All the Love Island season 12 cast with famous family and friends as Ben's reality TV star uncle is revealed
Over the years, we've seen lots of contestants with celebrity connections - from season five's Tommy Fury, who is the younger brother of boxer Tyson Fury, to Gemma Owen who appeared on the eighth season and is the daughter of former footballer Michael Owen.
It was recently revealed that season 12's Ben Holbrough has a famous connection of his own...
His uncle Warren Phillips was a contestant on ITV's Survival of the Fittest.
Phillips took part in first season, which came out in 2018 and was hosted by former Love Island host Laura Whitmore.
And Ben isn't the only one Islander this year to have a celebrity relative or friend.
As Love Island continues, here's all the Love Island 2025 cast with famous connections...
Ben is the nephew of Survival of the Fittest contestant Warren Phillips.
Phillips took part in the reality TV show, which saw young singles heading to the South African savannah to compete in the ultimate battle of the sexes, facing off in both mental and physical challenges.
Phillips, 36, finished in fifth place on the show being a part of the runner-up team, alongside James, David and Tristan.
Ben, 24, has shared lots of pictures with his uncle on his Instagram.
In one image, the guys can be seen flaunting their toned bodies as they pose shirtless in a bathroom in Ibiza.
In another image, they're relaxing with a group of friends at O Beach Ibiza, the well-known beach club owned by Wayne Lineker.
Dejon is the son of football manager and former footballer Gifton Noel-Williams.
Gifton played for several clubs during his career, most notably Watford, Stoke city and Burnley.
Asked what his claim to fame was before joining the show, Dejon said: "My dad being an ex-professional footballer. I've met all kinds of famous people through him. When I was younger it was weird because he was just my dad, but we'd go to a game and fans were asking for photos. I've met David Beckham, he was really nice."
Dejon isn't the only Islander with a footballer relative. Recent bombshell Giorgio Russo is the brother of England and Arsenal Ladies footballer Alessio Russo.
Asked what his sister thought about him heading into the villa, Giorgio said: "She's really excited, she watches every year and reckons I can do well so she's excited to see how I get on."
Sophie has a lot of celebrity pals. Prior to joining Love Island, the former fire breather was on the influencer scene, so is familiar with a few Islanders. She's friends with Sharon Gaffka, Eve Gale, Gabby Allen, Zara Deniz and Gabby Jeffery.
She also does some work with activist and writer Katie Piper.
Not sure if this counts as a friend but it's definitely a connection...
Harry is footballer Declan Rice's body double.
"I'm the body double for Declan Rice. So when he does a shoot, any body close ups will actually be me. You'll never see my face, but you'll see my shoulder or chest, that kind of thing," the 30-year-old revealed before entering the villa.
New episodes of Love Island air on ITV2 on Weekdays and Sundays at 9pm.
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