2023-contestant-will-young/), PE teacher [Kai Fagan](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/love-island-2023-contestant-kai-fagan/) and make-up artist [Lana Jenkins ](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/love-island-2023-contestant-lana-jenkins/)will be Olivia Hawkins, a ring girl and actress from Brighton. [Maya Jama](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/winter-love-island-trailer-maya-jama-newsupdate/) will be overseeing the recoupling ceremonies and heading up spin-off show Aftersun this time around, following [Laura Whitmore](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/love-island-laura-whitmore-why-quit-newsupdate/)’s departure from the series.

Olivia Hawkins, 27, has named Jason Statham as her dream party guest after they appeared in a movie together.

Something not many people know about her: 'I’m a very emotional person. We couldn't help but notice Olivia Hawkins, who has started on a high note in the style stakes. I stopped seeing her and carried on meditating! I’ve obviously not found the right one myself.' Living the high life: 'I did a film with Jason Statham and had a nice 10-minute convo about life. Not many people know that but I think it’s quite cute.' [The Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/maya-jama-i-said-yes-to-love-island-straight-away-of-course-f530hcz0k): 'Once you start doing TV, you meet a lot of producers, through different shows, and the heads will be aware of talent . I talk for a living. Anyway, I didn’t have to audition.”' It’s not exactly tap dancing everywhere or performing a ballad.' He went and got one from the sofa. I’m trying to think!

Michelle Keegan lookalike Olivia Hawkins is a pal of TOWIE's Sam Faiers, describes herself as a 'knockout' and has had several brushes with fame.

[ITV](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/itv) ’s Autopsy of the late star in 2017. [Brighton](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/brighton) brands herself a “knockout”, and will surely score high with the boys in Cape Town. [Love Island](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/love-island) villa over [Michelle Keegan](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/michelle-keegan) ’s body double, who is looking for her own Mr Wright...

Love Island UK is returning for a winter season, which is exciting news after an incredible season of Love Island Australia finished in December.

The 21-year-old TV salesman from Doncaster believes that Love Island is his greatest chance to meet the perfect woman. The 27-year-old ring girl and actress is seeking love after having never been in a relationship before. The 23-year-old is well-known for posting films about his life on the farm and has more than a million followers on the network. The 20-year-old Welsh payroll administrator admits she wants a boyfriend and is at the villa in search of romance. Ten new islanders are about to arrive for a taste of winter romance and sun on Love Island 2023, which is just around the horizon. The next series of UK Love Island will be the second winter edition of the hit dating show, this time hosted by Maya Jama. If everything is going well, she will likely tell that person she loves them in about a week, she added. The 22-year-old Liverpool-based influencer and student of biomedical science is seeking for a relationship. The initial season of UK Winter Love Island was recorded in an opulent mansion in Cape Town, South Africa, but this time around, our single people will not be going there. Love Island 2023 will air on ITV 2 channel. Also know the profile of the new host after the previous host left the show in a surprise turn of events in August 2022. The Manchester teacher, 24, has acknowledged that he has high expectations.

The Love Island winter edition 2023 is on the way and set to delight fans of the sun-soaked, clothing-phobic dating show that suspiciously only features ...

TV and radio presenter Maya Jama, 28, is hosting for the first time as the winter series makes a post-pandemic return. The new series of Love Island will see the first partially sighted resident of the villa as the cast head to South Africa. It airs nightly from then on.