Love Island is about to get the biggest shakeup of the year so far, with 12 new Islanders stepping into the villa - or indeed the infamous Casa Amor - to try and turn the heads of those who are already coupled up. With Anton and Lucie still looking for love, as well as a newly-single Maura and Danny open to forming a new relationship, will any of the four find a partner they want to spend the rest of their time on the show with?

Then of course, there are also the couples that seem to be on the right track, but could have their heads turned when all of these stunning new faces make their arrival.

Here's everything you need to know about the whopping 12 new Islanders hoping to make a good first impression following their arrival in tonight's (June 28) show...

The Girls

Lavena Back, business developer, 23 from Croydon

Lavena Back / Photo Credit: ITV
Lavena Back / Photo Credit: ITV

Admitting that her celebrity crush is last year's Islander Jack Fowler, Lavena says she's "confident and ready for love". She has her eyes on Danny and Anton in the villa, but said if she could pick anybody, it would be Michael. Unfortunately, his coupling with Amber looks like it will be keeping her from making a move, despite her saying "it's not Friend Island. I'm not afraid to say it how it is."

As for her fellow females, she says: "I think I'll get on with Molly-Mae. She's chilled and fun. I'd say maybe Amber is my biggest competition. We have a similar look."

Nabila Badda, hostess, 29 from London

Nabila Badda / Photo Credit: ITV
Nabila Badda / Photo Credit: ITV

"I'm exciting, bubbly and I'm feisty enough that if I want something I'll go for it," says Nabila. Fortunately for her, she's got her eyes solely set on Anton, describing him as "my vibe; he's got a great personality and he is funny and entertaining."

Despite saying that her ambitions in the villa may sound "egotistical", she says that "as long as I make it clear I like someone, then I don't think it'd be that hard to get a guy. I need to make it clear if I find someone attractive and then see if we vibe. I don't think they are in 'relationships' really yet, it's only been a few weeks so I don't see treading on toes as a big deal."

Joanna Chimonides, recruitment consultant, 22 from London

Joanna Chimonides / Photo Credit: ITV
Joanna Chimonides / Photo Credit: ITV

Another new Islander who has her eyes on Anton, Joanna says that she finds "his personality so attractive and he's got banter, so I think we'd connect."

Always someone who prefers meeting a potential romance in face rather than online, Joanna says the "perfect guy to me is someone who will give their all in a relationship and someone who has got a bit of banter and who is selfless."

When it comes to her celebrity crush, she says that if you put together Channing Tatum and Chris Brown, you'd have her perfect man. Strange, considering Chris Brown's jaded history with women, but each to their own!

Belle Hassan, makeup artist, 21 from Bromley

Belle Hassan / Photo Credit: ITV
Belle Hassan / Photo Credit: ITV

"I'm funny, I'm confident and I'm genuine," says Belle, who thinks Tommy is "gorgeous" but "definitely" has her eye on Anton. "I don't have a type so I look for honesty and someone who is funny, genuine and can look after me," she says.

Speaking about her most disastrous dating experience, she admitted: "I nearly crashed my car on a first date once... I had just passed my test and the guy was supposed to be directing me but he wasn't doing a very good job, and then I panicked, and nearly crashed. I cried in front of him."

As for her definition of girl code? "Don't sleep with your mate's boyfriend. Basically."

Jourdan Riane, model and actress, 24 from Essex

Jourdan Riane / Photo Credit: ITV
Jourdan Riane / Photo Credit: ITV

"I would give myself a seven [out of 10 on looks], and I would say my best feature, only based on what I've been told, is my eyes." So says Jourdan ahead of heading into the Love Island villa; but will she be enchanting one of the boys with those eyes?

She says she has her eye on Michael and Danny in the villa, and also could see herself getting on with Jordan, whilst when it comes to the girls, she thinks she'll get on with both Lucie and Maura.

Asked her idea of the perfect guy, she responds: "I would say the three biggest qualities I look for are someone that's fun and has good banter, someone that is very family-orientated and understanding that that is important, and someone that is spontaneous and likes to do random things. I like them keeping it fun and fresh."

Maria Wild, VIP host, 22 from Cheltenham

Maria Wild / Photo Credit: ITV
Maria Wild / Photo Credit: ITV

"I am clingy, I am emotional and I am loving," says Maria. Whether or not this will be a good thing in the villa remains to be seen...

Chatting about which guy she likes on the show, she says: "Deep down, it is Anton but I just can't stop thinking about when he went in and talked about having a wandering eye. When I first saw him, I was not attracted to him but now I've watched him and got to know him, he's funny and sweet." Will she feel the same once she's actually with the man himself?

As for the other females on the show, she thinks she'll get on with Lucie and Maura. "All the other girls in my opinion are acting like they don't talk about sex," she says, "but I'm sure when they are at home they are just as bad."


The Boys

Stevie Bradley, student, 21 from Isle of Man

Stevie Bradley / Photo Credit: ITV
Stevie Bradley / Photo Credit: ITV

Stevie is a man who isn't afraid to say what he thinks are great personality traits: "I am a cheerful, happy, charming, funny bloke. I don't take myself too seriously, I'm chilled and try to get on with everyone."

With Lucie as his "number one" ahead of going into the villa, Stevie says that "someone who doesn't take themselves too seriously and is up for a good laugh", is his idea of "the perfect girl".

Though it's not your traditional dating app, Stevie says he uses Instagram to get dates, but one ended up with him completely forgetting the name of the girl he'd been out with. "Not one of my finest moments," he admits.

Marvin Brooks, personal trainer and ex-Royal Navy officer, 29 from Bournemouth

Marvin Brooks / Photo Credit: ITV
Marvin Brooks / Photo Credit: ITV

"I definitely have a wandering eye but if I have that it's the main indicator that I'm not with the one." Not the best start for Marvin, but let's give him a chance. Anton said something along the same lines before entering the villa, and he's fast become a fan-favourite!

Asked about who he likes out of the girls already in the villa, he said: "It's changed a few times because of how people have reacted to things. My type I've always said is brunette. Anna has definitely caught my eye but then recently Lucie has as I feel like she's very similar to me in the sense that if she doesn't want to hang around with a group she won't force herself to do, which I've admired."

There could be fireworks with the other lads in the villa, as he describes Danny as "a bit boring", before admitting that "Curtis irritates me." Strap in for a bumpy ride!

Dennon Lewis, professional footballer, 22 from Watford

Dennon Lewis / Photo Credit: ITV
Dennon Lewis / Photo Credit: ITV

His celebrity crush is Margot Robbie, but as for the girls in the villa, he says Lucie is "very nice", and he likes "how Maura is turning out to be. She's really feisty and could be a handful."

Asked which of the guys he'll get on with, he says: "Michael and Anton, who have really good banter. Michael seems very level-headed so I think we'll get on well. Tommy's probably the biggest competition. Everyone loves him; he's a good guy."

Still, bro code isn't going to hold him back: "I don't really know any of the boys in there. If I knew them as friends, I wouldn't pursue people but I don't know them so I have no loyalties."

George Rains, builder, 22 from Essex

George Rains / Photo Credit: ITV
George Rains / Photo Credit: ITV

"People compliment me on my jawline," says chiseled newbie George, who rates himself a 7.5 out of 10 in the looks department. "I'm chilled out, funny and I've got a lot of positive energy to bring [to the villa]," he adds.

"I want someone who is a match to me - someone positive and outgoing and someone I can connect with," he says of the "perfect girl". "Amber and Anna [are the two I have my eye on]. Amber is my type, they are the sort of girls I'd go for looks-wise and Anna is really pretty and she's got a nice body." What about their personalities, George? I guess we'll have to wait and find out...

Dan Rose, bathroom salesman, 21 from Nuneaton

Dan Rose / Photo Credit: ITV
Dan Rose / Photo Credit: ITV

His addition to the show may have leaked to the press before the official announcement, but that hasn't stopped fans from getting excited about Dan's arrival on Love Island.

He knows he's a looker, and when asked to rate his looks, replies: "I would say 10 but... I should be modest so I'll say nine. I think I'm good looking, I get told I am anyway."

As for the girls in the villa, he says: "I do fancy Amber but I know she seems loved up with Michael. I'll test the water with it though. Then I'll probably go for Lucie and Maura." Blimey. He's not afraid to say what's on his mind, is he? Let's hope his chat when face-to-face with the ladies is a little more reserved!

Ovie Soko, professional basketball player, 28 from London

Ovie Soko / Photo Credit: ITV
Ovie Soko / Photo Credit: ITV

"I demand attention without having to say too much," says new Islander Ovie. "I adapt very well to everything - I left home at 16 to chase my dreams as a basketball player and since then have lived in six different countries and come across different people and cultures."

Speaking about the ladies he's watched on the show so far, he says: "They are all gorgeous girls but [I have my eye on] Anna. I've been watching her from the beginning and she has consistently been on my radar."

Unafraid to tread on toes, and questioning if there "is such a thing in Love Island", Ovie's definition of bro code is very different to most. "Bro code is if the guys have told you something in confidence and it could cause a rift, to you to keep it to yourself, you shouldn't go spreading it, that's not cool."


Love Island continues Monday - Friday, and Sundays on ITV2, with Love Island: Unseen Bits every Saturday.


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