Love Island has been praised by fans for including a 'hard of hearing' contestant, following in the footsteps of former show star Tasha Ghouri. The latest lineup of ITV2 dating show stars was revealed this week as the series gears up to welcome a new bunch of singletons to the villa.
Love Island has been praised by fans for including a 'hard of hearing' contestant - following in the footsteps of former show star Tasha Ghouri .
The latest lineup of ITV2 dating show stars was revealed this week as the series gears up to welcome a new bunch of singletons to the villa. Ahead of its return on Monday June 1, fans were given a first look at the fresh batch of hopeful singles, including a detective, a hunky school teacher and the ex of an Arsenal footballer.
One of the contestants, Samuel Workman, 25, an electrician from Dudley, was proudly sporting his hearing aids in a shirtless promotional snap. Fans flooded the comments section with praise after spotting Samuel, saying they were thrilled to see more diversity in the series. Samuel follows in the footsteps of former show star Tasha, 27, who appeared on the ITV2 dating show in 2022 - revealing to her fellow Islanders and fans that she is deaf.
The reality star and disability activist opened up about her 'superpower' during her time on the show, frequently discussing how she uses lip-reading as well as a cochlear implant. Samuel was clear about what he was looking for ahead of his time in the villa, saying: 'My type on paper would be someone classy, mature, blonde, fun, and someone who doesn't take themselves too seriously. I like people who can let their hair down and enjoy themselves.
'I don't want someone who's rude. There's no reason you can't get along with people. I also can't stand fake or two-faced people.
'People who say one thing to you and another behind your back. I respect honesty and people being real about how they feel.
'I definitely want to find love. I've had a good year being single and dating, but I'm at a stage now where I want to settle down and find the love of my life.
' The new lineup also includes Lorenzo Alessi, a 28-year-old business owner from Hertfordshire, who lives a very lavish lifestyle, with luxury getaways, sports cars and parties sprawled across his Instagram. He will join 21-year-old Robyn from Liverpool, who is a Quantity Surveyor and DJ. Fashion business owner Jasmine Muller, 27, who is from Dubai but lives in London, also joins the lineup, though already has famous links. The beauty dated Arsenal footballer Hector Bellerin in 2021.
However, he has not spoken about their relationship publicly. She is hoping 'an insecure man' isn't in the villa, adding: 'Honestly, how would he deal with me? That's the real question. I don't think insecure men could handle me.
I pick up on insecurity straight away, and it just wouldn't end well. By the end of it, he'd probably hate me.
' The new lineup also includes Mica, 21, who is a student from Barbados, who currently lives in London. Asked what his type is Lorenzo said: 'Traditionally blonde, but not always. I quite like a posh girl.
'One feature I look at is a girl's arms, I don't know why. It's really strange! Imagine like a Jessica Alba or an Angelina Jolie kind of arm and neck, I find that very elegant. Very niche, I know!
' While Robyn revealed her strategy for the show, saying: 'I like to observe first, and then I like to get to know people. I don't want to get too caught up in the drama, but at the same time, I want to be part of it. I think it's essential to be real and be yourself. If you can't be yourself, then what's the point of being on the show?
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