Abbie Quinnen is reportedly set to enter the Love Island villa as a second celebrity bombshell.
The dancer, 27, has been lined up to head to Mallorca, according to The Sun, who claim she was in talks with producers for weeks over the decision and ‘can’t wait to get into the villa and mix things up’.
It comes after on Sunday night’s launch show Joey Essex, 33, became the first ever celeb bombshell in Love Island history.
The former TOWIE star has been getting to know the girls in the villa since entering – striking up flirtations with Samantha Kenny and Harriett Blackmore.
Abbie is the ex girlfriend of Strictly dancer AJ Pritchard – whose brother is Curtis who starred on Love Island in 2019 where he came fourth with Maura Higgins.
Abbie Quinnen is reportedly set to enter the Love Island villa as a second celebrity bombshellIt comes after on Sunday night’s launch show Joey Essex , 33, became the first ever celeb bombshell in Love Island history
A source said: ‘Abbie has become well-known in her own right and after her break up with AJ she fancied a fresh chance at love. Joey went in as the first big bombshell and Abbie is waiting in the wings for the call up.
‘She has been in talks with Love Island for weeks over being a bombshell and has said she can’t wait to dive in and mix things up.
‘When she was with AJ she found out a lot about Love Island through Curtis so she knows what is in store for her.’
AJ, 29, and Abbie split in 2022 after four years together.
It came a year after she suffered serious burns when a viral social media stunt went wrong.
It comes after Love Island fans fumed as Joey went to the hideaway with Harriett in a teaser for Wednesday’s episode.
On Tuesday’s show Joey had to pick one girl to steal and chose Samantha – meaning her partner Sam was sent straight home in the first dumping of the series.
But the next instalment showed Joey and Harriett flirting as she performed a sexy dance for him and took him to the hideaway for some whipping action.
And fans have pointed out that if Joey decides he actually likes Harriett more than Samantha and chooses her at the next recoupling then Sam was essentially sent home for nothing.
Abbie is the ex girlfriend of Strictly dancer AJ Pritchard. AJ, 29, and Abbie split in 2022 after four years togetherAJ’s brother is Curtis Pritchard who starred on Love Island in 2019 where he came fourth (brothers seen together in 2023)Curtis came fourth on the show with his partner Maura Higgins – the pair split shortly around a year after the show endedThe dancer, 27, has been lined up to head to Mallorca, according to The Sun , who claim she was in talks with producers for weeks over the decision and ‘can’t wait to get into the villa and mix things up’
Those on Twitter said: ‘foul because joey stole his girl and he’s already moving onto the next girl. sam’s been dumped for no reason #loveIsland.’
‘Same guy he’s gotten booted out for is cracking on with another girl and taking her to hideaway #loveisland.’,
‘if joey was so eager to know harriet why didn’t he couple up with her in the first place .. make it make sense. #loveIsland.’
Other pointed out how Harriett looked set to be a trouble maker this series and called her not a ‘girl’s girl’.
In the teaser Samantha expressed her annoyance that Harriett was flirting with her couple as Jess also shared her shock at the bold move.
Fans said on Twitter: ‘harriet is going to cause trouble #loveisland.’,
‘lmaooo harriet and samantha falling out already .. that friendship didn’t last long.. #loveIsland.’,
‘Harriet is behaving exactly as I thought she would. Thank you for your service #LoveIsland.’,
‘She couldn’t even fake being a girl’s girl for 48 hours #loveIsland.’,
Sam was sent packing from the Love Island villa after just 24 hours following Joey Essex’s bombshell arrival.
Former The Only Way Is Essex star Joey, 33, uprooted Sam from his place in the competition as he stole the hairdresser’s love interest Samantha Kenny.
Sam was left single by the shock move and promptly told he must pack his bags and leave.
Joey had spent the day flirting up a storm with several of the girls, before announcing his final decision at the fire pit.
He said: ‘I have decided to couple up with this girl because the last 24 hours in this villa has been the most flirtatious.
‘It’s been tough because I’ve got to know you girls on a nice level and I’ve got to know you guys but this is Love Island.
‘I have had to go with my heart and it’s the right decision. The girl I would like to steal is Samantha.’
Love Island fans branded the brutal dumping ‘savage’ ahead of Joey picking.
As the ladies gushed over their celebrity resident, fans took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to joke the ‘lads are bricking it’.
They wrote: ‘This is going to cause carnage’ and ‘The lads are BRICKING it #loveIsland I live for these moments’.
‘The boys are stressed’ and ‘Joey better not send Munveer or Ayo home, I like their personalities in the villa!’
‘I was literally just saying how it’s only a matter of time till they bring back the early dumping at the first recoupling. It’s been years!!!!’.
Others questioned Joey’s motive after he said he had gone on the villa to ‘find love’.
A source said: ‘Abbie has become well-known in her own right and after her break up with AJ she fancied a fresh chance at love’
One wrote: ‘Joey Essex is not a serious somebody, he’s here for the money’, while another said: ‘still feel like putting a celebrity in there with all newbies is weird. It’s such a massive advantage to already have such a huge following. Joey would’ve been a better fit in the All Stars show.’
WHY LOVE ISLAND? The pool in Portsmouth is not giving. I’ve tried dating, speaking to people on social media and it just hasn’t been successful. Applying was a spontaneous thing, I didn’t expect to get here!
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? My girls are my rocks and I’m theirs so I’ll be a good friend as well as going in there to find a man. I like dressing up so I’ll bring style, and I’d like to think I’m quite funny so I’ll make people laugh. Bringing honesty as well – I’m good at picking up on people’s personality traits and side-eyeing those who might be a liar.
NAME: Patsy Field
AGE: 29
FROM: Orpington
OCCUPATION: Office Administrator
WHAT DO YOU WANT THE ISLANDERS TO KNOW? I’ve got something very special about me which is my disability, it’s a condition I was born with called Ebs Palsy. It doesn’t define who I am , but it makes me a little different, although I’ve learnt to get on with it and it’s never held me back.
HOW WOULD FRIENDS/FAMILY DESCRIBE YOU? My friends would say that I’m the loudest person in the group, I’m the one who’s always up for doing a dare, the life and soul of the party. My family would say that I’m bossy and that it’s always my way or the highway, they’d say I rule the roost.
NAME: Sean Stone
AGE: 24
FROM: Hertford
OCCUPATION: Sweet Salesman
WHY LOVE ISLAND? I’ve always been one for relationships and when you have found someone you want to be with it’s the best feeling. Now is the perfect time, the one thing that is missing is my soulmate.
HOW WOULD FRIENDS/FAMILY DESCRIBE YOU? Very loving, caring and thoughtful. I’m the kind of guy that if you broke down on the motorway and needed your tyre changed, I’d be there at any time of night.
NAME:Harriett Blackmore
AGE: 24
FROM: Brighton
OCCUPATION: Dancer & Personal Shopper
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? I’ll bring the entertainment for everyone in the Villa, whether that’s making the girls laugh or making the boys turn their heads, I’m sure that I’ll bring the drama.
CLAIM T0 FAME? Being a bit of an IT girl in Brighton, I’ve done personal shopping for the rapper Arrdee and one of my best friends is Saffron Barker the YouTuber.
NAME: Ayo Odukoya
AGE: 25
FROM: Canning Town
OCCUPATION: Model
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? I think I’d bring excitement and joy. I think people would have someone to come to and talk to and feel comfortable being around or to have a laugh with. I think I’m somebody everyone would take to.
WHY SHOULD SOMEBODY DATE YOU? I feel like the way I carry myself is very respectful and I think people take to that and once you show who you are to somebody you get it back tenfold. The way I am gives off a good enough energy for people to feel comfortable around me.
NAME: Samantha Kenny
AGE:26
FROM: Liverpool
OCCUPATION: Makeup Artist
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA?I think I will definitely bring some fire, I’m very opinionated and wear my heart on my sleeve. I’m really bubbly too so I’ll definitely have a laugh as well as bringing some scouse glamour.WHY ARE YOU SINGLE?I don’t get out enough, I work weekends and tend to not go out in Liverpool anymore. If I want a night out I go down to London as I love the boys down south. Tall, dark and cockney is my type.
NAME: Munveer Jabbal
AGE: 30
FROM: Surbiton, Surrey
OCCUPATION: Recruitment Manager
WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? I haven’t found the right girl, I’m quite picky and have high standards. Dating in London is horrible. You don’t know who’s single… but now you’re putting me in a place where everyone’s single so there’s no issues around that. CLAIM T0 FAME? I’m mates with Spencer Morgan (Piers Morgan’s son). We met when I moved to Fulham in 2018.
NAME: Nicole Samuel
AGE: 24
FROM: Aberdare, Wales
OCCUPATION: Accounts Manager
WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? 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 4 in the morning living my best life.
WHAT IS SOMETHING NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU? I became a world champion dancer in 2011, not many people know that. I was a professional street dancer.
NAME: Ronnie Vint
AGE: 27
FROM: South East London
OCCUPATION: Semi Professional Footballer
WHAT’S YOUR TYPE ON PAPER? I want someone that’s family orientated, caring and career minded. Lookwise, I like blondes with nice boobs but am partial to a brunette too.
CLAIM T0 FAME? Bradley Dack is my best friend and he and Olivia are a big part of my life. I call Olivia my big little sister, she always looks out for me.
NAME: Jess White
AGE: 25
FROM: Stockport
OCCUPATION: Retail Manager
WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? I don’t underestimate the fact that I’m hard work. I know what I want and I’m not easily pleased. When you’re a loud, outgoing woman, sometimes it can intimidate men – men don’t always want that.
WHAT’S YOUR TYPE ON PAPER? I love a set of white Turkey teeth but a good set of Turkey teeth. I would say personality traits, you have to be family orientated. You have to be tall, you can’t be shorter than me, I can’t be having to question whether I can wear heels around you and what height of heels I can wear. If you’re vertically challenged, it’s not for me.
NAME:Ciaran Davies
AGE: 21
FROM: Pencoed, South Wales
OCCUPATION: Surveyor
WHAT’S YOUR TYPE ON PAPER? Obviously looks but humour is a big thing for me, I’m a bit of a wind up so I want a girl who can give it back. Loyalty is another one for me, I think that’s the most important thing to look for in a relationship.
CLAIM T0 FAME? When I was in Malia on a boys holiday I pretended to be Liam Reardon from series 7 to get into a club because they wouldn’t let us in. It worked and we ended up getting a private booth and free drinks all night.
NAME: Uma Jammeh
AGE: 23
FROM: Islington, north London
OCCUPATION: VIP host / model
WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? I feel like I’ve been so unlucky in love! It’s all been underwhelming so far. I don’t know what the reason is, I think it’s them, as it can’t be me!
CLAIM TO FAME? I was born in a closet in the hospital! There were no rooms left, my poor Mum!
