Love Island is welcoming two new arrivals in the Villa this Thursday, with Elicia and Ethan hoping to turn heads and find a connection as they enter the famous dating show. Team organiser Elicia, 23, from Rotherham, and fitness coach Ethan, 28, from Nottingham, are both ready to make their mark as bombshells, with the pair opening up about their ideal partners, flirting techniques and approach to finding love on the ITV2 dating series.
For Elicia, her perfect match starts with someone who can make her laugh. Describing her type, she said: "A pretty boy with cheeky chat. I don’t know what it is, they just draw me in."
Family is also hugely important to the 23-year-old, who revealed that getting along with her loved ones is essential for any potential relationship. "Someone who is family oriented is a must," she said. "If my partner doesn’t get on with my family, then there’s no point in progressing anything."
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As someone who enjoys keeping fit herself, Elicia is also hoping to meet someone who can match her active lifestyle. "I also love a gym boy, because I’m a gym girl, so they need to be able to outlift me because I lift heavy," she shared. "I’d like someone to go for a run with then go for a fat breakfast afterwards."
While Elicia already has a few islanders she is interested in getting to know, she admitted one person had caught her attention despite not being her usual type.
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"There's a few that I've got my eye on and think I'd bounce off. There's also one guy that isn't my usual type on paper, but has something which draws me in," she explained.
Elicia has already established her bombshell strategy by keeping things simple: "This is so boring, but just be myself. Bring confidence, not arrogance." However, she admitted she can be very direct when it comes to romance, revealing that she wastes no time imagining a future with someone she likes.
Ethan is also hoping to find a genuine connection when he arrives in the Villa this Thursday. The fitness coach revealed he is first attracted to a person's confidence and natural energy, as well as their appearance.
"The first thing I’m always drawn to is nice teeth and eyes," he said. "I like a matching set of nails too. I also like a pretty face. They don’t have to be obsessed with the gym but someone who takes care of themselves and respects their body."
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Ethan says he plans to keep an open mind when he enters the Villa, saying his role as a bombshell is to explore every possible connection. And he hopes his personality will stand out.
"I’m known for my good energy and lighting up rooms, so I intend to just go in, be me, make friends with the lads, and find someone," he said. "I’m keen to speak to everyone though and understand where they’re at. I think it’s quite an open playing field at the minute."
Islanders have already encountered plenty of obstacles in their connections, particularly following Casa Amor. Simba and Kavan notably came under fire after choosing to recouple with two bombshells, and have since decided to focus on their original partners, Angelista and Jasmine.
Elsewhere, tensions have continued to grow in the Villa with Julia and Lola frequently butting heads. But could Elicia and Ethan's arrival make things worse?
Love Island continues this Thursday (9 July) from 9pm on ITV2.
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