Irish content creator set to enter Love Island villa as latest bombshell
Bilikis, 28, will arrive as a new bombshell on tonight's show – and she has her eyes already set on nabbing Limerick native Conor or Dejon.
Speaking about why she wanted to go on Love Island, she said: "I'm here to bombshell so you've got to do what you've got to do.
"I've been single for 10 years and what I've been doing on the outside world hasn't worked, so why not try Love Island?"
The Dubliner said she is looking for "someone tall who's good looking but not too good looking and that's confident, assertive, knows what they want and is serious about me."
"A red flag is a guy who has too many female friends. Or a guy that can't take accountability, listen or communicate. A green flag is a guy who is a great listener and committed," she said.
And when asked who she had her eye on, she replied: "Conor and Dejon."
But she said she doesn't want a man who is "childish."
Bilikis is set to cause a stir amongst Islanders as she admits she is a "very unpredictable" person.
"I've got different sides. One day I'll be bubbly, the next I'll be moody."
Meanwhile, Chesterfield native Ryan is also appearing as one of two of tonight's bombshells.
The 27-year-old works in Post Office Retail Support and is looking to find a girl "that I could bring home to my parents. I'm definitely looking for love."
"A tanned brunette with a good body, bubbly personality, a joy to be around. They've got to be funny and someone I just love spending time with. I also like a bit of a fiery side."
He said serial daters are his red flags.
"A red flag would be someone who jumps from relationship to relationship and isn't happy on their own.
"A green flag is when people have good things to say about you, having a good family and set of friends."
He said his biggest ick is someone who is "rude to a waiter".
He has his eyes on Shakira, Toni and Emily in the villa.
"You could only be in the Villa for a short time, so if it happens, the boys might be pissed off with me but it is what it is.
"I'll definitely be a big character within the group once I've found my feet and settled in with the lads."
Love Island continues at 9pm on Virgin Media Two.
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