Love Island 2024: new contestants, start date, where to watch and more

Samantha hails from Liverpool and works as a makeup artist. So why is she joining Love Island? “I’m ready to settle down and Love Island is an amazing opportunity to meet someone that isn’t from my area. I love a cockney boy so I’m hoping there is one in there for me.” We’ll keep our fingers crossed for you, Samantha!

Surrey-based recruitment manager Munveer says he is pals with Spencer Matthews, is picky and has high standards. Is he set to be the villa’s resident bad boy? Speaking about finding the one, he said: “I haven’t found the right girl, I’m quite picky and have high standards. Dating in London is horrible. You don’t know who’s single… but now you’re putting me in a place where everyone’s single so there’s no issues around that.” 

Based in Orpington, office administrator Patsy opened up about what she would want her fellow islanders to know, explaining: “I’ve got something very special about me which is my disability, it’s a condition I was born with called Ebs Palsy. It doesn't define who I am, but it makes me a little different, although I’ve learnt to get on with it and it’s never held me back.” 

Welshman Ciaran, who works as a surveyor, opened up about what he would like in a partner, saying: “Obviously looks but humour is a big thing for me, I’m a bit of a wind up so I want a girl who can give it back. Loyalty is another one for me, I think that’s the most important thing to look for in a relationship.”

Mental health nurse Mimii is all about being a “girls girl” in the villa, we love to see it! She said: “I’m a girls’ girl. My girls are my rocks and I’m theirs so I’ll be a good friend as well as going in there to find a man. I like dressing up so I’ll bring style, and I’d like to think I’m quite funny so I’ll make people laugh. Bringing honesty as well - I’m good at picking up on people's personality traits and side-eyeing those who might be a liar.” 

Chesterfield-based hair stylist opened up about what he’d want his islander friends to know, saying: “I’d say not to judge a book by its cover because how I look compared to what I do for work might not necessarily add up. You wouldn’t look at me as a tall guy covered in tattoos and think that I make girls' hair look pretty for a living.” 

Stockport-based retail manager Jess opened up about life as a single girl, saying: “I think I’m single because I don’t underestimate the fact that I’m hard work. I know what I want and I'm not easily pleased. When you’re a loud, outgoing woman, sometimes it can intimidate men - men don’t always want that. I think that can sometimes put people off me because I am quite loud and you can hear me before you see me. Some men love that though.” 

Ayo is a model who hails from Canning Town - and opened up about what makes him a catch. “I feel like the way I carry myself is very respectful and I think people take to that and once you show who you are to somebody you get it back tenfold,” he said. “The way I am gives off a good enough energy for people to feel comfortable around me.” 

Bringing the drama, welcome to the villa dancer and personal shopper, Harriet! The Brighton-born star says: “I’ll bring the entertainment for everyone in the Villa,  whether that’s making the girls laugh or making the boys turn their heads, I’m sure that I’ll bring the drama.”