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The brand new series of Love Island is about to kick off in just a day’s time.
And it is doing so in an epic style as new host Maya Jama made a very dramatic entrance to the villa in a helicopter.
Saying hello to the first 10 Islanders taking part in the winter series of 2023, 28-year-old Maya looked incredible wearing a gorgeous red co-ord outfit.
First look:Â The brand new series of Love Island is about to kick off in just a day’s time… And it is doing so in an epic style as new host Maya Jama meets the winter Islanders
Wow:Â Maya Jama made a very dramatic entrance to the villa in a helicopter and looked incredible wearing a gorgeous red co-ord outfit
The first episode is launching on Monday night at 9pm on ITV2, and it begins with Maya and the Islanders arriving at the sprawling South African Villa.
The series begins in epic style, as a helicopter circles over the Villa with the pilot announcing over the tannoy: ‘Maya Jama on board.’
The helicopter lands and Maya heads into the Villa, explaining: ‘It’s a new year, in a brand new Villa, it’s a stunning location ready for some sexy singles looking for love, all we need now are some Islanders.’
Greeting the boys, Maya says: ‘Hello boys, you alright, shall we have a little chat?’, and the lads then line-up as they wait for the arrival of the girls.
Gorgeous:Â The first episode is launching on Monday night at 9pm on ITV2, and it begins with Maya and the Islanders arriving at the sprawling South African Villa
New host:Â The series begins in epic style, as a helicopter circles over the Villa with the pilot announcing over the tannoy: ‘Maya Jama on board’
Line-up:Â Greeting the boys, Maya says: ‘Hello boys, you alright, shall we have a little chat?’, and the lads then line-up as they wait for the arrival of the girls
Boxing ring girl and actress Olivia Hawkins, 27, who’s claim to fame is standing in for Michelle Keegan on the set of a fashion ad, is among the Islanders moving into the luxury South African villa on January 16.
Alongside Olivia, the show has signed their first ever partially-sighted contestant, Ron Hall, 26, while biomedical science student Tanya Manhenga, 22, PE teacher Kai Fagan, 24, makeup artist Lana Jenkins, 25, payroll assistant Anna-May Robey, 20, farmer Will Young, 23, Tanyal Revan, 26, a hair stylist, airport security officer Shaq Muhammad, 24, and TV salesman Haris Namani, 21, were also unveiled last week.
Maya’s entrance by helicopter is the ‘biggest budget opening’ in the ITV show’s history.
Here come the boys:Â TV salesman Haris Namani, 21, from Doncaster, and Shaq Muhammad, 24, an airport security officer from London, head into the villa for the first time
Arrivals: Kai Fagan (left), 24, a science and PE teacher from Manchester, looked confident as he walked into Winter Love Island 2023, and Ron Hall (right), 25, from Essex, is a financial advisor and is the first blind Love Islander
The TV presenter, who was announced as taking over the hosting duties from Laura Whitmore last year, is sure to have an ‘epic’ entrance with her mode of transport.
According to The Mirror, her helicopter ride clocks up the Love Island production budget but producers are happy to splash the cash to see Maya arrive with a bang.
The first look at Love Island’s first episode comes after the new Love Island villa was revealed.Â
Big budget:Â Maya’s entrance by helicopter is the ‘biggest budget opening’ in the ITV show’s history
Making an entrance:Â The TV presenter, who was announced as taking over the hosting duties from Laura Whitmore last year, is sure to have an ‘epic’ entrance with her mode of transport
It has received a bold makeover, in keeping with the colourful accommodation which previously housed the Islanders.
The vast eco-friendly villa which has been hired for the new series is situated in the jaw-dropping South African countryside, set below a range of mountains and overlooking a wine-valley.
The new £1.2million villa features a whopping three swimming pools for the contestants to cool off in, which is surrounded by sun loungers for them to enjoy the basking sunshine and top up their tans.
Saying hello: Payroll assistant Anna-May Robey, 20, looked at the line-up of boys in front of her while wearing a bright pink bikini and denim shorts
Here she comes! Biomedical science student Tanya Manhenga, 22, stunned in an orange and blue bikini with a yellow cover-up
Looking good: Makeup artist Lana Jenkins, 25, looked gorgeous in a cut-out blue swimsuit as she arrived in the villa
Pictures taken prior to the makeover revealed that the swimming pool was previously a T-shape, however it has since been split into three separate areas ahead of filming.
One side of the garden houses the work out area for the Islanders to keep in shape during their time on the show, beside the iconic fire pit where the weekly recoupling will take place.
Old photos also reveal the incredible transformation the fire area has undergone, which was previously a sandy area with a basic pit and camping chairs.Â
Villa:Â The first look at Love Island’s first episode comes after the new Love Island villa was revealed – and it has received a bold makeover, in keeping with the colourful accommodation which previously housed the Islanders
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