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WHO IS SHE?

Revealed: The mystery new blonde going onto Love Island – and it’s not Zara Holland!

The newbie - who describes herself as sassy - has her sights set on Adam J

Love Island

IT was thought that either Zara Holland or Naomi Ball were making a dramatic return to Love Island.

But we can reveal the mystery blonde, who viewers caught a glimpse of in last night’s episode, is in fact Lauren Whiteside.

 New girl Lauren is ready to find love on Love Island
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New girl Lauren is ready to find love on Love IslandCredit: ITV Picture Desk

The stunning 25-year-old is an Events Manager from Blackpool who has her sights set on Adam J – suggesting she will pick him over Troy in tonight’s episode.

Lauren describes herself as a “good northern girl” which she believes gives her the edge over some of the others in the villa.

 Lauren gets the chance to date Troy and Adam J on tonight's episode
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Lauren gets the chance to date Troy and Adam J on tonight's episodeCredit: ITV Picture Desk

She said: “I think northern girls have got banter and they’re quite straight talking and more straight to the point.”

Unfortunately the blonde beauty - who describes herself as "fun, sassy and fiery" - looks unlikely to bring much drama as she has already said she will not be splitting up a couple.

 The blonde has an impressive body - which she happily showed off ahead of entering
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The blonde has an impressive body - which she happily showed off ahead of enteringCredit: ITV Picture Desk

Instead the single lads have taken her fancy:  “I’ve got my eye on Adam J, he’s definitely my type. I’m intrigued to get to know Troy a bit better too.

“I’m also quite intrigued by the other Adam – he’s obviously a really good looking guy, but I’ve not really seen him get with anyone yet so I’m quite interested to have a one on one chat with him. He does come across as quite funny.”

 Troy is the first person to come face to face with new girl Lauren
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Troy is the first person to come face to face with new girl LaurenCredit: ITV Picture Desk

On tonight’s episode viewers will watch Lauren – who has been single for two years – date both Troy and Adam J.

Speaking in the Beach Hut for the first time, Lauren reflected on both of her dates, before entering the villa and revealing her choice.

 This was the first glimpse viewers got of the new girl
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This was the first glimpse viewers got of the new girlCredit: ITV2

She said: “My date with Troy was a lot better than I thought it was going to be. He’s a really good-looking guy and seems really down to earth and quite genuine.

“[My date with Adam J] went really well, we were both fighting over who could get the most in. That’s obviously a good thing. They were both good dates, I feel in a very good position.”


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