Irish influencer Charleen Murphy has been confirmed as one of the Casa Amor bombshells on Love Island, sending fans into a frenzy. The announcement came via ITV on June 27, 2026, as part of the lineup for the show's iconic twist.
Fan Reactions to Charleen Murphy's Arrival
Viewers quickly recognized the 27-year-old content creator, with one commenting on Instagram: "Irelands princess." Another wrote: "seeing @charleenmurphy on the screen is what I think boys feel like when their team scores a goal." A third added: "Best day ever @charleenmurphy." A fourth fan expressed: "About bleeding time! G'wan the Charleen! I've only been watching to cheer her on."
Who Is Charleen Murphy?
Charleen Murphy is a full-time influencer from Ireland with over 400,000 followers on both Instagram and TikTok. She shares fashion and lifestyle content and co-hosts the podcast 'Hold My Drink' with friend Ellie Kelly, which she describes as "the girl's bathroom on a night out or the group chat the next morning." She counts Love Island's Lucinda Strafford among her friends, with Lucinda commenting on one of her posts: "love u so much." According to EVOKE, Charleen previously applied for the inaugural winter series of the show in 2020. She is often dubbed Ireland's answer to Molly Mae Hague, having started her career with a teenage fashion blog.
Charleen's Thoughts on the Villa
Following her split from footballer Dano Mandroiu several months ago, Charleen is seeking love in the villa. She expressed interest in Kavan, Aidan, Lorenzo, and Sean, stating: "They have bits of my type in each of them but I think I'd need to see that and to actually chat to them properly." She added: "Kavan I would say out of all of them is my actual type on paper. I'm excited to get to know all of them." She commented on Kavan's decision not to close things off with Jasmine: "I think Kavan did the right thing to not close it off so early on with Jasmine because I think you need to explore in there to see if there's someone better for you."
Casa Amor Twist Details
Casa Amor makes its long-awaited return in the episode airing on June 28, 2026. The twist sees new bombshells attempt to charm original Islanders to secure a place in the main villa. Those not chosen risk elimination. The announcement follows a recoupling on June 26 that saw fresh pairings emerge after a round of Tea, Receipts and Truth.
Charleen Murphy's Instagram
Charleen's Instagram handle is @charleenmurphy, where she shares content with her 483,000 followers. Among her followers are last year's Love Island contestants Lauren Wood and Harrison Solomon. Love Island airs Sunday to Friday at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
