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Revealed: All the new contestants joining Love Island 2019 in Casa Amor twist

Love Island fans can expect some fireworks now as 12 new contestants join the reality show.

The new line-up for the ITV2 programme - six men and six women - has been revealed. 

In a twist, the original boys will stay in the main villa and the girls will head for the famous Casa Amor - but all their relationships will be tested by the newcomers.

So who are the new faces? Here is some more information about them and why they feel they are the "perfect Love Islanders".

Lavena Back

Lavena Back (ITV, Love Island)

The 23-year-old, from Croydon, is a business developer.

She says: "I'm confident and I’m ready for love. I’ve been on my own for four years so whoever I meet in there I will fall for. I needed a while to get over my last relationship and really enjoy myself before I could commit to someone. But now I’m very much ready."

Nabila Badda

Nabila Bada (ITV, Love Island)

She is 29, from London, and works as a hostess.

She says: "I'm exciting, bubbly and I'm feisty enough that if I want something I'll go for it. Also I've got that exotic look that I think the villa is missing.

"My family are from Morocco and there hasn't been an Arabian Princess in the villa yet this year. I'll get on well with the boys and want to meet a guy that I can be best friends with, have a laugh with but also have cuddles in the evening with."

Joanna Chimonides

Joanna Chimonides (ITV, Love Island)

The 22-year-old, from London, is a recruitment consultant.

When asked what makes her the perfect Love Islander, she replied: "My honesty. I'm overly honest but sometimes it gets me in trouble. I like to say things as they are, there's no game playing with me."

Belle Hassan

Belle Hassan (ITV, Love Island)

Aged 21, a make-up artist, from Bromley.

She says: "I'm fun, I'm funny and I'm flirty. Hopefully I'll liven things up a bit, I'm looking to make everyone laugh and want to bring a new dynamic to the villa and have some fun."

Jourdan Riane

Jourdan Riane (ITV, Love Island)

The 24-year-old is a model/actress from Essex.

She says: "I feel like it's my bubbly personality. I'm quite go with the flow but I'm also a 'don't cross me' person. I'm all about energy and being positive and having good vibes. My energy and my vibrant personality is what could make me a good Islander."

Maria Wild

Maria Wild (ITV, Love Island)

Maria is 22, from Cheltenham, and is a VIP host

She says: "I am clingy, I am emotional and I am loving. Once I'm attached to someone, I'm very much attached."

Stevie Bradley

Stevie Bradley (ITV, Love Island)

He is 21, a student, from the Isle of Man.

"I am a cheerful, happy, charming, funny bloke," says Stevie. "I don't take myself too seriously, I'm chilled and try to get on with everyone."

Marvin Brooks

Marvin Brooks (ITV, Love Island)

This 29-year-old, from Bournemouth, is a personal trainer and ex Royal Navy officer.

He told producers: "I am strongly opinionated and very competitive. I've always been good at sports and without sounding big headed I've always done OK with the opposite sex, so coming up against the other good looking lads will definitely test me."

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Dennon Lewis

Dennon Lewis (ITV, Love Island)

Dennon is 22, from Watford, and a professional footballer.

He said: "I'd say that I'm funny, energetic, I'm very positive and I have decent banter. That's what you need in the villa."

George Rains

George Rains (ITV, Love Island)

The 22-year-old is a builder, from Essex.

"I'm chilled out, funny and I've got a lot of positive energy to bring," he says.

"The last few months I've been staying in, saving up, working out and being boring so I'm looking for a bit of excitement."

Dan Rose

Dan Rose (ITV, Love Island)

He is a bathroom salesman, 21, from Nuneaton.

He says: "I'm a cheeky lad, I'm confident and I reckon I've got the gift of the gab."

Ovie Soko

Ovie Soko (ITV, Love Island)

Ovie, 28, is a pro basketball player, from London.

He said: "I'm a fun person, I demand attention without having to say too much and I'm laid back so feel like I'll balance some of the personalities in the villa. I feel like I'm a wildcard."

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