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Who is Love Island bombshell Matilda Draper? Meet islander linked to Ronnie, Pete Wicks & Strictly’s Bobby Brazier
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LOVE Island is in full swing, and as some Islanders get “dumped” from the villa, more arrive.
One of the bombshells causing a stir is Matilda, who has been linked to Bobby Brazier, TOWIE's Pete Wicks and Islander Ronnie.
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Who is Love Island bombshell Matilda Draper?
Matilda Draper is swapping the boardroom for a bikini this summer, as she takes on Love Island.
Hailing from Beckenham in southeast London, the brunette stunner is hoping to find romance in the famous villa.
When asked why she chose to apply for Love Island now, the 24-year-old said: "This year felt right for me.
"I’ve been single since 2022 and gave myself last year to really focus on finding myself because I was with my ex partner from the ages of 18-22, which are your formative years.
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"I was in my housewife era back then which just isn’t me — I love being silly, so the last year has been about having fun and loving myself, but now I’m ready to find and love my person."
In relation to what she wants her fellow Islanders to know about her, she explained: "One thing I want them all to know is that I’m a Christian, I value my faith very highly. I’ve got my favourite bible scripture tattooed on my arm.
"My faith is all about kindness and love which is what I want to preface to everyone I meet.
"It’s so easy to be kind and it goes a long way. My faith is probably one of the most important things to me."
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And on which of the boys she's looking forward to meeting, she said: "Sean seems so kind and has a lovely heart, I think he’s really beautiful too, he’s my number one.
"Wil is fit but I can’t work him out yet. Joey is also very good looking but I don’t know if he’s a bit of me.
Love Island isn’t Matilda’s first taste of fame.
In March 2024, The Sun exclusively revealed that she also has a celebrity admirer as Strictly star Bobby Brazier was seen liking her photos on Instagram.
On entering the villa Matilda immediately called out "Ronnie boy!" leaving him baffled.
The other housemates began asking how they knew each other, but the semi-pro footballer insisted he didn't.
Later on, Ciaran Davies once again asked about their connection.
Matilda said: "Well, he's a Beckenham boy ain't he. Well, I used to see his best mate."
What does Matilda Draper do for a living?
Matilda’s job is very different to her new life as a Love Island star.
Instead of living it up in a villa she is used to doing business in the boardroom.
On her LinkedIn page Matilda lists herself as recruitment specialist, where she calls herself “friendly and approachable”.
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She also has an impressive following on her popular Instagram handle, @matildajdraper.
On Matilda’s grid, you’ll find lots of snaps from her glamorous life.
Her new reality star status is also set to boast her following further.
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When was Matilda Draper on Love Island?
Matilda arrived in the Love island villa on June 19, 2024.
She was joined by fellow bombshell Konnor Ewudzi, who is also hoping to shake things up.
A source exclusively told The Sun: "It was a huge shock to the islanders who were not expecting new arrivals so soon...
"They're both drop dead gorgeous and started turning heads immediately.
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"Right now, very few islanders feel safe in their couples."
Their arrival comes less than 24 hours after makeup artist Samantha Kenny was sent packing.
Shortly after landing in the famous villa, Matilda revealed her exact connection to Islander Ronnie Vint.
How to watch Love Island
Episodes air on ITV2 at 9pm Sunday to Friday, with a highlights show every Saturday.
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The famous ITV reality show is filmed in a villa on the Spanish island of Majorca.
Love Island is once again hosted by Maya Jama, who started presenting the show in 2023.
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