Sit down and buckle up, because Winter Love Island 2023 is officially on its way, in a new villa, with a new host (oh hey Maya Jama) and a whole host of singles hoping to find love. Ahead of the show launching on the 16th of January (not long to go, now!) the internet is bursting with theories and rumours about who could be heading onto the show, and oooh we’re so excited.

Last year, we saw Ekin-Su and Davide walking away with the crown, with the pair still going strong. Sadly the likes of Gemma and Luca have already called it quits on their relationship, but there’s still hope for Dami and Indiyah. But who could be leaving the villa in triumph this season? Here’s everything we know about the rumoured Winter Love Island 2023 cast.

Tanya Manhenga

22-year-old Tanya, a biomedical science student from Liverpool, is reportedly heading into the villa this year. Also a model for Boohoo, Ego and Simmi shoes, a source told The Sun: “Tanya really is the whole package, she’s as smart as she is stunning and she looks set to be one this series’ most popular Islanders. She’s an Islander in waiting, already moving in the same circles as former cast members and with brand deals already under her belt.

“But her followers already know she’s got a personality to match. This year’s cast is a sassy bunch, packed with banter and good chat, and Tanya is set to lead the pack.”

Chloe Nicole

“ANOTHER rumoured islander👀” a viral tweet read, alongside a series of photos of 23-year-old Chloe. She’s already in the Love Island crew, thanks to the fact her BFF is Indiyah Polack from the 2022 series.

Brad McDermott

Rumour has it, Brad McDermott, aka Zara McDermott’s younger brother, is in talks to head into the villa, having been approached for the summer season last year.

According to a source at The Sun from 2022, “Brad is a young, good-looking guy, and he has seen how appearing on Love Island has completely transformed Zara’s life. Though she didn’t find long-term love, it has served as a great platform for her. She also had a great time there, and he thinks it would be a great laugh.”

Chloe Baker

Model and influencer Chloe, who has worked with brands like PrettyLittleThing, Missy Empire and Lipsy London, is being “eyed up by Love Island bosses to star in the upcoming series,” according to Mail Online.

Via Cosmopolitan UK