Love Island 2021: The girls fight over the boys as they prepare to couple up for the first time in teaser snaps ahead of series 7 launch
Love Island have teased the first coupling up of the new series ahead of the show's launch on Monday.
The girls were left fighting over the boys in first look snaps of the villa as they lined up to meet the boys one by one.
Liberty Poole, Sharon Gaffka, Kaz Kamwi, Faye Winter and Shannon Singh all appeared in good spirits and could be seen throwing their hands in the air and cheering as the boys began to arrive in the Mallorca villa.
It's back! Love Island have teased the first coupling up of the new series ahead of the show's launch on Monday.
However, fellow newcomer Chloe Burrows was noticeably absent from the line-up, sparking speculation that she may be the first bombshell of the series.
When the boys arrive in the villa, the girls can express their interest by stepping forward.
If more than one girls steps forward, the boys gets to choose who they fancy more, however the ladies can also pick another guy after if he catches their eye.
If no one steps forward, the boy is relegated to the back until all the rest of the boys are coupled up.
Couples: The girls were left fighting over the boys in first look snaps of the villa as they lined up to meet the boys one by one
Cheers: Liberty Poole, Sharon Gaffka, Kaz Kamwi, Faye Winter and Shannon Singh all appeared in good spirits and could be seen throwing their hands in the air and cheering as the boys began to arrive in the Mallorca villa
Missing: Fellow newcomer Chloe Burrows was noticeably absent from the line-up, sparking speculation that she may be the first bombshell of the series
The boys entering the villa during the launch episode are Brad McClelland, Aaron Francis, Jake Cornish, Hugo Hammond and Toby Aromolaran.
It comes after this year's contestant Shannon recently discussed her rampant sexual appetite, saying she can have sex 'up to eight times a day' and admits she's proud her dad is a former stripper.
The Scottish model, 23, who hails from Fife, hopes being so open about her sex life will empower Asian women to 'own their bodies' and believes entering the show will help break down 'stereotypes' associated with her culture.
Rules: When the boys arrive in the villa, the girls can express their interest by stepping forward
Couples: If more than one girls steps forward, the boys gets to choose who they fancy more, however the ladies can also pick another guy after if he catches their eye
Awkward: If no one steps forward, the boy is relegated to the back until all the rest of the boys are coupled up
Explaining a previous claim about her sex drive in an unearthed podcast she recorded earlier this year in which she bragged about having sex 'eight times a day', Shannon said: 'It was that I could have sex up to eight times a day.'
She continued: 'When I am in love with someone, I do have a lot of sex and that's normal and healthy in a relationship.
'That podcast was all about Asian women being empowered and speaking out about things that typical Asian women don't speak about.
'I want to empower women and if I can stop the stereotype of Asian women and not owning who you are and being afraid to show your body and all this stuff, if I can be an advocate for that then of course I will be.'
Romance: Toby Aromolaran (left) and Hugo Hammond (right) are among the eligible bachelors looking for love
Single: Also looking for love on this year's series is luxury events host Aaron Francis
Contender: Rounding out the boys is Jake Cornish who looked in good spirits as he arrived in the villa
Shannon admits she's 'not from a traditional Asian family', a belief exemplified by her father's former profession.
Indeed, the OnlyFans star, who has also modelled for PrettyLittleThing, says his racy past made her family 'who we are.'
She added: 'It's something we are proud of as a family, it's not traditional, it's jokes. I think it's hilarious.
'It's something I just throw in – when people say "what's your ethnicity, what's your background?" and I say "I'm Asian", I think obviously whether people want to or not they do picture Asian families and what they're like and then I throw it in.
Radiant: Presenter Laura Whitmore looked nothing short of sensational as she greeted the contestants inside the villa
'It's made our family who we are, my brothers, mum and dad, we're very open and honest as a family as I can speak to them about anything and they're a great support system.'
Shannon says she wouldn't rule out having sex in the villa, providing it was the natural step in a relationship.
The beauty also insisted potential suitors have no chance if they're cocky and arrogant. Plus, younger men are usually also a no go.
Outfit: Wearing her blonde locks in a straight style, Laura added added height to her frame with a pair of heels and completed her look with a gold necklace
'It's normal': Shannon Singh has discussedher rampant sexual appetite, confirming she can have sex 'up to eight times a day' and says she's proud her dad is an ex stripper
She explained: 'I like old souls, all my friends are older and I just get on with people that have an older soul so a really young, arrogant, cocky lad coming in – if he were chocolate he'd eat himself, that's not my vibe at all.
'I like guys that are funny, down to earth, family orientated, because I'm such a family girl.
'If a guy comes in and he's too excited and he's got a rock up his a***, I'll just think calm down and take a deep breath. Arrogance and cockiness are definitely my biggest turn offs.'
Love Island starts at 9pm Monday 28th June on ITV2 and ITV Hub. Episodes are available the following morning on BritBox.
LOVE ISLAND 2021: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
Sharon Gaffka, 25
Name: Sharon Gaffka
Age: 25
Location: Oxford
Occupation: Civil Servant - Operations Lead for Department of Transport
Who is their type on paper? 'I tend to date someone who is taller than me, even though my last long-term partner, he was actually someone who was shorter than me.
'I'm quite an intellectual person so I want someone who can kind of match that.'
Aaron Francis, 24
Name: Aaron Francis
Age: 24
Location: London
Occupation: Luxury Events Host
Who is their type on paper? 'I need someone that is passionate about what they are doing - from scientist to anything - you can tell when someone is speaking about something and they are actually smiling while they are talking. I love that.
'I don't like when people are doing a job just to make money and then they kind of just live for the weekend. Especially because I work on the weekends.'
Liberty Poole, 21
Name: Liberty Poole
Age: 21
Location: Birmingham
Occupation: Nando's Waitress and Marketing Student
Who is their type on paper? 'So I like tall, alpha male, confident, a cheeky chappy sort of guy.
'But obviously that's always usually combined with player types, which is where I go wrong. So I am trying to change my ways and go for more of a nicer guy that is going to treat me right.'
Hugo Hammond, 24
Name: Hugo Hammond
Age: 24
Location: Hampshire
Occupation: PE Teacher
Who is their type on paper? 'I've been single for a while now. With the current climate, it's been really hard to get back into dating.
'I saw it as an opportunity to have an amazing fun summer and put myself back out there.'
Shannon Singh
Name: Shannon Singh
Age: 22
Location: Fife
Occupation: Glamour model
Who is their type on paper? 'I don't feed off looks, I feed off energy, I need someone with personality. Just someone I can have fun with.
'I'm a party girl, I love going out, I'm very social. For me it's quite hard to find people who are genuine and looking for what you're looking for'
Jake Cornish
Name: Jake Cornish
Age: 24
Location: Weston-super-Mare
Occupation: Water Engineer
Who is their type on paper? 'Looks wise, always gone for blondes. But for me, the main thing is having respect and having good fun, and someone who will be loyal to you...
'I've had messages from girls that have got boyfriends and husbands. This is why I don't trust anyone. Someone who is loyal really. But when I'm single, I like having a good time!
Kaz Kamwi
Name: Kaz Kamwi
Age: 26
Location: Essex
Occupation: Fashion Blogger
Who is their type on paper? 'I like meeting new people, I'm ready to be in a relationship. Why not be in a place where people are looking for the same things as me?'
Chloe Burrows
Name: Chloe Burrows
Age: 25
Location: Bicester
Occupation: Financial Services Marketing Executive
Who is their type on paper? 'I like a good build. I go to the gym. I want someone who is funny. Really funny and caring and will do nice little things for you.
'And then obviously someone who you can depend on to not ditch you. Because I am quite a big character and quite loud, they would have to be as loud, if not more.
'I could never be with someone who is quiet. Someone that gives you a bit back'
Faye Winter
Name: Faye Winter
Age: 26
Location: Devon
Occupation: Letting Manager
What is her type on paper? 'Someone that will put me in my place. Someone that makes me laugh. But also someone that takes my banter. I’m like a five-year-old in a playground, if I like you, I will make a mockery of you and laugh and joke. That is my really terrible flirting skills. I need someone who can take that.'
Brad McClelland
Name: Brad McClelland
Age: 26
Location: Northumberland
Occupation: Labourer
Who is their type on paper? Sommer Ray from Instagram. Zara McDermott, she's a good-looking lass. Or Megan Fox.
Toby Aromolaran
Name: Toby Aromolaran
Age: 22
Location: Essex
Occupation: Semi-pro footballer
How would he describe himself? 'Optimistic. I always see the bright side in the worst situations. I'm a fun guy when I go on a night out. Responsible guy as well.'
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