Who is Helena Ford and when is she joining Love Island 2025?
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was exclusively revealed by The Sun — here's everything we know about Helena.
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Helena Ford is hoping to find herself the perfect match in the Love Island villa
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Helena is looking for a northern lad — despite being a southern lass herself
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She regularly shares snaps of her luxurious lifestyle on social media
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Who is Helena Ford?
Blonde beauty Helena Ford is hoping to find the perfect match on
The gorgeous influencer is mates with
Helena has worked as cabin crew and loves to travel the world.
While she is based in the UK, most of her social media pics are from beautiful and luxurious locations she has visited with her job.
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She has been snapped in the Bahamas, Dubai, Miami, Cape Town and Lake Como in Italy.
Helena also has a
Her bio on the platform states: "I'm off to find love in the @Love Island villa!"
Personality-wise, Helena is looking for a partner with a great sense of humour, specifically someone from the north of England — despite being a southern lass herself.
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She said: "I feel like Northern people have much more banter than Southerners.
"If you look through my previous dating history, you'll see I clearly go for personality.
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"You can pretty much laugh me into bed."
Helena is among the eldest in this year's lineup at 29 years old.
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When is Helena Ford Joining Love Island 2025?
Helena is confirmed to be joining the cast for the
In keeping with
tradition, this year's summer edition kicks off on ITV2 the week after the Late May Bank Holiday.
You can pretty much laugh me into bed
Helena Ford
She is one of the
So fans will see Helena from the very first episode, giving her the opportunity to form early connections and play a central role in the unfolding drama.
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She said: "This year
"This year I want more drama, more bombshells, more break-ups, more makeups.
"I want more twists, I want more twists than ever."
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Love Island 2025 full lineup
Harry Cooksley
: A 29-year-old footballer with charm to spare.
Sophie Lee
: A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident.
Shakira Khan
: A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads.
Blu Chegini
: A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa.
Meghan Moore
: A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish.
Scott Ali Gagier
: International business graduate with brains and ambition.
Tommy Bradley
: A gym enthusiast with a big heart.
Helena Ford
: A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern.
Ben Hullbra
: A model ready to make waves.
Megan Clarke
: An Irish actress already drawing comparisons to Maura Higgins.
Dejon Noel-Williams
: A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father's footsteps.
Aaron Buckett
: A towering 6'5' personal trainer.
Conor Phillips
: A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro
Departures
:
Kyle Ashman
: Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing.
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