Dami Hope from Dublin heading to Love Island
The temperature is set to soar next week as this year's love islanders land in the villa. Take a look at who is hoping to find love this summer, including Dami from Dublin!
Dami Hope
Dublin-born microbiologist Dami, 26, is hoping his Irish charm will help him find the cailín of his dreams during his sojourn in the Love Island villa.

Why Love Island and why now?
This year I was kind of being more open to new things and I think actually that's why I put myself out there to get some new experiences. Love Island is a different experience, I will be talking to different girls, it might not go well with some, might go well with others, so it's a fun experience.
What do you think you’re going to bring to the Villa?
Just myself - Dami Hope! Being me - funny and my personality. I don’t know if I will cause trouble, I’ll try not to cause trouble but sometimes you don’t intentionally cause trouble - but it happens!
Why do you think you’re a catch?
When I’m actually in a relationship, I think it’s a star sign thing, I’m an Aries but I’m very passionate - I always used to put that person first. If they had something they wanted to do or something they were passionate about, I’d make sure that even if it’s something I’m not talented at I’d get talented at it just so it helps them. I’m really good at being in a team and actually looking after each other.
Paige Thorne
Paramedic Paige, 24, is an expert at getting hearts pumping, and it'll be no different when she enters the villa!

Why Love Island and why now?
In Swansea there is just no-one I can find, I've tried and there’s just nobody there anymore. I need to break out and broaden my horizons and Love Island just brings everyone together for me. I haven't got to go out and I haven’t got to swipe. So, hopefully, they can just come to me now!
What do you think you’re going to bring to the Villa?
Just positive energy, lots of bubbly energy. I am a good cook and I’m quite mumsy so I’ll look after anyone that needs looking after. If I had to pick a signature dish, it would probably be a Sunday dinner. My roasties are up there, I think Gordon Ramsay would be impressed - I think he would be like '9/10 or 10/10’.
Why would you say you’re single at the moment?
I came out of a relationship and I was just so done with guys so was like, "Right, that's it. I’m going to focus on me." Then I was like, "Ok, I’m bored now, I’m lonely and I miss love and the connection and everything else." I’ve been on a few dates but I just haven’t clicked with anyone.
Liam Llewellyn
Masters student Liam, 22, is ready to learn a thing or two at our university of love this summer.

Why Love Island and why now?
I think 22 is a really nice age to meet someone, you've got your years ahead of you so you have time to experience stuff and grow together. I think Love Island is a great opportunity to meet someone, you’re in with a load of different types, so you can get to grips with what you really like about people.
How would your friends and family describe you?
If you ask my mum, probably a little s***. No, I’m a good kid, she knows that. They’d probably say quite generous, quite caring, happy, chatty, chirpy, bubbly. I wear my heart on my sleeve, I can’t hide how I feel about anyone. I’m probably quite emotional as well come to think about it.
If you’ve got one chance to impress someone what would you do?
Pay them a compliment! The thing that girls quite like is that I’m not just like, "You’re mint." I’m like, "Your eyes are piercing, I’m lost in your eyes." Or I’ll say something like, "You’ve got nice feet" or something.
Tasha Ghouri
Model and dancer Tasha, 23, is looking for a partner to match her step-for-step in the villa.

Why Love Island and why now?
My dating life has been a shambles. This is an opportunity for me to find 'the one' and have a great summer at the same time. I’m definitely ready for a relationship. I’m 23 now so I’m ready to get to know someone, go on holidays and travel with them.
How would your family and friends describe you?
They would definitely describe me as wild. I can get very wild on a night out, I’m definitely a party animal. I love my prosecco and to have a dance - I’m always on the dance floor. I’m very loyal to my friends and family, I’ll always have their backs. I’m the type of person to put others before me. They would definitely say I’m a nap queen - I love napping! I think they’d also say I’m inspirational because of my hearing and my cochlear implant. I inspire quite a lot of people because I’m really open about it.
How competitive are you? How do you feel about treading on toes?
It’s a tough one because I’m a girls’ girl but it is a dating show and I’m here to find my man. I may have to step on toes but I’ll do it in the nicest way possible. Read More...