A new mum who didn't want to keep waiting for Mr Right has welcomed a sperm donor baby.
20.06.2023 - 19:33 / ok.co.uk
Whilst it would be completely normal to assume contestants on Love Island are looking for their idea love match, this wasn't lthe case for one of last year's favourites, Luca Bish. Speaking to OK! exclusively, the 24 year old told us that he "didn't go there for a swim and to fall in love." Every year thousands of singletons around the country apply for a place in the villa in the hope of finding the one, but as the ITVX show has grown in popularity, some viewers have questioned whether certain contestants are searching for a mega-bucks clothing line deal, or a boost in social media numbers, rather than a romantic soulmate.
Luca said: “I went in there for the experience on the whole. If I found love then that was a bonus - and if I came out with a load of followers and opportunities then obviously that’s a bonus too." Despite coming across as loud and confident on our screens, Luca doesn't know if a life in the spotlight is for him.
He said: "I’m not really cut out for that influencer life and I actually shy away from it. But if someone tells me they’re going in the villa to fall in love because five previous contestants have had babies after meeting partners on the show, and some have got married, they must be watching the Disney Channel and believe in happy endings.
"I’d say 99.9% of people go on Love Island for a change of life and hopefully to come out with a few more social media followers.” Luca left as runner-up with his Love Island other half Gemma Owen, but sadly their relationship didn't go the distance and they split last November. Despite the failed romance, the cheeky chap has plenty of exciting things ahead, including a stint on Celebrity Masterchef.
A new mum who didn't want to keep waiting for Mr Right has welcomed a sperm donor baby.
Love Island fans spotted a potential twist in couples during tonight's instalment, Wednesday 28 June, as Whitney Adebayo, 25, and Sammy Root, 22, appeared to have loads of banter during their cooking session. The duo were tasked with whipping up a storm in the villa kitchen as the only two single islanders following Mal Nicol and Mehdi Edno's joint exit a day earlier. But while the pair have only been friends since they arrived as bombshells part-way through the series, it seemed their connection could potentially blossom into something more.
Love Island fans were in hysterics after Catherine Agbaje made a blunder while cleaning her teeth in the bedroom. After the drama of last night's shock double dumping which saw Mehdi Edno and Mal Nicol packing their bags and exiting the sprawling Spanish villa, the girls were chatting to Whitney Adebayo about her feelings after she was forced to say goodbye to her partner, Mehdi.
Since arriving in the Love Island villa for the second time last week, it’s safe to say Kady McDermott has changed a lot since she first made her debut on the show all the way back in 2016. During her first appearance on the show’s second series, Kady was a fresh faced twenty year old just starting out in the world and hoping to find love - something which she initially did with fellow contestant Scott Thomas, although the romance only lasted for a year outside the villa.
Love Island fans went wild on Saturday's Love Island: Unseen Bits as an adorable new arrival surprised the Islanders - a cat. In the weekly episode, which gives viewers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the villa with deleted moments, scenes and hilarious blunders, the Islanders were left stunned to see a furry animal pacing the villa.
Love Island fans were left both alarmed and freaked out earlier this week after spotting an apparent "eerie" editing blunder. During Wednesday's episode, bombshell Montel McKenzie decided to pull Catherine Agbaje for a chat before ultimately coupling up with Leah Taylor.
OG Love Island fans were left in complete shock last night after it was announced that a famous face from season two will be entering the villa again after last appearing seven years ago. Kady McDermott, who wound up in third place alongside her former partner, Scott Thomas in 2016, has signed herself up for another stint in the sun, and will join the current Islanders for the first time during tonight’s episode.
Eagle-eyed Love Island viewers have claimed Molly Marsh is still not getting on with the other girls in the villa after a telling moment. In Wednesday's episode, the girls were shown getting ready for the evening but just before they left their dressing room they stopped to pose for a photo - and Molly wasn't included.
Bianca Gascoigne is set to take part in Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins just four months after giving birth, according to reports. The 36 year old, who welcomed her first child in February, is no stranger to reality television - having won Celebrity Love Island in 2006 before appearing on Celebrity Big Brother, Celebrity Coach Trip and even The X Factor. But the former lads’ mags model and daughter of England football legend Paul Gascoigne is now ready to take on her most challenging show yet.
Love Island star Sammy Root is set for an awkward evening following the shocking developments last night.The smash hit reality dating series has seen no end of drama since it hit the screens earlier this month.The latest twist from the sprawling Spanish setting saw host Maya Jama enter and let the Islanders know two couples would be forced to split up ahead of the bombshells' arrivals. Eventually, Jess Harding and Sammy, and Mitchel Taylor and Leah Taylor were voted the least compatible and forced to stand in front of the fire pit.
Love Island fans are obsessed with Whitney Adebayo's hilarious one-liners, with the 25-year-old entrepreneur quickly becoming a firm favourite in the villa. Whitney has won over fans with her refreshingly honest and funny responses to the antics of her fellow Islanders, with one example seen in last night’s episode when it was announced that the Hideaway would be open for the first time.
Twelve months after setting foot in the Love Island villa, Luca Bish describes the past year as a “whirlwind”. From working with Scott Disick’s brand Talentless to splitting from his girlfriend Gemma Owen, the former fishmonger, 23, has plenty to reflect on when we catch up with him. It’s safe to say Luca didn’t have an easy ride on the ITV2 dating show.
Love Island host Maya Jama has revealed that of all the jobs she’s had, there’s one in particular that she hated the most. When asked by The Guardian about the worst job she’s ever had, the TV presenter admitted that her stint working in retail was her least favourite position.
Love Island fans were in stunned hysterics tonight after Catherine Agbaje tried porridge for the "first time in her life". The smash hit reality dating show has offered viewers no end of drama and chaos after making its much anticipated return on June 5.The beloved show airs every night, much to the delight of its devoted fans, but on Saturday evenings, ITV airs a special 'Unseen Bits' episode.
As Love Island creeps toward its third week in the villa, fans at home have already begun to take a keen and vested interest in the lives of this year's contestants. From famous exes to surprising icks, we've been learning plenty about the series 10 contestants on their journey to find love.
Molly Marsh has made quite a splash since entering the Love Island villa, currently caught up in a love triangle with fellow Islanders Zachariah Noble and Mitchel Taylor who have both been vying for Molly Marsh's attention since the start of the show. However, prior to entering the villa, Molly already had a substantial social media following, particularly on TikTok, which has opened doors for her as an influencer, including the one to the winter Love Island 2023 villa in South Africa.
Love Island is set for dramatic scenes on Wednesday as recent arrival Charlotte Sumner shares a snog with someone who isn't Zachariah Noble. Charlotte chose to couple with Zach in last night's episode, 13 June, but may already be having second thoughts. Tonight's episode will see the Islanders gather around the fire pit to take part in the 'Popping Off' challenge.
Love Island's Ruchee Gurung has become the second Islander to be dumped from the villa, after a shocking recoupling.The first week and a half of the summer series has been jam-packed full of drama and twists and turns, and Ruchee, 24, found herself in the bottom two on Tuesday night's episode of the show.The tense recoupling took place on the show, as new girls Charlotte and Leah were told to choose any boy to couple up with - choosing Tyrique and Zach - potentially the most controversial choices, due to Tyrique's coupling with Ella, and Zach pursuing a romance with Molly.The boys were then told to choose a girl to couple up with, and Mehdi stayed faithful to Whitney as he said he wanted to get to know her more, whilst Sammy chose to couple up with Jess. The last three girls standing at the fire pit were Ruchee, Ella and Molly, and Mitchel chose to couple up with the latter, despite her recently blowing him off for Zach.This left Ruchee and Ella standing, before another blow was delivered to the Islanders, as they were told that they must choose who would be leaving the villa.
Prince Harry can’t enjoy life without Meghan Markle, according to a celebrity psychic.The Duke of Sussex is a ‘practical Virgo’ who is ‘grounded’, but who can’t enjoy life without his wife, says Inbaal Honigman who spoke to Spin Genie. She said: “Prince Harry is a practical Virgo, which means that he is a pragmatic man who thrives on communication and interpersonal relationships. “He loves people and enjoys matching the right person with the right project.
Former Islander Luca Bish has dished out some Love Island secrets, including the “telltale” sign that indicated someone was about to get a text. Shouting “I got a text” has become one of the most used phrases in Love Island and, in an exclusive chat with OK! for our TikTok, Luca said as an Islander “You soon cotton on” to when someone is about to receive a text and shout the iconic phrase.The islander revealed: “With the text, you soon cotton on when you think there’s gonna be one.” Dishing out secrets, he said: “Someone goes into the villa, goes to the toilet, or go put some eyeliner on, or something like that just in the middle of the day, random little plod in there and come out with a phone.