New Love Island bombshell is the brother of popular Arsenal footballer
He will enter the villa tonight!
Last updated 23rd Jun 2025
There's been a bit of a celeb drought in the Love Island villa this year, with no famous relatives in sight so far. But that’s about to change as 30-year-old bombshell Giorgio enters the villa, as he's the brother of a very famous footballer...
That's right, Giorgio, who currently lives in Sydney, Australia, is the older brother of Lionesses and Arsenal Women striker Alessia Russo!
Speaking about what his sister thinks of his pending arrival, he told bosses: "She’s really excited, she watches every year and reckons I can do well so she’s excited to see how I get on."
Despite living in Australia, Giorgio has a close relationship with his sister, often flying over to watch her games for both Arsenal and England. Just last month he attended the UEFA Women's Champions League final, where Arsenal were crowned the champions after beating Barcelona 1-0.
Sharing a photo alongside Alessia with the trophy, he wrote: 'Turns out being related to a Champions League winner doesn’t make me any better at football… but it does make me insanely proud 🫶🏼
'Congratulations, @alessia you make me prouder and prouder to be your big brother everyday 🩵' (sic)
Although Giorgio is keeping his cards close to his chest about which Islanders he's interested in, he has revealed he won't be shy in breaking up any current couples, saying: "Fine, and even more so due to the fact it's not even been that long!"
He has also confessed the girl of his dreams must show some interest in sport, particular football, adding: "My sister plays pro football, so being interested in sport, they don’t have to know football or understand it, but if they can show some sort of interest because it is such a prominent thing in our family. It would be hard if they hated it. Other green flags are having a nice family, I’m sick of being the 7th wheel in my own family!"
Admitting he's excited to enter, Giorgio added: "I’m excited, it’s given me a really good opportunity to look at things from the outside so I know what I’m going in for."
Giorgio, who works as an Account Manager, won't be entering the villa alone. In fact, bosses are throwing not one, not two, not three, but FOUR new Islanders in to shake things up, despite the drama being sky high already.
Other bombshells set to enter include 22-year-old Dental Nurse Poppy, 25-year-old PT Will, and 26-year-old Nursery Owner Caprice.
Check out which other former Islanders have famous relatives:
Tommy Fury
Tommy appeared on the 2019 series of Love Island, finishing in second place alongside Molly-Mae Hague.
Who is Tommy Fury's brother?
Tommy is the younger brother of two-time world heavyweight champion boxer Tyson Fury!
Scott Thomas
Scott appeared on the second series of Love Island in 2017 and the second series of All Stars in 2025.
Who is Scott Thomas' brothers?
Scott has not one, but two famous brothers! Ryan Thomas appeared on Coronation Street as the infamous Jason Grimshaw, whilst Adam Thomas is best know for his roles in Emmerdale and Waterloo Road!
Dani Dyer
Dani entered the Love Island villa during series four in 2018, going on to win the show alongside Jack Fincham.
Who is Dani Dyer's dad?
Dani is the daughter of English actor Danny Dyer, who has appeared in shows such as EastEnders, The Football Factory, and presented BBC show The Wall.
Gemma Owen
19-year-old Gemma is a current Islander on the 2022 series of Love Island.
Who is Gemma Owen's dad?
Although it took her a number of weeks to mention it to her fellow Islanders, Gemma is the daughter of former England footballer Michael Owen.
Curtis Pritchard
Dancer Curtis was a popular Islander back in 2019, making it all the way to the final with Maura Higgins. He returned to the show in 2025 for the second series of Love Island: All Stars, where he coupled up with Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu.
Who is Curtis Pritchard's brother?
Curtis is the brother of former Strictly Come Dancing professional AJ Pritchard! The pair are the best of friends and even appeared on Hollyoaks together in 2021.
Sophie Piper
Sophie Piper was an original Islander on the sixth series in 2021. She also entered Love Island: All Stars in January 2024 as a bombshell.
Who is Sophie Piper's sister?
Sophie is the younger sister of The Saturdays singer and TV presenter Rochelle Humes.
Jack Keating
Dublin lad Jack entered the Love Island villa during Casa Amor week in 2022.
Who is Jack Keating's dad?
It didn't take long for Jack to reveal his dad is Boyzone singer Ronan Keating, with Ronan even sharing a good luck message for his son.
Belle Hassan
Make-up artist Belle entered the Love Island villa as a bombshell during Casa Amor week in 2019.
Who is Belle Hassan's dad?
Belle's dad is actor Tamer Hassan, best known for his starring roles the films Football Factory and The Business.
Antigoni Buxton
Antigoni entered the Love Island villa as a bombshell during the 2022 series.
Who is Antigoni Buxton's mum?
During her stint in the villa, it was revealed Antigoni is the daughter of TV presenter and restaurateur Tonia Buxton. She also have a very ripped dad, who is a her gym training partner.
Luke Trotman
Luke took part in Winter Love Island in 2020, where he made the final alongside Siânnise Fudge.
Who is Luke Trotman's mum?
Luke is the son of singer Beverley Trotman. Bev appeared on the fourth season of The X Factor in 2007, finishing in sixth place.
Claudia Fogarty
Claudia entered the Winter Love Island villa as a bombshell during series 9 in 2023.
Who is Claudia Fogarty's dad?
Claudia is the daughter of former motorcycle racer Carl 'Foggy' Fogarty MBE, who also won the 14th series of I'm A Celeb in 2014.
Claudia's sister Danielle Fogarty is also in the public eye.
Zachariah Noble
Basketball player Zachariah Noble entered the 2023 Summer Love Island villa as a bombshell on Day One.
Who is Zachariah Noble's sister?
It turns out Zachariah is the younger brother of radio and TV personality Snoochie Shy, who appeared on I'm A Celeb in 2021.
Who is Amber Wise's dad?
Casa Amor bombshell Amber Wise is the daughter of former Premier League footballer Dennis Wise!
Wil Anderson
Quantity Surveyor Wil Anderson entered the villa as a bombshell during series 11 in 2024, going on to leave the show with Uma Jammeh.
Who is Wil Anderson's brother?
Wil is the younger brother of footballer Elliot Anderson! Elliot played for Newcastle United, before moving to Nottingham Forest F.C. during the 2024 Summer transfer window.
Giorgio Russo
30-year-old Giorgio, an Account Manager who lives in Sydney, Australia, entered the villa as a bombshell in series 12.
Who is Giorgio Russo's sister?
Giorgio's sister is England and Arsenal Ladies footballer Alessio Russo! When asked what his sister thought about him heading into the villa, he said: "She's really excited, she watches every year and reckons I can do well so she's excited to see how I get on."
Love Island continues every night at 9pm on ITV2/STV2.
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