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Dubliner among Love Island's summer line-up

Dublin actor and panto star Megan Forte Clarke is set to join Love Island
Dublin actor and panto star Megan Forte Clarke is set to join Love Island

Dublin actor and panto star Megan Forte Clarke is set to hit the Majorcan villa on the upcoming season of Love Island.

The 24-year-old, who lives in Brighton, but is originally from Dublin, is a musical theatre performer and energy broker.

Speaking about her type on paper, Megan said: "Someone who doesn't take themselves too seriously and has a sense of humour. If they’re not bad looking, that’s always a plus. I love a boy that’s a bit pasty, like Timothée Chalamet. I don’t mind scrawny, or a bit of a 'dad bod’. I’m 5ft1 so any height really."

When asked what her claim to fame is, she said: "Me and my friends made a Derry Girls TikTok for Halloween and it went a bit viral around Brighton. Sometimes I get stopped in the street about it. I've also done Panto."

Once again hosted by Maya Jama the popular dating series is set to kick off on Monday, 9 June at 9pm on Virgin Media Two. But who else is in the line-up?

Megan Moore

Megan said she wants "women to feel beautiful and validated in themselves"

The 29-year-old hails from Manchester and is a motivational speaker.

Megan said the type of Islander she'd like to couple up with is: "Someone who is fun, spontaneous, who has a lot of jokes and who is attentive. At the moment I’m only finding ones draped in red flags and 'do not cross’ signs."

Dejon Noel Williams

Dejon's dad is an ex-professional footballer

The 26-year-old hails from London and is a personal trainer.

Dejon said the type of Islander he'd like to couple up with is: "Someone who is beautiful on the inside and out, looks after themselves and is healthy."

Sophie Lee

Sophie said if her love life was a business it would be "bankrupt right now"

The 25-year-old hails from Southhampton and is a payroll specialist.

Sophie said the type of islander she'd like to couple up with is: "I’d like to meet someone who is tall, with a nice tan, nice eyes and a nice smile. He needs to have a good fashion sense and a really good, funny personality that I can get on with."

Tommy Bradley

Tommy said he takes "hours to do my hair"

The 22-year-old, who hails from Hertfordshire, is a Landscape Gardener.

When asked what the type of Islander he'd like to couple up with, Tommy replied: "A girl who is very ambitious, with a big personality, caring, but also someone that doesn’t take themselves too seriously. I don’t know if that’s asking for too much, but I want a bit of everything. I haven’t got a specific type in terms of looks, though."

Almia Gagio

Almia said she's "a good flirt"

The 23-year-old hails from Glasgow, and is a wealth management client services executive.

Speaking about what she looks for in a potential partner, she stated: "A tall man with a handsome face. You know when you just look at a guy and they have that Disney prince look to them? That's it."

Ben Holbrough

The sixth contestant confirmed for Love Island 2025 was Ben Holbrough

The 23-year-old hails from Gloucester works as a private hire taxi driver.

Speaking about his type on paper, Ben confessed he was looking for someone "sexy, good looking, good chat, good vibes, nice teeth and good eye contact – they're all the traits I look for. Oh, and also a cute smile, I just look at you and know I can be around you all day, every day. "

Helena Ford

The seventh islander to join the lineup was Helena Ford

The 29-year-old hails from London and works as a member of cabin crew.

Speaking about the type of islander she would like to couple up with, she said: "Somebody funny or Northern. I feel like Northern people have much more banter than Southerners. If you look through my previous dating history, you'll see I clearly go for personality. You can pretty much laugh me into bed."

Kyle Ashman

Kyle said he's looking for someone who is "just themselves"

The 23-year-old hails from Stafford and works as a water operative.

Speaking about his type on paper, Kyle said: "Someone that's fun, confident and just themselves."

When asked if Maya Jama would hire or fire him based on his flirting skills, the 23-year-old stated: "I’d say I’d be hired. I just go with it, find something to compliment a girl on and go from there."

Harry Cooksley

Harry is the body double for Declan Rice

The 30-year-old hails from Guilford and is a Gold Trader, semi-professional footballer and model.

Speaking about what he is looking for in the villa, he said: "The girl next door that makes me laugh and can hold eye contact with me. I don't think I’d go for the most obvious girl, I like a real sweet girl."

Shakira Khan

Shakira said she's looking for the one and "looking for the ring"

The 22-year-old hails from Burnley and works in marketing.

When asked what the type of islander she'd go for, she said: "Someone who is tall, charming, witty, with big arms, a good smile and just really funny."

Confessing if her love life was a business would it be booming or would she be bankrupt, she said: "Booming… but they’re all frogs. It’s a busy love life but I’ve not found 'the husband’. I’m looking for ‘the one’. I’m looking for the ring."

Blu Chegini

Blu speaks fluent Spanish

The 26-year-old hails from London and works as a construction project manager.

Speaking about his type on paper, Blu said he is looking for someone "who is family oriented, has a lot of love to give and a lot of love to receive. Personality goes a long way."

When asked would Maya Jama hire or fire him based on his flirting skills alone, he replied: "She'd fire me, but I’ve got the charm to smooth things over with a girl. The fact I speak fluent Spanish comes in handy when it comes to flirting!"

Love Island, Monday, 9 June at 9pm on Virgin Media Two.

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