Who is Love Island 2024 contestant Samantha Kenny? Meet the make-up artist from Liverpool who enters the villa

It won't be long before the famous villa opens its doors for a new summer full of love.

Host Maya Jama is preparing to introduce a new class of islanders – here we get to know it Samantha Kenny, who has been confirmed as one of them.

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Who is Love Island 2024 contestant Samantha Kenny?

Ever year Love Island welcomes one new batch of sexy singletons all hoping to find fame, fortune and romance in the Love Island Villa.

Thousands upon thousands of hopeful people sign up, but only a select few make it Mallorca.

The Sun exclusively revealed how Samantha Kenny is one of the lucky people to visit the villa summer.

When asked why she chose to sign up for Love Island and what she brings to the villa, Samantha said: “I'm ready to settle down and Love Island is a great opportunity to meet someone who isn't from my environment.

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“I love a cockney boy so I hope there is one for me.

“I think I'll definitely bring some fire, I'm very stubborn and I wear my heart on my sleeve.

“I'm also very bubbly, so I'll definitely be smiling and bringing some glamor too.”

And on why she thinks she's single, Samantha explained: “I don't go out enough, I work at the weekend and don't usually go out in Liverpool anymore.

“If I want a night out, I go downstairs London like I love the boys down south. Tall, dark and cockney is my type.”

According to her TikTok when it comes to the perfect man, the 27 year old Liverpool girl searches: “A man in the financial world…with a trust fund…6'0…blue eyes.”

Fans can follow her on he popular Instagram handle @samanthakennymakeup.

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What does Samantha Kenny do for a living?

Samantha works as think up artist in her native Liverpool.

Besides working for a beauty salon, she also offers makeovers Instagram.

Samantha regularly shares snapshots on Instagram of her handyman work and how you can make an appointment with her.

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When will Samantha Kenny appear on Love Island?

The Sun revealed Samantha is heading to the Love Island villa for season 11, which starts on June 3, 2024.

She will be accompanied by ten other loners all looking for a steamy summer full of love.

As the weeks go by, the original cast will be joined by more top performers.

The Sun revealed how the famous villa came through a glamor makeover in time for the new series.

How to watch Love Island 2024?

The launch show starts at 9 p.m ITV2 on June 3, 2024.

The episodes will then continue at the same time from Sunday to Friday.

On Saturday, a highlights show will be broadcast instead of the main program.

The Sun previously revealed how Love Island bosses are planning a major shake-up for the launch evening.

ITV will simulcast the dating show on ITV1, ITV2 And ITVX For the first time.

A source said: “ITV want to throw their support behind Love Island and make sure it has a big, flashy moment when the 11th series kicks off next one month.

“If you show it on every channel, it means you're creating what they hope will be a big TV moment. It shows that even nine years later there is still a real commitment to the format.”