Brad McClelland is going on Love Island after splitting with his girlfriend of eight years.
The Amble labourer was confirmed as a contestant on the new series on Monday, one of five boys to be named on the Love Island 2021 line-up.
A self-confessed "nana's boy," Brad quickly established himself as a firm favourite with Love Island fans, although bookies currently have him behind cricketer and PE teacher Hugo Hammond, VIP host Aaron Francis and semi-pro footballer Toby Aromolaran to be winning lad this year.
Love Island 2021 line-up confirmed
Brad signed up for Love Island after a split with his long-term other half, with him addressing the relationship in his first interview with ITV.
When asked what he looks for in a potential love interest, the 26-year-old said: "Someone who doesn’t take themselves too seriously. I could not be with someone that’s constantly on your case.
"I’d say I like dark hair, dark skin, dark eyes. But then my ex-girlfriend who I was with for over 8 years was fair skinned, blue eyes, blonde hair."
Brad says he's heading into the villa to find romance and to get a sun tan, saying:""I want to date face-to-face, I like meeting people.
"I’m easy going, laid back. Who wouldn’t want to be in a nice villa in a hot country for a while?"
He has also declared that when on Love Island he's hoping to go for a date on a boat as they "always look the best."
And on the subject of his own dating history, he added: "I've never been on a blind date. I’ll just be myself and go with it. When I was in a relationship we only went for about 3 or 4 meals out as I cooked myself. I’ve been told I’m quite a good cook."
