Love Island's Casa Amor is back
The Casa Amor villa is back and the introduction of 12 new islanders is bound to shake things up.
Get to know the six new boys and six new girls here:
Lavena
Name: Lavena Back
Age: 23
Hometown: Croydon
Career: Business Developer
The 23-year-old describes herself as confident and ready for love.
She says she's been single for four years now, 'I needed a while to get over my last relationship...'
'And really enjoy myself before I could commit to someone.'
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The business developer says she's always up for a laugh and admits she's quite funny herself.
'I’m confident and I have a lot of good chat.'
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With regards to her looks, she says she would rate herself a, 'five times two out of ten.'
She says, 'my best feature is my smile.'
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The ideal man
Lavena's idea of the perfect man is someone who is caring, committed and loyal.
She says she has her eye on Danny, Anton and Michael but knows Michael and Amber are coupled up.
Her celebrity crush is the handsome Jack Fowler from last years series.
She generally meets her dates face to face and is not a big fan of dating.
'If I meet someone, they have to be amazing for me to go on a date with them.'
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'I’m quite flaky so if I’m asked to go on a date, I’ll say yes and then make an excuse.'
'If I’m not 100% into it I won’t go on the date.'
The 23-year-old says an immediate turn off for her is a man that talks to other girls.
Lavena says she's in the villa to find love, 'as everyone says it’s not Friend Island.'
'I’m not afraid to say it how it is.'
She believes she'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.'
Loyalty
Lavena says she's loyal, 'if I wasn’t feeling it I would definitely say. I wouldn’t hold back in that sense.'
'You are there for that reason so there’s no point holding onto someone you are not feeling. I can’t stand cheating.'
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She explains her definition of girl code, 'There are different levels of girl code. It depends how long you’ve been friends.'
'If I’ve just gone in and said hi to the girls, girl code doesn’t exist. It’s like level one girl code.'
'If it’s a friend I’ll have a conversation before approaching the guy, but in the villa I wouldn’t as I don’t owe it to them.'
Nabila
Name: Nabila Badda
Age: 29
Hometown: London
Career: Hostess
Nabila describes herself as, 'exciting, bubbly and I’m feisty enough that if I want something I’ll go for it.'
She goes on, 'I’ve got that exotic look that I think the villa is missing.'
'My family are from Morocco and there hasn’t been an Arabian Princess in the villa yet this year!'
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Personality traits
The hostess says her best traits are that she's funny, quick witted and she doesn't hold grudges.
'I get along with everyone - I’m an all rounder!'
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When it comes to her looks, she rates herself a solid 8 out of 10.
'No one is a 10, let’s be real! I like my eyes and I like the fact that I have hips, my hips are really shapely so I like my hourglass figure.'
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Nabila has her eye on Anton who she thinks is cheeky.
'I think he’s misunderstood by the girls in the villa.'
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The ideal man
She says her dream man needs to be able to keep her on her toes and has to know what he wants.
'He needs to be funny and we need to bounce off each other.'
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Her celeb crush is Chris Hemsworth, 'Those blue eyes!'
The 29-year-old tends to find love through friendship.
'I usually get to know someone as a friend first and then it blossoms.'
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She says her worst dating experience was with a guy who tried to show off.
'I went on a date with a guy and it was just awkward and he was moody the whole time.'
'He was always showing off what he earned to try and impress me and it didn’t work. He wasn’t funny either.'
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An immediate turn off for the islander is someone who speaks in a materialistic way.
'As if a guy’s car or watch is going to make me want them!'
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It sounds like Nabila isn't afraid to say it as it is.
'This sounds egotistical but 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.'
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She doesn't think any of the couples in the show are serious yet.
'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.'
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Joanna
Name: Joanna Chimonides
Age: 22
Hometown: London
Career: Recruitment Consultant
Joanna describes herself as an honest person, 'I’m overly honest but sometimes it gets me in trouble.'
'I like to say things as they are, there’s no game playing with me.'
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Personality traits
She says her best traits are that she's quite empathetic, very bubbly and intriguing.
Joanna says that although she does look 'stuck up', she's actually nice.
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'I act on emotions when I should take a step back and think instead of reacting straight away.'
'My honesty can also be a downfall, I’m far too honest and sometimes I should keep my mouth shut.'
On a scale of 1-10 the recruitment consultant gives herself a solid 7.
'My best feature is my nose, I’ve got a cute button nose and everyone compliments me on it.'
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She says she has her eye on Anton and Tom, 'With Anton I find his personality so attractive and he’s got banter, so I think we’d connect.'
'Tom is my type and what I usually go for looks-wise so I’m hoping his personality matches his good looks.'
The ideal man
Her ideal man is someone who puts a lot of effort into a relationship.
She says it'll be someone who, 'has got a bit of banter and who is selfless.'
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She isn't a big fan of dating apps, 'When someone is behind a screen or on an app they can fake who they are.'
'But by meeting them in person, you can suss out who they are.'
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She says sometimes you have to tread on toes.
'At the end of the day we are all in the villa for the same reason - to meet someone.'
'So some times you might have to tread on toes but the same thing happens outside of the villa sometimes too.'
She says she has been cheated on before.
'I have been cheated on in my first ever relationship so I’d never ever do that to someone because it’s an awful feeling.'
She explains her definition of girl code, 'Girl code is simply being honest to a girl’s face.'
'If a girl is coupled up with someone and you want to get to know that person...'
'Then girl code for me is explaining exactly how you’re feeling to the other girl - it’s honesty and face to face.'
Belle
Name: Belle Hassan
Age: 21
Hometown: Bromley
Career: Makeup Artist
Belle describes herself as fun, funny and flirty.
'Hopefully I’ll liven things up a bit, I’m looking to make everyone laugh and want to bring a new dynamic to the villa and have some fun.'
She says she's funny, confident and genuine but can also be insecure and messy at times.
'When I get ready it looks like an explosion has gone off in my room!'
She would give herself a solid 8 or 9 out of 10 on looks.
'I get a lot of compliments on my eyes and my boobs.'
She has her eye on Anton, Tom and Tommy.
'I don’t have a type so I look for honesty and someone who is funny, genuine and can look after me.
Dating experience
'I meet people out or through friends or through Instagram. People do slide into my DMs.'
She describes her worst ever date, '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.'
She says she hates, 'A cheat or a liar,' and says it's, 'an immediate turn off.'
Belle says if there's a connection, she won't let anything stop her.
'Of course you never want to upset anyone but at the end of the day we’re all there to find someone we want to be with and if there is a connection there, then I will go for it.'
'You have to do what you’ve got to do.'
'All the girls seem lovely so I don’t think I’d have a problem getting on with anyone.'
Her definition of girl code is, 'Don’t sleep with your mate’s boyfriend. Basically.'
Dating history
She's been cheated on a few times, 'I have been cheated on so many times so the thought of me cheating is a no.'
'But, it is a different environment in the villa and so you could act a bit out of character because the circumstances are different to your usual life..'
'I can’t see myself cheating if I really like someone.'
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Jourdan
Name: Jourdan Riane
Age: 24
Hometown: Essex
Career: Model/ Actress
Jourdan describes herself as bubbly and positive.
'I’m quite go with the flow but I’m also a ‘don’t cross me’ person. I’m all about energy and being positive and having good vibes.'
'My energy and my vibrant personality is what could make me a good Islander.'
She says her worst personality trait is that she can be very impulsive, impatient and stubborn.
'They’re very rare but I can be all of those. I’m very understanding, something I’ve trained myself to be.'
'I’m very chilled and go with the flow, and I’m a good listener.'
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The actress rates herself a solid 7 out of 10 in looks.
'I would say my best feature, only based on what I’ve been told, is my eyes.'
'I get told a lot that my eyes say things that I don’t need to say.'
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The ideal man
She has her eyes on, 'Michael, Danny, Jordan and the new Tom.'
'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.'
She's not into dating apps, 'I’m very much a face to face person, or on recommendation.'
'Normally if a friend knows the person.'
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Her most disastrous date was when the guy ended up spilling food on her by accident.
'We both laughed it off but from that point on he made it really awkward, and it went downhill from there.'
'He kept referencing it. There was definitely not a second date.'
Biggest turn off
She hates a man that doesn't understand what she's trying to say.
'When you’re trying to explain something and they don’t really hear what you say.'
'They just want to talk back. And also arrogance is a big no no.'
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'I tend to not have a wandering eye. I’m very much a loyal person. I’ve been cheated on before so I avoid that.'
'But if me and the person mutually discuss that it’s not necessarily the right vibe, in that situation we would have to look elsewhere.'
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She defines girl code, 'Respect and honesty. Not that you can’t step on their toes, but you communicate that you have an interest in the guy they are coupled up with.'
'Being a girls’ girl. Being there, being supportive, being honest, even if you have to tell them they are wrong.'
Maria
Name: Maria Wild
Age: 22
Hometown: Cheltenham
Career: Vip Host
Maria describes herself, 'I am emotional and I am loving. Once I’m attached to someone, I’m very much attached.'
'I’m quite passionate – whatever it is I am doing, I’m very all or nothing. Like I said, I’m very loving.'
'I really do care about other people a lot. I’m very close to my family, that’s very important to me.'
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She gives herself a 'strong seven or a weak eight' on a scale of 10 on looks.
'My best feature is probably my lips. They are natural but people always ask me if I’ve had them done, so I guess I’m quite lucky.'
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Maria has her eye on Anton but she's worried he might not stay loyal.
'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.'
Her ideal man
She's looking for, 'Someone who is ambitious, successful, hard working, can have a laugh and poke fun at themselves.'
'Looks aren’t a massive thing for me.'
'I’m not going to say they have to be gorgeous, but they need to look after themselves and be groomed.'
She's scared of dating apps, 'I’ve never used a dating app, that very much scares me.'
'I work in a night club so I’m often approached by people in there.'
'But saying that, they never really appeal to me that much. In that industry, everyone is trying to impress each other.'
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Biggest turn off
The biggest turn off in a guy is somebody who takes themselves too seriously.
'I hate that sort of thing. If I was to say something funny and they took it personally, that’s boring.'
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She doesn't want to upset someone by grafting.
'I’m not a Maura. My approach won’t be to really graft someone.'
'I never graft anyone on the outside so I won’t go in there and be any different.'
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She thinks she's get on really well with Lucie and Maura.
'All the other girls in my opinion are acting like they don’t talk about sex, but I’m sure when they are at home they are just as bad.'
Stevie
Name: Stevie Bradley
Age: 21
Hometown: Isle Of Man
Career: Student
Stevie describes himself as 'a cheerful, happy, charming, funny bloke.'
'I don’t take myself too seriously, I’m chilled and try to get on with everyone.'
He says his worst traits are that he's, 'disorganised, I’ve got no filter and I’m an overthinker.'
While on the opposite end he's also, 'charming, friendly and laid back.'
He gives himself an 8 out of 10 in looks and says his best feature are his blue eyes.
'Lucie seems really sweet and down to earth. Arabella is beautiful, I couldn’t believe my eyes when she walked through the villa.'
'Maura is also stunning but Lucie would be my number one.'
He describes his ideal woman, 'Someone who doesn’t take themselves too seriously and is up for a good laugh.'
'I want someone to go on dates with and have a good time with.'
The islander has used dating apps, 'it just seems that you are swiping for dear life.'
'It’s mainly Instagram that I use now to get dates and I’ve not been on very many!'
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The worst date ever
Stevie describes his worst date, 'I went on a date with a girl from Uni...'
'We ended up going out afterwards and she asked me if I could remember her name and I didn’t have a clue.'
'Not one of my finest moments.'
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'I want to keep everyone happy but again it is Love Island so you can’t tread on eggshells around people, you need to get what you want so I’ll do whatever it takes within reason.'
'I probably would have a wandering eye in the villa but my head wouldn’t turn from someone I felt I had a proper spark with, I wouldn’t ruin anything by jumping ship.'
Marvin
Name: Marvin Brooks
Age: 29
Hometown: Bournemouth
Career: Personal Trainer & Ex Royal Navy Officer
Marvin describes himself as a strongly opinionated and very competitive person.
'I’ve always been good at sports and without sounding big headed I’ve always done OK with the opposite sex.'
'So coming up against the other good looking lads will definitely test me.'
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Personality traits
He says his best traits are that he looks after himself, he's ambitious and he's honest.
'I speak my mind, but that can upset people sometimes. I am very quick to judge, and sometimes do that too quickly.'
'I’m not very empathetic either.'
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He gives himself an 8.7 out of 10, 'depending on whether I’ve got a tan.'
'I’d probably say I get most compliments on my body.'
The villa girls
He talks about the girls he has his eye on in the villa.
'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.'
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His perfect girl has to be 'ambitious, cultured and loyal.'
Marvin tends to meet people on both dating apps and in person.
'I don’t particularly act on dating apps even though I get a fair bit of attention there.'
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Biggest turn off
When asked what an immediate turn off in a girl is, he says, 'Acting stupid and playing the fool.'
He's not afraid to tread on toes, 'I am competitive so if I feel like I need to do what I need to do to find someone then I will.'
'I’ve spent the last ten to twelve years trying to find someone I am smitten with so I’m sure six weeks will be no problem.'
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He has some pretty strong opinions of the lads in the villa.
'I like Michael – he’s a really relaxed guy, not too big headed. Also Tommy seems very genuine.'
'Danny might be a bit boring and Curtis irritates me.'
Marvin's wandering eye
'I definitely have a wandering eye but if I have that it’s the main indicator that I’m not with the one.'
'I’ve had a wandering eye in the past but it’s only because I’ve known that I’ve not been fully happy.'
'I can have my head spun, that’s one of my negatives. I’ve both cheated and been cheated on – I would like to think that’s behind me...'
His claim to fame is that he's Harry Redknapp’s personal trainer.
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Dennon
Name: Dennon Lewis
Age: 22
Hometown: Watford
Career: Professional Footballer
Dennon describes himself as funny, energetic and positive, 'I have decent banter. That’s what you need in the villa.'
'I’m quite pointed and I’ve got decent banter. I do have a short temper at times, I’m not great in the mornings, and I get annoyed with people that have bad hygiene.'
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Dennon's best features
'I’d give myself an 8 out of ten. I don’t think I’m bad looking at all. My best feature is probably my face, because that’s the thing that people look at first.'
'Lucie’s very nice. I do like how Maura is turning out to be. She’s really feisty and could be a handful.'
The ideal woman
'She’s got to have some personality. I want someone that I can have a laugh with, bounce off and throw banter at each other.'
'I’m quite social and I don’t really use dating apps. It’s usually on a night out or Instagram or social media.'
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'I’ve not really had any bad dates. If I’m talking to someone and they’re close up and they have bad breath.'
'I’d probably then style it out. I’m not a rude person so I probably wouldn’t tell them.'
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Tread on toes
'A million percent. I’m not going to hold back. We’re all in there for the same reason. That won’t stop me pursuing something.'
He says he likes Michael and Anton and thinks he'll have good banter with them.
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'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.
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'In the past I’ve had a wandering eye but it depends on the girl.'
'If I’m really into them,and there’s the instant butterfly you get in your stomach.'
'I’ve cheated in the past but I was seeing someone exclusively, not technically in a relationship.'
'If I’m not fully, fully, instantly attracted and we’re just getting to know each other, my eyes will wonder.
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George
Name: George Rains
Age: 22
Hometown: Essex
Career: Builder
George describes himself as a chilled out and funny guy.
'The last few months I’ve been staying in, saving up, working out and being boring so I’m looking for a bit of excitement.'
'My three best are that I’ve got a positive energy and mindset, I’m outgoing and I’m a good laugh.'
'A bad trait is I’m really moody when I’m hungry...'
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'I’m a solid 7.5 - people compliment me on my jawline.'
He has his eyes on Amber and Anna, '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.'
The ideal woman
'I want someone who is a match to me - someone positive and outgoing and someone I can connect with.'
'I’ve not been on the dating scene for the past six months but before my health kick, I’d meet girls on nights out.'
'I was never meeting the right girls, they were always bad news, so it’s exciting to come to Love Island to meet someone - I’m hoping I’ll have better luck meeting them in a different environment to a nightclub!'
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He'll tread on toes
'If I see the girl I want and we have that connection, I’m going to go for it, I don’t have any loyalty to anyone in there at the moment.'
'It’ll be difficult but I’m sure if the guys were in the same position as me they’d be doing the same.'
'I like Tommy and Anton, they seem like they’re into their fitness too so I hope we’ll have a connection there.'
'Bro code is having a strong bond with your boys, and not doing anything to them that’s going to have a negative outcome on them.'
Dan
Name: Dan Rose
Age: 21
Hometown: Nuneaton
Career: Bathroom Salesman
Dan describes himself as a cheeky and confident lad.
'Good traits are that I’m funny, I’m chatty and talkative. I’m confident, possibly too confident at times…'
'Bad traits are that I always think I’m right, I’m never wrong. I like to get my own way and I don’t like to be proven wrong.'
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He rates himself a 9 out of 10 on looks, 'I would say 10 but… I should be modest so I’ll say 9.'
'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.'
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The ideal woman
'My perfect girl is someone I can have a laugh with, someone who is easy going and someone I have a good connection with.'
'Plus, I like someone who is chatty.'
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'I don’t go on that many dates, I don’t tend to DM people, I normally meet people out.'
'I just can’t be bothered with sliding into people’s DMs, if I’m honest. I’d rather meet someone on a night out.'
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'I like someone who can back themselves so I wouldn’t go for a push over. And someone that’s too loud would put me off.'
'I like confidence but not in a way that the attention always has to be on them.'
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Dan's gonna tread on toes
'I’m not bothered about treading on any toes, I’ll test the water and speak to all of the girls.'
'I think Tommy is very much like me, I’m a bit of an idiot too. Anton seems a bit of a clown as well so I think we’d get on.'
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'If I like someone, I won’t wander. But if I’m coupled up with someone and feel I have a better connection with someone else, it’d be stupid not to pursue it.'
'There is no point settling if you think there is something better.'
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Ovie
Name: Ovie Soko
Age: 28
Hometown: London
Career: Pro Basketball Player
Ovie describes himself as, 'a fun person, I demand attention without having to say too much and I’m laid back so feel like I’ll balance some of the personalities in the villa.'
'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.'
'Also, I’m laid back and I don’t take myself too seriously.'
Personality traits
'My less attractive traits are that I like things the way I like them, I’m opinionated - if I have an opinion I’ll say my piece.'
'I’m a straight shooter who is honest and have been told sometimes that I can be too honest.'
'Plus I’m a competitor, it comes with my job, it’s built into my DNA.'
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He gives himself an 8 out of 10 in looks, 'Wherever I go around the world, I think I can be an 8.'
'My best feature is my personality, I am just a vibe and people like being around my energy.'
Speaking of the villa girls, he says, 'They are all gorgeous girls but Anna, I’ve been watching her from the beginning and she has consistently has been on my radar.'
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Dating history
'Because I’m a basketball player, my schedule is strict with regards to time so girls tend to creep in my DMs at times.'
'I have crept into the DMs before. I rarely meet people at the club but maybe at a bar...'
'In a more calm environment where you can still have a conversation because that’s something as I’m getting older and growing up that I’m valuing much more.'
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Treading on toes
'Treading on toes? Is there any such thing in Love Island? People are going to be put in tough spots on this show.'
'I’m not worried, I’m not going to be disrespectful, I’m confident I bring enough to the table.'
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The villa boys
'They all seem like sound guys, they seem like cool people.'
'I’m competitive but I’m in the locker room with 14 other big egos on a high level sports team and we all get along just fine, so I think I’ll be okay.'
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'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.
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