Love Island rocked by explosive Graftie Awards as villa turns against Joey Essex, putting his relationship with Jessy Potts in jeopardy

LOVE ISLAND 2024: MEET THE CONTESTANTS

SURNAME: Mimii Ngulube

AGE: 24

OUT OF: Portsmouth

PROFESSION: Mental Health Nurse

WHY LOVE ISLAND? The pool in Portsmouth isn’t offering anything. I tried meeting people and talking on social media but it just didn’t work. The application was a spontaneous thing, I didn’t expect to get here!

WHAT DO YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? My girls are my pillars and I’m theirs, so I’ll be a good friend and also be looking for a man. I like to dress up, so I’ll have style, and I like to think I’m pretty funny, so I’ll make people laugh. Honesty is a must too – I’m good at reading other people’s personality traits and giving a sideways glance to those who might be lying.

SURNAME: Sean Stone

AGE: 24

OUT OF: Hertford

PROFESSION: Candy seller

WHY LOVE ISLAND? I’ve always been a relationship guy and when you find someone you want to be with, it’s the best feeling. Now is the perfect time. The only thing missing is my soulmate.

HOW WOULD FRIENDS/FAMILY DESCRIBE YOU? Very loving, caring and considerate. I’m the type of guy that would be there at any time of the night if you broke down on the highway and needed to change your tire.

SURNAME: Ayo Odukoya

AGE: 25

OUT OF: Canning Town

PROFESSION: Model

WHAT DO YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? I think I would bring excitement and joy. I think people would have someone they could come and talk to, feel comfortable around or laugh with. I think I’m someone everyone would like.

WHY SHOULD SOMEONE DATE YOU? I think that my demeanor is very respectful and I think people pick up on that, and once you show someone who you are, you get it back tenfold. I radiate enough energy the way I am to make people feel comfortable around me.

SURNAME: Nicole Samuel

AGE: 24

OUT OF: Aberdare, Wales

PROFESSION: Customer service representative

WHY ARE YOU NOT IN A RELATIONSHIP? I enjoy the single life and the attention from different guys, it’s fun. I enjoy being able to go on vacation with the girls and not have to worry about anyone at home. All the girls are in their rooms texting and I’m out until 4am living my best life.

WHAT DOESN’T MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU? I became world champion in dancing in 2011, not many people know that. I was a professional street dancer.

SURNAME: Ciaran Davies

AGE: 21

OUT OF: Pencoed, South Wales

PROFESSION: land surveyor

WHAT IS YOUR TYPE ON PAPER? Of course looks are important, but humor is very important to me. I’m a bit hyper and I want a girl who can give me that back. Loyalty is also important to me: I think that’s the most important thing to look out for in a relationship.

WHAT DOESN’T MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU? When I was on a lads’ holiday in Malia, I pretended to be Liam Reardon from season 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.

SURNAME: Joey Essex

AGE: 33

OUT OF: Chigwell, Essex

PROFESSION: Reality Star

CLAIM TO FAME? The only way is via Essex

FAMOUS EX-PARTNERS: Joey dated fellow TOWIE star Sam Faiers from 2011 to 2014, and the couple got engaged before splitting. He has also been spotted with former Love Island stars Ellie Brown and Maura Higgins, and has also dated his Dancing On Ice pro partner Vanessa Bauer.

SURNAME: Grace Jackson

AGE: 25

OUT OF: Manchester

PROFESSION: Model and Social Media Marketing Coordinator

WHY ARE YOU NOT IN A RELATIONSHIP? None of the men are good at communicating and that is painful. I like someone who doesn’t take themselves and life too seriously. My lifestyle can be a little off-putting to men, I like going out and being abroad a lot. They can’t compete with my lifestyle. It’s the life I want and it helps my business.

SURNAME: Matilda Draper

AGE: 24

OUT OF: Beckenham

PROFESSION: HR consultant

WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU WILL BRING WITH YOU? I want to bring sunshine into the villa. I’m lighthearted and don’t take myself too seriously. If things get too serious in the villa, I’ll throw in a little joke or a “Would you rather?”

SURNAME: Jessie Potts

AGE: 25

OUT OF: Leicester

PROFESSION: Brand Partnerships Associate

WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU WILL BRING TO THE VILLA? I’m a fun person and I like to get involved, so I think I’ll hit the ground running when I arrive. I also have a very sarcastic sense of humor, so I make everyone laugh. But I’m a Sagittarius, so I have a fiery side too, and I’m not afraid to say what I think or to express my point of view. I don’t take “no” very well.

SURNAME: Jessica Spencer

AGE: 25

OUT OF: London

PROFESSION: Stylist

WHO ARE YOU KEEPING YOUR EYE ON IN THE VILLA? I have my eye on Ayo despite his connection to Mimii. I’m so into Ayo. Wil also seems like a good catch and someone I’d like to build a connection with.

WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER WILL YOU BE? I am funny, flirty, sassy and ready to find love

SURNAME: Reuben Collins

AGE: 23

OUT OF: Surrey

PROFESSION: Account Assistant

WHO ARE YOU KEEPING YOUR EYE ON IN THE VILLA? Mimii, Uma and Grace. Of course they are all gorgeous, but it’s all about their attitude and how they carry themselves as people.

WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER WILL YOU BE? Sometimes I’m a little too honest. In the end, I’ll go for whoever I want, and if I have to step on someone’s toes, I will. I don’t mind making a fool of myself a little.

SURNAME: Josh Sunday Oyinsan

AGE: 29

OUT OF: London

PROFESSION: Semi-professional footballer

WHO ARE YOU KEEPING YOUR EYE ON IN THE VILLA? Everyone!! Mimii, Uma, Grace and Jess S. All the girls there are beautiful.

WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER WILL YOU BE? I’m not afraid to speak my mind! I’m not afraid to step on anyone’s toes…