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BIOMEDICAL science student Tanya Manhenga has a secret formula to success in the villa - and it all comes down to chemistry. The influencer, 22, from Liverpool, plans to spark a reaction with a wardrobe of outrageous swimwear. She told The Sun: “I am excited to wear every single bikini - I’ve got so many, loads of bright colours, loads of cute ones.

MAYA Jama looks like she has well and truly settled into life in South Africa as she headed out for dinner with pals last night. The 28-year-old, who is set to make her Love Island debut, shared a snap as she cuddled up to a mystery man in a stunning setting for a fancy looking meal.

Love Island will welcome Tanya Manhenga into the villa for this year’s winter series, and she’s admitted she’ll “steal a man” if she needs to. The biomedical science student, 22, will strut into Love Island's new villa in South Africa next Monday, and she’s ready to “play the game.” She said: “I wouldn’t be scared to steal someone off someone else.

LOVE Island star Liberty Poole has been spotted looking almost unrecognisable in glam social media snaps. The reality TV favourite - who rose to fame last year on the ITV2 dating show - took to social media to show off her new look to her fans.

ANIMAL rights charity PETA has slammed a Love Island contestant claiming he “exploits” animals on his farm for TikTok. Will Young, 23, from Buckinghamshire, is set to enter the villa on Monday for the new ITV series of Winter Love Island presented by Maya Jama.

LOVE Island host Maya Jama has declared that she is "newly-single" as she opened up about her love life. The presenter is set to make her first appearance as host on the winter edition of ITV2's long-running dating competition.

LOVE Island's first partially-sighted contestant is at risk of being dumped first, according to bookies. The show has made history by casting Ron Hall, 26, who lost the sight in his right eye in a footballing accident as a youngster. But it could be a fleeting appearance on the show, as fans say he's least likely to win after the line-up was announced.

A STRING of Love Island stars have been accused of breaking the show's ban on having official accounts run by their friends or family. On Monday, ITV revealed the ten stars who will be this year's originals in only the second ever winter edition of the show. Last month, Love Island announced that family and friends of the new batch of islanders are now banned from posting on their social media accounts during the show, instead accounts will be dormant.

LOVE Island fans have started thinking like producers - begging bosses to put Haris Namami's ex on the show with him. The TV salesman, 21, has been accused of dumping his girlfriend just weeks before flying to South Africa.

LOVE Island’s Maya Jama has revealed keeping the new job secret was a struggle – because she’s a terrible liar. The latest host of the ITV2 dating show, 28, said: “It was really hard, especially when there’s loads of rumours. “I’m not a good liar.

MICHELLE Keegan has told Love Island star Lana Jenkins to "go and smash it" as she reveals their surprise friendship. The 35-year-old is cheering on the celebrity make-up artist, 25, who she has worked with her on the Sky comedy drama Brassic.

LOVE Island star Olivia Hawkins hasn’t just worked in music videos and on British dramas – she’s also a Hollywood star in the making. The 27-year-old from Brighton has starred in a James Bond film alongside Daniel Craig and been in a movie with Jason Statham.

LOVE Island fans think the male singletons are punching this series after seeing the line-up. Yesterday saw the unveiling of the winter cast – and viewers were very impressed with the women – including Michelle Keegan body double Olivia Hawkins and make-up artist Lana Jenkins.

Love Island contestant Haris Namani has been accused by an influencer of dumping her to go on the show.

Love Island will be back on our screens next week, as a host of brand-new singletons embark on their journey looking for romance. The highly anticipated ninth series will return to ITV on Monday, January 16, with new host Maya Jama at the helm.

LOVE Island star Lana Jenkins is no stranger to fame after previously appearing in hit ITV show Benidorm. The stunning make-up artist, 25, was once an extra on the British sitcom when she lived in Spain as a child.

THE beginning of the New Year means one thing, the anticipated return of the winter Love Island series. To celebrate the hit ITV2 show we are giving FIVE lucky readers a £100 Amazon voucher. Six months have already passed since the summer finale, so everyone is beginning to crave the amusement the show provides.

THE latest batch of sexy singletons moving into the Love Island villa have been revealed. Next week series nine of Love Island - the first hosted by Maya Jama - will kick off. But after the full-line up of contestants was revealed today, some fans were left thinking they'd seen them somewhere before.

SHE’S gearing up to present the biggest show on telly and is worth millions. But new Love Island host Maya Jama came from nothing - and even lived off £1 chicken dinners when she first moved to London to follow her showbiz dream. She overcame a tough upbringing, with her dad in and out of prison, and suffered unimaginable heartbreak at 16, when her boyfriend was shot and killed.

BRENDA Blethyn has confirmed which co-star will be leaving Vera ahead of the new series. The ITV crime drama returns for its 12th series this month as Brenda reprises her role as Vera Stanhope. However, she's revealed one of her co-stars won't appear in the show for long.

Love Island is back on our screens next week and this series is set to be better than ever with the line-up of contestants being announced today.

LOVE Island have signed up a Michelle Keegan's body double for the new series. Boxing ring girl Olivia Hawkins, 27, brands herself a “knockout” and has already been on TV. The brunette beauty is pals with a number of reality stars including Towie star Sam Faiers.

LOVE Island bosses have axed the much-loved food challenge after a series of complaints. In the past, islanders have got up close and personal by passing food and drink between each other’s mouths.

LOVE Island host Maya Jama couldn't hide her excitement as she arrived in South Africa a week before the show's launch. The 28 year-old model still looked incredible, despite having just stepped off a long haul flight.

LOVE Island are snagging a piece of the pie with an unexpected launch including booze and ready meals. The dating contest, best known for its cast of beach ready singletons, is planning to stock its viewers fridges with a variety of themed drinks and snacks. Including spirits, beers and soft drinks, nuts, crisps and chocolate, the show recently bagged trademarking of the goodies.

PAIGE Thorne has confessed she's given up on romance and 'doesn't believe in fairytales' after quitting booze and struggling after her painful split from Adam Collard. The Love Island star said she will use the New Year to focus on herself.

THE Chase viewers were divided by tonight's bloopers episode - but what do you think? This evening host Bradley Walsh, 62, hosted an episode that was full of outtakes from the ITV show. Despite being such a fan favourite, the instalment received very mixed reviews.

LOVE Island 2023's first star has been revealed as Tanya Manhenga. The biomedical science student, 22, will strut into the brand new villa in South Africa next Monday.

NEW Love Island host Maya Jama says she was so skint when she moved to London she lived on £1 chicken dinners. Maya, 28, told of the sacrifices she made for a career as she touched down in Cape Town ahead of the ITV2 show’s winter series. She said she did not have enough money to get to work after moving from Bristol to the capital aged 16 — but was happy as she was following her dream.

MAYA Jama flashed her cleavage as enjoyed some time with pals ahead of the Love Island launch. The TV star, 28, is the new presenter of the ITV2 dating show, after taking over from Laura Whitmore. Yesterday Maya headed off to South Africa to film the second winter Love Island in South Africa.

DESPITE previous rumours of a rekindling romance with Stormzy, Maya Jama insists she is very much still single. The pair were dating for four years, but as she prepared about to make her Love Island hosting debut, Maya, 28, lifted the lid on the state of her own love life. The star previously dated the rapper from 2015 until 2019 and she's about to front the new 'winter' series of the highly anticipated reality show.

LOVE Island host Maya Jama looked incredible as she celebrated New Year’s Eve in a silver jewel encrusted top. The stunning 28-year-old took to social media to share a peek inside her celebrations as she got dressed up for the night. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maya Jama (@mayajama) The TV star opted for a sparkly bralet and matching skirt, and accessorised with a feather jacket.

THE stars of Love Island will be forced to self-isolate for seven days in South Africa before heading into the villa – as Covid cases rise once again. The winter edition of the show, hosted by Maya Jama for the first time, is kicking off in just over ten days’ time and bosses are determined to make sure everyone is safe.

MODEL Chloe Nicole could be headed to the Love Island villa.  Insiders say the fashion influencer has been in talks with the show and may be flown out later this month.  Chloe, who boasts 13k followers on Instagram, has modelled for PrettyLittleThing and BooHoo in the past.  But she’s not just a beauty - Chloe also graduated from the University Of Leicester last year.  “Chloe’s gorgeous and funny - she’d be the perfect islander - but nothing is set in stone yet,” says a source.  “Things with the show are still up in the air but she’d love to sign up for it.  READ MORE ON LOVE ISLANDPUT THE CALL IN Davina McCall admits she begged ITV to let her present Love Island spin-offfamily affair Ex Love Island star's hot brother ‘lined up for South Africa series’ “She knows Indiyah, who was on the show last year, through the industry so she would jump at the chance to get in the villa.” This week, Chloe hinted at the talks, captioning an instagram picture with “in high demand”.  If she makes it onto the show, she’ll join two other rumoured contestants - BooHoo model Tanya Manhenga and TikTok influencer Chloe Baker.  Former star Arabella Chi also hinted this week she’ll return to the villa after failing to find love in 2019 - and it’s also rumoured that Zara McDermott’s brother, Brad, will be making an entrance into the villa.  Most read in Love Islandjor blimey Love Island's Jordan Hames unrecognisable as he shows off transformationfresh faces Love Island announce new Aftersun panellists after Laura Whitmore quits showstyle queen Winter Love Island 'lines up Molly-Mae lookalike PrettyLittleThing model'who's that girl? Olivia Attwood is unrecognisable in incredible pre-Love Island throwback The show starts on Monday 16th January -

MODEL Chloe Baker has been tipped to star in Love Island's 2023 series. The stunning TikTok influencer has showcased clothes for Missy Empire and Lipsy London - as well as fast-fashion brand PrettyLittleThing - and is set for villa life this winter, according to Mail Online.

LOVE Island star Jordan Hames has completely transformed his appearance since appearing on the matchmaking show. The 27-year-old, who starred in Love Island's fifth season, has ditched his cheeky chappy look for that of a brooding male model – leaving many fans unable to recognise him. Recent images show him modelling for the Sunglasses Hut brand, sporting an array of sunglasses while flashing his abs in a fishnet top.