New Love Island girl Antigoni Buxton has a famous mum

Gemma isn't the only one with a celeb in her family!

Author: Alex RossPublished 22nd Jun 2022

With two Islanders being savagely dumped from the Love Island villa last night (Tuesday 22nd June), bosses were quick to send in the next bombshell, hoping to stir up some more drama as the Islanders get to know each other.

Although viewers only got a small glimpse of new girl Antigoni Buxton, it has now been revealed she's a 26-year-old singer/songwriter from London, with Cypriot roots.

Who is Antigoni Buxton's mum?

Just like current Islander Gemma Owen, Antigoni has a very well-known parent, in the form of celebrity chef Tonia Buxton.

54-year-old Tonia, who is the owner of restaurant chain The Real Greek, often appears on Sunday Brunch, and she's so far released six books.

As well as Sunday Brunch, Tonia is the host of popular series My Greek Kitchen and My Cypriot Kitchen on the Discovery Channel.

Meanwhile, back to Antigoni, it sounds like she's ready to cause some drama in the villa. She said: "When I’m into somebody, I’m very much all about them. My culture is a very open, generous culture and I like to think I carry that trait as a girlfriend. I really put 100% into somebody when I like them. I would also like that back!"

However, Antigoni is keeping her cards close to her chest, adding: "I won’t know who I’m feeling until I get in there - I need to meet somebody in person and see their energy and vibe."

Check out which other singletons are rumoured for Love Island this year:

Jordan Spence

27-year-old Jordan is an aspiring basketball player who lives between the UK and America.
Instagram: spenny247

Kat Harrison

22-year-old Kat is a student at Northumbria University, Newcastle and also the ex-girlfriend of Geordie Shore star Marty McKenna.


Instagram: kat_harrison

Sophie Draper

22-year-old Sophie is a salon owner. She has been previously linked with Aston Villa and Poland footballer Matty Cash.


Instagram: sophie__draper

Brad McDermott

Yes you've guessed it! Brad is the brother of 2018 Love Island contestant Zara McDermott!


Instagram: bradmcdermott_

Joshua Legrove

Fashion model Joshua has been dubbed as the new Tommy Fury due to his passion for sport and boxing.


Instagram: josh_legrove

Joel Kell

Although fashion model Joe has just appeared on BBC Three show Love In The Flesh, he's also rumoured for this year's Love Island.


Instagram: joekell_

Isabelle Colclough

Not much is known about Isabelle, but rumours are rife that bosses are keen to sign her up for the villa.

Josh Mather

Fitness coach Josh has been heavily rumoured on TikTok to appear on this year's show! He already has nearly 40K followers on Instagram.


Instagram: joshmather_

Zoe Diana Parker

Zoe is an Indonesian English model who works for companies such as Wilhelmina Models, Louisa Models and J'adore Models.


Instagram: zoedianaparker

Toby Bougouneau

Fashion model Toby Bougouneau is based in Manchester and has previously appeared on Ready To Mingle.


Instagram: 7toby

Speaking about whether she's worried about stepping on any toes in the villa to get what she wants, Antigoni explained she is competitive, but she won't be going in to intentionally annoy anybody.

She told bosses: "In life generally, I am quite competitive - I get really serious over Christmas Day Monopoly.

"It’s not my intention to tread on anyone’s toes but if I feel the energy from somebody and that connection then in a very open and honest way, I will explore that but I’ll be transparent with everyone in the situation."

Viewers will get to see Antigoni enter the villa tonight.

Love Island continues every night at 9pm on ITV2.

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