Love Island 2022 cast: Full line-up of contestants for the series

THE Love Island villa is seeing more comings and goings every day.

The 2022’s line-up includes a range of people including a paramedic, a pharmacy expert and Love Island’s first-ever deaf contestant – plus some bombshells.

Who is in the cast of Love Island 2022?

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Danica Taylor

Professional dancer, 21

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Danica Taylor made her entrance in dramatic fashion and arrived on June 17, 2022.

The young beauty said her type is most like Luca and Jacques.

On entering the villa, Danica adds: “I don’t really see competition, I am a very self-assured girl, I know myself, I know what I bring to the table and there are stunning girls in that Villa but I back myself.

“There’s obviously going to be competition because there are guys in there that I like that are already interested in other girls but I have no fear that I won’t be able to turn heads and I am happy to step on a few toes.”

Jay Younger

Investment analyst, 28

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Jay Younger has already set his sights on Ekin-Su, Tasha and Amber after he took them all out on a date.

The investment analyst has made it clear he doesn’t mind stepping on toes and is there to find the one.

When he entered the villa he joked that he was the “Italian main course” compared to Davide being the “Italian snack”.

In his spare time, he likes to keep fit and regularly takes part in NFG (National Fitness Games) and Turf competitions.

Remi Lambert

Model and rapper, 22 – OUT

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Remi Lambert entered the villa alongside other newbie Jay and they seem to be settling in just fine.

The two of them got the chance to go on dates with three girls each to find out who they want to couple up with.

Sadly, Remi‘s time in the villa came to an end after just a few days.

Jacques O’Neill

Rugby player, 23

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Jacques entered the villa with the promise that he would cause quite a stir due to being Gemma’s ex-boyfriend.

So far the pair have been getting on despite their history and are coupled up with other islanders.

However some of the public think it is inevitable that they will get back together at some point in the series.

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu

Actress, 27

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Ekin-Su is a Turkish actress and influencer, who arrived as one of two bombshells in day two and has brought plenty of drama since.

The actress has starred as Isil in Turkish TV series, Kuzey Yildizi.

As for her Love Island experience, she did give away why she was entering the villa, explaining she’s after a “serious relationship”.

She said: “I’m looking for that real genuine spark and they just see me as me. I think the concept of the show brings back true and raw feelings.”

Afia Tonkmor – OUT

Lounge host, 25

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Londoner Afia works at a private members club in the capital, but she had a brief stint in the villa, leaving after she was left single when Jacques chose to could up with Paige.

Asked why she decided to join Love Island, Afia said: “It just seems like a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet someone, have an amazing summer, just have so much fun and have a bit of a summer romance as well.”

She added: “I fall in love quickly, too quickly, two dates I am like, ‘OMG I am obsessed with this boy, he’s everything.’”

Afia was the first to be dumped from the villa.

Tasha Ghouri

Model & Dancer, 23

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Tasha, from Thirsk in North Yorkshire was revealed by The Sun as the show’s first ever deaf contestant.

Asked how pals would describe her she said: “I think they’d say I’m inspirational because of my hearing and my cochlear implant.

“I inspire quite a lot of people because I’m really open about it.”

But she says she’ll trample her competitors if she needs to, insisting: “I’m here to find my man. I may have to step on toes – but I’ll do it in the nicest way possible.”

Gemma Owen

Business owner, 19

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The Sun revealed Gemma – the daughter of former England ace Michael Owen – was joining the villa last month.

Just like her dad, she’s focused on her goals. Here she is talking about relationships: “I would say I’m very competitive.

“I will always go for what I want. But at the same time, I’m not going to mess up something for someone who is in a proper relationship or get in the way of a couple if they have a genuine connection.”

And what doesn’t she like? “A few clothing items can give me the ick, like someone who wears trainers with long socks!”

Amber Beckford

Nanny, 24

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No-nonsense nanny Amber says she has endless patience for the kids she cares for – but absolutely none for adults.

The Londoner also warned the flashy types who often strut into the Love Island villa are likely to get cut down by the Mary Poppins of romance.

Amber said: “I don’t like guys that show off. I don’t like flashy, showy-offy guys – just have a personality and make me laugh.

“There was this one guy and he was trying to purposefully show off his car keys and we were literally in the middle of a restaurant!”

Indiyah Polack

Hotel waitress, 22

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No-nonsense Londoner Indiyah says she won’t stand for lads who treat the girls of the villa like some kind of pick’n’mix stand like they did last year (mentioning no names… Toby).

She insisted: “I’m not a ‘beg’. So, if I feel like you’re with somebody else or somebody else thinks they have a chance, you can p*** off.”

The waitress, who describes herself as “very picky” added: “If you’re not all about me, then forget it!”

However, Indiyah, who gave up finding love in the world of dating online because it’s un-natural now hopes to find one in the world of, erm, dating on telly. Good luck!

Paige Thorne

Paramedic, 24

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Stunning medic Paige is looking for love – or at the minimum a bit of respect from Gordon Ramsay.

She explained: “I came out of a relationship and I was just so done with guys so was like, ‘Right, that’s it. I’m going to focus on me.’

“Then I was like, ‘OK, I’m bored now, I’m lonely and I miss love and the connection and everything else.’ I’ve been on a few dates but I just haven’t clicked with anyone.”

Speaking about her prowess in Love Island’s famously poky kitchen the Swansea girl added: “My roasties are up there, I think Gordon Ramsay would be impressed.”

Davide Sanclimenti

Business owner, 27

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Look out ladies, because Love Island has it’s own “Italian stallion”. And it’s not us saying that – it’s the bloke in question.

Manchester-based Davide is not short on confidence. He said: “With my Italian charm, I can also be a very romantic guy.

“I’m good looking and I’ve realised since I first arrived in Manchester, a lot of English girls actually love me.

“They love to be around me and I love to be around them.”

So fat Davide has caught the eye of multiple girls in the villa, first coupling up with Gemma and then Ekin-Su.

Ikenna Ekwonna

Pharmaceutical salesman, 23

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Nottingham lad Ikenna is a graduate in pharmaceutical sales specialising in Covid vaccine manufacturer AstraZeneca.

Before going in the villa he explained he’s ready for love.

Ikenna explained: “I’ve only been in one past relationship but now I think I’m at the age where I could find someone.”

He added: “Hopefully, I’m going to bring spontaneity and excitement. I’m not really shy to speak to people and I don’t really care too much about what people think.”

So far Ikenna has set his sights on Indiyah but the pair are taking it slow.

Luca Bish

Fishmonger, 23

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Perhaps unsurprisingly for someone who works at a fish counter, Luca explained: “I prefer to meet girls out and about.”

The Brighton boy added: “I think when you go looking for it, it’s not as easy though, it’s like you’re too desperate for it.

“If I think you’re the one or I like you, I’ll take you out on a date but other than that, if we talk and I don’t like where it’s going – then I won’t be throwing out dates.”

Luca has expressed interest in more that one girl so far, initially coupling up with Paige but telling Tasha he was interested in her and then ending up with Gemma.

Dami Hope

Microbiologist, 26

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Dami from Dublin has been single for four years but says he’s been pestered to find love by his mum.

However, he’s already got the Love Island lingo sorted, insisting: “I like going on dates, more so for the past few years.

“I don’t put all my eggs in one basket and that way I get the chance to meet people that I might be better with.”

Dami and Amber have been coupled up from day one but no one knows it it will stay like that.

Andrew Le Page

Estate agent, 27

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Guernsey lad Andrew says he’s going on Love Island because he’s single “for once”.

He explained: “I thought why not? This is the best time to give it a go.

“When I’m with someone I’m very loyal, I’m a good boyfriend as when I’m with someone I’m all for them.”

Andrew and Tasha have been going strong from the beginning and were the first couple to go into the hideaway together.

Liam Llewellyn – LEFT

Student, 22

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Liam‘s Love Island stint came to an end pretty quickly as he decided to leave after not feeling 100% himself.

He started off coupled up with Gemma but soon ended up single when Davide came in.

Liam made the decision to leave when he wasn’t enjoying himself and thought he wasn’t being himself.

How can I watch Love island 2022?

Love Island is on ITV2 and ITV Hub Sunday to Friday at 9pm.

On Saturday nights there is a highlights episode, which will also air unseen footage from the villa.