Meet the cast of Love Island 2023, including new couples after Casa Amor

Get stuck in for glam, grafting, and girls and guys ‘pulling each other for a chat’ – Love Island is back for its 10th season with a whole new batch of islanders. The new summer series began on Monday 5 June, with Maya Jama back on hosting duties after she made her debut on the winter edition earlier this year. Jama proved a charismatic, and very popular, host for the winter show, which was filmed in South Africa and won by Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan. Opinion: Love Island can’t hide from its ugly past – what place does the series have in 2023? It was recently revealed what training the Love Island contestants were being given ahead of the launch , in line with the ITV2 show’s duty of care procedures. All contestants on the 2023 summer series have completed video training and guidance across a range of topics, including mutually respectful behaviour in relationships, behaviour patterns associated with controlling and coercive behaviour and language around disability, sexuality, race and ethnicity, and microaggressions. Check out all the new contestants below – we’ll be updating this article as they are unveiled… Catherine Agbaje Islander Catherine Agbaje Age: 22 From: Dublin Occupation: Commercial real estate agent Instagram: @catherine_agbaje Catherine said she can ‘chat your ears off’ and is ‘always smiling, always happy, always laughing’. She wants to emphasise that her teeth are real, and not veneers, and that she has two degrees – an undergrad in Psychology and Sociology and a master’s in Real Estate. Catherine is coupled up with Casa Amor newcomer Elom . She was previously partnered with Scott, as well as eliminated contestant Andre, and briefly Zachariah. Tyrique Hyde Age: 24 From: Essex Occupation: Semi-professional footballer Instagram: @tyriquehyde Tyrique, like many, many Islanders before him, said he’s ‘not afraid to go after what I want’. Speaking about interesting facts about himself, he said: ‘I’m deaf in my right ear. I’ve got a tattoo next to my left one that symbolises strength and power in my good one.’ He also said he is best mates with former Love Island star Toby Aromolaran. Tyrique is currently single , having previously been coupled up with Ella. Ella Thomas Age: 23 From: Glasgow Occupation: Model Instagram: @ellathomas_ Ella said she knows what she wants in life and that she’s got a ‘big heart’, insisting that she’s ‘wifey material’. New subscribers only. £6.99/mo. after free trial. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free New subscribers only. £6.99/mo. after free trial. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Speaking about her claim to fame, she added: ‘I’ve been in a Headie One and Burna Boy music video and I was once an extra in World War Z . I was 12 years old when I filmed it and got to meet Brad Pitt which was cool.’ Ella is coupled up with Ouzy , but seems intent on getting back (again) with Tyrique. Mitchel Taylor Age: 26 From: Sheffield Occupation: Gas engineer Instagram: @mitcheltaylor_ ‘I thrive on being a gentleman,’ said Mitchel. ‘I’ll shower you with flowers, I’ll take you on dates, I’ll fill your bedside drawer with your favourite sweets and chocolate.’ But Mitchel is ‘really picky’, so he’ll only do this with a girl who doesn’t give him the ‘ick’ for the following reasons: ‘Food in your teeth and counting coins in your hand – when a girl stands at the bar counting out the coins to pay for a drink, it’s not for me!’ During a dare on Thursday 8 June, Mitchel was asked to kiss the islander he found most attractive besides his partner and he kissed Ella. Mitchel is coupled up with Abi. Jess Harding Age: 22 From: London Occupation: Aesthetics Practitioner Instagram : @jesshardingox ‘When a guy stunts for money, that’s an ick. Showing off all their designer clothes because most of the time they’re probably fake anyway!’ she said. ‘Another [ick] is when a boy runs for the train and the train goes without him. Lunch Boxes also – just go to Tesco and get a meal deal! Jess added that she is ‘a really good girlfriend’, stating that she’s ‘got quite a big personality and I’ve got a heart of gold’. Jess is currently single. Zachariah Noble Age: 25 From: South East London Occupation: Personal trainer and basketball player Instagram: @zachariah_noble97 On what gives him the ick, Zachariah said: ‘I’ve got two and they’re both really stupid; Bad handwriting – I’ve got terrible handwriting so they’d need to have better handwriting than me and twerking, I really don’t like twerking!’ He also said he loves his cat… a lot. ‘My cat is a huge part of my life, I honestly love him. He’s called Frank, I named him about 10 years ago – his full name is Frankie G Swagger Don, I treat him as if he’s my son, I’m going to miss him so much when I’m in the villa.’ After entering the villa as a bombshell, Zachariah chose to steal Catherine away from Andre. Zachariah is coupled up with Molly (again) , having previously been coupled with Kady, Charlotte and Catherine. Whitney Adebayo Age : 25 From : London Occupation : Entrepreneur Instagram: @whitbrownsx Whitney joined the villa on Wednesday 7 June as a Bombshell, and immediately formed a connection with Andre. However, the four-year age gap was repeatedly mentioned as a potential roadblock to a relationship. ‘I’m too much to handle sometimes, maybe people are intimidated by me. I know what I want and I’m very picky,’ she said, ahead of joining the show. Whitney is coupled up with Lochan. Sammy Root Age : 22 From : Kent Occupation : Project Manager Instagram: @sammyroot_ Sammy joined the villa on Thursday 8 June as a Bombshell, after which he chose to take out Ella, Molly, and Jess on speedy dates. None of their connections proved to be especially strong, however. Asked to pick three of the most important things that he looks for in a partner, Sammy said: ‘She’s gotta have a nice bum, an amazing personality and be family orientated.’ He also said that Glass Onion star Madelyn Cline is the ‘perfect girl’. Sammy is coupled up with Amber , who he met during Casa Amor. Leah Taylor Age: 27 From: Manchester Occupation: Business Owner (Social Media Marketing) Instagram: @leahjtaylorr Leah was the second Bombshell to join the series on 12 June, alongside Charlotte. She is not currently coupled up with anyone. Asked about the ‘elevator pitch’ she would give to entice someone to date her, the islander replied: ‘I would say I honestly have so much love to give and being in love is the best thing you can ever experience. ‘I’m ready for everything that comes with it and the hardships you have to go through in order to make that commitment and find the one.’ Leah is coupled up with Montel , but was previously coupled up with Mitchel. Scott van-der-Sluis Age: 22 From: Connah’s Quay, North Wales Occupation: Footballer (Goalkeeper) Instagram: @scottvds17 Football goalie Scott is looking for a keeper in the villa, after entering as a bombshell contestant. Yet, any prospective love interest needs to know how to give him space. Prior to entering the villa, he described his biggest ick: ‘Someone who gets too clingy too quickly. I don’t like too many calls and too many texts.’ Scott is currently single , after Catherine coupled up with Elom at Casa Amor. Kady McDermott Age: 27 From: Hertfordshire Occupation: Returning former Islander, series two bombshell Instagram: @kadymcdermott Series two bombshell Kady is back. After finishing third in the 2016 season, the 27-year-old is vying for a second shot at the Love Island crown. ‘The next person I’m with I want that to be marriage and babies. I don’t want to waste any more time with the wrong people – so I think I’ll be a lot pickier than what I was when I was previously in the Villa,’ she said. Kady is currently single , and was previously coupled up with Zachariah. Montel McKenzie Age: 25 From: East London Occupation: Account manager and semi-professional footballer (Hemel Hempstead Town) Instagram: @montelmckenzie ‘Watch your girls because the guy that gets all of the girls is coming into the Love Island villa,’ was Montel’s advice to the boys ahead of joining the show. Speaking about his decision to enter Love Island , he explained: ‘I just haven’t found someone I want to date, I’m always so busy with work and football!’ Here’s hoping he gets the time to concentrate on romance by the villa pool. Montel is coupled up with Leah , but got intimate with Tink during Casa Amor. Molly Marsh Age:  21 From:  Doncaster Occupation:  Musical theatre performer and social media creator Instagram:  @mollygracemarsh Molly said she doesn’t go out much or use dating apps as she’s ‘actually quite old-fashioned’, so she’s decided she wants to meet someone in the Villa, instead. She said she lives ‘on a farm with my mum, dad, sister, grandma, grandad, aunty, uncle, cousin, cousin’s husband, their baby and chicken’. Molly was dumped from the villa on 23 June after Kady decided to steal Zachariah. However, she returned to the show – much to the boys’ shock – when the villa split for Casa Amor. Molly is coupled up with Zachariah , after the pair reconnected during Casa Amor. Amber Wise Age: 19 From: Buckinghamshire Occupation: Graphic design student Aged 19, Amber is the youngest islander in the villa. She’s also the daughter of former England footballer Dennis Wise. She’s got her eye on Montel, Sammy and Tyrique, calling the latter ‘a carbon copy of the boys I have previously dated’. Amber is coupled up with Sammy. Abi Moores Age: 25 From: Hampshire Occupation: Flight attendant Abi has come on Love Island for one simple reason: to find a boyfriend. ‘Everyone on Love Island is so sexy,’ she says. ‘I feel like the kind of person that would do Love Island is definitely the type of person I could be in a relationship with.’ Abi is coupled up with Mitchel. Age: 28 From: Edinburgh Occupation: Footballer, tradesperson and model A jack of all trades (who plays football for Edinburgh City), Ouzy has a little bit of history with Ella, having met her on nights out and working as models. However, he insists nothing has ever happened between them. He’s also interested in Leah and Kady, describing the latter as ‘a bit of a firecracker’. Ouzy is currently coupled with Ella , who he met at Casa Amor. Elom Ahlijah-Wilson Islander Elom Ahlija-Wilson Age: 22 From: London Occupation: Masseuse and fitness trainer Elom, 22, says he wants to ‘ruffle a few feathers’ in the villa and isn’t one to ‘beat around the bush’. He’s interested in getting to know Whitney, Leah and Ella. Elom is coupled up with Catherine. Lochan Nowacki Age: 25 From: Windsor Occupation: Account manager The last boy joining the villa with Casa Amor, Lochan has his eye on Kady. Lochan is coupled up with Whitney. George Fensom Age: 24 From: Bedford Occupation: Business development executive Instagram: @georgefensom George said he was going to bring ‘dad jokes and dad dancing to the Villa’ and that he would love to meet a girl who can bring ‘even more banter’ than him, though doubts whether that is ‘physically possible’. He said he’s ‘the first person to bring the vibe up’, adding: ‘I’m always dancing, I’m always the one who wants to go out.’ George was the first islander to be dumped from the villa. Ruchee Gurung Age: 24 From: Sutton Occupation: Beautician Instagram: @rucheewawo Ruchee said she is a ‘relationship kind of girl, but so far it’s not worked out for me’. She said she is super ‘caring’, adding: ‘My love language is gift giving, so I’m a real giver when it comes to relationships.’ The beautician revealed that there are two major things that give her the ‘ick’: ‘Guys with no ambition’ or ‘Guys with white jeans and red trainers’. They are, she said, a fashion no-no. Ruchee was dumped from the island on 14 June when the boys decided to save Ella over her. Andre Furtado Age: 21 From: Dudley Occupation: Business owner Instagram : @dre.furtado Andre said: ‘I would say I fall too quickly, to be honest. When I look at beautiful ladies, before I’ve said hello to them I’ve already fallen in love. I’m already planning the wedding.’ Asked what he brings to the villa, the business owner replied: ‘I’m charming, I’m going to bring good looks and some language lessons. I’m going to teach the other Islanders Portuguese, Spanish and a little bit of Creole. I think I’ve got every slice of the pie.’ Andre was coupled up with Catherine. After bombshell Zachariah chose to couple up with her on Wednesday 7 June, they were briefly split, but reunited on Tuesday (13 June). Andre left the villa on 18 June after the girls decided to dump him . Charlotte Sumner Age: 30 From: Bournemouth Occupation: Dental Nurse Instagram: @charlottesumner_x Charlotte was one of two new Bombshells to arrive at the villa partway through Monday 12 June’s instalment. Asked why she was competing on Love Island , the dental nurse responded: ‘Friends and family kept telling me to apply for Love Island so I thought, why not? The age I’m at and the experiences I’ve had, I feel ready to meet my Mr Right.’ Charlotte was coupled up with Zachariah after she chose to couple up with him on Tuesday (13 June). Charlotte was dumped from the villa on 18 June after th