In a sure sign that summer is here, a brand new series of Love Island is about to begin on ITV2.
Laura Whitmore is back as host as the perennially-popular dating show comes from a new luxury villa on the island of Mallorca - and the 11 sexy singletons chosen to walk through the doors on day one have now been revealed.
Scroll on to meet this year's contestants!
Gemma Owen
Age: 19
From: Chester
Occupation: International Dressage Rider
Why Love Island?: "I am open to finding love, I'm wanting to have a really fun summer. I was seeing someone and then that didn't work out so I thought, 'Why not?'"
Tasha Gouri
Age: 23
From: Thirsk
Occupation: Model / Dancer
Why Love Island?: "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."
Andrew Le Page
Age: 27
From: Dubai via Guernsey
Occupation: Real Estate Agent
Why Love Island?: "Because I'm actually single for once, so I thought 'why not?' This is the best time to give it a go."
Ikenna Ekwonna
Age: 23
From: Nottingham
Occupation: Pharmaceutical Sales
Why Love Island?: "I've only been in one past relationship but now I think I'm at the age where I could find someone."
Amber Beckford
Age: 24
From: London
Occupation: Nanny
Why Love Island?: "I think it just feels like the right time. This year it definitely feels like it's two feet in. I feel like now I'm most definitely ready, and wanting to look for a boyfriend."
Dami Hope
Age: 26
From: Dublin
Occupation: Senior Microbiologist
Why Love Island?: "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."
Liam Llewellyn
Age: 22
From: Newport
Occupation: Student (Strength and Conditioning)
Why Love Island?: "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."
Davide Sanclimenti
Age: 27
From: Manchester via Rome
Occupation: Business Owner
Why Love Island?: "I think Love Island is going to be so much fun. I'm going to be the Italian stallion in the Villa! With my Italian charm, I can also be a very romantic guy. I'm good looking and I've realised since I first arrived in Manchester, a lot of English girls actually love me. They love to be around me and I love to be around them. It's going to be fun, I'm looking forward to it. I want to find my soulmate, find my person so I can actually build something in the future, grow with them, be a family."
Indiyah Polack
Age: 23
From: London
Occupation: Hotel Waitress
Why Love Island?: "I feel like I'm at a stage in my life now where I'm ready to meet new people and start dating properly. I have been single for some time and I feel like for my generation of people, it's quite hard to date without being influenced by social media and stuff like that. Love Island particularly is like a closed space and I think it is a great place to get to know someone one-on-one and build a real connection."
Luca Bish
Age: 23
From: Brighton
Occupation: Fishmonger
Why Love Island?: "When you actually look back at Love Island, you can see how many couples it's genuinely made. I don't know how many kids Love Island has made but there are a few aren't there?"
Paige Thorne
Age: 24
From: Swansea
Occupation: Paramedic
Why Love Island?: "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!"
Love Island begins Monday at 9pm on ITV2.
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