New Love Island bombshell Josh is best friends with an iconic Islander
Josh is pals with an ex-Islander
New Love Island bombshell Josh Brocklebank is best friends with an iconic ex-Islander. The 26-year-old financial advisor is mates with Zara McDermott, who appeared on the hit ITV2 dating show back in 2018 - where she coupled up with Adam Collard.
Zara took to her Instagram Story to wish her pal luck as he enters the villa. She wrote: 'I am so excited that my best friend is going into the Love Island villa!!! CANT WAIT TO WATCH YOU JOSHY!!!! Love you !!' (sic)
Commenting under a post shared on the Love Island Instagram account, Zara said: 'Yay Josh! Josh and I have been best friends since we were 2 years old. He's really kind, has the best sense of humour, he's one of the nicest people I know, hence why we've been friends for so long!!
'It's important to remember that you can't get to know someone from a tiny clip and we shouldn't be making comments or judging anyone in any way. We should all be excited for some new additions to the villa and see what their personalities will bring, rather than making throw away comments on social media!
'This is a once in a lifetime experience for anyone who walks through those villa doors. Good luck Josh!!'
Josh has revealed that he's 'most attracted' to Jess Harding and Kady McDermott. He said: "Personality wise, I think I’d be a great match for Jess. She’s so bubbly and has similar energy to me. Kady is also beautiful. She’s a similar age to me and seems to know what she wants which I think is really attractive.”
"My biggest selling point is my personality. I've got a lot of energy so I will be bouncing and dancing my way around the Villa! I’ve also got a sharp trim and a great smile, my smile can definitely get me into trouble with the girls!"
Josh isn't the only new bombshell with a connection to the show. Fellow new Islander Ella Barnes has claimed she has 'history' with Tyrique Hyde. Although she hasn't revealed how she knows him, Ella has revealed that she plans to 'shake things up' in the villa.
Take a look at the current couples on Love Island:
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.
Love Island continues at 9pm on ITV2.
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