Love Island UK Season 10 Cast: 2023 Series Contestants, Jobs
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New summer, new villa. The Love Island UK season 10 cast is ready to find love among each other.
Love Island UK, which is the original Love Island, premiered in 2005 on ITV, but it wasn’t until it was rebooted in 2015 for ITV2 that it became the reality TV dating show we know and love today. Since it was rebooted in 2015, Love Island UK has aired seven seasons and led to dozens of international spinoffs in countries like the United States, Australia, South Africa and Spain.
The show, which is one of the highest-rated series in the UK, has also led to real-life marriages and babies for couples who met as contestants such as season 2’s Cara De La Hoyde and Nathan Massey, who are married and share two children, and season 3’s Camilla Thurlow and Jamie Jewitt, who welcomed a baby in 2020. So who’s in the Love Island UK season 9 cast? Read on for what we know about the contestants in the Love Island UK season 10 cast and what icks each islander has. Love Island UK is available to stream on ITV2 with a VPN. Here’s how to watch it for free.
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Ruchee Gurung
Age: 24
Hometown: Sutton, England
Occupation: Beautician
Ruchee is a 24-year-old beautician from Sutton, England. She was an original islander and entered on day one. On why she entered the villa she said in a Love Island UK Season 10 press release, “I’m single and looking for love, and it’s the perfect opportunity for me to find someone. I’m a relationship kind of girl, but so far it’s not worked out for me. So I’m looking forward to hopefully finding the right person in the Villa.” She’s “very loud and outgoing” and she’ll “definitely bring fun” to the island. Though she claims that she’s “also quite a direct person. I just say what’s on my mind, so I’ll bring some honesty too.”
Fun facts:
Her elevator pitch on why someone should date her: “I’m really caring, when I’m with someone I’m all about them. I’m also really loyal and love doing nice things for the people that are special to me. My love language is gift giving, so I’m a real giver when it comes to relationships.”
Her ick: Guys with no ambition. I also get the ick if I see a guy wearing white jeans and red trainers. Another one is super skinny jeans when they look like leggings. Fashion is such an important thing for me. If I go on a date and the guy isn’t wearing something I like, I’m going home.
Her ideal date if money was no object: To go on a private jet and go to Bora Bora.
Ella Thomas
Age: 23
Hometown: Glasgow, Scotland
Occupation: Model
Ella Thomas is a 23-year-old model from Glasgow, Scotland. She is an original islander and entered the villa on the first day. She’s “excited to have a fun summer, it’s going to be good vibes all summer.” She confessed about why she’s single in a Love Island UK Season 9 press release, “There is something going on with men these days, they don’t know a real one when they’ve got one. I’d say it’s no fault of my own but by choice, because I’d never settle for less, you have to keep your standards high.”
Fun Facts:
Her best date story: “My ex took me to Paris for my birthday, we went up the Eiffel tower and then went for dinner at a really nice restaurant. The whole date was just a really unforgettable experience.”
The 3 most important things she looks for in a partner are: “They have to be able to make me laugh and be caring, I like a masculine man too.”
Catherine Agbaje
Age: 22
Hometown: Dublin, Ireland
Occupation: Commercial real estate agent
Catherine Agbaje is a 22-year-old commercial real estate agent from Dublin, Ireland. She is an original islander and joined on the first day. She joined Love Island because “I feel like this is the perfect opportunity to narrow down what I’m actually looking for and reach my goal to find love. I want to get my feelings out there and put myself out there. I want to love, and to be loved – and with no distractions as well.” She talked about how she does “fall in love quickly, but I don’t usually as I feel like I’m very guarded about my feelings. When I do fall in love, I fall hard and you’re stuck with me for life!”
Fun Facts:
One thing she wants fellow islanders to know about her: “I can be a bit bossy. Some of my friends and family call me bossy. I just like being in control sometimes and navigating situations”
How family and friends would describe her: “Someone who is fun and a loving character. They know I have so much love to give. I’m always smiling, I’m always happy, I’m always laughing. You’ll always see me with a smile on my face.”
Jess Harding
Age: 22
Hometown: London, England
Occupation: Aesthetics practitioner
Jess Harding is a 22-year-old aesthetics practitioner from London, England. On why she joined Love Island, she said “I’ve been single for two years now and my love life just isn’t really working. I’m a believer in fate.” She’s single for now “because every boy is giving me the ick at the moment. I feel like it’s fate because I’m saving myself for Mr Right in the Villa!”
Fun Facts:
What gives her the ick: When a guy stunts for money, that’s an ick. Showing off all their designer clothes because most of the time they’re probably fake anyway! Another one is when a boy runs for the train and the train goes without him. Lunch Boxes also – just go to Tesco and get a meal deal!”
Three most important things to look for in a partner: Independence and someone who can drive. I want to be the passenger princess! They need to have a good personality too.
Molly Marsh
Age: 21
Hometown: Doncaster, England
Occupation: Musical Theatre performer and social media creator
Molly Marsh is a 21-year-old musical theatre performer and social media creator from Doncaster, England. She is an original islander and joined on the first episode. She joined the island because of the time: “I think it’s ideal timing and the perfect way to find someone. I don’t go out and party and I don’t use dating apps, I’m actually quite old-fashioned, so there’s no better way to meet someone by going into a Villa in the sun with the potential ‘one’ in there.” She’s looking forward to bringing “fun, bubbly, energetic little sister energy” to the villa. “I’m up for a laugh, I’m spontaneous and adventurous, I hope I can bring a bit of light and positivity to people’s day.
Fun Facts:
Her claim to fame: “With my job being in social media, I’ve had some amazing opportunities to go on press trips and I’ve actually been out to the Love Island Villa’s in Mallorca and South Africa. Having the experience to walk around both was amazing but to now actually live in the Villa is going to be incredible.”
Her ick: “Guys shouting at the television when they’re watching sports or the news. You’re not going to get anywhere with me if you’re shouting at the television.”
André Furtado
Age: 21
Hometown: Dudley, England
Occupation: Business owner
André Furtado is a 21-year-old business owner from Dudley, England. He joined the island as a mature step forward. He said in a press release, “I’ve finished Uni now, I’m done with situationships and I have a better mindset towards relationships. There are so many things aligning for me, a good woman to add to that will be the icing on the cake.” He describes himself as “charming.” And what he’s going to bring over to the villa: “I’m going to bring good looks and some language lessons. I’m going to teach the other Islanders Portuguese, Spanish and a little bit of Creole. I think I’ve got every slice of the pie.”
Fun Facts:
One thing he wants fellow islanders to know about him: “I have a strict morning routine, so if I wake anyone up sorry, not sorry. I’m always singing, I get up between 6 and 7am full of energy!”
How friends and family describe him: “My friends and family would say I’m very gentle, very respectful, good manners, confident and I’m someone that knows how to read the room. Some friends call me sexy!”
Mitchell Taylor
Age: 26
Hometown: Sheffield, England
Occupation: Gas engineer
Mitchell Taylor is a 26-year-old gas engineer from Sheffield England. He joined the island in the first episode. He has a funny anecdote to why he joined the island. Mitchell recounted, “I feel like I’m known in Sheffield as ‘someone’s ex’, so it’s nice to have a fresh start and to switch off from distractions and to focus on finding the perfect girl for me.” Though his type is the reason why he’s single now. “I’m just really picky. I’ve got to find the girl that I want to marry and have kids with. I’m nearly 27, I don’t want to play the field anymore, I want to find the one.”
Fun facts:
Something not many people know about him: “My guilty pleasure is listening to break-up songs. Khalid, or Juice WRLD or any of Lauv’s music. Even if I’m in a relationship I like to get in the car and stick a break-up song on and feel the feels.”
His ick: “Food in your teeth and counting coins in your hand – when a girl stands at the bar counting out the coins to pay for a drink. It’s not for me!”
Tyrique Hyde
Age: 24
Hometown: Essex, England
Occupation: semi-professional footballer
Tyrique Hyde is a 24-year-old semi professional footballer from Essex, England. He first appeared in the first episode as an original islander. He joined Love Island for two succinct reasons: “I’ve never had a girlfriend and I haven’t been on holiday for ages so it’s perfect.” Though he’s never had a girlfriend he’s going into the island with his head held high.
Fun Facts:
One thing he wants his fellow islanders to know: “That I’m deaf in my right ear. I’ve got a tattoo next to my left one that symbolises strength and power in my good one.”
Something not many people know about him: “I enjoy colouring in books, sometimes when I’m just chilling at home I’ll get my colouring pens out, it helps me relax.”
George Fensom
Age: 24
Hometown: Bedford, England
Occupation: Business development executive
George Fensom is a 24-year-old business development executive from Bedford, England. He appeared in the first episode and is an original islander. He joined the island because it’s something he “always wanted to do” and that “I’ve found lust before, but now it’s time for me to find love.” He wants to bring “good vibes and high energy” to the island. “I want to be the go-to guy,” he stated in a press release. “I’m going to bring my charm, personality, quick wit, good looks, tanned ankles and just smash it!”
Fun Facts:
His claim to fame: I don’t have one. My TikTok has got 46 likes, so there’s no claim to fame.
If he falls in love quickly: Yes. I’ve actually been known to ask someone to be my Mrs after the second date. If I speak to someone and think you’re actually a bit of me, I fully go for it.
Mehdi Edno
Age: 26
Hometown: Bordeaux, France / London, England
Occupation: Communications manager
Mehdi Edno is a 26-year-old communications manager from Bordeaux, France and London, England. He is an original islander and first appeared in the first episode. He’s ready to find “the one” after a busy lifestyle. He stated in a press release, “I’ve been busy for the last few years with work, and doing my Masters degree but now I’m done with the busy schedule, and ready to find love.” His friends inspired him to join the show, I’ve been single now for over two years. I’ve watched the show before, and my friends always say I should go on it – they say I’m made for it! So let’s see if they’re right or not.”
Fun Facts:
His elevator pitch on why someone wants to date him: “I’d simply start by speaking French, that usually gets girls interested.”
Best and Worst Date: “My best date was a picnic in a vineyard in France – it was beautiful with the sunset, and it was very romantic. It was something different, because going to restaurants was getting a bit boring. The worst date I’ve ever been on was with a girl who had come from the gym. She said she had showered, but I don’t think the shower had been on for long enough. I stayed for the whole date, because that’s what a gentleman should do, but it wasn’t a pleasant experience for me.”
Who is the Love Island UK Season 10 Host?
Who is the Love Island UK season 10 host? Television and radio presenter Maya Jama is the Love Island UK season 10 host. ITV announced in October 2022 that Jama would replace Laura Whitmore, who left as the Love Island UK host after season 8. “I’ve always been such a massive Love Island fan and I’m so excited to be hosting one of the nation’s favourite shows! I can’t wait to get into the Villa to meet all of the Islanders,” Jama said in a statement at the time.
She’s more than thrilled to join Love Island UK Season 10 as a host for the second time. “It feels so exciting, I was full of nerves for my first series because I was wondering what it would be like,” she said in a press release. “Now, I know I feel really ready and excited, I just can’t wait to get started! Now there’s a bit more of an expectation, I just want to make sure that I live up to that expectation again…. The pressure is on for my stylist because the dresses did very well last series!”
Jama is an English television and radio host and DJ, who is best known for hosting BBC One’s Peter Crouch: Save Our Summer in 2020 and BBC Three’s Glow Up: Britain’s Next Make-Up Star since season 3. Jama also hosted 4Music’s Trending Live! from 2015 to 2017, ITV’s Cannoball in 2017, and MTV’s True Love or True Lies in 2018. She also hosted the first season of Channel 4’s The Circle. As for radio, Jama hosted Rinse FM’s #DriveWithMaya from 2014 to 2017 and BBC Radio 1’s Maya Jama from 2018 to 2020. She also co-hosted the station’s Radio 1’s Greatest Hits.
Whitmore reacted to news Jama was the new host of Love Island UK in a comment on the show’s Instagram post announcing Jama in October 2022. “Yes girl!! So delighted for you! You’re gonna be fab,” Whitmore commented at the time with a a red heart emoji.
In an interview with The Sunday Times in January 2023, Jama claimed that her young age prevented her from being hired as Love Island UK’s host sooner. “Once you start doing TV, you meet a lot of producers through different shows, and the heads will be aware of talent. That’s weird to call yourself talent, isn’t it? I talk for a living. It’s not exactly tap dancing everywhere or performing a ballad,” she said. “So I think I’ve always been in their eyeline, but I was super young when the presenter shifts were happening in the past. They knew about me but I was always a bit too young, and obviously, there were previous hosts anyway.”
In a press release for Love Island UK season 9, Jama revealed how she learned she’d be the new Love Island UK host. “I was in New York. The first person I told was my best friend in Bristol. She wore loads,” she said. She continued, “I celebrated with different people each time. I celebrated with who I was around when I found out, then I celebrated when I got back to London. I feel like I’ll celebrate more after it’s done, then we can be like, ‘Yay we did it!’ rather than getting too excited before it’s happened.”
Jama also revealed what she loved about Love Island UK as a viewer. “I’ve been a fan for years. It was my first reality show, other than Big Brother, that I made sure I was back at a certain time to watch and all my friends and family were speaking out,” she said. “Everybody gets involved, everyone has opinions – from the older people in your family to the younger ones. It’s just fun, it’s fun to see how people play out in different situations and wonder what you would do if you were in the same position. Most of us have had a bit of a holiday romance before and it’s like watching that on telly.”
Jama also explained what she thinks makes a good islander. “Someone that’s looking for love, someone with a lively personality, somebody who is open and shares their feelings, but also someone that’s not afraid to keep their options open and test the waters. Just someone that’s willing to get stuck in and get fully involved in every bit of the experience and all the challenges. Make the most of it!” she said. “And allow it to be a proper test and see if your relationship can carry through that, rather than play it safe. I think that’s what makes the best islander.”
Who is the Love Island Season 10 narrator?
Who is the Love Island UK season 10 narrator? The Love Island UK season 10 narrator is Iain Stirling who has narrated the show since season 1. He is also married to former Love Island UK host Laura Whitford and also narrates Love Island US. In an interview with GQ in 2021, Stirling opened up about how his experience on Love Island UK has changed over the years. “In previous years, it might have been, ‘Redo this joke, please,'” he said. “That’s pretty uncommon these days because the producers trust us more [laughs]. Me and Mark, my writing partner — he works for ITV Studios in development and he’s the guy who actually came up with the Love Island format, 50-year-old Scottish vegetarian, really interesting guy — we’ve just really got the tone down. We’ve also just started asking them beforehand, like, ‘Can we say this?’ Saves us a lot of time. Now, it’s things like, ‘Can you say these people’s names in a different order because they’re sat on a bed in this order?'”
He also told the magazine about how he knew Love Island UK would be a success from the first episode. “God’s honest truth — the very first coupling. When I saw the footage of the very first, original coupling on Season 1, I was like, ‘This is unbelievable,'” he said. “I couldn’t believe how much I cared about everyone instantly. The first time a boy came down and they said, ‘Step forward if you like him,’ and no one stepped forward I was like ‘I can’t not watch this, it’s madness.'”
He continued, “Especially then, they were all such characters. Like there was this girl, Hannah, who was from Liverpool — and for an American, now that is a fuckin’ linguistic journey. Her accent was unbelievable. And she was a former Playboy bunny, and she had this insane swimsuit on, and had had a lot of work done. There’s a big thing with women in Liverpool, Scouse girls, on a Saturday you walk around a mall in Liverpool, every woman has got rollers in her hair, getting ready for a night out. She just had this massive blow dry, her hair was huge, platinum blonde, and she had these glass heels on. A builder from Essex got coupled up with her. I was just like, ‘I love this.’ I loved it. I honestly loved it.”
Despite his witty narrations, Stirling also told GQ that he would “never” hurt contestants on purpose. “No, never. We were never told to make fun of the show. [Mark and I] figured that out ourselves. We just thought, if we make fun of the show first, other people can’t really,” he said. “Also, the only reason it works is because the show’s actually quite good. Like with making fun of the dates, the Islanders can be at a rubbish table or whatever with plastic champagne glasses, but they still have to be on quite a nice beach.”
He continued, “If they were just in someone’s shitty backyard and it looked terrible, and I said ‘that’s terrible,’ it’s not funny. It has to come from a point of actually being quite good. If the show ever actually gets bad, we are in a difficult position, because it’s not comedy if you’re just saying something’s bad that is bad. I think self-deprecation is also a very British thing. I’s very British to say, ‘This is bad. Isn’t that funny?’ You’ve got to say ‘I’m shit,’ and then everyone will go ‘Oh yeah, I’m shit as well.’ That’s what Love Island does really well.”
In an interview with The Arizona Central, Stirling explained how narrating the U.S. version of Love Island is different from the U.K. “I think the hardest thing will be the language,” he said. “I don’t even know what you call it if someone mugs someone off. I don’t even know what you’d say. What do you call that in America when a boy is mugging you off?” He continued, “(Phrases) like ‘mugged off’ weren’t a thing before “Love Island.” So hopefully America will get to invent, sort of, their own vernacular and come up with our own little phrases and make it feel unique to them, do you know what I mean? I would love to get an American (version of) … mugged off, et cetera. So we’ll see how it goes.
Though the slang is different, Stirling also confirmed that he’s up-to-date on American references—for the most part. “I think — and I’m sure Americans do know this — but literally, like, half of our news feed is American news, American politics. If you go to the politics section of the BBC website, half of it will be U.S. politics,” he said. “Culturally, I think, we’re sort of all right. All the TV shows, I sort of get. The sports, I don’t understand. I don’t get that. Basketball is cool. But why is soccer not the best sport? It’s mad; it’s the best game. It’s so good.”
He also told The Arizona Central about what it’s like to narrate Love Island US and UK at the same time. “It’s a bit wild, and I’m very fortunate because the people at Peacock are sort of, like, very aware of how full-on it is, and they’ve done everything to make it possible that I can do this and sort of do things like, you know, sleep and see my family and eat, things like that. Everything’s in LA for the American show, apart from the writing team,” he said. “We’ve basically got two huts next to each other, and me and Mark (Busk-Cowley) will write the British one. And then the second we finish recording that, we go into the American room — I was going to say office, but that makes it sound too good — and go inside the American box. We’ll help those guys write what they’ve written so far and sort of let them know things we would and wouldn’t say. And also we learn stuff, like Americans don’t know what grafting is! I found this out today.”
