ITV has announced twenty-four year old paramedic, Paige Thorne as its first contestant in the new series of Love Island.
The Swansea singleton has said she’s joining the show as she can’t find love back home.
Paige said: “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!
“I came out of a relationship and I was just so done with guys so was like, “Right, that’s it. I’m going to focus on me.” Then I was like, “Ok, I’m bored now, I’m lonely and I miss love and the connection and everything else.” I’ve been on a few dates but I just haven’t clicked with anyone.”
Paige says she’s going to bring lots of bubbly energy to the villa. “I am a good cook and I’m quite mumsy” she added, “so I’ll look after anyone that needs looking after.
“If I had to pick a signature dish, it would probably be a Sunday dinner. My roasties are up there, I think Gordon Ramsay would be impressed – I think he would be like ‘9/10 or 10/10’.
Paige isn’t the only Welsh contestant this year, with 22 year-old Masters student Liam Llewellyn from Newport also taking part.
Liam said: “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.”
Liam says friends and family would describe him as quite generous, quite caring, happy, chatty, chirpy, bubbly.
“I wear my heart on my sleeve”, Liam added. “I can’t hide how I feel about anyone. I’m probably quite emotional as well come to think about it.
He says if you’ve got one chance to impress someone, pay them a compliment!
Liam said: “The thing that girls quite like is that I’m not just like, “You’re mint.” I’m like, “Your eyes are piercing, I’m lost in your eyes.” Or I’ll say something like, “You’ve got nice feet” or something.”
Love Island returns to ITV2 on Monday 6 June.
(Lead image: ITV)
