Revealed: The final three Love Island UK contestants in starting line-up including Declan Rice's body double
The final three Love Island 2025 contestants have been revealed, completing the starting line-up.
We now have all 12 islanders confirmed for this year's show.
Blu, Shakira and Harry were the final three islanders to be announced on the show's official X (formerly Twitter) page.
"Dipping into the Villa so they can dive into a summer of love ... Meet Blu, Shakira and Harry," read a caption alongside a photo of the trio.
They complete the starting line-up for this year's show, which includes: Sophie, Dejon, Meg, Ben, Alima, Tommy, Megan, Kyle, and Helena.
As usual, there are few celebrity connections in the cast...
While Dejon is the son of former footballer Gifton Noel-Williams, 45, who previously played for Stoke City and Watford, Harry is the body double for pro England and Arsenal FC footballer Declan Rice.
Asked what his claim to fame is, Harry, 30, revealed: "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."
He'll make his Love Island debut alongside marketing expert Shakira and construction project manager Blu.
But what are they all looking for in the villa?
Shakira fancies someone "tall, charming, witty, with big arms, a good smile and just really funny", while Blu is after "someone who is family oriented, has a lot of love to give and a lot of love to receive. Personality goes a long way."
Season 12 will kick off on ITV2 on Monday 9th June, and will see the show's host Maya Jama introducing the new Islanders to one another.
The first coupling up will then take place, and then the cracking on and grafting will commence.
This year marks the show's 10th anniversary, and with the biggest starting line-up we've ever seen, we can expect lots of twists this year.
Oh, we're too excited!
Love Island starts on ITV2 on Monday 9th June at 9pm.
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