Love Island’s first disabled contestant Hugo Hammond branded himself ‘a massive shagger’ in an unearthed video from his university days.
The PE teacher, 24, is seen boasting to a group of male pals about his prowess in the bedroom, while holding a champagne glass at a house party in 2019.
In the video exclusively obtained by MailOnline, he brags: ‘I’m a s*****r, a fine s*****r. I’m a s*****r, my friends.’
Ladies man: Love Island’s first disabled contestant Hugo Hammond branded himself ‘a massive shagger’ in an unearthed video from his university days
Hugo, who was born with a club foot, studied sports coaching at Oxford Brookes university where, according to pals, he considered himself a ‘BNOC’ – Big Name On Campus – and put partying before his studies.
A friend said: ‘Hugo really thought he was the bees’ knees and aimed to make a name for himself at university.
‘He’s bragged about his female conquests but they certainly weren’t the ones bragging afterwards.
‘Hugo was a divisive figure to say the least, some people liked him, while others thought he was just a posh k******d.’
Party boy: Hugo, who was born with a club foot, studied sports coaching at Oxford Brookes university where, according to pals, he considered himself a ‘BNOC’ – Big Name On Campus – and put partying before his studies
Hugo met ex-girlfriend Hollie Simmons at university and the pair dated for two-and-half-years.
It’s been reported they split months ago, but Hugo’s pal claims they broke up shortly before he found out he was going on Love Island.
The pal explains: ‘They didn’t split up that long ago. He sees Love Island as a way of getting famous and opening up opportunities so had to be single before going in.
‘He asked Mollie to run his social media account during his time in the villa but she flatly turned down his offer, unsurprisingly.’
Living it up: The PE teacher, 24, is seen boasting to a group of male pals about his prowess in the bedroom, while holding a champagne glass at a house party in 2019
A friend said: ‘Hugo really thought he was the bees’ knees and aimed to make a name for himself at university’
Hugo, who played cricket for England PD (Physical Disability) before teaching PE to secondary school children, was born with a short Achilles heel and had several operations as a youngster.
His pals say he never let his disability get him down and he’s even more confident now he’s had a ‘glow-up’ since leaving university.
The pal added: ‘It means he walks on his toes, so it looks like he bounces slightly. But he’s never let it affect his confidence at all.
‘He didn’t look like he does now at university, he’s definitely had a ‘glow-up’ by putting on all that muscle.’
Amazing! Hugo has travelled the world playing cricket for England PD (Physical Disability) and now teaches PE to secondary school children
The ex: Hugo’s last girlfriend was Milly Simons (pictured), who he dated for two years, and who he last posted to Instagram about back in September 2020
Asked how he would fare in Love Island, his pal replied: ‘He’ll be timid at first but it won’t be long until you see his true colours and his arrogant side. If he’s not picked early on, he will be gutted.’
The Hampshire-based hunk says he’s entered the ITV show to put himself ‘back out there’, claiming he found dating difficult during lockdown.
He said: ‘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.’
Joining him inside the famous villa in Mallorca include OnlyFans model Shannon Singh, 22, luxury events host Aaron Francis, 24, Nando’s waitress Liberty Poole, 21, fashion blogger Kaz Kamwi, 26, and footballer Toby Aromolaran, 22.
The ITV series kicks off on June 28 and will be hosted by Irish presenter Laura Whitmore.
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.’