Billed as the next best thing to Love Island, ITV2’s hottest new TV show has unveiled its 12 sexiest contestants for the first series
WITH a soap legend’s daughter, a hunky Chelsea posh boy and a love-rat Love Island reject – Survival Of The Fittest is going to be your TV obsession for the next few weeks.
Billed as the next best thing to Love Island, the ITV2 show starts next Sunday and has just unveiled its sexy line up of wannabe stars.
Hosted by Laura Whitmore, Survival Of The Fittest pits the girls against the boys to see who really is the stronger sex.
As well as high stakes drama and rivalry, we’re expecting some steamy hot romances as all of the stars of the show are single.
The show, which is filmed in South Africa, has a huge cash prize for the winner but who is going to be coming back to the UK the victor?
Dani Mas Dyer, 21, Barmaid
If you hadn’t guessed by her name, Dani is the daughter of EastEnders’ resident geezer Danny and The Sun exclusively revealed she was joining the show last month.
Dani, who’s previously starred in a handful of British films, thinks she’s got what it takes to walk away with the crown.
Dani said: “I’m a positive person and I think very positively. I am very competitive as well. I am very determined so that will be my secret weapon.”
And her dad Danny is going to be cheering her every step of the way.
Dani added: “When I first told him, like any dad, he had his protective hat on and said, ‘Don’t do anything silly.’ Now he is getting it and he said ‘It feels real now and I’m so proud of you.’”
James Middleton, 24, Sports Media Manager
As well as being a Chelsea hunk, James also used to date I’m A Celebrity winner Georgia Toffolo.
The Sun revealed he was joining the line-up weeks before the show and since splitting with Made In Chelsea babe Toff, James is using the show to find love.
He said: “I am open to love, definitely. I don’t think any guy if they see a nice looking girl who they get on with and vice-versa is going to turn it down, despite the circumstances.
“That said, they will be the enemy so I’ll have to tread carefully.”
David Lundy, 26, Fitness Model
You might remember hunky David as last year, The Sun Online revealed how the love rat gave his girlfriend the boot when he was offered a chance to appear on Love Island.
Danielle Kedward was gutted when David dumped her over text but karma came back around when he was dropped from the show.
Now David’s finally clawed his way back onto TV and it seems he’s prepared to play dirty to walk away with the prize.
David said: “The way I portray myself is this muscly pretty boy, but I am also quite intelligent.
“If there are tactical or mental challenges and the girls pick me because they think I am thick, I will be able to trump them that way and surprise them.”
Georgie Clarke, 25, Tax Credit Consultant
Stunning Georgie boasts about having “brains and beauty” and thinks she can go all the way in the competition.
She’s vowed not to play a game though and thinks her charms will be the key to her success.
Georgie said: “My friends would describe me as fiery.
“I’m definitely ambitious, I’m outgoing and an extrovert. They would also say I’m quite charming as well, I will use charm to get my way.”
Ryan Cleary, 27, Jeweller
Although he’s got his eye on the prize, Ryan is scared about what he could find in the South African Lodge.
The man might know his diamonds but when it comes to great outdoors, it seems he’s got a lot of learning to do.
Ryan said: “Will there be crocodiles in there?
“I don’t like spiders so let’s hope there are no big South African spiders walking around The Lodge. If there is a spider in my bedroom, I will be running away!”
Mariam Musa, 23, Vlogger
YouTube babe Mariam has made it clear that while she’s in it to win it, she wouldn’t mind coming home with a man on her arm.
The vlogger, from Surrey, admitted she’s worried she might get a wandering eye from the moment she catches sight of the competition.
Mariam said: “I’ll say I’m going to be steering clear of the enemy because I need to remember I’m on the Girls Team. But I’m still Mariam, so I need to remember what I’m like…
“I have so many different types! I usually go for dark skinned guys, with chiselled cheeks, defined and muscly body, over six foot tall and I love a beard.”
Tristan Jones, 20, Model
Good looking Mancunian Tristan could be right up Mariam’s street as he’s made no secret of the fact he’s looking for love.
The self-confessed ladies’ man said he was most excited about “seeing how good looking the girls are” rather than getting stuck into the competition.
Tristan added: “If the girls are not feeling me, that would be a nightmare!”
Jenny West, 31, Fitness model
As one half of the Instagram-famous West twins, Jenny is a fitness fanatic and can’t wait to show off her strength in South Africa.
She’s determined the prize will be picked up by one of the girls but confessed she was worried about some of the weaker members of the team.
Jenny said: “I hope the girls are a laugh, that they don’t take themselves too seriously, that we can have fun and have good conversations. I open up to people quite easily so hopefully they are the same. I hope the guys are just fit and funny.”
Calum Pardoe, 21, Student
Welsh wonder Calum was once touted by his local newspaper as the next David Beckham because of his ball skills.
But after this footballing dreams ended, he started working as a life guard while studying at university.
He’s adamant the boys will romp to victory on the first series of Survival Of The Fittest but thinks he might rub his teammates up the wrong back.
Calum said: “I’d describe myself as sarcastic and annoying but it comes from a good place.
“I’m a genuinely nice guy, I like to get on with everyone and have a laugh with everyone. My friends would emphasise the word ‘annoying’. I am the joker and class clown but I like to be centre of attention.”
Georgia Cole, 25, Business Development Manager
Not to be mistaken for Georgie C, Georgia C only has eyes for one thing during the competition: the money.
The competitive brunette will stop at nothing to get her hands on the prize and is ready to ruffle some feathers.
Georgia said: “I am in it for the money, I’m going to stay focussed on the money and I’m going to use the guys as stepping stones to get what I want.
“I should know every game in the book now, the way boys have been playing me over the last few years so it’s my turn to get them back!”
Warren Phillips, 29, Driller
Whether you burst out laughing at his occupation or not, Warren has made it clear he’s not taking the competition as a joke and is going all out to win.
He’s ready to use his good looks to his advantage and admitted he wouldn’t say no to finding love in The Lodge.
Calum said: “My charm… I can fool the opposition, I can talk to the girls and make them believe that I like them and they might fall for me.
“Where really it could all be a front.”
Tia Latham, 28, Model
Tia thinks her individuality will make her stand out and says nature was “confused when she was born”.
She explained: “When I was born, nature was a bit confused. I had female chromosomes - which are xx - but my body didn't know which direction to go in.
“So as I got older, I had to go through a process to become the woman I am today.”
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