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Katie Bellis

These are the 12 new girls and boys on Love Island

The cast of Love Island will soon be split as Casa Amor makes a return to our screens.

For the first time ever it’s the girls who will head to Casa Amor and not the boys.

Six new boys will join them while the original boys will be joined in the villa by six new girls.

The newbies will test the existing couples and see whether they will dump their partners for someone new.

Here are the new islanders heading into the villa to shake things up.

The girls

Lavena Back, a business developer from Croydon

Lavena Back (ITV)

The 23-year-old is confident and ready for love. She also has her eye on a couple of the boys.

She said: "If I had my pick, I’d probably go for Michael but I feel like he’s really coupled up. But Anton seems very funny so we would bounce off each other."

Nabila Badda, 29, a hostess from London

Nabila Bada (ITV)

Nabila calls herself "exciting, bubbly and feisty" while she describes Anton as her "vibe".

"I have got my eye on Anton. I think he is cheeky and I think he’s misunderstood by the girls in the villa. He is my vibe, he’s got a great personality, and he is funny and entertaining," she said.

Joanna Chimonides, a recruitment consultant from London

Joanna Chimonides (ITV)

Joanna says her honesty can count against her. "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," she said.

The 22-year-old also thinks that she will have a connection with Anton.

Belle Hassan, 21, a make-up artist from Bromley

Belle Hassan (ITV)

She said: "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, 24, a model/actress from Essex

Jourdan Riane (ITV)

She says she has a "bubbly personality," adding: "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, a VIP host from Cheltenham

Maria Wild (ITV)

"I am clingy, I am emotional and I am loving," she said. "Once I’m attached to someone I’m very much attached."

The 22-year-old describes Anton as "funny and sweet". She said: "I just can’t stop thinking about when he went in and talked about having a wandering eye. When I first saw him I was not attracted to him but now I’ve watched him and got to know him he’s funny and sweet."

The boys

Stevie Bradley, 21, a student from the Isle of Man

Stevie Bradley (ITV)

Stevie describes himself as a "cheerful, happy, charming, funny bloke". His number one girl that he has his eye on is Lucie. "Lucie seems really sweet and down to earth, Maura is also stunning. But Lucie would be my number one," he said.

Marvin Brooks, 29, a personal trainer and ex-Royal Navy officer from Bournemouth

Marvin Brooks (ITV)

Marvin says he is strongly opinionated and very competitive. "My type I’ve always said is brunette. Anna has definitely caught my eye but then recently Lucie has as I feel like she’s very similar to me in the sense that if she doesn’t want to hang around with a group she won’t force herself to do, which I’ve admired," he said.

Dennon Lewis, a professional footballer from Watford

Dennon Lewis (ITV)

The 22-year-old has admitted to having a "wandering eye" in the past. He describes himself as "funny, energetic and very positive".

He also says that he has his eyes on quite a few of the girls. "Lucie’s very nice. I do like how Maura is turning out to be. She’s really feisty and could be a handful."

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George Rains, 22, builder from Essex

George Rains (ITV)

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

He also likes Amber and Anna. "Amber is my type. They are the sort of girls I’d go for looks-wise and Anna is really pretty and she’s got a nice body."

Dan Rose, 21, a bathroom salesman from Nuneaton

Dan Rose (ITV)

Dan admits he's not bothered about treading on any toes. "I do fancy Amber but I know she seems loved up with Michael. I’ll test the water with it though. Then I’ll probably go for Lucie and Maura," he said.

Ovie Soko, a pro basketball player from London

Ovie Soko (ITV)

The 28-year-old says he is a fun and laid-back person. Anna is on his radar. "They are all gorgeous girls but Anna, I’ve been watching her from the beginning," he said.

Love Island is on weeknights and Sundays at 9pm on ITV 2

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