Full Love Island 2023 cast – from bombshells to Casa Amor singletons

It’s not just the villa that’s new, either, as brand new host Maya Jama has been making a great first impression.

This year we’ve seen feuds, familiar faces from Down Under, and witnessed heads turning non-stop. Brand new bombshells are also dropping left, right and centre, making waves among the original cast.

And now that it’s Casa Amor time, the villa status quo is about to get seriously shaken up even further.

Let’s meet the full cast, including the Casa Amor newbies…

Martin Akinola

Martin Akinola’s age

Martin is 27 years old.

Martin Akinola’s job

Martin’s title is Senior Software Engineer, which he described as ‘a really nerdy job’.

Martin Akinola’s Instagram

You can follow Martin on Instagram @mart1n.jr

Martin, who hails from Dublin, says he’s looking forward to causing some confusion in Casa Amor, explaining: ‘It’s a 50/50 chance, win or lose, but I’m a winner…’

It also helps that pal Dami Hope appeared in series eight, and offered his friend some advice.

Martin shared: ‘He said, ‘Do your thing, be yourself and everyone else will get to know you, and get to see why we’re friends.’ He was saying, ‘You tell the boys on a night out, “This is how to talk to a girl”, now go and show them how it’s done.’ I was like, I can do that!’

Alas, he won’t be able to pull off his signature move – sending women a rose emoji in their Instagram DMs – in the villa, as the contestants don’t have access to their phones.

Layla Al-Momani

Layla Al-Momani’s age

Layla is 28 years old.

Layla Al-Momani’s job

Layla works as a Brand Managing Director – and says she finds drive and ambition attractive.

‘I want someone who really wants me,’ she shared, ‘but also backs themselves and wants to succeed in life.’

Layla Al-Momani’s Instagram

Glamorous Layla, from Kingston in South West London, is joining Casa Amor looking for love.

She says she’ll be the ‘standout’ Islander, and admits she’s got her eye on Ron Hall and Will Young – saying of the latter: ‘My type is Louis Theroux and he just gives that vibe.’

Layla also has a famous ex, believed to be the singer Conor Maynard.

She teased: ‘My ex is a famous singer. He wrote a few songs about me since we broke up…’

Kain Reed

Kain Reed’s age

Kain is 21 years old.

Kain Reed’s job

Kain works as an Energy Consultant.

Kain Reed’s Instagram

Gateshead lad Kain says he’s headed into Casa Amor to ‘turn heads’ – and test the strength of the existing couples.

He said: ‘They need to know that I’m on my way in and no couples are safe! I’m about to step on boys’ toes and turn girls’ heads.

‘I’m excited because I want to see how strong the relationships actually are between the current couples, and if I can change them… I love a challenge in every aspect, whether it’s over a girl or a sport. I’m a competitive guy and I want to win!’

Kain is looking for love with someone loyal, and who enjoys travelling – and is interested in Samie Elishi and Lana Jenkins.

‘If I had my choice it would be Samie, as soon as I start talking to her I think there’s a good chance it could happen,’ Kain explains. ‘I also like Lana, she’s obviously coupled up, but in Casa Amor the other boys aren’t there so we’ll have to see what happens won’t we?!’

Sammy James

Sammy James’ age

Sammy is 27 years old.

Sammy James’ job

Sammy is a Beauty Buyer based in Dubai.

Sammy James’ Instagram

Sammy, originally from Leicester, plans to bring the heat to her Casa Amor stint.

The Dubai-based beauty says she ‘love[s] to lift other people up’ but knows how to get what she wants.

When it comes to love, she says she wants ‘someone to know exactly where he’s going in life so they’re not intimidated by me’ and that she’s ‘looking for someone with a big heart, someone that adores his family, and someone who’s a little bit silly.’

Sammy says she’s taken a liking to Casey O’Gorman for his ‘cheeky’ personality and his bright blue eyes.

She added: ‘I also like the fact that he looks a little bit like Bradley Cooper who is definitely my celebrity crush!’

Ryan Weekley

Ryan Weekley’s age

Ryan is 22 years old.

Ryan Weekley’s job

Ryan currently works as a Steel Erector.

Ryan Weekley’s Instagram

Ryan, who is from Nottingham, says he’s going to be a cheeky addition to Casa Amor who will represent ‘for the gingers’.

He says: ‘I’m going to be funny and bring good energy. I’ll also be cheeky as well… I’m excited because you’ve got to get grafting straight away. I’m excited to go in there, have fun and hopefully find a nice girl.’

Alas he does have one trait he wouldn’t put on his dating profile, confessing: ‘I snore, I’ll have to let the girls know that before we share a bed… hopefully that’s with Samie.’

Yep, Samie is the Islander he has his eye on – but Ryan also says the partner he’s looking for needs to be his ‘best friend’.

Cynthia Otseh-Taiwo

Cynthia Otseh-Taiwo’s age

Cynthia is 25 years old.

Cynthia Otseh-Taiwo’s job

Cynthia is a Dental Receptionist… but she’s also a keen baker.

Cynthia Otseh-Taiwo’s Instagram

North London-based Cynthia is among the Casa Amor arrivals, and says she plans to be ‘loyal’ to her girls in the villa.

She says: ‘I’ll be a girls’ girl, but only to the girls that are my girls. If I have a connection with someone, I can’t stop that connection just because of what’s gone on, because that wouldn’t be fair to myself.’

When looking for love, Cynthia says she’s after ‘someone who knows what they want’ – and she’s already got her eye on Tom Clare, calling him the ‘kind of guy she’d go for on the outside’.

Perhaps Tom will have finally met his eye contact match, as Cynthia says a strong gaze is her dating trick.

She explains: ‘It’s just eye contact… when you don’t look at a guy, they take it that you’re not interested. When you lock the eye contact, that’s when they’re like, ‘OK…’ and they make their move. It’s worked for me in the past.’

Frankie Davey

Frankie Davey’s age

Frankie is 22 years old.

Frankie Davey’s job

Frankie is a Professional Boxer.

Frankie Davey’s Instagram

Frankie, from Ipswich, says he’s ‘very self-confident, but at the same time I’m respectful.

‘I’m not so confident that I’m brash and arrogant in what I say but I am going in there for me, so if I like the same girl as someone else, it’s game on… going into Casa Amor, I’ll be speaking to all of the girls as soon as I can!’

The boxer, who is six feet tall, says he used to put his profession and height on his online dating profile.

But he adds: ‘I haven’t used them for a while… there’s a lot more to me than that. I’m confident, ambitious and I’ve got a cheeky side to me.’

Sanam Harrinanan

Sanam Harrinanan’s age

Sanam is 24 years old.

Sanam Harrinanan’s job

Sanam is a Social Worker.

Sanam Harrinanan’s Instagram

Sanam, from Bedford, says she’s a ‘flirtatious, bantery person’ – and wants to see whose head she can turn in Casa Amor.

She adds: ‘Kai is my number one. Job wise I think that we’d connect a lot and I think he’s cute! Tom, I love his beard! He’s not my usual type, but there’s something about him that attracts me physically.

‘Casey, he doesn’t seem that serious and I think you could have fun and banter with him.’

But as she’s looking for love, she adds: ‘They have to be on the same level as me… I want someone to be able to dish banter back to me. I want them to know I’m not always being serious.’

Maxwell Samuda

Maxwell Samuda’s age

Maxwell is 23 years old.

Maxwell Samuda’s job

Maxwell is currently studying Finance, and also works as a host at a restaurant.

Maxwell Samuda’s Instagram

‘Energetic and outgoing’ London-based student Maxwell says he’s looking for ‘kindness and honesty’ in a partner.

But he’s not afraid to stir things up in Casa Amor, admitting: ‘I’ll definitely speak my mind, I won’t be afraid to go after what I want or tell it as it is…

‘I’m very excited to get in there, meet new people and enjoy the experience.’

But who does Maxwell want, exactly? Samie, it seems, as he thinks she ‘keeps it real and seems like she’s not afraid to speak her mind’.

Lydia Karakyriakou

Lydia Karakyriakou’s age

Lydia is 22 years old.

Lydia Karakyriakou’s job

Lydia currently works as a Retail Customer Assistant.

Lydia Karakyriakou’s Instagram

Glasgow retail worker Lydia says she’ll bring ‘a lot of chat and a lot of flirtiness’ to her time in Casa Amor.

‘I’m known as the ‘friend therapist’ back home, so I’ll definitely give a lot of advice to my fellow Islanders,’ she adds. ‘I’m really bubbly and chatty. You should know that I’ve got a big heart!’

In a partner, Lydia admits: ‘I’m looking for someone to bounce off and someone who is able to support and care for me. Humour is a big thing, too so I’m looking for someone who’s not too serious and can have a laugh.’

And of the Islanders in the villa, she says Casey is her ideal match for his personality.

‘After seeing the way he spoke with Lana about their situation, I thought he was really upfront,’ she says. ‘I respect that he didn’t beat around the bush and was honest about the way he felt.’

Bayley Mummery

Bayley Mummery’s age

Bayley is 25 years old.

Bayley Mummery’s job

Bayley is an Operations Manager.

Bayley Mummery’s Instagram

Bayley, from Surrey, is one of the 12 Casa Amor arrivals this year.

And he says: ‘It will be good to get the girls away from the boys so I can give them some of my charm.

‘I’ll be very open… I’m also in there for myself, so I’m going to have to put myself first when it comes to the girls. If I tread on a few toes, so be it.’

His villa crush is Samie, who he says is ‘his type to a T’ – and that he’s looking for love with someone family-oriented.

But how will he work the charm in Casa Amor? He says: ‘I always ask lots of questions so I can find out what a girl likes and then I throw in a few chat lines!’

Lynda Flix

Lynda Flix’s age

Lynda is 22 years old.

Lynda Flix’s job

Lynda is a singer and works as a Healthcare Assistant.

Lynda Flix’s Instagram

Lynda, who hails from Salford in Greater Manchester, is looking for someone funny in Casa Amor.

She says: ‘The most important thing is humour, he needs to be funny and be able to make me laugh. I also need someone that’s very energetic and exciting, he can’t be boring. If he’s boring, ‘Bye!’’

Pre-arrival, her head has turned for Kai and Shaq – who she says are both ‘tall, dark and handsome’.

She’s also intrigued by Tom, adding: ‘I like his eyes and they seem to be doing something for the girls, I want to experience that’.

Lynda also says she’ll be a ‘fun, confident and energetic’ addition to this year’s series.

Jordan Odofin

Jordan Odofin age

Jordan is 28 years old.

Jordan Odofin’s job

Jordan’s job title is Senior HR Advisor.

Jordan Odofin’s Instagram

London-born Jordan said he is ‘single by choice’ and describes himself as ‘very picky’.

He said: ‘I’m going to bring my London swagger, not many of the boys in the Villa are from London. I’m 6’5 so I’m tall and I’ve got a good physique.

‘I’ve got a good dress sense – and apparently I’m easy on the eye, too!’

He left the villa on day 26, alongside partner Ellie Spence.

Casey O’Gorman

Casey O’Gorman’s Age

Casey is 26

Casey O’Gorman’s Job

Casey works as a Recruitment Consultant.

Casey O’Gorman’s Instagram

Tring born Casey says is not afraid to step on anyone’s toes in the villa.

He said: ‘I’ll be the cheekiest boy in Villa. I can definitely see myself kissing a lot of the girls in there! So I guess, lots of entertainment and lots of drama!’

Describing what his friends and family would say about him, he added: ‘Very cheeky, naughty, outgoing, ambitious. They’d say I’m very driven at everything I do, I always aim to be the best and come first at pretty much everything.

‘They’d also say I’ve got a big heart, I’m very lovable.’

Samie Elishi 

Samie Elishi’s Age

Samie is 22 years old

Samie Elishi’s job

Samie is a Senior Estate Agent Coordinator.

Samie Elishi’s Instagram

Samie, from North London, says she is partial to a ‘bad boy’ but he has to have a ‘good heart’.

She’s looking for a guy who’s funny, ambitious, and who wants to travel.

Samie says she’s a girl’s girl at heart but isn’t afraid to step on any toes as she’s in the villa for herself.

Spencer Wilks

Spencer Wilks’ Age

Spencer is 25 years old.

Spencer Wilks’ Job

Spencer owns an E-commerce business.

Spencer Wilks’ Instagram

Spencer is from Bournemouth, and says that he is ‘quite picky’ when it comes to choosing someone to be in a relationship with.

However, any girl that manages to get close to Spencer can expect plenty of affection, as he’s said: ‘Im very loving, so I’ll cuddle everyone. I like doing stuff for other people. I’m excited all the time really.’

Spencer isn’t a serial dater, but once flew out to France to meet up with an ex when she was on holiday with her family, which he described as ‘quite romantic.’

Spencer made a bombshell entrance into the villa in episode 10, but was booted out in episode 21.

Ellie Spence

Ellie Spence’s Age

Ellie is 25 years old.

Ellie Spence’s Job

Ellie works as a Business Development Executive at a law firm.

Ellie Spence’s Instagram

Having been single for three years, Ellie is on the lookout for a husband in the villa saying: ‘I fall in love quickly, I can fall in love at the drop of a hat, but I can fall out of it just as quickly.’

However, any overconfident boys are not her type, with ‘men that think they can get any girl’ being her biggest ick, and Ellie saying: ‘I like confidence but not arrogance.’

From Norwich, Ellie describes herself as a ‘good time girl’ and definitely ‘the one swinging from the chandelier refusing to go home.’

Ellie made a bombshell entrance into the villa in episode 10, and left with Jordan on day 26.

Tom Clare

Tom Clare’s age

Tom is 23 years old.

Tom Clare’s job

Tom is a semi-professional footballer who plays for non-league Macclesfield FC.

Tom Clare’s Instagram

Tom, from Barnsley, was voted in by the public as the villa’s first bombshell. He’s a secret fan of High School Musical, and says he’s ‘loyal, trustworthy and family-orientated’.

Tom can’t bear people who are ‘stuck-up’, or bad breath, and says if he has an issue with someone he’ll speak to them.

‘I might like someone quite fast, but I wouldn’t say I fall in love quickly. Since my ex, no-one’s really come to me and I’ve thought: ‘Wow!”. I’m not going to settle for less.’

He also says that he wants to marry ‘the next person I get with’.

Zara Lackenby-Brown

Zara Lackenby-Brown’s age

Zara is 25 years old.

Zara Lackenby-Brown’s job

Zara is a model and Property Developer.

Zara Lackenby-Brown’s Instagram

Zara, from London, says her love life is ‘shambolic’ and is looking forward to dating in the villa ‘as whatever I’m doing at the moment isn’t working’.

She says: ‘I’ll bring sass, vibes and good energy and hope to keep up the good vibes in the villa.

‘I’m very loyal but that means I sometimes put others before myself. But I’m not going to go in there and let the girls take over, because in the past I’ve been like: “if you like him, have him”.’

Zara can’t stand people who are ‘boring’ and ‘don’t have any aspirations or ambition’.

Zara made a bombshell entrance into the villa in episode 3, and she left the villa in episode 17 after a recoupling saw her left without a partner.

David Salako

David Salako’s age

David is 24 years old.

David Salako’s job

David works as a Money Advisor.

David Salako’s Instagram

David is from Essex and describes himself as ‘very picky’.

He says he’s ‘a really good judge of character;’ and was excited to meet friends as well as a potential partner in the villa.

But he’s not a fan of ‘girls singing all mess to songs like Wonderwall in the bar’, and says although he can sing, he ‘hasn’t got the confidence to do it’.

David’s dream date is going to a museum, an art gallery, with maybe wine tasting and dinner thrown in.

David made a bombshell entrance into the villa in episode three, and left in episode five.

Aaron Waters

Aaron Waters’ age

Aaron is 25 years old.

Aaron Waters’ job

Aaron works as a model and content creator.

Aaron Waters Instagram

Aaron is from Melbourne and first appeared on Love Island Australia series 3, finishing as runner-up.

He says he’s ‘able to talk openly about how I feel’ to overcome obstacles in relationships, finds British accents ‘hot’ and is ‘100% open to the idea of moving to the UK’ if I found someone I really liked.’ if he finds someone he likes.

‘When I was in the Love Island Australia villa, I learned that it’s not always what meets the eye.

‘Attraction is one thing, but making a connection and being able to build something with someone is another. This time I want to be testing the waters by open-minded and giving everyone a chance.’

Aaron made a bombshell entrance into the villa in episode 7, and left in episode 21 after the girls chose to dump him following a public vote.

Jessie Wynter

Jessie Wynter age

Jessie is 26 years old.

Jessie Wynter’s job

Jessie is a Personal Trainer and influencer.

Jessie Wynter’s Instagram

Jessie lives in Sydney, Australia, and appeared in Love Island Australia series 2.

She describes herself as ‘a little bit of a wild child – if there’s something I want to do I will go and do it, no matter how many times I’m told not to’.

Jessie admits to getting ‘scared’ in relationships and backing off.

‘With Aussies, what you see is what you get. I’m going to go in very raw and take things as they come. I’ve been single for quite some time, and I do get a bit lonely. All of my friends are settling down and it’s time for me to do the same.’

Jessie made a bombshell entrance into the villa in episode 7.

Haris Namani

Haris Namani’s age

Haris is 21 years old.

Haris Namani’s job

Haris works as a TV salesman.

Haris Namani’s Instagram

Haris Namani from Doncaster says he hopes Love Island will help him ‘find love’ as he’s never found it on his own.

He says: ‘I’m different, I’m a unique guy, the way I act; confident, not awkward, especially with the girls. I’m friendly, I’m very respectful as well.

‘Anyone who meets me, I don’t think they have anything bad to say about me. I don’t give them that bad impression to say, “Oh, I don’t want to speak to him again.”‘

Haris admits he has never take a girl home and would never say he’d fallen in love until he’d taken her to meet his family.

Haris left Love Island in episode 10.

Olivia Hawkins

Olivia Hawkins’ age

Olivia is 27 years old.

Olivia Hawkins’ job

Olivia works as a ring girl and actress.

Olivia Hawkins’ Instagram

Olivia Hawkins from Brighton says she is ‘ready to settle down’ after never being in a relationship, saying she wants to find the love of her life.

The actress has been a body double for Michelle Keegan and Emma Watson, a ring girl for KSI and even played a waitress in a James Bond movie.

But her claim to fame is being in a film with Jason Statham where they ‘had a nice 10-minute convo about life.’

She says she will bring ‘fun, vibes and maybe a little bit of drama’ to the Love Island villa, adding: ‘I’m a very confident, bubbly person.’

Shaq Muhammad

Shaq Muhammad’s age

Shaq is 24 years old.

Shaq Muhammad’s job

Shaq works as an Airport Security Officer.

Shaq Muhammad’s Instagram

Shaq, from London, is entering the Love Island villa to find himself a wife, saying: ‘The person I hope to marry one day. Hopefully she’s in the Villa.’

He adds: ‘I haven’t had the best luck with previous relationships. So I thought, why not be in the sun and potentially meet the love of my life? Hopefully I do come out with my future wife.’

Shaq admits he is ‘the type of person that wears my heart on my sleeve,’ adding: ‘If I find someone I click with, I fall very hard, very fast. Sometimes that can be a bad thing. I’m a very emotional person. It can be a blessing and a curse.’

In fact, Shaq is so emotional he says he cries every time he watches Dear John.

Tanyel Revan

Tanyel Revan’s age

Tanyel is 26 years old.

Tanyel Revan’s job

Tanyel works as a Hairstylist.

Tanyel Revan’s Instagram

Tanyel, from North London, says she’s ‘hard to get, confident, funny, charismatic, good looking and happy.’

Echoing former Islander Georgia Steel, she adds: ‘I’m also a very loyal person, what is there not to love?’

She says her celebrity crush is Channing Tatum, but insists she doesn’t like ‘pretty boys’.

‘They give me the ‘ick’ because they always have a crap personality. Channing Tatum is handsome but not too pretty.

‘He’s manly and he can dance. If a man can dance I’m in love with him straight away,’ she continues.

Sadly, Tanyel left the villa on day 25, after friend Ron Hall chose Lana Jenkins in the recoupling.

Will Young

Will Young’s age

Will is 23 years old.

Will Young’s job

Will works as a farmer.

Will Young’s Instagram

No, not that Will Young.

The farmer from Buckinghamshire says being a farm means it’s ‘been quite difficult juggling relationships and work.’

He says: ‘Love Island will give me time away from the farm to solely go out and find love. I think I’m at the time of my life where I’m mature enough to go and find a wife.’

Despite him being 73 years his senior, Will hopes that Sir David Attenborough will play him in the movie of his life.

‘Imagine hearing his calming voice talking while he’s feeding the animals, his top off, some short shorts… he would rock it,’ he added.

Anna-May Robey

Anna-May Robey’s age

Anna-May is 20 years old.

Anna-May Robey’s job

Anna-May works as a Payroll Administrator.

Anna-May Robey’s Instagram

Anna-May, from Swansea, says she wants to ‘find someone who makes me laugh.’

She says: ‘I’ve been single for quite a while, my mother is bugging me, she’s like, “You need to find a boyfriend.”

‘I’m just excited to try something new and I think going on Love Island is a good way to meet someone.’

Anna-May says her friends and family would describe her as ‘energetic’, explaining: ‘I’m always running around singing and screaming. My parents are always like, “Shut up!”‘

Anna-May left Love Island in episode 10.

Ron Hall

Ron Hall’s age

Ron is 25 years old.

Ron Hall’s job

Ron works as a Financial Advisor.

Ron Hall’s Instagram

Ron Hall from Essex is Love Island’s first ever partially sighted contestant, being blind in one eye.

He says of his loss of sight: ‘It was the result of a football injury when I was 8; I went in for a header and got kicked in the face.

‘I’ve got two different coloured eyes, one blue and one green. It’s added to my character, there are so many people that are worse off than me. And if anything, losing something like that makes you realise that.’

‘It’s not hindered me in any shape or form. It’s a good conversation starter I must admit.’

Ron says he will bring ‘fun and charisma’ to the villa, adding: ‘I just want to be naturally myself in there, have good times and make memories. I think people will enjoy my company.’

Lana Jenkins

Lana Jenkins’ age

Lana is 25 years old.

Lana Jenkins’ job

Lana works as a Make-Up Artist.

Lana Jenkins’ Instagram

Lana Jenkins from Luton has admitted to ‘falling in love quickly’ and has even told people she loves them within a week.

She says: ‘I tend to know quite soon if I could fall in love with that person and then, as long as everything is going well, I’ll probably tell them I love them in about a week.’

But, she warns that the men in the villa had better watch their step, as she says: “If I see a guy trip over, that’s an instant turn off.’

Eagle-eyed viewers may recognise Lana she was an extra on Benidorm at the age of six.

Kai Fagan

Kai Fagan’s age

Kai is 24 years old.

Kai Fagan’s job

Kai works as a Science and PE Teacher.

Kai Fagan’s Instagram

Kai Fagan from Manchester says he is ‘single by choice’ and ‘looking for the right girl’ but warns he has ‘high expectations’ when it comes to looking for a partner.

He says: ‘I don’t feel I should commit to someone unless I’m absolutely buzzing over them, because it’s not fair on them.’

Kai thinks he friends and family would describe him as ‘chilled, caring, very impulsive and a good guy,’ adding: ‘I always put my friends and family first and spend a lot of time with them.

‘I’m a Jamaican citizen. Because of that I played rugby 7s for Jamaica. I play semi-professional rugby now for Burnage RFC. I’ve technically got three different degrees and went to three different unis,’ he says.

Tanya Manhenga

Tanya Manhenga’s Age

Tanya is 22 years old.

Tanya Manhenga’s Job

Tanya studies Biomedical Science and is also an influencer.

Tanya Manhenga’s Instagram

Tanya Manhenga from Liverpool says guys that don’t wear socks in the house are her biggest ick.

She says: ‘Why are your feet flapping all around the house? Guys have huge feet too, yuck. Also, guys in the bathtub with no bubbles, such an ick, no.’

Tanya is looking for a boyfriend and claims ‘being in a villa with lots of different people will help me work out who it is I may want.’

She has Vitiligo, a skin pigmentation, but says viewers might not even notice it, saying: ‘It’s on my lip and I have a stripe on my hair. Not many people know that but I think it’s quite cute.’

Love Island continues at 9pm on ITV2 with all episodes screened so far available on ITVX.

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