
Reportedly, Love Island producers are ‘eyeing up’ a Pretty Little Thing model to join the show’s winter cast for the current season.
In fewer than two weeks, the long-running dating show on ITV2 is scheduled to make its comeback. When it does, Maya Jama will take the helm of the programme for the very first time since she took over for Laura Whitmore as host of the show.
The newly selected Islanders will have the opportunity to try their luck at finding love in a palatial mansion in the middle of South Africa that costs £1.2 million and features an Olympic training pool and a 400-meter running track.
ITV has been tight-lipped about the cast of 2023, however MailOnline reports that show producers are reportedly interested in having model Chloe Baker appear in the season.
According to Chloe’s Instagram account, which has 15.3 thousand followers, she is a model who has signed with the Nemesis modelling agency and is a brand ambassador for several companies, including Lipsy London and Missy Empire.
This comes after it was reported that Tanya Manhenga, a Boohoo ambassador, will be the first singleton to join the series.
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An insider said about the potential reality TV star: ‘Tanya really is the whole package, she’s as smart as she is stunning and she looks set to be one this series’ most popular Islanders.
They continued to The Sun: ‘She’s an Islander in waiting, already moving in the same circles as former cast members and with brand deals already under her belt.
‘But her followers already know she’s got a personality to match.
‘This year’s cast is a sassy bunch, packed with banter and good chat, and Tanya is set to lead the pack.’
Metro.co.uk understands that the line-up is yet to be confirmed.
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News of Love Island’s official start date comes after it was announced that the latest batch of contestants will have to disable their social media accounts during the programme to protect both them and their families.
For the first time, the broadcaster will ask islanders to make their accounts ‘dormant’ while they are in the villa so nothing can be published on their behalf and they avoid ‘the adverse effects of social media’.
Contestants will also receive ‘guidance and training’ around ‘mutually respectful behaviour in relationships’ after the most recent series prompted thousands of complaints to broadcasting watchdog Ofcom.
Many of the complaints related to ‘alleged misogynistic and bullying behaviour’ although they were not upheld.
Love Island returns Monday, January 16 at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.