Title: "Love Island 2024 Cast Revealed: ITV2 Shares First Look Photos of Islanders Featuring Firebreather, Footballer, and Influencer Ahead of Villa Arrival"
Love Island 2025: Meet the First Islanders Ready for Summer Drama
ITV2’s hit dating show returns June 9 with new faces, twists, and Maya Jama hosting.
The iconic Love Island villa awaits new romances and rivalries.
Celebrating a Decade of Drama
Marking its 10th anniversary, Love Island promises “more twists than ever” for its 12th series. Host Maya Jama returns to guide a fresh batch of singles, including a firebreather, a footballer, and influencers, all vying for love (and screen time) in Mallorca. The show, streamed over two billion times on ITVX, has launched stars like Molly-Mae Hague and Dani Dyer.
Meet the Standout Islanders
Sophie Lee
Sophie, 29, overcame a life-threatening firebreather accident in Chicago to become a model and motivational speaker.
The Manchester native survived severe burns at 22, later working with Katie Piper’s charity. “I’m the CEO of empowerment,” she says, seeking someone “fun, spontaneous, and attentive” after dating “red flags.”
Dejon Noel Williams
Dejon, 26, a semi-pro footballer and PT, boasts 11K Instagram followers and Grenada national team experience.
The Londoner, whose dad played professionally, wants a partner “beautiful inside and out.”
Megan Moore
Megan, 25, mixes payroll work with influencer glam. Her love life? “Bankrupt… but we’ll make profits!”
The Southampton star seeks a “tall, tanned” match with humor and style.
Tommy Bradley
Tommy, 22, ditched landscaping for a gym glow-up. “Execs wanted a cheeky chappy,” says a source.
Hertfordshire’s hopeful aims for an “ambitious, big personality” partner.
Alima Gagio
Alima, 22, a Glasgow grad in wealth management, dreams of a “Disney prince.”
Her flirting trick? Guessing her Guinea-Bissau roots for her number.
Ben Holbrough
Ben, 23, juggles modeling and taxi driving. “My love life’s bankrupt,” admits the 6’2” Gloucester hunk.
More Faces to Watch
- Megan Forte Clarke: Dublin’s “modern Bridget Jones” and Maura Higgins lookalike sports a lightning-bolt scar from a stair fall.
- Shakira Khan: 22, Manchester’s jetsetting influencer wows in bikinis from Haiti to Dubai.
- Lucy Quinn: 20, Liverpool’s makeup artist bombshell brings “fiery” energy.
- Aaron Buckett: 6’5” PT tipped to charm with “great chat.”
- Harry Cooksley: 29, “Surrey Zidane” footballer with “athletic bod.”
- Rose Selway: 24, Devon’s aesthetics pro to celebs, including Love Island alums.
Trailer Teases Chaos
A new promo shows Maya Jama rejecting execs’ wild ideas (musical episodes?!), signaling fresh drama. Last season’s winners, Gabby Allen and Casey O’Gorman, split post-villa, but runners-up Grace and Luca still thrive.
Love Island 2025 premieres June 9 on ITV2.
This summer’s Islanders: Love, laughs, and meltdowns guaranteed.