We don’t have too long to wait until Love Island 2022 arrives, with ITV dropping a brand new trailer over the weekend.
Taking a jab at other dating shows, the teaser features the voice of Iain Sterling, who makes “a public service announcement from the OGs of love”.
“So get ready, ’cause this summer, love isn’t blind, it’s neon and we can deffo handle the heat,” the narrator says in the 60-second clip.
With the show returning in June this year, we’re sure to find out the line-up some time soon – but in the meantime, here are all the names rumoured to be entering the luxury villa (which has been switched this year).
Read on for everything you need to know about the rumoured line-up for Love Island 2022.
Joshua Legrove
Instagram: josh_legrove
Model and boxer Josh Legrove is one of the latest names rumoured to be appearing on Love Island 2022.
The globetrotter is a qualified personal trainer and sports coach with over 16,300 followers on Instagram and a career in boxing.
“Joshua is a perfect fit for the show,” sources told The Sun. “Bosses are hoping he’ll follow in the footsteps of boxer Tommy Fury, who was a huge hit.”
Gemma Owen
Instagram: @gemowen_1
Dressage rider Gemma Owen could be one of this year’s Love Island contestants, with the daughter of footballer Michael Owen tipped to be entering the villa.
The 19-year-old, who has represented Great Britain at the European Dressage Championships last year, also established her own line of swimwear, OG Beachwear, earlier this year.
According to The Sun, sources said: “ITV bosses are scrambling to get her signed up for this year’s Love Island. However, if talks are successful, it’s likely to be a huge payday for Gemma too.”
Jordan Spencer
Basketball player Jordan Spencer may be entering the Love Island villa this year, according to The Sun.
The 27-year-old, who has no presence on Instagram, most recently played for the London Lions and would be following in the footsteps of Ovie Soko, who appeared on Love Island back in 2019.
Kat Harrison
Instagram: @kat_harrison
Kat Harrison is the latest person who’s rumoured to be entering the Love Island villa this year.
The 22-year-old is reportedly a student at Northumbria University previously dated Geordie Shore star Marty McKenna and according to The Sun, the model has caught the attention of the Love Island casting team.
“Kat really impressed and she should be a shoe-in for the show,” a source told the publication.
Brad McDermott
Instagram: @bradmcdermott_
According to The Sun, Brad McDermott – the brother of former Love Island star Zara McDermott – is in talks to take part in the show’s 2022 series.
The artist has over 16,500 followers on Instagram and judging by his social media profiles, he appears to have an interest in the sport Muay Thai.
A source told The Sun: “Brad is a young, good looking guy, and he has seen how appearing on Love Island has completely transformed Zara’s life.”
Sophie Draper
Instagram: @sophie_draper
Salon owner Sophie Draper is another name rumoured to be entering the Love Island villa this year, with the 22-year-old having previously dated Aston Villa footballer Matty Cash.
Based in Nottingham, Draper is a beautician and owner of Sophie Laura Beauty, while her Instagram account boasts 20,100 followers.
A source told The Sun: “Sophie is a gorgeous girl who is really driven and determined to succeed. She has her own beauty salon and already leads a jet set lifestyle, which she likes showing off on Instagram, so she wouldn’t be fazed by being on TV.
“Love Island bosses think she could be a good fit for the show, it’s early days still but she definitely has potential.”
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu
Instagram: @ekinsuofficial
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu is rumoured to be joining the Love Island line-up for this year, with the Turkish actress reportedly a top pick for the show’s producers.
While Cülcüloğlu appeared in a Turkish TV series back in 2020, she is now based in London and has amassed over 345,000 followers on Instagram, including the likes of Pete Wicks, James Locke and Piers Morgan’s son Spencer.
According to The Sun, a source said: “Ekin-Su is the perfect contestant to get viewers tuning in this summer.
“Not only is she beautiful, she’s also used to being on TV and moves in showbiz circles so she’s sure to bring fireworks,” they added. “She’ll have no shortage of guys after her in the villa, that’s for sure.”
Love Island will return to ITV2 later this year. In the meantime, check out our Entertainment hub for all the latest news, or find something to watch tonight with our TV Guide.
