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It might seem like only yesterday when weeknights revolved around counting down to 9pm and Googling words like “Bev” or “Chived”.
That’s because, unlike previous years, we've only had to wait six months for another season of Love Island, as the ITV2 dating show is back with a new winter edition.
Filmed in Cape Town, South Africa instead of the usual Mallorca, Spain, the series will be hosted by Laura Whitmore, who will replace Caroline Flack after she stepped down last year.
And ahead of the new series, which airs on Sunday, ITV2 has given fans of the show a sneak peak at the lineup, many of whom are fledgling social media stars with significant Instagram followings.
With a police officer, a coffee bean salesman, and the show's first set of twins, it's an eclectic mix of participants.
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1/15 When wedding dresses were destroyed, episode 12
While we're not exactly fans of the sexist 'Bridezilla' concept - seeing the female islanders squirt scarlet ketchup at one another in optic white wedding dresses was a sight we won't be forgetting anytime soon. And who knows, given the influence of Love Island, ketchup splattered dresses could be the next big thing in bridal trends.
Rex Features
2/15 When white skinny jeans made a double appearance, episode 5
White skinny jeans are a staple look among the men in the Love Island villa, the reason for which remains a mystery. We're not sure who said sausage-tight white jeans were a good look, but the message has clearly spread, as not one but two islanders, Joe and Anton, were spotted donning the look in this episode with pride.
Rex Features
3/15 When Belle wore belts as a top, episode 24
Traditionally, belts are worn to hold up trousers. But Belle offered an innovative new take on the accessory when she wore not one, but two belts around her midriff - and they weren't holding up anything at all. Instead, their purpose was purely aesthetic. It's a creative twist on the traditional crop top, one that might raise eyebrows on the tube, but turns heads in the Love Island villa.
Rex Features
4/15 When Elma and Maura meant business, episode 9
The look in their eyes says it all, really. Elma and Maura arrived in the villa and clearly meant business. While Elma chose a scarlet cowl neck cocktail dress, Irish Samantha Jones-type Maura chose a white halterneck frock. The whole thing was very devil vs angel.
Rex Features
5/15 When Curtis tried to do an Ovie, episode 31
Ovie Soko became renowned for his Hawaiian shirts in the villa, prompting some islanders to try and emulate his signature look. Curtis Pritchard was one of them. The professional dancer's efforts were commendable, but few can compete with Soko's suave. Perhaps that's why he looks so downtrodden here.
ITV
6/15 When drama unfolded in neon, episode 22
The neon party was off to a roaring start, until a shock dumping saw two islanders booted out of the villa. Amber, Lucie and Molly-Mae were understandably shocked by the news. Or perhaps they came across a mirror and were blinded by the iridescence of their outfits.
Rex Features
7/15 When Michael donned specs and stripes, episode 25
Michael might've made more enemies than friends during his time in the Love Island villa thanks to his treatment of Amber, but the firefighter did do one thing right when he paired a retro striped shirt with round spectacles. It's the kind of look that wouldn't have looked out of place on the stylish shores of the French Riviera in 1957. At least he did something right.
ITV
8/15 When Curtis wore sparkly pink hotpants, episode 33
No, we're not sure what Curtis was thinking either when he decided to emerge inside the villa wearing a feathered headdress and pink sparkly hotpants. Perhaps he had taken style notes from King Julien in Madagascar. Or, maybe he was offering viewers a taste of how he chooses to dress outside of the Love Island villa. He donned the flamboyant ensemble to perform his dance as part of the heart rate challenge, and it's one we'll be trying to erase from our memories for the foreseeable future.
ITV
9/15 When Ovie turned the nation's head, episode 33
This is another look from the heart rate challenge that the nation won't be forgetting in the near future, though perhaps the reasons are different. Ovie's camouflage look prompted thousands of viewers to gush over the professional basketball player on Twitter. Naturally, he wore one of his signature hats for the performance.
ITV
10/15 When Curtis wore a kimono, episode 44
Another memorable Curtis moment was when he wore a floral kimono during a romantic exchange with partner Maura Higgins. We think it suits him, actually.
ITV
11/15 When Penny-Sue Tinkerbell wore sunglasses, episode 45
The Love Island baby challenge brought out the best in Harley and Chris, whose child, named Penny-Sue Tinkerbell, made her on-camera debut in these stylish red shades.
ITV
12/15 When Ovie matched his bucket hat to his baby, episode 45
Of course Ovie's baby was always going to be the trendiest infant in the villa. The child arrived in its toy cot wearing a bucket hat not dissimilar from the ones Ovie has frequently worn throughout the series. Like father, like son.
ITV
13/15 When Ovie wore a Hawaiian shirt and hat combo for the 20th time, episode 46
Ovie's Hawaiian shirts could quite easily have their own spin-off show. Here, he pairs a black and white variation with a classic sun hat. Even without a ray of sunshine in sight (Ovie wore the look for an evening date) he still manages to look as polished and on trend as ever.
ITV
14/15 When Chris wore a towel on his head... and two pairs of glasses, episode 47
It's not every day that you see a man embrace the art of grooming quite as enthusiastically as Chris. The heavily-tattooed islander was frequently seen in the villa sporting a towel on his head to protect his quiff. But he outdid himself here, by completing his beauty queen look by wearing not one, but two pairs of glasses. A true style icon.
ITV
15/15 When Molly-Mae had her Beauty and the Beast moment, episode 54
When Molly-Mae sashayed down the steps in a sunshine yellow gown for her final date with Tommy Fury, she looked every part the Disney princess. It was an apt choice for the romantic evening ahead.
ITV
1/15 When wedding dresses were destroyed, episode 12
While we're not exactly fans of the sexist 'Bridezilla' concept - seeing the female islanders squirt scarlet ketchup at one another in optic white wedding dresses was a sight we won't be forgetting anytime soon. And who knows, given the influence of Love Island, ketchup splattered dresses could be the next big thing in bridal trends.
Rex Features
2/15 When white skinny jeans made a double appearance, episode 5
White skinny jeans are a staple look among the men in the Love Island villa, the reason for which remains a mystery. We're not sure who said sausage-tight white jeans were a good look, but the message has clearly spread, as not one but two islanders, Joe and Anton, were spotted donning the look in this episode with pride.
Rex Features
3/15 When Belle wore belts as a top, episode 24
Traditionally, belts are worn to hold up trousers. But Belle offered an innovative new take on the accessory when she wore not one, but two belts around her midriff - and they weren't holding up anything at all. Instead, their purpose was purely aesthetic. It's a creative twist on the traditional crop top, one that might raise eyebrows on the tube, but turns heads in the Love Island villa.
Rex Features
4/15 When Elma and Maura meant business, episode 9
The look in their eyes says it all, really. Elma and Maura arrived in the villa and clearly meant business. While Elma chose a scarlet cowl neck cocktail dress, Irish Samantha Jones-type Maura chose a white halterneck frock. The whole thing was very devil vs angel.
Rex Features
5/15 When Curtis tried to do an Ovie, episode 31
Ovie Soko became renowned for his Hawaiian shirts in the villa, prompting some islanders to try and emulate his signature look. Curtis Pritchard was one of them. The professional dancer's efforts were commendable, but few can compete with Soko's suave. Perhaps that's why he looks so downtrodden here.
ITV
6/15 When drama unfolded in neon, episode 22
The neon party was off to a roaring start, until a shock dumping saw two islanders booted out of the villa. Amber, Lucie and Molly-Mae were understandably shocked by the news. Or perhaps they came across a mirror and were blinded by the iridescence of their outfits.
Rex Features
7/15 When Michael donned specs and stripes, episode 25
Michael might've made more enemies than friends during his time in the Love Island villa thanks to his treatment of Amber, but the firefighter did do one thing right when he paired a retro striped shirt with round spectacles. It's the kind of look that wouldn't have looked out of place on the stylish shores of the French Riviera in 1957. At least he did something right.
ITV
8/15 When Curtis wore sparkly pink hotpants, episode 33
No, we're not sure what Curtis was thinking either when he decided to emerge inside the villa wearing a feathered headdress and pink sparkly hotpants. Perhaps he had taken style notes from King Julien in Madagascar. Or, maybe he was offering viewers a taste of how he chooses to dress outside of the Love Island villa. He donned the flamboyant ensemble to perform his dance as part of the heart rate challenge, and it's one we'll be trying to erase from our memories for the foreseeable future.
ITV
9/15 When Ovie turned the nation's head, episode 33
This is another look from the heart rate challenge that the nation won't be forgetting in the near future, though perhaps the reasons are different. Ovie's camouflage look prompted thousands of viewers to gush over the professional basketball player on Twitter. Naturally, he wore one of his signature hats for the performance.
ITV
10/15 When Curtis wore a kimono, episode 44
Another memorable Curtis moment was when he wore a floral kimono during a romantic exchange with partner Maura Higgins. We think it suits him, actually.
ITV
11/15 When Penny-Sue Tinkerbell wore sunglasses, episode 45
The Love Island baby challenge brought out the best in Harley and Chris, whose child, named Penny-Sue Tinkerbell, made her on-camera debut in these stylish red shades.
ITV
12/15 When Ovie matched his bucket hat to his baby, episode 45
Of course Ovie's baby was always going to be the trendiest infant in the villa. The child arrived in its toy cot wearing a bucket hat not dissimilar from the ones Ovie has frequently worn throughout the series. Like father, like son.
ITV
13/15 When Ovie wore a Hawaiian shirt and hat combo for the 20th time, episode 46
Ovie's Hawaiian shirts could quite easily have their own spin-off show. Here, he pairs a black and white variation with a classic sun hat. Even without a ray of sunshine in sight (Ovie wore the look for an evening date) he still manages to look as polished and on trend as ever.
ITV
14/15 When Chris wore a towel on his head... and two pairs of glasses, episode 47
It's not every day that you see a man embrace the art of grooming quite as enthusiastically as Chris. The heavily-tattooed islander was frequently seen in the villa sporting a towel on his head to protect his quiff. But he outdid himself here, by completing his beauty queen look by wearing not one, but two pairs of glasses. A true style icon.
ITV
15/15 When Molly-Mae had her Beauty and the Beast moment, episode 54
When Molly-Mae sashayed down the steps in a sunshine yellow gown for her final date with Tommy Fury, she looked every part the Disney princess. It was an apt choice for the romantic evening ahead.
ITV
Get ahead of the game for this series by following all of the contestants on Instagram. Here's how to find them.
Paige Turley
Paige Turley, 22, is from West Lothian and works as a singer. Her ex-boyfriend also happens to be a singer whose name you might recognise: Lewis Capaldi.
The couple were together for a year when they were teenagers and are still friends.
Turley, who describes herself as "loud, boisterous and fun", has 27,600 followers on Instagram, where she posts a mix of selfies and fashion snaps showing her outfits.
Ollie Williams
Ollie Williams is a 23-year-old landowner from Cornwall. Yes, landowner - Williams is heir to the Lanhydrock estate in Cornwall, his father is Lord of the Manor in Lanhydrock, earning him the title of Viscount Clifden.
Williams has more than 9,000 Instagram followers on Instagram and posts a mix of workout shots and holiday photos from his travels in West Caicos and Rajasthan.
Leanne Amaning
Leanne Amaning, 22, works as a customer service advisor in London.
She currently has 5,760 followers and unlike the rest of her fellow Islanders, appears to be an Instagram novice with just 10 posts to date, each of which is a photograph of herself.
Eve Gale
Eve Gale, 20, is on the show with her twin sister, Jess. The two sisters work as VIP hostesses while studying at university
Eve has just 43 Instagram posts thus far but more than 14,5000 followers. Her posts are mostly holiday snaps or photos taken of her and her sister while out and about in London, where they are both from.
Jess Gale
Like her sister, Jess Gale has a minimal amount of Instagram posts, amounting to 54 in total. But the VIP hostess has 14,900 followers, with posts of herself holidaying in Greece garnering more than 800 likes each.
Jess describes herself as "fun, confident and spontaneous".
Callum Jones
Callum Jones is a 23-year-old scaffolder from Manchester.
Jones has more than 6,955 followers on Instagram and posts photographs of himself boxing in the gym and going out with friends in Manchester.
He describes himself as "energetic, caring and up for a laugh".
Siânnise Fudge
Siânnise Fudge, 25, is a beauty consultant from Bristol. Fudge has more than 6,340 Instagram followers and her posts show has recently travelled to Cyprus.
Fudge describes herself as "sassy and fun" and reveals her celebrity crush is boxer Anthony Joshua.
Connor Durman
Connor Durman is a coffee bean salesman from Brighton.
The 25-year-old has more than 6,900 followers on Instagram, where he shares photos of friends in Australia, where he lived for four years and worked as a naked waiter.
Shaughna Phillips
Shaughna Phillips is 25 years old and works as a Democratic services officer in London, which is also where she's from.
Phillips has more than 7,800 followers on Instagram, where her feed shows her dining out at top London restaurants and going on holidays to Ibiza.
Mike Boateng
Mike Boateng is a police officer from London. The 24-year-old has more than 4,000 followers and posts workout videos alongside family photographs and snaps of him on holiday.
He describes his ideal woman as someone who is "ambitious and of course beautiful".
Sophie Piper
You might recognise Sophie Piper, 21, given that her sister is singer and presenter Rochelle Humes.
Piper works as a medical personal assistant and is from Essex. She has one of the largest Instagram followings compared to her fellow Islanders, with 19,900 followers.
Piper predominantly shares photographs of herself with friends on holidays in Ibiza.
Nas Majeed
Nas Majeed, 23, is a sports science graduate and builder from London. He has 10,000 followers but just three posts on his Instagram account, all of which have been posted since it was revealed he would be going on Love Island.
Masjeed describes himself as "very different to guys who have been on the show" and says he is "funny, caring and considerate".