Love Island’s series 12 launch show is set to kick off with a major new couples twist that will leave the girls stunned.
The latest installment of the reality dating show begins on Monday night with host Maya Jama set to introduce a new batch of sexy singletons looking for love.
The ladies – Shakira, Meg, Alima, Sophie, Megan and Helena – are first to enter the villa with talk soon turning to the boys they could potentially couple up with.
However, in contrast to recent series, it won’t be the viewers that will be picking the couples, but instead the girls will be tasked with choosing their boys based on their dating profiles.
Explaining the huge change, Maya tells the girls: ‘This year things are slightly different. You’ve told me what your type on paper is, but does that match your ideal man in reality? Come and join me by the pool.’
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Love Island’s series 12 launch show is set to kick off with a major new couples twist that will leave the girls stunned
The latest installment of the reality dating show begins on Monday night with host Maya Jama set to introduce a new batch of sexy singletons looking for love
As the girls line up, she continues: ‘Girls, in front of you there are six love hearts and each boy has given me their dating profile which is written on each of these hearts – shall we have a look at what these boys have to offer?’
The girls then check out the descriptions of the island’s boys – Ben, Dejon, Harry, Conor, Blu and Tommy.
They then have to decide to who they’d like to pair up with based on key stats with the boys’ name, age, job and a headline.
Headlines includes lines such as: ‘I like to play hard and work harder! I love to play, so I work very hard…’ in order to help the girls make their big decisions.
After discussing the boys’ profiles and attempting to figure out which lad could be right for them, Maya then forces them to make their choice.
Counting to three, the stunner informs the ladies that they must run to their chosen heart, with only one girl allowed to stand next to each heart.
With mere seconds to make their choice, it remains to be seen whether they get the man of their choice or will be left to beg for a swap.
Meanwhile, following the decisions, the boys then enter the villa and meet their matches one-by-one.
The ladies – Shakira, Meg, Alima, Sophie, Megan and Helena – are first to enter the villa with talk soon turning to the boys they could potentially couple up with
However, in contrast to recent series, it won’t be the viewers that will be picking the couples, but instead the girls will be tasked with choosing their boys based on their dating profiles
‘Girls, in front of you there are six love hearts and each boy has given me their dating profile which is written on each of these hearts – shall we have a look at what these boys have to offer?’
Headlines includes lines such as: ‘ I like to play hard and work harder! I love to play, so I work very hard…’ in order to help the girls make their big decisions
After discussing the boys’ profiles and attempting to figure out which lad could be right for them, Maya then forces them to make their choice
Counting to three, the stunner informs the ladies that they must run to their chosen heart, with only one girl allowed to stand next to each heart
Meanwhile, following the decisions, the boys then enter the villa and meet their matches one-by-one
But will it be love at first write or were the girls too quick to judge their type?
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Love Island shock as one islander is sensationally dumped before the show even airs in savage twist
But will it be love at first write or were the girls too quick to judge their type?
It comes as one Love Island star has already been sensationally dumped from the villa, before the launch show has even aired.
For one girl, her time on the show is set to be brutally cut short as she’s sent packing shortly after her arrival in the first savage twist of the series.
It is said that the girl was ‘absolutely gutted’ by her dismissal which came following the entrance of this year’s first bombshell.
A source told The Sun: ‘This girl will be sorely missed as was already proving to be a big character. They were absolutely gutted to leave.’
They continued: ‘But the series has twists and turns at every stage and this isn’t the usual dumping viewers might expect after a bombshell arrives.
‘Executive producer Mike Spencer-Hayter has promised drama for the tenth anniversary and this format point will not disappoint.’
It comes as the first bombshell has been revealed as Antonia Laites, a 24-year-old pool party girl from Las Vegas.
Antonia, who was born in Connecticut but has also resided in Miami, is a sizzling brunette whose day-to-day is looking after the VIP cabanas at the lavish Fontainebleau Resort in Sin City, reports The Sun.
The Yank has reportedly strutted in on the first day to stir the pot for the islanders on the very first day.
It comes as one Love Island star has already been sensationally dumped from the villa, before the launch show has even aired
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F or one girl, her time on the show is set to be brutally cut short as she’s sent packing shortly after her arrival in the first savage twist of the series [host Maya Jama pictured]
It comes as the first bombshell has been revealed as Antonia Laites , a 24-year-old pool party girl from Las Vegas
Antonia, who has also resided in Miami, is a sizzling brunette whose day-to-day is looking after the VIP cabanas at the lavish Fontainebleau Resort in Sin City
When asked who she is looking for in the villa, the American beauty quipped: ‘Someone that can make me laugh – I’m super outgoing. And someone that’s quite active. Maybe one day we could start our own family together.’
Ahead of her villa debut she dubbed the dating scene in the states a ‘mess’ as people are there for a ‘good time, not a long time’.
And it is the British charm that has attracted Toni to the UK version of the show as she confessed that she is attracted to the accent.
‘I’ve lived in three different states and I’m still single. It’s time to try something new! I have some British friends and they’re pretty charming. I think all Americans love a good accent. British men are just more polite, with better manners,’ she added
Love Island confirmed the full line-up of contestants joining the upcoming series last week.
The ITV2 dating show returns on June 9 and there looks set to be the usual mix of love triangles, bedroom trysts and messy breakups as contestants make their way to the island.
Love Island airs on June 9 over on ITV2 and ITVX.
LOVE ISLAND 2025: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
Sophie Lee
NAME: Sophie Lee
AGE: 29
FROM: Manchester
OCCUPATION: Motivational Speaker and Author
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who is fun, spontaneous, who has a lot of jokes and who is attentive. At the moment I’m only finding ones draped in red flags and ‘do not cross’ signs
IF YOU WERE THE CEO OF SOMETHING, WHAT WOULD IT BE? I’m the CEO of empowerment. I want women to feel beautiful and validated in themselves and feel their best self.
Dejon Noel Williams
NAME: Dejon Noel Williams
AGE: 26
FROM: London
OCCUPATION: Semi-pro footballer and personal trainer
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who is beautiful on the inside and out, looks after themselves and is healthy
CLAIM TO FAME? My dad being an ex-professional footballer. I’ve met all kinds of famous people through him. When I was younger it was weird because he was just my dad, but we’d go to a game and fans were asking for photos. I’ve met David Beckham, he was really nice.
Megan Moore
NAME: Megan Moore
AGE: 25
FROM: Southampton
OCCUPATION: Payroll specialist
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I’d like to meet someone who is tall, with a nice tan, nice eyes and a nice smile. He needs to have a good fashion sense and a really good, funny personality that I can get on with
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE? Bankrupt, right now. But we’re going to make sales and get on that corporate ladder and be booming. Profits, profits, profits!
Tommy Bradley
NAME: Tommy Bradley
AGE: 22
FROM: Hertfordshire
OCCUPATION: Landscape Gardener
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? A girl who is very ambitious, with a big personality, caring, but also someone that doesn’t take themselves too seriously. I don’t know if that’s asking for too much, but I want a bit of everything. I haven’t got a specific type in terms of looks, though.
WHAT WOULD YOU BE CEO OF? Taking hours to do my hair
Alima Gagio
NAME: Alima Gagio
AGE: 23
FROM: Glasgow
OCCUPATION: Wealth Management Client Services Executive
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? A tall man with a handsome face. You know when you just look at a guy and they have that Disney prince look to them? That’s it
WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS? I think she’d hire me because I’m a good flirt. I always ask guys on a night out to guess which country I’m originally from. If they get it right, they can get my number.
But they never guess correctly so it works really well if you don’t want to give a guy your number. I’m originally from Guinea Bissau. If they’re close and I really fancy them, I’ll give them my number anyway.
Ben Holbrough
NAME: Ben Holbrough
AGE: 23
FROM: Gloucester
OCCUPATION: Private Hire Taxi driver
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone sexy, good looking, good chat, good vibes, nice teeth and good eye contact – they’re all the traits I look for. Oh, and also a cute smile, I just look at you and know I can be around you all day, every day.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE? Bankrupt. I’d have been out of business a long time ago. That’s exactly why I’m here.
Helena Ford
NAME: Helena Ford
AGE: 29
FROM: London
OCCUPATION: Cabin Crew
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Somebody funny or Northern. I feel like Northern people have much more banter than Southerners. If you look through my previous dating history, you’ll see I clearly go for personality. You can pretty much laugh me into bed.
WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS? I would say hire but then quickly fire soon after. It would only be a temporary contract.
Megan Moore
NAME: Megan Forte Clarke
AGE: 24
FROM: Dublin
OCCUPATION: Musical theatre performer and energy broker
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
Someone who doesn’t take themselves too seriously and has a sense of humour. If they’re not bad looking, that’s always a plus.
I love a boy that’s a bit pasty, like Timothée Chalamet. I don’t mind scrawny, or a bit of a ‘dad bod’. I’m 5ft1 so any height really.
CLAIM TO FAME? Me and my friends made a Derry Girls TikTok for Halloween and it went a bit viral around Brighton. Sometimes I get stopped in the street about it. I’ve also done Panto.
Blu Chegini
NAME: Blu Chegini
AGE: 26
FROM: London
OCCUPATION: Construction Project Manager
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
Someone who is family oriented, has a lot of love to give and a lot of love to receive. Personality goes a long way.
WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS? She’d fire me, but I’ve got the charm to smooth things over with a girl. The fact I speak fluent Spanish comes in handy when it comes to flirting!
Shakira Khan
NAME: Shakira Khan
AGE: 26
FROM: London
OCCUPATION: Construction Project Manager
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who is tall, charming, witty, with big arms, a good smile and just really funny.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE? Booming, but they’re all frogs. It’s a busy love life but I’ve not found ‘the husband’, I’m looking for ‘the one’. I’m looking for the ring.
Harry Cooksley
NAME: Harry Cooksley
AGE: 30
FROM: Guildford
OCCUPATION: Gold trader, semi-professional footballer and model
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? The girl next door that makes me laugh and can hold eye contact with me. I don’t think I’d go for the most obvious girl, I like a real sweet girl.
CLAIM TO FAME? I’m the body double for Declan Rice. So when he does a shoot, any body close ups will actually be me. You’ll never see my face, but you’ll see my shoulder or chest, that kind of thing.
Conor Phillips
NAME: Conor Phillips
AGE: 23
FROM: Limerick
OCCUPATION: Professional rugby player
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?Someone who is really sure of themselves, ambitious, a bit of a go-getter and good craic. I like dark eyes and I don’t mind a dominant woman.
WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS? Definitely hire. I ask girls if they want to go halves on a baby. It doesn’t work, but it gets them laughing. It’s an ice-breaker, not a serious question of course!
Toni Laites
NAME: Toni Laites
AGE: 24
FROM: Connecticut
OCCUPATION: Las Vegas Pool Cabana Server
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I’m looking for darker hair, definitely muscular but not too muscular. Super fit. Clean hair cut. Someone that can make me laugh – I’m super outgoing. And someone that’s quite active. Maybe one day we could start our own family together.
I WANT TO DATE A BRITISH GUY BECAUSE… I’ve lived in three different states and I’m still single. It’s time to try something new! I have some British friends and they’re pretty charming. I think all Americans love a good accent. British men are just more polite, with better manners.
Kyle Ashman – AXED
NAME: Kyle Ashman
AGE: 23
FROM: Stafford
OCCUPATION: Water operative
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone that’s fun, confident and just themselves.
WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS? I’d say I’d be hired. I just go with it, find something to compliment a girl on and go from there.