Love Island viewers rejoice over ‘messy’ new format
Love Island returned in epic style with viewers loving the show’s ‘messy’ new twist on Monday.
Unlike most years the singeltons didn’t get to choose who they coupled up with, leaving many of them fuming.
Host Maya Jama, 29, entered the villa and got the girls to pick which boys were the ‘least relationship material’ before asking the same of the lads, as they all loudly made their decisions in front of each other.
After picking, it was then revealed the equivalents from both teams would be paired up, leaving many of the singeltons seemingly gutted.
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, viewers said: ‘Omg I love the twist, the producers are very very messy’: ‘Nah Love Island is gonna be messy this year. I’m ready’: ‘Doing the recoupling like this stops people from settling down too quick. I think it works’.
Love Island returned in epic style with viewers loving the show’s ‘messy’ new twist on Monday
Unlike most years the singeltons didn’t get to choose who they coupled up with, leaving many of them fuming
Host Maya Jama , 29, entered the villa and got the girls to pick which boys were the ‘least relationship material’ before asking the same of the lads, as they all loudly made their decisions in front of each other
While eagle-eyed fans spotted the less than harmonious couplings: ‘Is anyone actually happy in their pairs? Theirs faces aren’t showing it’: ‘Mimi is p*****’: ‘Harriet is p*****’: ‘Why are all the couples p*****?’.
Meanwhile the show was spark horror from fans after newcomer Ciaran Davies made a shocking confession about his dating history.
The hunk, 21, was among the 12 singletons who headed into the villa in Mallorca in Monday’s show, and was quick to divulge details about his love life.
During a chat with the boys and girls inside the villa, Ciaran admitted that he had a previously dated a woman who was 42 at the time, while he was just 18.
The admission went largely unnoticed by the rest of the villa, but viewers were quick to share their thoughts on social media.
Posts included: ‘No way did they bypass that 18 and 42 fiasco?; 42 when he was 18??? you’re a victim;’
’42 and 18. The way men just gloss over these women that take advantage of them;’
’42 AND 18??? You a victim baby; 18 and 42? We need to find that woman; The oldest he’s been with is a 42-year-old and he’s 21?? If I speak.’
After picking, it was then revealed the equivalents from both camps would be paired up, leaving many of the singeltons seemingly gutted
Taking to X, formerly Twitter , viewers said: ‘Omg I love the twist, the producers are very very messy’
The new series of Love Island had already got off to a bumpy start, with thousands of die-hard fans left in the dark after ITV’s online streaming service was hit by technical difficulties.
Viewers took to social media to express their frustration after being unable to log into ITVX, meaning they missed the show’s opening moments.
Angry tweets included: ‘ITVX now is not the time to be playing up; So everyone’s ITVX is doing tomfoolery… ITV have shame actually the worst streaming service available.’
While eagle-eyed fans spotted the less than harmonious couplings
Fans were convinced the new arrivals were unhappy with the surprise twist
‘Anyone else’s ITVX down? I need to watch Love Island ffs;’
‘How can my ITVX just crash nah; ITVX get all your affairs in order NOW… there should be no lagging with one thousand ads;’
‘Now why is ITVX down when Love Island started four minutes ago.’
LOVE ISLAND 2024: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
NAME: Mimii Ngulube
AGE: 24
FROM: Portsmouth
OCCUPATION: Mental Health Nurse
WHY LOVE ISLAND? The pool in Portsmouth is not giving. I’ve tried dating, speaking to people on social media and it just hasn’t been successful. Applying was a spontaneous thing, I didn’t expect to get here!
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? 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.
NAME: Sam Taylor
AGE: 23
FROM: Chesterfield
OCCUPATION: Hair Stylist
WHY LOVE ISLAND? At this point in my life I just want the opportunity to find a real connection with someone. I’ve been looking for that connection for quite some time but I’ve never really found it, I’m hoping I find that spark in the Villa.
WHAT DO YOU WANT THE ISLANDERS TO KNOW? 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.
NAME: Patsy Field
AGE: 29
FROM: Orpington
OCCUPATION: Office Administrator
WHAT DO YOU WANT THE ISLANDERS TO KNOW? 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.
HOW WOULD FRIENDS/FAMILY DESCRIBE YOU? My friends would say that I’m the loudest person in the group, I’m the one who’s always up for doing a dare, the life and soul of the party. My family would say that I’m bossy and that it’s always my way or the highway, they’d say I rule the roost.
NAME: Sean Stone
AGE: 24
FROM: Hertford
OCCUPATION: Sweet Salesman
WHY LOVE ISLAND? I’ve always been one for relationships and when you have found someone you want to be with it’s the best feeling. Now is the perfect time, the one thing that is missing is my soulmate.
HOW WOULD FRIENDS/FAMILY DESCRIBE YOU? Very loving, caring and thoughtful. I’m the kind of guy that if you broke down on the motorway and needed your tyre changed, I’d be there at any time of night.
NAME: Harriett Blackmore
AGE: 24
FROM: Brighton
OCCUPATION: Dancer & Personal Shopper
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? 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.
CLAIM T0 FAME? Being a bit of an IT girl in Brighton, I’ve done personal shopping for the rapper Arrdee and one of my best friends is Saffron Barker the YouTuber.
NAME: Ayo Odukoya
AGE: 25
FROM: Canning Town
OCCUPATION: Model
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? I think I’d bring excitement and joy. I think people would have someone to come to and talk to and feel comfortable being around or to have a laugh with. I think I’m somebody everyone would take to.
WHY SHOULD SOMEBODY DATE YOU? 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. The way I am gives off a good enough energy for people to feel comfortable around me.
NAME: Samantha Kenny
AGE: 26
FROM: Liverpool
OCCUPATION: Makeup Artist
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? I think I will definitely bring some fire, I’m very opinionated and wear my heart on my sleeve. I’m really bubbly too so I’ll definitely have a laugh as well as bringing some scouse glamour.WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? I don’t get out enough, I work weekends and tend to not go out in Liverpool anymore. If I want a night out I go down to London as I love the boys down south. Tall, dark and cockney is my type.
NAME: Munveer Jabbal
AGE: 30
FROM: Surbiton, Surrey
OCCUPATION: Recruitment Manager
WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? 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. CLAIM T0 FAME? I’m mates with Spencer Morgan (Piers Morgan’s son). We met when I moved to Fulham in 2018.
NAME: Nicole Samuel
AGE: 24
FROM: Aberdare, Wales
OCCUPATION: Accounts Manager
WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? I’ve been enjoying single life and the attention of different boys, it’s fun. I’ve enjoyed being able to go on holiday with the girls and not having to worry about someone back home. All the girls are there texting in their room and I’m out till 4 in the morning living my best life.
WHAT IS SOMETHING NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU? I became a world champion dancer in 2011, not many people know that. I was a professional street dancer.
NAME: Ronnie Vint
AGE: 27
FROM: South East London
OCCUPATION: Semi Professional Footballer
WHAT’S YOUR TYPE ON PAPER? I want someone that’s family orientated, caring and career minded. Lookwise, I like blondes with nice boobs but am partial to a brunette too.
CLAIM T0 FAME? Bradley Dack is my best friend and he and Olivia are a big part of my life. I call Olivia my big little sister, she always looks out for me.
NAME: Jess White
AGE: 25
FROM: Stockport
OCCUPATION: Retail Manager
WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? 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.
WHAT’S YOUR TYPE ON PAPER? I love a set of white Turkey teeth but a good set of Turkey teeth. I would say personality traits, you have to be family orientated. You have to be tall, you can’t be shorter than me, I can’t be having to question whether I can wear heels around you and what height of heels I can wear. If you’re vertically challenged, it’s not for me.
NAME: Ciaran Davies
AGE: 21
FROM: Pencoed, South Wales
OCCUPATION: Surveyor
WHAT’S YOUR TYPE ON PAPER? 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.
CLAIM T0 FAME? When I was in Malia on a boys holiday I pretended to be Liam Reardon from series 7 to get into a club because they wouldn’t let us in. It worked and we ended up getting a private booth and free drinks all night.
