The new series of Love Island officially kicked off on Monday, and viewers have already identified one bikini-clad beauty as a potential fan favourite. Jasmine wasted no time ruffling feathers just minutes after arriving at the villa, launching a brutal critique of the boys who were supposed to catch her eye.
The 27-year-old fashion business owner is no stranger to high-profile romances, having previously dated Arsenal player Héctor Bellerín in 2021. She did not shy away from sharing her thoughts on the boys, leading some viewers to compare her to fellow villa siren Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu.
During an icebreaker activity, Jasmine spoke out about which boys she considered red flags. She said: 'I'm not obsessed with you three not drinking on that first question. That no one here's your type, there's so many beautiful women here!' Ope hit back: 'We just don't know yet!' but Jasmine insisted: 'You don't need to know, look!'
Fans quickly lauded Jasmine's comments, taking to X to express their approval. One wrote: 'Jasmine clocking the boys already omg I like her already.' Another added: 'Oh Jasmine is giving me Amber + Ekin-Su vibes we have the leader of the group.' A third commented: 'Jasmine is so real because what do you mean none of these beautiful women are your type?' Others said: 'Obsessed with Jasmine having the whole tag gagged' and 'Jasmine clocking them!! I just know I'm gonna love her.'
Jasmine's Previous Romance
Jasmine previously described her relationship with Bellerín as 'healthy and lovely.' Speaking to Daily Mail and other publications ahead of her stint on the ITV2 dating show, she opened up about how the high-profile romance prepared her for being in the public eye. She said: 'You know, I had a very healthy and lovely relationship with him and everything is on good terms. I have nothing bad to say about him and him the same for me.' She added: 'But it is so long ago that it's not something I think about on a daily. Obviously, I know that it's something interesting for people to talk about, but it's not a big part of my life anymore.'
Jasmine noted that the experience likely prepared her in some ways, but she also credited her support network. 'I think it probably has prepared me in some ways. Obviously, you know, we were together for a while, we were close, but I also just I think I've got myself, and I have a very amazing support network. So I think that's my main preparation, being with my family and feeling really loved and feeling really proud of myself.'
Love Island's Launch Night
Love Island's new series kicked off at night for the very first time, with host Maya Jama making an immediate entrance as the Islanders headed into the villa for an exclusive welcome party under the stars. Viewers watched Aidan, Mica, Lorenzo, Samraj, Robyn, Lola, Angelista, Ope, Jasmine, Sean, Ellie, and Sam start getting to know each other.
They played an Ice Breaker round to get to know each other, where they were asked who they fancied the most, who were their types, and if they had seen any red flag behaviour yet. Soon, Maya announced that the Islanders could choose who to couple up with themselves rather than the public voting. If multiple people were interested in the same person, they had to work it out themselves.
As they made their decisions, Mica picked Samraj, Lorenzo picked Jasmine, Aidan picked Ellie, Angelista picked Ope, Sean picked Lola, and Sam was left with Robyn.
Villa Revamp and Future Episodes
This year, the villa has undergone a multi-million-pound revamp, filled with designer goods and more beds than ever before, making room for more bombshells to shake things up. Islanders will be filmed for the next eight weeks and live in very close quarters, which is sure to cause tension among the new singletons.
Meet the Islanders
- Jasmine, Age: 27, Job: Fashion Business Owner, From: Dubai (lives in London). How do you plan to handle the competition? 'Respectfully, what competition?'
- Aidan, Age: 23, Job: Property Broker, From: Kent. His type on paper: 'I wouldn't say I have a strict type on paper. Personality is the most important thing for me.'
- Lorenzo, Age: 28, Job: Business Owner, From: Hertfordshire. Are you here for the drama, or is finding love your only goal? 'I think drama is fun! As long as no one is crying, all is fair in love and war. It'll be interesting to see what unfolds…'
- Sam, Age: 25, Job: Electrician, From: Dudley. How do you plan to handle the competition? 'I've never really had to compete before, so it'll be interesting. I know what I bring to the table, and I'm confident in what I have to offer.'
- Samraj, Age: 25, Job: Model, From: Birmingham. What's your relationship strategy? Go straight for the goal or play it safe? 'Without sounding arrogant, in the outside world I don't really chase that much, I'm used to girls coming to me.'
- Sean, Age: 25, Job: Primary School Teacher, From: Galway. How do you plan to handle the competition? 'If I see someone I like, I'm going for it and nothing's gonna stop me.'
- Ope, Age: 27, Job: West-End Performer, From: Lincolnshire. How do you handle the competition? 'No one phases me. I'm so confident in my ability to just do my thing. I don't get phased, I don't get impersonated, I don't get threatened.'
- Mica, Age: 21, Job: Student, From: Barbados (lives in London). Are you here for the drama, or is finding love your only goal? 'I'll dabble in both I feel. Obviously the whole point is finding love and that's going to be my main goal. I'm not saying I'm going to start drama but if there is drama going on, I would obviously be a little bit nosey and want to know what's going on.'
- Lola, Age: 28, Job: Detective, From: Kent. If VAR reviewed your flirting game, what foul would earn you a red card? 'I can be a bit of a brat, I get really hangry! If you just feed me, I'll be alright.'
- Angelista, Age: 24, Job: Nurse, From: Staffordshire. What kind of person are you hoping doesn't walk through the villa door? 'Someone who wants to be in everyone's face all the time, centre of attention all the time, that's an ick! Someone that's obnoxious I don't like.'
- Ellie, Age: 24, Job: Real Estate Videographer, From: West Lothian. Her type on paper: 'Simple… tall, dark and handsome. If it's not broken, don't fix it. It's a classic for a reason. Nice teeth, nice tattoos, partial to a blonde as well.'
- Robyn, Age: 21, Job: Quantity Surveyor and DJ, From: Liverpool. In your love life to date, have you been a World Cup winner or knocked out in the first round? 'I just feel like the right person hasn't come yet. That's the only reason I haven't qualified, not because I can't.'
