International superstar Ne-Yo is entering the Love Island villa
Say what?!
Famed for hits such as 'So Sick', 'Because of You', and 'Miss Independent', it's fair to say American singer Ne-Yo has had a stellar career, selling out arenas around the world and picking up an army of fans in the process, but now he's about to perform a lot more intimate gig!
In news which has shocked us to the core, Ne-Yo, real name Shaffer Chimere Smith, will enter the Love Island villa on Friday 30th June, to put on an epic performance for this year's Islanders.
As the girls are catching up, Jess Harding receiving a text which reads: 'Islanders, it’s time to glam up and get closer because tonight the Villa will host a VIP performance from an International Superstar. #BecauseOfYou #TimeOfMyLife'.
Later that night, the stage is set and the Islanders are greeted by GRAMMY Award winner Ne-Yo who starts his set with ‘Miss Independent’, followed by ‘Because Of You’. Knowing almost every word, the Islanders sing along, showing off their best dance moves.
Whitney Adebayo says: “Love you”, as Ne-Yo says: “I love you back.”
Catherine Agbaje then says: “Ne-Yo was just amazing. I sang my lungs out.”
Of course, Ne-Yo isn't the first singer to enter the villa to put on a show. The likes of Joel Corry, Mabel and Craig David have all performed in the past.
Check out the best celebrity guests to appear on Love Island:
Stormzy
Remember when Stormzy called out Olivia Attwood on Twitter for the way she treated Chris Hughes? Well, they came face-to-face when the rapper was beamed into the villa for a video call with the contestants. Viewers were loving it and hailed the incredible moment as "the best TV ever".
Tom Zanetti
Before he was known as a reality TV personality in his own right, DJ and producer Tom Zanetti entered the villa in series four to spin some tunes at the Islanders' Ministry of Sound party. It was here that he first met Hayley Hughes, who he later dated after she left the show.
Craig David
Craig David accidentally provided one of the most iconic Love Island moments of all time when he brought Anton Danyluk to tears by entering the villa to belt out some of his greatest hits.
Mark Wright
Way back when Love Island began in 2015, Mark Wright entered the villa in one of the series' most shocking moments. No, he wasn't looking for love - he's happily married to Michelle Keegan, of course. He appeared on the show to DJ for contestant Lauren Richardson's 27th birthday.
Danny Dyer
Love Island viewers were left devastated when Dani Dyer's dad Danny didn't enter the villa for the Meet The Parents day. However, he did still manage to give Jack Fincham a grilling when he appeared via video call.
Sean Paul
Ah, when Sean Paul met Shaughna Phillips. Yep, the legendary singer jetted to South Africa especially to perform at a Spotify party in the villa on the ITV2 dating show's first ever winter edition.
Mabel
From one pop superstar to another, Mabel entered the villa during the 2021 series to perform her hits 'Let Them Know' and 'Don't Call Me Up'.
Becky Hill
Keeping up the trend, singer/songwriter Becky Hill popped into the villa during the 2022 series, performing some of her biggest hits to cheer the Islanders up following Jacques' shock exit.
2022: Joel Corry appeared on Love Island
Becky wasn't the only famous face to appear in the 2022 series. DJ Joel Corry surprised Islanders with a set during the VIBE party.
Alfie Boe
English tenor Alfie Boe made a shock appearance during Ekin-Su and Davide's epic final date in 2022, serenading the pair with his lovely vocals.
Jax Jones and Calum Scott
Jax Jones flew over to South Africa in February 2023 to put on a show for the Winter Love Island gang. He was even joined by singer-songwriter Calum Scott, as the pair performed their new single 'Whistle'.
Ne-Yo
International superstar Ne-Yo dropped into the villa during series 10, which took part in the Summer of 2023. The singer performed some of his biggest hits for the Islanders.
Rita Ora
Pop star Rita Ora performed at the annual beach club party during the 2023 Summer series. Rita performed her single 'Praising You' from her third studio album 'You & I'.
Craig David and Wes Nelson
During the All Stars series in 2024, Craig David made a return to surprise super fan Anton Danyluk. He was also joined by former Islander Wes Nelson, with the pair performing their epic single 'Abracadabra'.
Ella Henderson
Ella Henderson rocked up to the Love Island: All Stars villa to perform her tracks 'Alibi', 'React' and 'Ghost' ahead of the final! Taking to Instagram after the show, Ella expressed her love, writing: 'Love Island Babyyyyyyyyyy!!!!! Living my best slow mo life 😂 … What a blast to head into the @loveisland villa xx. E x #LoveIsland #AllStars' (sic)
Eve
Hip-Hop superstar Eve entered the villa during the 2024 series in June, performing some of her biggest hits including 'Who's That Girl?'.
Jess Glynne
Pop star Jess Glynne popped by to perform some of her biggest hits for the Islanders during the annual Beach Club party! Admitting she's a huge fan of the show, Jess told the Islanders: "I've been watching the show and I'm actually invested!'"
As well as the surprise of Ne-Yo, the Islanders are also set to discover Casa Amor is about to take place, with rumours rife that the daughter of former Premier League footballer Dennis Wise will enter as a bombshell.
19-year-old Amber Wise is rumoured to be a Casa bombshell alongside five other girls, and six new boys.
Although nothing has been confirmed, fans are also convinced former Islander Molly Marsh could make a sensational return, after she was brutally dumped when Kady McDermott chose to couple up with Zachariah Noble.
Bring on the drama!
Love Island continues every night at 9pm on ITV2.
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