Love Island fans defend Hugo as Islanders brand him 'too nice'

Nobody stepped forward for the P.E. teacher

Author: Alex RossPublished 29th Jun 2021

It was the moment we've all been waiting for last night, as the hugely-anticipated seventh series of Love Island kicked off, with 10 stunning Islanders entering the villa out in sunny Mallorca.

As always, the first episode involved the first coupling up of the series, with host Laura Whitmore in attendance to keep the sexy singletons under control.

Excited viewers took to social media in their thousands to express their early love for 24-year-old P.E. teacher Hugo Hammond, after none of the girls stood forward for him in the first coupling.

Of course, Hugo wasn't the only one, the girls left semi-professional footballer Toby Aromolaran on the subs bench too, but it was Hugo's kind-hearted personality that really stole the hearts of viewers.

Later on in the episode Hugo tidied up and brought back fresh drinks for his fellow Islanders, but he was branded 'too nice' by a number of the girls, including Sharon Gaffka and Faye Winter.

Despite not being the favourite with his co-stars, Hugo, who was born with clubfoot, is a clear early favourite with viewers...

One fan wrote: 'I’m rooting for Hugo and Hugo only #loveisland', with another adding: 'I’m ready to defend hugo at all times! he deserves better! #LoveIsland'. (sic)

A third wrote: 'Guys I actually love Hugo so much. He seems so kind and genuine and everyone needs to get off his case for being 'being too shy' otherwise I'm flying out to have a word with them'.

Another commented: 'Need more respect for my boy Hugo, everyone pushing him away just because he's 'too nice'.'

Follow this year's Islanders on social media:

Liberty Poole

Instagram: libertypoolex
Age: 21
From: Birmingham
Occupation: Waitress & Marketing Student

Hugo Hammond

Instagram: hugohammond
Age: 24
From: Hampshire
Occupation: P.E Teacher

Shannon Singh

Instagram: shannonsinghhh
Age: 22
From: Fife
Occupation: Model

Sharon Gaffka

Instagram: sharongaffka
Age: 25
From: Oxford
Occupation: Civil Servant - Operations Lead for Department of Transport

Jake Cornish

Instagram: jakecornish7
Age: 24
From: Weston-Super-Mare
Occupation: Water Engineer

Kaz Kamwi

Instagram: kazkamwi
Age: 26
From: Essex
Occupation: Fashion Blogger

Brad McClelland

Instagram: brad_mcclell
Age: 26
From: Northumberland
Occupation: Labourer

Chloe Burrows

Instagram: chloe__burrows
Age: 25
From: Bicester
Occupation: Financial Services Marketing Executive

Toby Aromolaran

Instagram: tobyaromolaran
Age: 22
From: Essex
Occupation: Semi-Pro Footballer

Aaron Francis

Instagram: aaronfranciis
Age: 24
From: London
Occupation: Luxury Events Host

Faye Winter

Instagram: faye__winter
Age: 26
From: Devon
Occupation: Lettings Manager

Chuggs Wallis

Instagram: chuggswallis
Age: 23
From: Surrey
Occupation: Business Owner - Customised Hats

Liam Reardon

Instagram: liamreardon1
Age: 21
From: Wales
Occupation: Bricklayer

Rachel Finni

Instagram: rayfinn
Age: 29
From: London
Occupation: Luxury Travel Specialist

Lucinda Strafford

Instagram: lucindastrafford
Age: 21
From: Brighton
Occupation: Online Fashion Boutique Owner

Millie Court

Instagram: milliegracecourt
Age: 24
From: Essex
Occupation: Fashion Buyer's Administrator

Teddy Soares

Instagram: teddy_soares
Age: 26
From: Manchester
Occupation: Senior Financial Consultant

AJ Bunker

Instagram: andreajanebunker
Age: 28
From: Hertfordshire
Occupation: Hair Extension Technician

Danny Bibby

Instagram: dannybibby
Age: 25
From: Wigan
Occupation: Plumber and Clothing Brand Owner

Georgia Townend

Age: 28
From: Essex
Occupation: Marketing Executive
Instagram: georgiatownend_

Tyler Cruickshank

Age: 26
From: Croydon
Occupation: Estate Agent
Instagram: tylercruickshank_

Abigail Rawlings

Age: 27
From: Beaconsfield
Occupation: Tattoo Artist
Instagram: abigaillouiserawlings

Amy Day

Instagram: _**amyday**_
Age: 25
From: Surrey
Occupation: Performer

Mary Bedford

Instagram: mary_bedford
Age: 22
From: Wakefield
Occupation: Model

Lillie Haynes

Instagram: lillie.haynes
Age: 22:
From: South Shields
Occupation: Trainee Accountant

Kaila Troy

Instagram: djkailatroy
Age: 28
From: Dublin
Occupation: DJ

Salma Naran

Instagram: salma.naranx
Age: 20
From: Dublin
Occupation: Model/Influencer

Clarisse Juliette

Instagram: clarissejuliette
Age: 23
From: London
Occupation: Brand Owner/Influencer

Medhy Malanda

Instagram: medhymalanda
Age: 24
From: Luton
Occupation: American football player/model

Harry Young

Instagram: harryyoung__
Age: 24
From: Glasgow
Occupation: Car salesman

Matthew MacNabb

Instagram: matthew_macnabb
Age: 26
From: Belfast
Occupation: Strategic Marketing Consultant

Dale Mehmet

Instagram: dalehuncho
Age: 24
From: Glasgow
Occupation: Barber

Jack Barlow

Instagram: jackcbarlow
Age: 26
From: East Sussex
Occupation: Racing driver

Sam Jackson

Instagram: samjacksonn98
Age: 23
From: Clitheroe
Occupation: Maintenance Engineer

Priya Gopaldas

Instagram: priyagopaldas
Age: 23
From: London
Occupation: Medical Student

Aaron Simpson

Instagram: aaronsimpsonn
Age: 24
From: Kent
Occupation: Footballer

Brett Staniland

Instagram: twinbrett
Age: 27
From: Derbyshire
Occupation: PHD Student and Model


Many fans of the hit ITV2 show were also quick to compare Hugo to past Islanders including Curtis Pritchard and Dr Alex George.

Meanwhile, although he's coupled up with civil servant Sharon Gaffka at the moment, some how we don't see this lasting, especially after the 25-year-old confessed she doesn't think she has any chemistry with him during last night's opening show.

Love Island continues every night on ITV2 at 9pm.

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