Love Island 2021: ‘Three new cast members include Lucie Donlan’s Chelsea boy ex and a dentist’

Love Island 2021: ‘Three new cast members include Lucie Donlan’s Chelsea boy ex and a dentist’

06/03/2021

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After a year without the laughs and drama, Love Island 2021 is set to return later this month.

A fresh batch of singles will enter the villa in the hope of finding true love under the watchful eye of the entire nation. Here are all the rumoured faces set to feature.

An ITV spokeswoman told OK!: "The Love Island line-up has not been confirmed. Any names being associated with the show are pure speculation."

Alisha Lemay

Age: 26

Occupation: Influencer

From: Essex

Alisha Lemay has been picked as one of the possible Love Island contestants this year.

According to the LiverpoolEcho, Alisha was hinted to appear on the winter version of Love Island but MailOnline now reports she could make it on the summer show.

A TV insider said: "Alisha is exactly the type of contestant ITV2 are looking for – she’s gorgeous, body confident and isn’t afraid to be herself.

"She’s an advocate of body positivity and often admits on her Instagram to never wanting to be perfect, which is an important message to young viewers of the show too."

On her Instagram, Alisha labels herself as a private investigator from London/Essex.

Her bio adds she is a "plant based human" who is "in my own time zone".

Alisha's grid is filled with pictures of trips to London and numerous Instagram stories saved from many trips abroad.

Zack Chugg

Age: 21

Occupation: Student

From: Solihull, West Midlands

Zack is currently in his second year at Leeds University studying dentistry while also running a fitness account on Instagram.

He recently spoke to the Yorkshire Evening Post and confirmed he would be on the show.

He said: "I released a post about men’s skincare routines and then got a direct message on Instagram from an ITV casting agent.

"I think they are really fascinated by what I do and I don’t know if they’ve met someone who does the sort of thing that I do yet."

James Price

Age: 23

Occupation: Recruitment consultant

From: Worcester

James is also thought to be going to join the Love Island cast.

He was previously romantically linked to 2019 contestant Lucie Donlan.

A source told MailOnline: "James is in final talks with producers and they’re really keen on signing him this year.

"He’s cheeky, fun and handsome – and will be a sure-fire hit with the female contestants, while he’s also on the lookout for his dream girl."

Holly Ramsay

Age: 21

Occupation: Model

From: London

Holly is the daughter of chef Gordon Ramsay and is one of five children the Hell’s Kitchen star shares with wife Tana.

The brunette has an older sister named Megan, 22, a twin brother Jack, 21, and younger siblings Tilly, 19, and one year old Oscar.

Holly is signed to agency Established Models and has 237,000 Instagram followers sharing snaps of her life at the holiday home in Rock, Cornwall, and even family friend Brooklyn Beckham.

She studies fashion at Condé Nast College of Fashion & Design and was previously a social media assistant at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants.

A source told The Sun: "Holly is the big signing — she’s the one they really wanted to get.

"Holly’s been brought up to work hard, show respect and not to rely on her dad’s celebrity.

"She’s finding her own way and will be successful in her own right."

Harley Benn

Age: 24

Occupation: Professional boxer and business owner

From: London

The son of British former professional boxer Nigel Benn, 57, Harley was conceived after the ex-sportsman had an affair with mum Lisa Andrews while he was going through IVF with his second wife Carolyne.

Harley was born just four days before Nigel and Carloyne welcomed twins Conor and India in 1996.

In 2016 Harley described in an interview with the Daily Mail how he had an “inconsistent relationship” with his father after he left his mum Lisa before he was born and later took a paternity test.

A source told The Sun: “He’s had video meetings with the casting team and everyone is very excited at the prospect of having him on the show.”

Harley has 9,473 followers on Instagram and regularly posts training pictures of him in the ring.

Ellis Iyayi

Age: 21

Occupation: Model and personal trainer

From: Loughborough

Ellis was first rumoured to be lined up for the Winter Love Island series in 2020 but there is now speculation he is heading to the villa this summer.

He is studying Sports and Exercise Science at Leeds Beckett University and works as a personal trainer and model for the likes of ASOS, Nike and GymShark.


The model has 262,000 Instagram followers and a YouTube channel to post workouts and motivational videos.

Alexis Bailey

Age: 21

Occupation: Dancer, aerialist and fire performer

From: Manchester

The brunette beauty is a former Miss Manchester 2019 runner-up and has worked for Celebs Go Dating star and Ibiza club owner Wayne Lineker as one of his dream dolls.

Alexis has an OnlyFans and TikTok account and boasts 16,100 followers on Instagram where she is followed by the likes of former TOWIE star Ricky Rayment along with ex Love Island beauty Gabby Allen.


A source told The Sun: “She loves sex and is always talking about it.

“She’s very open about it but is incredibly likeable and loves to party.”

Aimee-Rose Francis

Age: 29

Occupation: Fashion influencer

From: London

Aimee attended Mander Portman Woodward sixth form which prides itself on non-traditional teaching including no uniform and students on first name terms with teachers to prepare them for university.

The beauty achieved two A*s and one A and went onto study Religion, Philosophy and Ethics at King’s College London.


She is the founder of Aimazin Events which creates bespoke private parties and brand events.

Aimee has garnered 83,400 Instagram followers and collaborates with brands such as Boohoo and shares snaps of her luxury lifestyle in Chelsea and stays at Soho Farmhouse.

The gorgeous influencer also boasts a wealth of celebrity followers included former Love Island stars Maura Higgins, Olivia Attwood, along with Real Housewives of Cheshire star Dawn Ward and her daughters Taylor and Darby.

A source told The Sun: "She’s incredibly well-educated, has bags of personality and isn’t afraid to stand up for herself.

"She could have walked straight off reality show Made In Chelsea. Bosses think she’ll be a great addition."

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