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Jessica Sansome

Winter Love Island 2020 line-up confirmed - this is who is taking part and when it starts

It only seems like five minutes that we waved goodbye to a whole bunch of Islanders who became more part of our lives then our own families.

But fans of Love Island are in for a treat as there's not just one series of Love Island this year.

And its thanks to the all-new winter series that viewers will have their January and entire summer taken up by the ITV2 dating phenomenon.

There will also be a few changes when it returns on Sunday night at 9pm as there's a new host in the form of Laura Whitmore and a brand new location.

This series love-hunting recruits will go one up from their predecessors as they'll get to enjoy the brand new Love Island home in South Africa.

Laura Whimore will be on hosting duties (Getty Images for Global Citizen)

With just days to go, the line-up has officially been confirmed and it's sure to get you in the mood for the drama that is bound to unfold.

Amongst the new crop of Islanders is Lewis Capaldi's ex-girlfriend Paige Turley and Sophie Piper, the sister of singer and presenter Rochelle Humes.

Also making the line-up and swapping the UK for Cape Town is 20-year-old twins Eve and Jess Gale, Manchester scaffolder Callum Jones, beauty consultant Siânnise Fudge and heir to the Lanhydrock estate Ollie Williams.

Want to know the rest of the people you'll be spending your nights watching? Here's who has signed up:

Leanne Amaning

Leanne Amaning (ITV)

Leanne is a 22-year-old customer service advisor from London.

She has described herself as "unpredictable, fun and charismatic," and would rate herself a 10 out of 10 because "if you don't love yourself, who will?"

Leanne is looking for someone "rugged and manly" who is "loyal and trustworthy" but if you're "sensitive, boring or rude," walk away now.

Siânnise Fudge

Siânnise Fudge (ITV)

A 25-year-old beauty consultant from Bristol, Siânnise Fudge says she's "sassy and fun" and said her New Year's resolutions is to 'chase her dreams' in 2020.

She also says that her friends call her Princess Jasmine so it's no surprise she is looking for "her own Aladdin".

Eve and Jess Gale

Eve and Jess Gale (ITV)

 

It's double the trouble as 20-year-old sisters make way for Cape Town.

The twins are students and VIP hostesses from London but don't expect them to be fighting over boys in the villa.

Shaughna Phillips

Shaughna Phillips (ITV)

Shaughna is a 25-year-old democratic services officer form London.

She says that she is "Funny, easy-going but a little bit bossy" and that her worst habit is 'thinking she's always right.'

Sophie Piper

Sophie Piper (ITV)

As mentioned earlier, Sophie is the younger half-sister of This Morning regular Rochelle Humes.

The 21-year-old is a medical PA from Essex and is looking for a man who's "kind with something about them and "doesn't take themselves too seriously."

Paige Turley

Paige Turley (ITV)

Also mentioned earlier is 22-year-old Paige Turley.

A singer from West Lothian, Paige dated Someone You Loved hitmaker Lewis Capaldi for a year when they were teenagers but says they are "still pals" now.

She has described herself as a 'natural flirt' and after living in a small village, she wants to find someone "who is different" and has an "outside the small village mentality."

Mike Boateng

Mike Boateng (ITV)

Mike is a 24-year-old police officer from London.

He says he is "confident, charming and charismatic" and "a solid 8".

Mike wants to find a serious relationship and adds that his mum "will be watching at home" with the "same intention."

Connor Durman

Connor Durman (ITV)

Coffee bean salesman Connor is 25 and from Brighton.

He has said that his worst habit is "snacking on hummus and crackers every day" and isn't a fan of chat up lines.

"Funny, weird and honest," is also how Connor has described himself.

Callum Jones

Callum Jones (ITV)

Doing it for Manchester is 23-year-old scaffolder Callum.

He says that his smile is his best feature thanks to his dimples and has said that he is "energetic, caring and up for a laugh."

Nas Majeed

Nas Majeed (ITV)

A sports science graduate and builder, Nas is looking for love this winter.

The 23-year-old from London is after "someone cute and funny" and interestingly enough, his celebrity crush is Naomi Scott who played Princess Jasmine in the latest remake of Aladdin.

Ollie Williams

Ollie Williams (ITV)

Ollie is 23, from Cornwall and an heir to the Lanhydrock estate and land owner.

His dad is the Lord of the Manor of Lanhydrock and the family title is Viscount Clifden.

Ollie has really got his eye's on the prize as his New Year's resolution is "to win Love Island".

Love Island starts Sunday at 9pm on ITV2.

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