Paige Thorne
The time has finally come! Across the day, Love Island will be announcing the cast for season 8 and we can barely contain our excitement.
We've just been introduced to our very first contestant - 24-year-old Paramedic Paige Thorne from Swansea.
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Paige said she decided to take part in the show because she can't find love in Swansea, 'I’ve tried and there’s just nobody there anymore.'
'I need to break out and broaden my horizons and Love Island just brings everyone together for me.'
'I haven't got to go out and I haven’t got to swipe. So, hopefully they can just come to me now!'
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Paige promises to bring, 'positive energy'
The 24-year-old promises to bring, 'lots of bubbly energy,' to the villa.
She added, 'I am a good cook and I’m quite mumsy so I’ll look after anyone that needs looking after.'
'If I had to pick a signature dish, it would probably be a Sunday dinner.'
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Paige explained, 'My roasties are up there, I think Gordon Ramsay would be impressed - I think he would be like, ‘9/10 or 10/10’.'
In her show interview, she was asked why she think she's single, and she said, 'I came out of a relationship and I was just so done with guys so was like, “Right, that's it. I’m going to focus on me.”'
'Then I was like, “Ok, I’m bored now, I’m lonely and I miss love and the connection and everything else.”'
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'I’ve been on a few dates but I just haven’t clicked with anyone.'
Love Island starts at 9pm Monday 6th June on ITV2 and ITV Hub.
You can also catch it on Virgin Media Two and Virgin Media Player.
