Love Island fans can't believe Molly Marsh's real age

Viewers were in shock!

Author: Alex RossPublished 6th Jun 2023

As Love Island returned to our screens for the Summer edition on Monday 5th June, viewers sat down with excitement to meet this year's new Islanders, including the likes Molly Marsh, Tyrique Hyde and André Furtado.

But as host Maya Jama introduced the Islanders ahead of the first coupling, viewers were left in shock to learn Molly's age!

How old is Molly Marsh?

Molly is 21-years-old.

However, it seems viewers thought she was older, with many revealing they thought she was in her mid-20s. One wrote: 'No way Molly is 21?!', with another saying: 'molly 21? looks ab 26'. A third commented: 'how is molly 21????'. (sic)

Another wrote: 'I want to see all their passports. 21? 22? Are they all sure?' (sic)

Where is she from?

Molly is from Doncaster in South Yorkshire, England.

What is her job?

Molly works as a Musical Theatre Performer, and she's also an Instagram influencer, with over 57K followers.

What is her Instagram?

You can follow Molly on Instagram here: mollygracemarsh

Follow all of this year's cast on Instagram below:

Ruchee Gurung

Age: 24
From: Sutton
Occupation: Beautician
Instagram: rucheewawo

Tyrique Hyde

Age: 24
From: Essex
Occupation: Semi-pro Footballer
Instagram: tyriquehyde

Molly Marsh

Age: 21
From: Doncaster
Occupation: Musical Theatre Performer and Social Media Creator
Instagram: mollygracemarsh

George Fensom

Age: 24
From: Bedford
Occupation: Business Development Executive
Instagram: georgefensom

Catherine Agbaje

Age: 23
From: Dublin
Occupation: Commercial Real Estate Agent
Instagram: catherine_agbaje

Mehdi Edno

Age: 26
From: Bordeaux/London
Occupation: Communications Manager
Instagram: mehdiedno

Ella Thomas

Age: 23
From: Glasgow
Occupation: Model
Instagram: ellathomas

Mitchel Taylor

Age: 26
From: Sheffield
Occupation: Gas Engineer
Instagram: mitcheltaylor

Jess Harding

Age: 22
From: London
Occupation: Aesthetics Practitioner
Instagram: jesshardingox

André Furtado

Age: 21
From: Dudley
Occupation: Business owner
Instagram: dre.furtado

Zachariah Noble

Age: 25
From: South East London
Occupation: Personal Trainer & Basketball Player
Instagram: zachariah_noble97

Whitney Adebayo

Age: 25
From: London
Occupation: Entrepreneur
Instagram: whitbrownsx

Sammy Root

Age: 22
From: Kent
Occupation: Project Manager
Instagram: sammyroot_

Charlotte Sumner

Age: 30
From: Bournemouth
Occupation: Dental Nurse
Instagram: charlottesumner

Leah Taylor

Age: 27
From: Manchester
Occupation: Business Owner (Social Media Marketing)
Instagram: leahjtaylorr

Scott Van Der Sluis

Age: 22
From: North Wales, Connah's Quay
Occupation: Footballer
Instagram: scottvds17

Mal Nicol

Age: 25
From: Edinburgh, lives in London
Job: Picture researcher
Instagram: mallurpaal

Montel McKenzie

Age: 25
From: East London
Job: Account Manager and semi-professional footballer
Instagram: montelmckenzie

Kady McDermott

Age: 27
From: Hertfordshire
Returning former Islander, series 2 bombshell
Instagram: kadymcdermott

Kodie Murphy

Age: 20
From: Birmingham
Occupation: Social Media Marketer
Instagram: kodiemurphy

Benjamin Noel

Age: 26
From: London
Occupation: Fitness Business Owner
Instagram: benjaminn_noell

Lochan Nowacki

Age: 25
From: Windsor
Occupation: Account Manager
Instagram: lochan_nowacki

Elom Ahlijah-Wilson

Age: 22
From: London
Occupation: Mssseuse and Fitness Trainer
Instagram: _truegains

Zachary Ashford

Age: 27
From: Manchester
Occupation: Senior Sales Executive
Instagram: z_ashford

Gabby Jeffery

Age: 24
From: Newcastle
Occupation: Creative Assistant
Instagram: N/A

Danielle Mazhindu

Age: 25
From: Liverpool
Occupation: Recruitment Assistant and Occupational Therapy Student
Instagram: daniellemazhindu

Amber Wise

Age: 19
From: Buckinghamshire
Occupation: Graphic Design Student
Instagram: amberwse

Abi Moores

Age: 25
From: Hampshire
Occupation: Flight Attendant
Instagram: abimooresxox

Tink Reading

Age: 26
From: Birmingham
Occupation: Project Manager
Instagram: tinkreadingxo

Josh Brocklebank

Age: 26
From: Essex
Occupation: Financial Advisor
Instagram: josh_brocklebank

Ella Barnes

Age: 23
From: Kent
Occupation: Championship Dancer and Model
Instagram: ellabellabarnes

Who is her famous mum?

Molly's mum Janet is an actress who has appeared in Coronation Street a number of times.

Starring as a nurse in 2005, Janet later played the role of a receptionist in 2008, before returning as an ITU nurse in 2009.

Despite having the same surname, Molly isn't related to Kym Marsh.

Does she live on a farm?

She does! Speaking to bosses ahead of her entry into the villa, Molly said: "I live on a farm with my mum, dad, sister, grandma, grandad, aunty, uncle, cousin, cousin’s husband, their baby and chicken."

Why is she taking part in Love Island?

Molly told bosses: "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."

Has Molly been on Love Island before?

Although she's not been on the show before, she has been to the villa in both South Africa and Mallorca in the past!

She said: "With my job being in social media, I’ve had some amazing opportunities to go on press trips and I’ve actually been out to the Love Island Villas in Mallorca and South Africa. Having the experience to walk around both was amazing but to now actually live in the Villa is going to be incredible."

Who is Molly coupled up with on Love Island?

During the launch show for series 10 on Monday 5th June, the public chose to couple Molly up with 26-year-old gas engineer Mitchel Taylor.

Despite the pair only knowing each other for 24 hours, many viewers have predicted the pair could be this year's winners!

Check out all of the current Love Island couples:


Ella B and Mitchel

New girl Ella B set her sights on Mitchel and it didn't take long for her to turn his head away from Abi.

Abi and Scott

After new girl Ella B turned Mitch's head, Abi chose to couple up with Scott, despite previously pieing him off for Mitch not long ago.

Ella and Tyrique

Although new girl Ella B threatened to cause trouble for these two due to her 'history' with Ty, the pair remained coupled, with Ty even admitting to Whitney that he 'loves' Ella T.

Jess and Sammy

Despite new boy Josh stealing Jess earlier in the week, it was clear Jess' head was still with Sammy.

Kady and Ouzy

Kady chose to couple up with Ouzy once again, admitting the pair would have 'beautiful children'.

Molly and Zachariah

Another week, another recoupling for Molly and Zachariah! It looks like nothing will break these two now.

Whitney and Lochan

Things continue to go well for Whitney and Lochan, with Whit once again choosing to couple up with him.

Amber and Josh

Amber and Josh coupled on a friendship basis.


Ella and Tyrique

After Ella brought back Ouzy from Casa Amor, arriving to a single Tyrique, it had looked like things were over for these two. However, after an apology and grafting from Ella, Ty chose to forgive Ella, with the pair getting back on track and coupling up during the fifth recoupling.

Jess and Sammy

Despite a LOT of drama between these two during Casa Amor and Movie Night, Jess decided she was sick of Sammy's love triangles, giving him an ultimatum. After realising his strongest feelings were for Jess, the pair went exclusive and coupled up together.

Molly and Zachariah

These two have grown stronger than ever since Molly's sensational return, with Molly even confessing to Kady that the pair are now closed off.

Kady and Ouzy

After seeing Ella patch things up and get back together with Tyrique, Ouzy set his sights on single girl Kady, with the pair coupling up following a few days of flirty chats.

Abi and Mitchel

Although single boy Scott made a last ditch attempt to get to know Abi, the Casa bombshell recoupled with Mitchel during the fifth recoupling.

Amber and Scott

Despite showing interest in Abi, single boy Scott coupled up with Amber.

Leah and Montel

Despite some drama after Movie Night, Montel's public apology to Leah worked a treat, with the pair looking happier than ever.

Whitney and Lochan

Since returning back to the main villa together, Whitney and Lochan have been growing stronger day-by-day, with the pair looking smitten together.

Catherine and Elom

Another Casa Amor couple who are going strong in the main villa! The pair have been enjoying getting to know each other, with Elom quick to pick Catherine to couple up with.


Ella and Ouzy

Despite herself and Tyrique 'closing themselves off' before Casa Amor, Ella admitted she wanted to explore things with model Ouzy, whom she already knew from back in the UK. In one of the biggest shocks of the series, Ella retuned back to the villa with Ouzy, leaving Ty devastated.

Molly and Zachariah

Following her sensational return to the villa during Casa Amor, Molly and Zachariah chose to give their romance another go, coupling up once again!

Catherine and Elom

Although it looked like things were going well with Scott before Casa, Catherine found a connection with new boy Elom over at the other villa, returning with him on her arm, much to the shock of the other Islanders.

Amber and Sammy

As Sammy was single, he was made to choose one of the Casa girls to couple up with. After getting to know Amber, he chose to couple up with the 19-year-old.

Abi and Mitchel

After weeks of being 'friend-zoned', Mitchel found a spark with new girl Abi during Casa Amor week, choosing to recouple with her.

Leah and Montel

Despite getting rather friendly with bombshell Tink during Casa Amor, Montel chose to stay single. As Leah also returned alone, the pair recoupled.

Whitney and Lochan

Single girl Whitney quickly forgot about Mehdi's exit during Casa Amor! After finding a spark with Lochan, the pair recoupled with Lochan landing a spot in the main villa.

Scott

As Catherine returned with Elom and Scott chose to remain loyal, he's now single.

Kady

As Zachariah chose to return with Molly and Kady remained loyal, Kady is now single.

Jess

Jess chose to return to the villa alone, meaning she's now single as Mitchel recoupled.


Mal and Sammy

New girl Mal got first pick as it was her first recoupling, and she chose to couple up with Sammy, following the pair having a laugh together and Sammy having troubles with Jess.

Ella and Tyrique

Ella chose to couple up with Tyrique once again, admitting her feelings for him are growing stronger.

Leah and Montel

New boy Montel chose to couple up with Leah, after feeling the strongest connection with her since he entered the villa.

Jess and Mitchel

Jess chose to couple up with her BFF Mitchel, following a rocky week with Sammy, as the pair are both keen to see if romance can blossom from their already-strong friendship.

Catherine and Scott

Catherine chose to couple up with Scott, with the pair growing even closer since his arrival as a bombshell.

Molly and Zachariah

Following their adorable first date, Molly chose to couple with with Zachariah again, admitting she feels 'giddy' and 'excited' around him.

Whitney and Mehdi

Despite Mehdi revealing to Whitney that he wanted to get to know Leah, she still chose to stay coupled up with her man, keen to see where things go.


Molly and Zachariah

Following Charlotte getting dumped from the villa, Zachariah was finally able to couple up with Molly after the pair had spent the last week getting to know each other better.

Whitney and Mehdi

Despite having a disagreement during the second week, Whitney and Mehdi seemed to patch things up as they continued to enjoy each other's company, with Mehdi choosing to couple up with Whitney once again.

Jess and Sammy

Despite getting to know Leah, Sammy chose to couple up with Jess again, branding the previous few days a 'test', helping him realise 'who he wants'.

Ella and Tyrique

After a rocky few days, involving Tyrique being chosen by Leah is the last recoupling and Ella chatting to new boy Scott, we saw the pair reunite as Tyrique chose to couple up with Ella again.

Leah and Mitchel

Mitchel chose to couple up with Leah, claiming he could feel something starting to blossom between the pair.

Catherine and Scott

New bombshell Scott chose to couple up with Catherine.


Charlotte and Zachariah

As a new bombshell, Charlotte was given first pick during the second recoupling, and despite Zachariah enjoying time with Molly, she chose to couple up with him!

Leah and Tyrique

Similarly to Charlotte, new girl Leah was also given first pick during the second recoupling, where she chose to couple up with Tyrique, leaving Ella single and at risk of dumping.

Molly and Mitchel

Despite Molly calling things off with Mitchel after finding a connection with Zachariah, Mitchel chose to couple up with her when he had a choice between Molly, Ella and Ruchee during the second recoupling.

Whitney and Mehdi

Following their date, Mehdi chose to couple up with Whitney during the second recoupling.

Jess and Sammy

Sammy chose to once again couple up with Jess during the second recoupling.

Catherine and André

For the third time, André chose to couple up with Catherine.


Molly and Mitchel

Despite interest from the other boys, including bombshell Sammy, Molly chose to couple up with Mitchel during the first recoupling.

Catherine and Zachariah

Catherine chose to couple up with new boy Zachariah.

Ella and Tyrique

Ella chose to couple up with Tyrique after the pair got to know each other during the first week.

Whitney and Mehdi

New girl Whitney chose to couple up with French boy Mehdi during the first recoupling, in turn sending George home.

Jess and Sammy

Jess chose to couple up with bombshell Sammy during the first recoupling, admitting he was very much her type.

Catherine and André

The public paired Catherine with André on Day One. However, following the arrival of bombshell Zachariah, André was left single when Zachariah chose to couple up with Catherine.

Jess and George

The public paired Jess with George on Day One.

Ella and Tyrique

The public paired Ella with Tyrique on Day One.

Ruchee and Mehdi

The public paired Ruchee with Mehdi on Day One.

Molly and Mitchel

The public paired Molly with Mitchel on Day One.

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