Love Island 2023: All The Contestants On The Winter Line-Up

9 January 2023, 13:33 | Updated: 9 January 2023, 15:58

Here’s a roundup of all the confirmed Love Island contestants, as season 9's start date approaches!

Love Island is coming back to grace our screens in 2023, and ITV2 have begun to announce the winter series' contestants.

This is the first year we are set to be treated to two series of the dating show on ITV2; with a winter series arriving on January 16, and a summer series this June.

Maya Jama is set to also make her Love Island debut as the brand-new host, taking over Laura Whitmore’s hosting duties after she quit.

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So, who are the winter Love Island 2023 contestants? Here's the complete line-up...

Haris Namani - confirmed

Instagram handle: @haris_namanii

Age: 21

Job: TV salesman

From: Doncaster

When talking about heading to the famous villa in the pursiot of romance, Haris said: "I’ve never found love. I think this is the show that can help me.

"It’s the best opportunity for me to find the girl and find the right one. I’ve obviously not found the right one myself," he explained before he jetted off to South Africa.

Olivia Hawkins - confirmed

Instagram handle: @livhawkinss

Age: 27

Job: Ring girl and actress

From: Brighton

Olivia revealed that she has never been in a serious relationship before, and she think she can find the one on Love Island! She revealed: "I feel like now I’m really ready to settle down and hopefully find the love of my life."

The self-professed "confident, bubble" Islander thinks she'll bring "fun, vibes" and "maybe a little bit of drama" to the villa – interesting!

Shaq Muhammad - confirmed

Instagram handle: @shq24s_

Age: 24

Job: Airport security officer

From: London

Shaq is heading to Love Island because he 'hasn't had the best luck with previous relationships' and is hoping to come out 'with my future wife'.

He admits he 'wears his heart on his sleeve' and 'falls very hard, very fast'.

The 24-year-old spilled before heading into the villa: "Every time I watch Dear John I cry. That’s my favourite film. Any time I’m with someone and they say, ‘Let’s watch a romantic film’, I’m like, ‘How about Dear John, how does that sound?’"

Tanyel Revan - confirmed

Instagram handle: @tanyelrevan

Age: 26

Job: Hair stylist

From: North London

Tanyel is a hair stylist from North London looking for love. Before heading into the villa she said she'll bring her 'energy and confidence' to the island and described herself as 'funny, loud and charismatic.'

When asked about who her celebrity crush is she said: "Channing Tatum is handsome but not too pretty. He’s manly and he can dance. If a man can dance I’m in love with him straight away."

Will Young - confirmed

Instagram handle: @farmer_will_

TikTok: farmerwill_

Age: 23

Job: Farmer

From: Buckinghamshire

Will, aka 'Farmer Will' from TikTok, is heading into the Love Island villa in South Africa!

The 23-year-old is ditching the cold countryside for some much-needed sunshine and the chance to find romance.

He said before heading to the villa: "Love Island will give me time away from the farm to solely go out and find love. I think I’m at the time of my life where I’m mature enough to go and find a wife."

Anna-May Robey - confirmed

Instagram handle: @annamayrobey

Age: 20

Job: Payroll administrator

From: Swansea

Anna-May is heading into the villa to find 'someone who makes me laugh', revealing her mum is 'bugging' her to find a boyfriend.

Describing her energy she'll bring to the villa, Anna-May said: "I’m always running around singing and screaming."

Ron Hall - confirmed

Instagram handle: @ronhall__

Age: 25

Job: Financial advisor

From: Essex

Ron is heading into the villa with the intention to 'have good times and make memories'.

The financial advisor is blind in one eye after a football injury aged 8. He explained before going into the villa: "I went in for a header and got kicked in the face. I’ve got two different coloured eyes, one blue and one green.

"It’s added to my character, there are so many people that are worse off than me. And if anything, losing something like that makes you realise that. It’s not hindered me in any shape or form. It’s a good conversation starter I must admit."

Lana Jenkins - confirmed

Instagram handle: @lanajenkinss

Age: 25

Job: Makeup artist

From: Luton

Lana was the third Love Islander to be confirmed for series 9. The 25-year-old admits she 'falls in love quickly' and would happily tell someone she loves them after a week of dating.

As a makeup artist she's worked with 'lots of celebrities' and worked as an extra on TV series Benidorm when she was just 6 years old while her family lived in Spain.

Kai Fagan - confirmed

Instagram handle: @kaifagan_

Age: 24

Job: Teacher

From: Manchester

Kai is a science and PE teacher from Manchester heading into Love Island because he's 'looking for the right girl'.

When asked to share something not many people know about him, Kai said he's a Jamaican citizen. The 24-year-old also plays semi-professional rugby for Burnage RFC.

Tanya Manhenga - confirmed

Instagram handle: @talkswithtt_

Age: 22

Job: Student (biomedical science) and influencer

From: Liverpool

Tanya Manhenga is a 22-year-old biomedical student and model from Liverpool and was the first confirmed contestant to be heading on Love Island 2023.

Tanya will join the new South African villa this month, having already built an impressive 14,000 followers on Instagram.

She has also already worked with huge brands including boohoo, Simmi shoes and Ego footwear.

Love Island said on Instagram when they unveiled the model as this year's first singleton: "Biomedical science student Tanya is bringing brains, beauty and big vibes to the villa."

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