FANS of Love Island are enjoying another summer of drama and steamy hookups.
Bombshells are joining the Islanders in the famous villa all the time, and that includes Montel McKenzie.
Who is Montel McKenzie on Love Island?
Hailing from East London, Montel is an account manager and semi-pro footballer.
The 25-year-old plays for Hemel Hempstead Town as a defender.
But he is now ditching the pitch for life as a reality star on Love Island 2023.
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Speaking to ITV about deciding to go on the show, he said: “I just haven’t found someone I want to date, I’m always so busy with work and football!”
Asked what kind of bombshell he will be, the hunks in trunks replied: “I am used to people coming up to me - I’m lucky I guess! I don’t usually approach girls and win them over.
“I will definitely get on with the guys in there but, at the same time, I need to talk to everyone. I’ll just be the guy that I am - cool and calm.”
Is Montel McKenzie on social media?
Montel is active on social media and has over 2,500 followers as of June 2023.
You can follow him on his popular handle @montelmckenzie
Over on his page, you’ll find lots of snaps of him on the pitch.
Who is in the Love Island 2023 cast?
A batch of sexy singletons are taking part in summer Love Island 2023.
The line-up of Islanders so far includes:
- Scott Van Der Sluis, footballer
- Charlotte Sumner, dental nurse
- Leah Taylor, business manager
- Sammy Root, project manager
- Whitney Adebayo, entrepreneur
- Zachariah Noble, personal trainer
- Andre Furtado, business owner
- Jess Harding, beauty clinic owner
- Mitchel Taylor, gas engineer
- Catherine Agbaje, real estate agent
- George Fensom, business development executive
- Molly Marsh, actress and content creator
- Ruchee Gurung, beautician
- Ella Thomas, supermodel
- Tyrique Hyde, semi-professional footballer
- Mehdi Edno, French model
- Mal Nicol, picture researcher
- Montel McKenzie, account manager
When is Love Island on TV?
Love Island airs Sundays to Fridays on ITV2 at 9 pm.
Each episode lasts around an hour, and can also be watched on ITVX.
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There is a change-up on Saturday nights, as a highlights show airs instead, and shows unseen bits from the villa.