The Love Island 2023 summer cast were unveiled on Monday a week ahead of the launch show, with fans getting their first glimpse at the faces set to be on their TV screens all summer.
Yet loyal viewers couldn’t help but notice some similarities between this year’s cast and former contestants.
Taking to Twitter as the Islanders were revealed, fans penned: ‘Love island producers every year when it comes to selecting the cast: Ctrl + C -> Ctrl + V’; ‘The classic love island quota being filled- 1 Asian man/woman, 1 black man, 1 black woman, 1 Irish/Scottish/Welsh girl, the rest all middle class white influencers’;
‘love island literally cast the same archetypal people ever year and to a degree, it works, but it’s also getting boring’; ‘Love island cast same people different fonts as usual yawn.’
Now MailOnline takes a look at this year’s Love Island dopplegangers and their similarities to past contestants.
Seeing double: The Love Island 2023 summer cast were unveiled on Monday and loyal viewers couldn’t help but notice some similarities between this year’s cast and former contestants
George Fensom vs Ron Hall
Two of a kind: With his cropped hairdo, neat stubble and tanned complexion Business Development Executive George Fensom is a dead ringer for season nine’s Ron Hall
With his cropped hairdo, neat stubble and tanned complexion Business Development Executive George Fensom is a dead ringer for season nine contestant Ron Hall.
Describing himself as ‘the first person to bring the vibe up,’ 24-year-old George is getting ready to shake up the villa with his arrival.
When asked how his family would describe him, he went on: ‘I’m the first person to bring the vibe up, I’m always dancing, I’m always the one who wants to go out.
‘My go-to dance move is what I call the Dad Dance, I’m gonna bring dad jokes and dad dancing to the Villa.’
Ella Thomas vs Clarisse Juliette
Seeing double: Model Ella Thomas (left) bears a striking resemblance to season seven bombshell Clarisse Juliette
Model Ella Thomas bears a striking resemblance to season seven bombshell Clarisse Juliette.
Speaking about her claims to fame, she said: ‘I’ve been in a Headie One and Burna Burna Boy music video and I was once an extra in World War Z. I was 12 years old when I filmed it and got to meet Brad Pitt which was cool.’
Detailing her hook for the boys, she said: ‘I’m the whole package, I know what I want in life and I’ve got a big heart. I’d let the boys know that I’m wifey material so don’t play with me!’
She was named female model of the year at a Scottish media awards last October.
Mitchel Taylor vs Luca Bish
Wow: Gas engineer Mitchel Taylor (left) could easily be mistaken for season eight’s Luca Bish, with the pair sharing a hairstyle and cheeky grin
Gas engineer Mitchel Taylor could easily be mistaken for season eight’s Luca Bish, with the pair sharing a hairstyle and cheeky grin.
Hunky Mitchel said of the reasons somebody would want to date him: ‘I thrive on being a gentleman. I’ll shower you with flowers, I’ll take you on dates…
‘I’ll fill your bedside drawer with your favourite sweets and chocolate. I’ve been single, I’ve had my fun and now I want to settle down’.
Despite his smooth ways, he conceded on why he is single: ‘I’m just really picky. I’ve got to find the girl that I want to marry and have kids with. I’m nearly 27, I don’t want to play the field anymore, I want to find the one.’
Ruchee Gurung vs Chyna Mills
Cute: With their infectious smiles and cute button noses, Ruchee Gurung (left) and season eight star Chyna Mills have more than a passing resemblance
With their infectious smiles and cute button noses, Ruchee Gurung and season eight star Chyna Mills have more than a passing resemblance.
Speaking about the show, Ruchee said: ‘I’m single and looking for love, and it’s the perfect opportunity for me to find someone… I’m a relationship kind of girl, but so far it’s not worked out. So I’m looking forward to finding the right person in the Villa.’
When asked about how she would ‘pitch herself’ to get somebody to date her, Ruchee said: ‘I’m really caring, when I’m with someone I’m all about them…
‘I’m also really loyal and love doing nice things for the people that are special to me. My love language is gift giving, so I’m a real giver when it comes to relationships.’
Medhi Edno vs Omar Sultani
Hunky: Love Island viewers will be getting a blast from the past when Medhi Edno (left) walks through the door, given his resemblance to season one star Omar Sultani
Italian stallion: Like season eight winner, Italian Davide Sanclimenti, Medhi hails from outside the UK with the French contestant hoping to woo his Islanders with the language of love
Love Island viewers will be getting a blast from the past when Medhi Edno walks through the door, given his resemblance to season one star Omar Sultani.
The hunky French model and communications manager Mehdi Edno is said to be ‘the definition of tall, dark and handsome’ and he certainly isn’t shy about flaunting his looks on social media.
In addition to posting brooding selfies to his 200 followers, the jet-setting European often shares snaps from his adventure-seeking, far-flung getaways.
Like season eight winner, Italian stallion Davide Sanclimenti, Medhi hails from outside the United Kingdom, with the French contestant hoping to woo his female Islanders with the language of love.
Molly Marsh vs Ellie Spence
Stunner: Blonde bombshell Molly Marsh (left) has similar striking looks to season nine bombshell Ellie Spence
Inspired: Like last season’s Islander Will Young (pictured) Molly lives on a farm with her family
Blonde bombshell Molly Marsh has similar striking looks to season nine bombshell Ellie Spence.
Molly’s entrance on to the show was first reported earlier this month. The stunner already boasts a whopping 26k followers on Instagram and her mum Janet has enjoyed roles in a string of British soaps including Corrie.
Janet has graced the famous cobbles many a time, in three roles all within the medical profession.
Like last season’s Islander Will Young, Molly lives on a farm with her family.
Tyrique Hyde vs Jordan Waobikeze
Looking good: Semi pro footballer Tyrique Hyde (left) looks similar to season six bombshell Jordan Waobikeze
Her superpower: Like former contestant Tasha Ghouri (pictured) Tyrique is deaf, with the sportsman lacking hearing in one ear – something he has honoured with a tattoo
Semi pro footballer Tyrique Hyde looks similar to season six bombshell Jordan Waobikeze.
Tyrique is also a prolific social media user and is even followed by former star of the show Danica Taylor and TOWIE star Chloe Brockett.
On what he’ll bring to the show, the sportsman delightedly stated: ‘I’ll bring vibes, confidence, good energy and honesty. I don’t sit on the fence, if I have an opinion I will speak up. I’m also not afraid to go after what I want.’
Like former contestant Tasha Ghouri, Tyrique is deaf, with the sportsman lacking hearing in one ear – something he has honoured with a tattoo.
Catherine Agbaje vs Yewande Biala
Similarities: As well as having an infectious beaming grin Catherine Agbaje (left) and Yewande Biala also share the same background, with both ladies being Irish-Nigerian
As well as having an infectious beaming grin Catherine Agbaje and Yewande Biala also share the same background, with both ladies being Irish-Nigerian.
On how her friends would describe her, she detailed: ‘Someone who is fun and a loving character. They know I have so much love to give. I’m always smiling, I’m always happy, I’m always laughing. You’ll always see me with a smile on my face.’
When asked about what people would not know about her, Catherine said: ‘My teeth are real, people always think they are veneers! I had braces when I was younger…
‘I have two degrees, I have my undergrad and my masters in Psychology and Sociology and Real Estate.’
Jess Harding vs Belle Hassan
Blonde bombshells: Bubbly blonde beauty Jess Harding (left) is similar to season five bombshell Belle Hassan
Bubbly blonde beauty Jess Harding is similar to season five bombshell Belle Hassan.
The Londoner already boasts a whopping 25k followers on Instagram and regularly shares snaps of herself holidaying in sunny destinations such as Thailand and Dubai.
Body confident Jess – who earns her living injecting filler – also isn’t shy of showing off her figure, with her social media littered with jaw-dropping bikini shots.
Ahead of entering the villa, she of why she is dateable: ‘Firstly I think I’ve got quite a big personality and I’ve got a heart of gold. I can stand up for myself if I need to. I’m honest, and I love, love. I’m also a really good girlfriend.’
Love Island starts at 9pm Monday 5th June on ITV2 and ITVX.
MEET THE ISLANDERS
Ruchee Gurung
NAME: Ruchee Gurung
AGE: 24
FROM: Sutton
OCCUPATION: Beautician
WHY ENTER THE VILLA? I’m single and looking for love, and it’s the perfect opportunity for me to find someone. I’m a relationship kind of girl, but so far it’s not worked out for me.
WHY DATE ME? I’m really caring, when I’m with someone I’m all about them. I’m also really loyal and love doing nice things for the people that are special to me. My love language is gift giving, so I’m a real giver when it comes to relationships
Tyrique Hyde
NAME: Tyrique Hyde
AGE: 24
FROM: Essex
OCCUPATION: Footballer
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? I’ll bring vibes, confidence, good energy and honesty. I don’t sit on the fence, if I have an opinion I will speak up. I’m also not afraid to go after what I want
CLAIM T0 FAME? Toby Aromolaran is one of my best friends, we grew up together and were in the same class at school
Molly Marsh
NAME: Molly Marsh
AGE: 24
FROM: Yorkshire
OCCUPATION: Actress
WHY LOVE ISLAND AND WHY NOW? I think it’s ideal timing and the perfect way to find someone.
I don’t go out and party and I don’t use dating apps, I’m actually quite old-fashioned, so there’s no better way to meet someone than by going into a Villa in the sun with the potential ‘one’ in there.
George Fensom
NAME: George Fensom
AGE: 24
FROM: Bedford
OCCUPATION: Business Development Executive
HOW WOULD YOUR FAMILY DESCRIBE YOU? I’m the first person to bring the vibe up, I’m always dancing, I’m always the one who wants to go out. My go-to dance move is what I call the Dad Dance, I’m gonna bring dad jokes and dad dancing to the Villa.’
Catherine Agbaje
NAME: Catherine Agbaje
AGE: 22
FROM: Dublin
OCCUPATION: Commercial Real Estate Agent
HOW WOULD FAMILY AND FRIENDS DESCRIBE YOU? Someone who is fun and a loving character. They know I have so much love to give.
I’m always smiling, I’m always happy, I’m always laughing. You’ll always see me with a smile on my face.’
Mehdi Edno
NAME: Mehdi Edno
AGE: 26
FROM: Bordeaux/London
OCCUPATION: Communications Manager/Model
ARE YOU READY TO FIND THE ONE? Yes. I’ve been busy for the last few years with work, and doing my Masters degree but now I’m done with the busy schedule, and ready to find love.
THREE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS TO HAVE IN A PARTNER? Looks are important but they aren’t everything, a good sense of humour and someone who is outgoing and up for an adventure is what I’m looking for.
NAME: Ella Thomas
AGE: 23
FROM: Glasgow
OCCUPATION: Model
WHAT’S YOUR CLAIM TO FAME? I’ve been in a Headie One and Burna Burna Boy music video and I was once an extra in World War Z. I was 12 years old when I filmed it and got to meet Brad Pitt which was cool.
WHY SHOULD SOMEBODY DATE YOU? I’m the whole package, I know what I want in life and I’ve got a big heart.
Mitchel Taylor
NAME: Mitchel Taylor
AGE: 26
FROM: Sheffield
OCCUPATION: Gas engineer
WHY SHOULD SOMEBODY DATE YOU? I thrive on being a gentleman. I’ll shower you with flowers, I’ll take you on dates, I’ll fill your bedside drawer with your favourite sweets and chocolate. I’ve been single, I’ve had my fun and now I want to settle down.
WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? I’m just really picky. I’ve got to find the girl that I want to marry and have kids with. I’m nearly 27, I don’t want to play the field anymore, I want to find the one.
Jess Harding
NAME: Jess Harding
AGE: 22
FROM: London
OCCUPATION: Aesthetics Practitioner
WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? Because every boy is giving me the ick at the moment. I feel like it’s fate because I’m saving myself for Mr Right in the Villa!
WHAT GIVES YOU THE ICK? When a guy stunts for money, that’s an ick. Showing off all their designer clothes because most of the time they’re probably fake anyway! Another one is when a boy runs for the train and the train goes without him. Lunch Boxes also – just go to Tesco and get a meal deal!
Andre Furtado
NAME: Andre Furtado
AGE: 21
FROM: Dudley
OCCUPATION: Economics graduate and clothing brand entrepreneur
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? I’m charming, I’m going to bring good looks and some language lessons. I’m going to teach the other Islanders Portuguese, Spanish and a little bit of Creole. I think I’ve got every slice of the pie.
DO YOU FALL IN LOVE QUICKLY? I would say I fall too quickly to be honest. When I look at beautiful ladies, before I’ve said hello to them I’ve already fallen in love. I’m already planning the wedding.