NAME: Alexandra Stewart
AGE: 25
FROM: Los Angeles
OCCUPATION: Publicist
ROMANCE: Her last relationship was a rocky three years
LOOKING FOR: Someone romantic, compassionate and supportive. Bonus points if he’s tall. She also finds tattoos sexy
FUN FACT: She’s a tomboy who grew up playing ice and field hockey. So she can connect with the boys while watching football, but is also the girl making friends with random ladies in the bathroom at the club
LIKES: White wine, smelly cheeses, and belting out Taylor Swift ballads
LIFE MOTTO: ‘Don’t adapt to the energy in the room, influence the energy in the room’
CELEB CRUSH: Liam Hemsworth
SHE SAYS: ‘I know who I am and am ready to find someone who is serious about dating’

NAME: Zac Mirabelli
AGE: 22
FROM: Chicago
OCCUPATION: Grocery store cashier
ROMANCE: He is a self-proclaimed relationship kinda guy. He’s a family man who is looking for his future wife
LOOKING FOR: A trustworthy, supportive and goofy girl who brings out the best in him
FUN FACT: He used to be a college football player and holds the school record for the longest field goal at his alma mater
LIKES: Skateboarding, acting, playing video games, snowboarding, and watching movies. He particularly loves watching romantic comedies
CELEB CRUSH: Rachel McAdams
HE SAYS: ‘The best part about being in a relationship is having someone by your side you can count on. Having experiences in life are always enjoyable, but it is even more enjoyable with a counterpart’

NAME: Mallory Santic
AGE: 25
FROM: Vancouver, Washington
OCCUPATION: Analyst for Nike
ROMANCE: She’s the life of the party, and enjoys hitting the town and socializing with friends. But she is struggling to find her perfect match
LOOKING FOR: Someone who is motivated, independent, fun, wild and spontaneous
FUN FACT: She’s obsessed with mermaids and has one tattooed on her foot
TURN OFF: Loud chewer
CELEB CRUSH: John Mayer. According to Mallory, he ‘is the perfect man because he is intelligent, talented, and soooo sexy’
SHE SAYS: ‘I know I’m a catch. The guys can’t ghost me [on Love Island], there’s nowhere to hide’

NAME: Alana Morrison
AGE: 21
FROM: New Haven, Connecticut
OCCUPATION: College student
ROMANCE: She has never been in a serious relationship. She’s hoping that Love Island will expand the dating pool beyond her small college town
LOOKING FOR: Someone who is funny, adventurous, ambitious, and can hold a conversation. She also likes ‘minimal facial hair’
FUN FACT: In high school, she won prom queen even though she did not run, campaign, or nominate herself
CELEB CRUSH: Odell Beckham Jr.
SHE SAYS: ‘I’m excited for the men’

NAME: Michael Yi
AGE: 29
FROM: Miami
OCCUPATION: Model
ROMANCE: He spends most of his time on the road between shoots, so finding time to date has proven difficult. He’s an old soul who doesn’t like dating apps
LOOKING FOR: He can’t describe his ideal romantic partner, but he’s confident he’ll know her when he meets her
LIKES: Working out, making music, and skateboarding
FUN FACT: He’s a vegan, and he loves to cook for the women he dates
TURN OFF: When women play hard to get… but he doesn’t want them throwing themselves at him either
CELEB CRUSH: Jennifer Garner
HE SAYS: ‘I do wake up looking like this. Minus the shirt and pants’

NAME: Caroline ‘Caro’ Viehweg
AGE: 21
FROM: Los Angeles
OCCUPATION: Marketing student
ROMANCE: She wants a family one day, but she’s looking for an adventure-seeking man who’s eager to travel the globe before settling down
LOOKING FOR: A guy who is spiritual, loving, friendly, funny and authentic
FUN FACT: She has lived in six different countries (Brazil, South Africa, Germany, Sweden, Canada, and the US), and speaks three languages (English, German, and Portuguese)
CELEBRITY CRUSH: The Rock because he is sexy, strong, powerful and hardworking
SHE SAYS: ‘I am a diva. That’s just how we should be’

NAME: Yamen Sanders
AGE: 24
FROM: Los Angeles
OCCUPATION: Real estate agent
ROMANCE: He believes he’s a great catch. He says he’s single because ‘I haven’t found anyone that interests me enough to completely settle down for’
FRIENDS DESCRIBE HIM AS: The life of the party and the best person to get advice from
FUN FACT: He’s a former college football star who had a short stint in the NFL. He’s also fluent in Italian
LIKES: Playing basketball and going out with friends
CELEB CRUSH: Amber Rose
HE SAYS: ‘When it comes to competing for a girl, I keep it so real’

NAME: Kyra Green
AGE: 22
FROM: Los Angeles
OCCUPATION: Musician
LOOKING FOR: That special somebody with a skater, artistic vibe
FUN FACT: She grew up in a musical family in New York, dancing and singing on the subways with her siblings. She recently moved to Los Angeles with her band 212 Green
DESCRIBES HERSELF AS: A little dark, like Wednesday Adams. So she’s looking for a guy who can make her laugh
LIKES: In her spare time she volunteers at different charities
CELEB CRUSH: Johnny Depp
SHE SAYS: ‘I can be a little bit of a flirt’

NAME: Weston Richey
AGE: 25
FROM: Dallas
OCCUPATION: Photographer
LOOKING FOR: He’s attracted to ‘dark hair and dark eyes and a great body’, but a beautiful smile is usually what makes him fall hook, line, and sinker
FUN FACT: He worked in construction for several years before swapping his tool belt for a camera. He even built his own house
DESCRIBES HIMSELF AS: A southern gentleman. He’ll don the classic Texas uniform – denim on denim – but also wants you to know that he’s no redneck
LIKES: He’s a self-proclaimed adrenaline junkie who loves the outdoors and has cliff-jumped all over the country
HE SAYS: ‘I am a real cowboy’

NAME: Elizabeth Weber
AGE: 24
FROM: New York City
OCCUPATION: Advertising Executive
ROMANCE: She is from a small town in Michigan, but now she’s living the big city life in New York, and she’s grown tired of dating apps
LOOKING FOR: Someone with confidence, as well as the ability to lift her up, both emotionally and mentally
LIKES: Traveling, mystery movies, beach volleyball and rollerblading
FUN FACT: She attributes her outgoing personality to her big, crazy family. She has three sisters and more than 30 cousins
LIFE MOTTO: ‘If it is something you want bad enough, then do everything you can to achieve it. Don’t let things hold you back and don’t be afraid to go after the things you want’
CELEB CRUSH: Shawn Mendes
SHE SAYS: ‘I definitely keep boys on their toes’

NAME: Cashel Barnett
AGE: 27
FROM: Sacramento, California
OCCUPATION: Model and musician
ROMANCE: He’s a romantic who wears his heart on his sleeve. He already has a ring and is looking for the perfect girl to give it to
LOOKING FOR: His dream girl is someone funny
LIKES: Snowboarding and skateboarding. Now that he lives near the ocean, he’s taken up surfing too
FUN FACT: He’s a bit old school when it comes to dating. He’s never used a dating app because he prefers to meet women in person
CELEB CRUSH: Tina Fey
HE SAYS: ‘It’s all about the vibe’