Love Island share first pictures of luxury villa in South Africa
Bosses have upped their game!
Last updated 10th Jan 2023
As the launch show approaches, there's one thing on all of our minds... Winter Love Island! Yep, the epic show is set to return on Monday 16th January, once again taking contestants out to South Africa.
After revealing the first Islanders on Monday 9th January, bosses have now released pictures of the brand spanking new villa, and it's fair to say they've certainly upped their game this year!
Situated in a wine valley near Cape Town, is in fact named Ludus Magnus - after the largest gladiator school in ancient Rome.
Check out all of the photos from the Love Island 2023 villa below:
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
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Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
Love Island villa 2023
It is reported that Love Island bosses have splurged a massive £1.2 million on the new luxury villa, with them also reportedly set to spend £8,000 a day for 'exclusive use of the eco-retreat'.
Complete with an Olympic training pool, 400m running track, advanced rugby field, a zip line and a private lake, it's one of the biggest villas in the show's history.
The new villa gives us a LOT to be excited about - but that's not all! Of course, we can expect the return of the infamous Casa Amor in the upcoming ninth series of Love Island - with reports suggesting the second villa will be just metres away from the main camp. This would mean contestants could be within earshot of any mischief and goings-on... 👀 .
When does Winter Love Island start?
The brand new Winter edition of Love Island will begin at 9pm on Monday 16th January on ITV2 and ITVX.
Who is the new host?
Following former host Laura Whitmore announcing that she was stepping down from the role in August 2022, it was later revealed that Glow Up host Maya Jama would be taking on the all-important job.
After months of rumours, the news was shared on her socials in a joint post with Love Island, writing: 'Okay, the rumours are true 😉 Say hey to your brand-new #LoveIsland host @mayajama! 💘'.
Who is on Love Island?
Just one week ahead of the new series, bosses unveiled 10 brand new Islanders set to enter the villa. With age ranges between 20-27, this lot are sure to cause some drama. Check out the cast below:
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Tanya Manhenga
Age: 22
Occupation: Student (biomedical science) and influencer
From: Liverpool
Kai Fagan
Age: 24
Occupation: Science and PE teacher
From: Manchester
Lana Jenkins
Age: 25
Occupation: Makeup Artist
From: Luton
Ron Hall
Age: 25
Occupation: Financial advisor
From: Essex
Anna-May Robey
Age: 20
Occupation: Payroll administrator
From: Swansea
Will Young
Age: 23
Occupation: Farmer
From: Buckinghamshire
Tanyel Revan
Age: 26
Occupation: Hair stylist
From: North London
Shaq Muhammad
Age: 24
Occupation: Airport security officer
From: London
Olivia Hawkins
Age: 27
Occupation: Ring girl and actress
From: Brighton
Haris Namani
Age: 21
Occupation: TV salesman
From: Doncaster
Tom Clare
Age: 23
Occupation: Semi-pro footballer
From: Barnsley
Zara Deniz Lackenby-Brown
Age: 25
Occupation: Model and Property developer
From: London
David Salako - DUMPED
Age: 24
Occupation: Mortgage advisor
From: Essex
Aaron Waters
Age: 25
Occupation: Model and Content creator (Appeared on Love Island Australia series 3)
From: Melbourne
Jessie Wynter
Age: 26
Occupation: Personal Trainer and Influencer (Appeared on Love Island Australia series 2)
From: Tasmania
Spencer Wilks
Age: 24
Occupation: E-Commerce Business Owner
From: Bournemouth
Ellie Spence
Age: 25
Occupation: Business Development Executive at a law firm
From: Norwich
Samie Elishi
Age: 22
Occupation: Senior estate agent coordinator
From: London
Casey O’Gorman
Age: 26
Occupation: Recruitment Consultant
From: Tring
Jordan Odofin
Age: 28
Occupation: Senior HR Advisor
From: London
Claudia Fogarty
Age: 28
Occupation: Fashion Boutique Owner
From: Blackburn
Maxwell Samuda
Age: 23
Occupation: Finance student and Restaurant host
From: London
Ryan Weekley
Age: 22
Occupation: Steel erector
From: Nottingham
Martin Akinola
Age: 27
Occupation: Senior software engineer
From: Dublin
Frankie Davey
Age: 22
Occupation: Pro Boxer
From: Ipswich
Bayley Mummery
Age: 25
Occupation: Operations manager
From: Surrey
Kain Reed
Age: 21
Occupation: Energy consultant
From: Gateshead
Sanam Harrinanan
Age: 24
Occupation: Social worker
From: Bedford
Lynda Flix
Age: 22
Occupation: Healthcare assistant and Singer
From: Manchester
Sammy James
Age: 27
Occupation: Beauty buyer
From: Leicester, lives in Dubai
Layla Al-Momani
Age: 28
Occupation: Brand managing director
From: South West London
Lydia Karakyriakou
Age: 22
Occupation: Retail customer assistant
From: Glasgow
Cynthia Otseh-Taiwo
Age: 25
Occupation: Dental receptionist and Baker
From: North London
Rosie Seabrook
Age: 24
Occupation: Industry placement advisor
From: Buckinghamshire
Keanan Brand
Age: 24
Occupation: Professional rugby player
From: Wigan
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