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LOVE ISLAND star Nicole Samuel hasn’t even set foot in the Spanish villa and already the viewers have got their claws in.

The 24-year-old Accounts Manager from Aberdare in Wales, describes herself as a ‘big personality,’ and hopes to find love with a “tall, dark and handsome”, rugby enthusiast.

The 24-year-old from Aberdare showed off her stunning face and figure
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The 24-year-old from Aberdare showed off her stunning face and figureCredit: Rex
But the fans think she looks older than her 24 years
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But the fans think she looks older than her 24 yearsCredit: Rex

But after her VT landed this week, fans on social media are unconvinced by her age, saying that she looks older than her years.

One said: “There’s no way that she’s 24.”

Another said: “ok the insta vs reality is real for this one.”

Meanwhile another said: “She looks nothing like her insta pics. She looks much older here.”

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Speaking ahead of the show, pocket rocket Nicole admitted that her housemate of choice would be movie star Channing Tatum, as she explained she shares a common interest with his character from the film, Step Up.

"I became a world champion dancer in 2011 - not many people know that. I was a professional street dancer,"  

But having enjoyed single life for a good few years, Nicole now says she’s looking for a serious romance.

She said: "I’ve been enjoying single life and the attention of different boys, it’s fun. I’ve enjoyed being able to go on holiday with the girls and not having to worry about someone back home. All the girls are there texting in their room and I’m out till four in the morning living my best life."

The hit ITV reality show announced the new line up this week and it seems we’re in for another explosive treat.

Ahead of the show's debut next week, producers hinted at some serious changes that could be made to its format.

Speaking from the Majorcan home last night, Love Island’s executive producer Mike Spencer told us

“We have changed up day one format too. There’ll be something very new, it’s not a public vote, but it’ll be a new way to couple up our Islanders.”

He continued: “I hope it’ll shock the Islanders and I think it will because there will be an element of a new gameplay that will lead to their couples without them knowing it.”

Love Island starts at 9pm Monday, June 3 on ITV, ITV2 and ITVX.

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So who are the movers and shakers in the villa this summer?

Patsy Field -  an Influencer with a disability.

Samantha Kenny – works in a beauty salon

Ciaran Davies – Welsh hunk and rugby player

Mimii Ngulube - student nurse from Portsmouth

Jess White - shop manager from Stockport

Harriett Blackmore - pals with YouTuber Saffron Barker

Nicole Samuel - account manager and former champion dancer

Sean Stone - runs a sweet firm

Sam Taylor - a hairdresser with a love of tattoos

Munveer Jabbal - the oldest contestant in the villa this year

Ayo Odukoya - a footballer and former model

Ronnie Vint - best mates with Olivia Attwood's hubby Bradley Dack

Grace Jackson – Manchester based model who is followed by Molly-Mae Hague and Conor McGregor, she is tipped to enter as a bombshell

The former model was also a champion street dancer in her youth
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The former model was also a champion street dancer in her youthCredit: Nicole Samuel/Instagram
She describes herself as a big personality, looking for love
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She describes herself as a big personality, looking for loveCredit: Nicole Samuel/Instagram
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