Love Island catchup: The three biggest talking points, from twins Jess and Eve to Posh Ollie's roving eye
The first winter series of Love Islandhas officially begun as the contestants make their way into the villa.
The UK winter season will introduce 12 new hopefuls looking to find love, this time in South Africa.
Last year’s contest was won by Amber Gill and Greg O’Shea in what proved to be one of the most controversial series in the show’s history.
Among this year's singles are celebrity siblings, landowners and police officers, who will be joined by brand new host Laura Whitmore.
Here are three of the biggest talking points from the first episode:
Sophie and Connor seem smitten already
After they coupled up, Sophie and Connor seemed for form an immediate bond as the rest of the contestants settled into the villa. That said, Connor had a little bit of a sulk after Sophie made fun of his revelation that he once had a threesome after going on a first date with someone. Perhaps it's not true love after all.
Posh boy Ollie has a "child in sweetshop" vibe
While he initially seemed very taken with 22-year-old Paige, landowner Ollie definitely has a roving eye. He's already asked Siannise if she might be interested in anyone else (meaning him), and later managed to spill his drink everywhere upon seeing twins Jess and Eve arrive at the end of the night.
Speaking of twins...
Jess and Eve are clearly here to cause trouble. The students and VIP hostesses arrived at the end of the night, after the other contestants had coupled up. In the next episode, they'll be asked to pick two guys they fancy, meaning two other girls will be left "single and vulnerable". Uh oh.
Shaugna is a democratic services officer from London. She describes herself as "chatty, fun and clever", adding: "When they hear me speak about certain things they'll be shocked. I like to get on with everyone, too." Her celebrity crush is Jack Fincham while her ideal man is "tall, dark and handsome".
Medical PA Sophie hails from Essex and is excited to spend some time in the villa. Her celebrity crush is Anthony Joshua, she describes herself as "kind, fun and energetic".
Leanne is a customer service advisor from London. She describes herself as "fun" and is looking for love, but thinks she'll need to learn to be more open while in the villa. Her celebrity crush is Gerard Butler.
Eve and Jess are twins currently studying and working as VIP hostesses in London. Both say they're confident and easy-going, and both pick Anthony Joshua as their celebrity crush.
Singer Paige comes from West Lothian and is a "natural flirt". She comes from a small village where everyone knows everyone, so is looking for someone with "a different mentality". Her celebrity crush is Tom Hardy.
Siânnise is a beauty consultant from Bristol who has "quite a lot" of experience with men, and so knows what she's on the look-out for. She describes herself as "sassy and fun", and her celebrity crush is Anthony Joshua or Nineties Leonardo DiCaprio.
Coffee bean salesman Conor comes from Brighton but has been living in Australia for the past four years. He's had two big relationships, "one good, one bad". His celebrity crush is Maya Jama.
Police officer Mike thinks his charming nature will attract attention in the villa. His mum is hoping he'll meet someone and move out of her house. Celebrity crush? Beyonce and Rihanna.
Callum is a scaffolder from Manchester who claims to have "builders' banter" – whatever that is. He's "a cheeky chap" but down-to-earth as well. His celebrity crush is Megan Fox.
Sports science graduate and builder Nas claims to be different to the guys who have been on the show before. He describes himself as "funny, caring and considerate – a well-rounded person". His celebrity crush is Aladdin star Naomi Scott.
Ollie is an estate owner and heir to the Lanhydrock estate in Cornwall. He claims to be an "alpha male" but expects to be "the butt of all jokes". He's a self-confessed attention-seeker who wears his emotions on his sleeve. His celebrity crush is Lily James.
I'll be here providing heavy doses of sarcasm and commentary throughout the night. You'll also be treated to a review of tonight's episode by our own Sean O'Grady.
So this is new, we're opening with a montage of the contestants walking out of their "jobs" and over to the island. Good to confirm early on that Paige the "singer" cannot, in fact, sing.
Paige is a 22-year-old singer, she describes herself as a "drama queen" who is "loud and flamboyant". Apparently she once dated Lewis Capaldi, and is the inspiration behind his massive hit single "Someone You Loved".
Next to the villa is Leanne, a 22-year-old customer service advisor from London. She describes herself as the "Beyonce" of Waltham Forest, and "the life and soul of every single party". Technically*** she's never had a boyfriend – she confesses she's afraid of commitment but pledges to change and is open to finding someone special.
