Love Island star admits ideal woman is former Islander - who has close connection to cast member

Matilda Draper is not only pulling boys inside the Love Island villa this year.The latest bombshell is already turning heads inside the villa, as Omar Nyame and Sean Stone try to spark a romance with the beauty. But the recruitment consultant has also attracting attention from celebrities, from the like's of The Only Way Is Essex, before heading into the famous villa.The 24-year-old seems to have two TOWIE secret admirers, who are co-stars with her fellow Islander Joey Essex.

There’s a showdown looming in Friday night’s Love Island episode, as Omar Nyame and Sean Stone are doing all that they can to win over the heart of new bombshell, Matilda Draper. Matilda arrived alongside new bombshell Konnor in Wednesday night’s episode, as each new bombshell chose three Islanders to date for starters, mains and dessert. Konnor took all the risk choosing ‘coupled up’ Islanders Mimii, Nicole and Grace, while Matilda opted for Wil, Sean and Omar.

Love Island's Sean Stone might just have overplayed his sweet talk, as viewers are getting a bit fed up with his candy-themed chat-up lines.The 24 year old confectionery salesman from Hertford hasn't quite hit the sweet spot with the ladies since he strutted into the villa earlier this month, failing to stir up a real romantic connection. During the episode on Thursday 20 June, Sean tried his luck with new bombshell Matilda Draper on a date.

Love Island fans are sure there’s a storm brewing between Sean Stone and Ronnie Vint as they spot hints of tension. In tonight's episode (Thursday 20 June), Sean Stone chatted with bombshell Matilda Draper and admitted Ronnie is his ‘problem’. It’s part of the game to fight for the person you like, but poor Sean has had a tough time thanks to Ronnie.

With the drama and romance in Love Island heating up by the minute, two new bombshells have entered the iconic ITV2 villa in a bid to find ‘the one’. On Wednesday, 19 June’s episode, viewers at home watched as Matilda June-Draper and Konnor Ewudzi made their way into the villa where they immediately stirred things up. But while new girl Matilda’s connection to fellow Islander Ronnie Vint has already been known, Ronnie isn’t the only familiar face that the 24 year old has a link to.

Two brand-new and stunning, bombshells Matilda June-Draper and Konnor Ewudzi have entered into the Love Island villa. However, within just seconds of their arrival, they’ve already stirred up drama for one couple. Ronnie Vint who has famously been in love triangles since he first came into the villa shockingly declared he knows new girl Matilda.

Before making his way into the Love Island villa in a quest to find the one, Sean Stone underwent a fitness transformation.The 24-year-old salesman from Hertford revealed that he focused on himself and went on a 'personal development' after 'losing' himself in relationships.The cheeky chappy delighted viewers when he rocked up to the villa on day one and they've been routing for him to find love ever since. While he's yet to find a "soul mate", Sean has openly spoken about loving himself after he focused on his fitness.

From Molly-Mae Hague to Olivia Attwood, Love Island has undoubtedly made some big stars during its run, and it seems some of this years islanders want a piece of the action. While the show is about finding a lasting romantic connection, it's no secret that many contestants apply to boost their profile, and a PR expert has shared which three girls are currently in the villa for the latter reason.

Love Island star Alexi Eraclides has set the record straight regarding the rumours between him and current star Tiffany Leighton. Tiffany, who resides in Hertfordshire, entered the Love Island villa just days ago and it was quickly reported that she had history with a previous contestant - Alexi. Alexi appeared in the first winter Love Island back in 2020.Though he had eyes for girls Demi Jones, Jess Gale and Shaughna Phillips, he left the show single.

Loose Women star Olivia Attwood stunned fans as she returned to the ITV show. Olivia, 31, had been away from the show as she was filming a new TV project in Greece, but made a return to the panel on Thursday 14 June.

Love Island has shocked the villa with a double dumping, with the islanders being forced to choose who to eliminate - but viewers suspect that different motives were at play during the firepit ceremony. In Wednesday night's episode, the results of a public vote were revealed to the cast, with islanders having to choose one girl and one boy to eliminate from the show. With Munveer Jabbal, Patsy Field, Uma Jammeh, Omar Nyame, Harriett Blackmore and Sean Stone receiving the fewest votes from the public, it was up to the safe couples to decide who should go home.

Two Love Island stars have reportedly been dumped from the villa in a brutal double exit. According to reports, two Islanders have already left the villa following a shock dumping on Tuesday night with the scenes yet to air.

Love Island: All Stars' sweethearts Molly Smith and Tom Clare have taken their relationship to the next level by moving in together. The couple, who captured hearts and won the show in February, are now setting up home in Manchester, with Tom leaving behind his London life and flatmate Casey O'Gorman.

Love Island’s Jess White has slammed Harriett Blackmore in the latest episode - as Harriett steals her man. Jess was forced to watch on as Ronnie Vint, who she’s coupled up with, pulled Harriet for a chat following his shocking recoupling speech which saw him reveal he was interested in getting to know the both of them. As Ronnie took Harriet away from the other girls, Jess confided in Patsy Field and Samantha Kenny.

Stormzy's mate Omar Nyame is set to spice things up in the Love Island villa.The 25 year old PE teacher from Croydon, who was by the rapper's side during his headline performance at Glastonbury in 2019, is hoping to find love on the show. Stormzy, a self-confessed Love Island fan since its debut in 2015, made waves when he appeared on the 2017 series following a tweet about contestant Olivia Attwood. He was also spotted at the finale of the Love Island: All Stars series in February, where he was back with his girlfriend Maya Jama, the current host of the show.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. New bombshells have entered the villa. Season 11 of “Love Island,” which kicked off on Monday night, will again see contestants competing for love in Mallorca, Spain where they’ll be joined by host Maya Jama who took over from Laura Whitmore in 2022.

Love Island viewers were left stunned by Joey Essex for the same reason - and not just for his entrance into the villa. The former The Only Way is Essex star was part of a surprise twist during the ITV dating show's 2024 series opener on Monday night (June 3).

Love Island fans were quickly left with a complaint as the new series began while the big opener left them asking 'how' and why'. The 2024 run of the hit ITV dating show kicked off on Monday night (June 3) with a bunch of new singletons looking for love.

Love Island may only be starting this evening (3 June), but a villa twist is already in store for the islanders. Once the singletons have entered the villa, they will choose who to couple up with just moments after meeting one another.

The new series of Love Island kicks off on Monday 3 June, and one of the new stars Ronnie Vint has sweet connection to former islander Olivia Attwood, who he describes as being like his "big little sister." The soon-to-be islander is very close pals with Olivia's husband Bradley Dack, and even served as his best man at his and Olivia's wedding last year. Speaking to OK! and other media before he steps across the villa threshold tomorrow, Ronnie said: "Brad's my best pal, he's like a brother to me, and Olivia has turned into my 'big little sister'." When he was asked whether Olivia had given him any advice, Ronnie said she'd always been supportive of him and had told him to just be himself and enjoy his time in the villa.