Love Island 2024 cast: Full line-up of confirmed contestants for summer 2024
There is another bombshell making waves in the villa!
*Warning - Contains spoilers for Love Island 2024.*
We might only be just over a week into Love Island 2024, but we've already been treated to three bombshells this season, who've all stormed into the villa determined to shake up the original line-up.
The latest bombshell – Omar Nyame – entered the villa on Sunday (9th June) after his arrival was first announced during the recoupling on the Friday.
Omar's entrance comes after the arrival of Joey Essex and the subsequent appearance of Uma Jammeh.
They joined an exciting original line-up, which includes a sweets salesman, a dancer, a footballer and a hair-stylist.
With many more new islanders likely to appear on the dating show in the coming days and weeks, and plenty more drama guaranteed to ensue, here's everything you need to know about the current cast of Love Island 2024.
Love Island 2024 cast: Full line-up of confirmed contestants for summer 2024
The full list of Love Island 2024 cast members confirmed so far...
- Omar Nyame
- Uma Jammeh
- Joey Essex
- Sean Stone
- Harriett Blackmore
- Ayo Odukoya
- Jess White
- Sam Taylor
- Mimii Ngulube
- Ciaran Davies
- Patsy Field
- Ronnie Vint
- Samantha Kenny
- Munveer Jabbal
- Nicole Samuel
Here is all you need to know about them.
Omar Nyame
Age: 25
Instagram: @omarnyame
Job: PE teacher
From: Croydon
The third bombshell to enter the villa is Omar Nyame – and his first involvement on the show is set to be a date with Mimi, after she was left single following the first recoupling of the season.
Omar is reportedly friends with grime icon Stormzy, and says he wants to find "real love" in the villa because he's "done with messing around and casually seeing girls".
He says he'll bring "high energy, high frequency and vibes" to the series, and adds: "I just want to make sure everyone has a laugh, that’s what I’m all about, I like to make sure everyone is having a good time and has a smile on their face."
Uma Jammeh
Age: 23
Instagram: @umajammeh
Job: Model
From: North London
Uma Jammeh is the second bombshell to enter the Love Island villa and it appears she has set her sights on Ayo!
For Uma, she believes now felt like "a good time" for her to take part on the show as she is "young".
"I've been single for my whole life," she said in her press interview. "It's about time I'm not single anymore. I'm ready for a boyfriend!"
Joey Essex
Age: 33
Instagram: @joeyessex
Job: TV personality
From: Southwark, London
Joey Essex entered the Love Island villa in style as he shocked the Islanders and viewers alike with new Islander status.
Harriett Blackmore
Age: 24
Instagram: @harriblackmorex
Job: Dancer & Personal Shopper
From: Brighton
What do you think you’ll bring to the Villa?
"For the boys, entertainment, a bit of fun and flirting. I’ll definitely up the flirting. For the girls, I’m a really good friend."
If there was one thing you’d want your new fellow Islanders to know about you, what would it be?
"I’ll bring the entertainment for everyone in the Villa, whether that’s making the girls laugh or making the boys turn their heads, I’m sure that I’ll bring the drama."
What’s your claim to fame?
"Being a bit of an IT girl in Brighton, I’ve done personal shopping for the rapper Arrdee and one of my best friends is Saffron Barker the YouTuber."
Ayo Odukoya
Age: 25
Job: Model
From: Canning Town
Why Love Island and why now?
"It seems like something to have a go at. Of course, you can’t go wrong trying to find that love again - that is something that would be amazing to find if possible. I don’t really like being outside too much, I’ve been outside recently and it’s not fun outside! I do prefer to be indoors chilling with that person I can do stuff with. It would be nice to have that with somebody again."
What do you think you’ll bring to the Villa?
"I think I’d bring excitement and joy. I think people would have someone to come to and talk to and feel comfortable being around or to have a laugh with. I think I’m somebody everyone would take to."
What makes you a catch?
"I feel like the way I carry myself is very respectful and I think people take to that and once you show who you are to somebody you get it back tenfold. The way I am gives off a good enough energy for people to feel comfortable around me."
Jess White
Age: 25
Instagram: @jessamywhite
Job: Retail Manager
From: Stockport
Why Love Island and why now?
"All my friends are in relationships, settled down with babies and I’m going to end up that aunt that rocks up at family parties and they say ‘she's still not met someone, she’s still going to Ibiza having a midlife crisis.’ I just want to meet somebody and to be able to do all of that stuff too."
Why would you say you’re single?
"I think I’m single because I don’t underestimate the fact that I’m hard work. I know what I want and I'm not easily pleased. When you’re a loud, outgoing woman, sometimes it can intimidate men - men don’t always want that. I think that can sometimes put people off me because I am quite loud and you can hear me before you see me. Some men love that though."
If you had to pick three of the most important things you look for in a partner what would they be?
"I would say nice teeth, I love a set of white Turkey teeth but a good set of Turkey teeth. I would say personality traits, you have to be family orientated. I’m so close to my mum and I’d like my future partner to be really close with their family too. You have to be tall, you can’t be shorter than me, I can't be having to question whether I can wear heels around you and what height of heels I can wear. If you’re vertically challenged, it’s not for me."
Sean Stone
Age: 24
Instagram: @seanstone__
Job: Sweet salesman
From: Hertford
Why Love Island and why now?
"I’ve always been one for relationships and when you have found someone you want to be with it’s the best feeling. Now is the perfect time, the one thing that is missing is my soulmate."
What makes you a catch?
"5’11, tall, dark and handsome. Not quite 6 foot. Great smile, great teeth, great arms and abs - the full package."
How would your friends and family describe you?
"Very loving, caring and thoughtful. I’m the kind of guy that if you broke down on the motorway and needed your tyre changed, I’d be there at any time of night."
Mimii Ngulube
Age: 24
Instagram: @mimiitafara
Job: Mental Health Nurse
From: Portsmouth
Why Love Island and why now?
"The pool in Portsmouth is not giving. I’ve tried dating, speaking to people on social media and it just hasn’t been successful. Applying was a spontaneous thing, I didn’t expect to get here!"
What do you think you’ll bring to the Villa?
"I’m a girls’ girl. My girls are my rocks and I’m theirs so I’ll be a good friend as well as going in there to find a man. I like dressing up so I’ll bring style, and I’d like to think I’m quite funny so I’ll make people laugh. Bringing honesty as well - I’m good at picking up on people's personality traits and side-eyeing those who might be a liar."
How would friends/family describe you?
"Loving, supportive, considerate, empathetic, loyal, and I’ve got a big heart!"
Ciaran Davies
Age: 21
Instagram: @ciarandaviesss
Job: Surveyor
From: Pencoed, South Wales
Why Love Island and why now?
"It’s the perfect time for me, I feel like I’m mature enough for something serious with the right girl."
If you had to pick three of the most important things you look for in a partner what would they be?
"Obviously looks but humour is a big thing for me, I’m a bit of a wind up so I want a girl who can give it back. Loyalty is another one for me, I think that’s the most important thing to look for in a relationship."
What’s your claim to fame?
"When I was in Malia on a boys holiday I pretended to be Liam Reardon from series 7 to get into a club because they wouldn’t let us in. It worked and we ended up getting a private booth and free drinks all night."
Patsy Field
Age: 29
Instagram: @patsylouu
Job: Office Administrator
From: Orpington
Why Love Island and why now?
"I’m finally ready to find a sexy man and I think Love Island may just have some nice hunky guys for me. I think now is the right time as I’ve got a few greys so I need to bag a man sooner rather than later."
If there was one thing you’d want your new fellow Islanders to know about you, what would it be?
"I’ve got something very special about me which is my disability, it’s a condition I was born with called Ebs Palsy. It doesn't define who I am , but it makes me a little different, although I’ve learnt to get on with it and it’s never held me back."
How would friends/family describe you?
"My friends would say that I’m the loudest person in the group, I’m the one who’s always up for doing a dare, they’d say I was the life and soul of the party.
"My family would say that I’m bossy and that it’s always my way or the highway, they’d say I rule the roost."
Ronnie Vint
Age: 27
Instagram: @ronnievint
Job: Semi Professional Footballer
From: South East London
Why would you say you’re single?
"I’ve had two serious relationships in the past but more recently have enjoyed being single and doing my own thing as I’ve been focussed on my football career. I’ve got to the age where I want to find the right person I can build a life with."
If you had to pick three of the most important things you look for in a partner what would they be?
"I want someone that's family orientated, caring and career minded. Lookwise, I like blondes with nice boobs but am partial to a brunette too."
What’s your claim to fame?
"Bradley Dack is my best friend and he and Olivia are a big part of my life. I call Olivia my big little sister, she always looks out for me."
Samantha Kenny
Age: 26
Instagram: @samanthakennymakeup
Job: Make-up artist
From: Liverpool
Why Love Island and why now?
"I’m ready to settle down and Love Island is an amazing opportunity to meet someone that isn’t from my area. I love a cockney boy so I’m hoping there is one in there for me."
What do you think you’ll bring to the Villa?
"I think I will definitely bring some fire, I’m very opinionated and wear my heart on my sleeve. I’m really bubbly too so I’ll definitely have a laugh as well as bringing some scouse glamour."
Why would you say you’re single?
"I don’t get out enough, I work weekends and tend to not go out in Liverpool anymore. If I want a night out I go down to London as I love the boys down south. Tall, dark and cockney is my type."
Munveer Jabbal
Age: 30
Job: Recruitment manager
From: Surbiton, Surrey
Why Love Island and why now?
"London dating hasn’t worked out for me. The opportunity to be surrounded by good looking people in a villa under the sun is an absolute no brainer! I’m 30 years old and I need to start thinking seriously about the next step, and what better place."
Why would you say you’re single?
"I haven’t found the right girl, I’m quite picky and have high standards. Dating in London is horrible. You don’t know who’s single… but now you’re putting me in a place where everyone’s single so there’s no issues around that."
What’s your claim to fame?
"I’m mates with Spencer Morgan (Piers Morgan’s son). We met when I moved to Fulham in 2018."
Nicole Samuel
Age: 24
Instagram: @nicolesams123
Job: Accounts manager
From: Aberdare
What do you think you’ll bring to the Villa?
"My personality is big and I’m pretty out there, I reckon I’ll probably have one of the biggest personalities in the Villa."
Why would you say you’re single?
"I’ve been enjoying single life and the attention of different boys, it’s fun. I’ve enjoyed being able to go on holiday with the girls and not having to worry about someone back home. All the girls are there texting in their room and I’m out till 4 in the morning living my best life."
Tell us something not many people know about you?
"I became a world champion dancer in 2011, not many people know that. I was a professional street dancer."
Dumped islanders
Sam Taylor - DUMPED in episode 2
Age: 23
Instagram: @samtaylorhair
Job: Hair Stylist
From: Chesterfield
Why Love Island and why now?
"At this point in my life I just want the opportunity to find a real connection with someone. I’ve been looking for that connection for quite some time but I’ve never really found it, I’m hoping I find that spark in the Villa."
What makes you a catch?
"My personality and chat, I’d like to think I’ve got lots of depth and substance which should hopefully help me out when trying to find a connection."
If there was one thing you’d want your new fellow Islanders to know about you, what would it be?
"I’d say not to judge a book by its cover because how I look compared to what I do for work might not necessarily add up. You wouldn’t look at me as a tall guy covered in tattoos and think that I make girls' hair look pretty for a living."
Rumoured contestants
Grace Jackson
Age: 25
Instagram: @gracexrosa
Job: Influencer
Model Grace Jackson is amongst the rumoured cohort of contestants for Love Island 2024, with bosses reportedly "excited" for her to join the cast.
A source told MailOnline that "she's fun and looking to find her dream man" in the ITV2 show.
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