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Love Island cast REVEALED -including stunning nurse & hunky footballer

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HERE are the new stars of Love Island – and they mean business.

This year’s career-focused intake includes an account manager, a property surveyor and an investment specialist – a far cry from the show’s usual roll-call of models and influencers.

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Maya Jama will be hosting when Love Island returns to ITV1 this coming Monday – and will have a look at a very business-minded bunchCredit: Rex Features

Check out the business-minded bunch entering the villa when the show returns to ITV1 this coming Monday, with Maya Jama hosting.

THE GIRLS

Mimii Ngulube, 24

Stunning Mimii is a trainee nurse looking for love

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Stunning Mimii is a trainee nurse looking for love

MIMII – real name Michelle – is studying to be a nurse but has appeared in theatre productions in her home town of Portsmouth, including playing Marty in Grease.

A friend said: “Mimi has both brains and beauty. She isn’t afraid to stand her ground.”

Samantha Kenny, 26

Samantha is 'made up' about getting in the villa

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Samantha is ‘made up’ about getting in the villaCredit: Instagram

AS well as working in a beauty salon and taking on other jobs as a make-up artist, Samantha, from Liverpool, has a handful of brand deals as an influencer.

A source said: “She is used to blokes trying to crack on with her but she’s not a soft touch.”

Jessica White, 25

Shop manager from Stockport

Jess is no stranger to a holiday in the sun

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Jess is no stranger to a holiday in the sunCredit: Instagram

TRAVEL junkie Jessica says she is “happiest in the sun”.

The shop manager from Stockport has been to Thailand, Vietnam and Bali, to name just a few, in recent years.

A source said: “Jessica is a free spirit. She is looking for someone to have fun with but it’ll take a lot to turn her head.”

Patsy Field, 25

Patsy is ready to make her mark in the villa

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Patsy is ready to make her mark in the villaCredit: Instagram

DUE to a condition called Erb’s Palsy, one of Patsy’s arms is shorter than the other and is less functional.

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Pals say the investment worker from Orpington, Kent, is “bubbly” and “fun”.

She is also close pals with Sophie Piper, who was in the villa in 2020.

Harri Blackmore, 24

This dancer is looking for love this summer

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This dancer is looking for love this summerCredit: Instagram

THE professional dancer and personal shopper from Brighton is most likely to be found dressed to the nines and travelling all over the world.

As The Sun on Sunday revealed yesterday, she is pals with YouTuber Saffron Barker – and the pair jetted to Dubai recently to top up their tans.

Nicole Samuel, 23

Stunning Nicole is from Wales

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Stunning Nicole is from WalesCredit: Instagram

SHE is the youngest of this year’s girls – but pals say Nicole should not be underestimated.

The account manager from Aberdare, South Wales, has been getting advice on what to do on the show from her friend, footballer Scott van-der-Sluis, who was in the villa last year.

THE BOYS

Ciaran Davies, 21

Welsh hunk Ciaran is looking for love

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Welsh hunk Ciaran is looking for loveCredit: Instagram

AS well as working as a surveyor, Ciaran plays for rugby union team Tondu rugby club.

Pals describe the lad from Pencoed, South Wales, as the “sweet boy next door”.

One told The Sun: “He’s the kind of guy you could happily take home to your mum.”

Sean Stone, 24

Sean Stone sells sweets for a living

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Sean Stone sells sweets for a livingCredit: Instagram

SWEETS firm boss Sean started his online business during lockdown.

But accounts show he had less than £5,000 in the firm last year – so a turn in the villa will hopefully boost his profits.

A pal of Hereford-based Sean said: “He’s not had a lot of luck in love but wants to settle down.

“He knows going into the villa will help him meet someone.”

Sam Taylor, 23

Sam is a hair dresser

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Sam is a hair dresserCredit: Instagram

A TRAINED hairdresser, Sam works in a busy salon in Sheffield.

He moved to the city from Derby to kickstart his career and is a keen cyclist in his spare time.

With his muscles and tattoos, the hunk is bound to turn heads on the show.

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Munveer Jabbal, 30

Munveer is the oldest of the group

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Munveer is the oldest of the groupCredit: Linkedin

THE oldest contestant in the villa this year has a successful career as a recruitment manager.

Munveer, from Surbiton, Surrey, works for a management consultancy firm and lists his specialisations as financial services, healthcare and telecoms.

Ayo Odukoya, 25

Ayo is a whizz on the pitch and is looking for love off it

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Ayo is a whizz on the pitch and is looking for love off itCredit: Supplied

FOOTBALLER Ayo plays for Redbridge FC, winners of the Essex Senior Cup.

Hailing from Canning Town, in East London, he also has experience in front of the camera.

He was represented by the agency Kult Models before getting his break on the pitch.

Ronnie Vint, 27

Ronnie is already pals with Olivia Attwood

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Ronnie is already pals with Olivia AttwoodCredit: Instagram

HERE’S another wannabe with a connection to a previous Love Islander.

Based in Kent, the defender for Lewes FC was best man at the wedding of former Sunderland star Bradley Dack and Olivia Attwood, who shot to fame while in the villa in 2017.

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