'Love Island' 2016 Cast: Line-Up Includes Ryan Thomas' Brother, Danny Cipriani's Ex And Miss GB Zara Holland

You may just recognise some of this year's sexy singletons.
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The contestants hoping to find romance on this year's 'Love Island' have been revealed, and you may just recognise a few of them. 

The second series of the rebooted ITV2 reality show is set to kick off next Monday (30 May), and among the 10 singletons taking part include the brother of two famous soap stars, and Danny Cipriani's ex-girlfriend. 

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Scott Thomas is the brother of 'Corrie' star Ryan
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Viewers will be introduced to Scott Thomas, who is the sibling of 'Coronation Street' actor Ryan Thomas (Jason Grimshaw) and 'Emmerdale' star Adam Thomas, who plays Adam Barton. 

"They support me, but I want to do this on my own," he said of his brothers.

"I've been brought up with it so I'm prepared in a way, but it's my turn now. It doesn't scare me, that side of things."

The line-up also includes Sophie Gradon, who previously dated England rugby player and the former Mr Kelly Brook, Danny Cipriani. 

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Sophie Gradon used to date Danny Cipriani
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Speaking of their relationship, Sophie said: "My relationship with Danny was intense. I fell in absolute lust with him. He bowled me over with charm. He's a very special man. You fall completely in love with him, and I did."

The other eight contestants include the current Miss Great Britain, Zara Holland, and a former 'Take Me Out' contestant, and one 'First Dates' hopeful.

Caroline Flack will be back to welcome the islanders to their new luxury villa, where they will be in a race against time to couple up, as anyone that stays single will be in danger of leaving both the villa and a £50,000 cash prize behind.

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Caroline Flack is back as the host of 'Love Island'
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Teasing what to expect from the new contestants, Caroline said: "We've got some really outspoken girls; there's one girl who I think is going to mother everyone.

"We've got an alpha male. We've got the guy who's looking for love; and the guy who just wants to sleep with everybody.

"Also, they're all really hot. It's definitely an aesthetically pleasing show," she added. 

'Love Island' begins on Monday at 9pm on ITV2. 

Find out more about the contestants in the slideshow below...

'Love Island' Contestants 2016
The 2016 'Love Islanders'(01 of12)
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Scott Thomas(02 of12)
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Scott, 27, is an entrepreneur and club promoter from Manchester and has been single for six years. He is the brother of 'Coronation Street' star Ryan (Jason Grimshaw), and 'Emmerdale' star Adam (Adam Barton). He says: "They support me, but I want to do this on my own. I've been brought up with it so I'm prepared in a way, but it's my turn now. It doesn't scare me, that side of things." (credit:ITV)
Cara De La Hoyde(03 of12)
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Cara, 25, is an international circus performer from Kent and has been single for ten months.She says: "I was on 'First Dates' a couple of years ago. He paid for the dinner which was alright, but he loved himself." (credit:ITV)
Daniel Lukakis(04 of12)
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Daniel, 23, trained as an osteopath and physiotherapist and is now a model. He’s from London and has been single for a year. He says: "I was scouted by David Gandy. I was in the gym, and saw him, and I'd followed his career for a very long time so we had a chat and he put me in touch with his agent, who signed me." (credit:ITV)
Sophie Gradon(05 of12)
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Sophie, 30, is a marketing manager from Newcastle and has been single for seven months. She says: "I used to date Danny Cipriani. Suddenly I was in the papers being called a 'Kelly Brook lookalike', which is nice, as she's stunning!" (credit:ITV)
Javi Shephard(06 of12)
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Javi, 27, is a Surveyor from York and has been single for seven months.He says: "She has to be perfect! She has to be intelligent, athletic and healthy, and just have something about her. She should just be fun. I want a girl with good energy, who makes me happy." (credit:ITV)
Zara Holland(07 of12)
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Zara, 20, is the current Miss Great Britain. She’s from Hull and has been single for two years. She says: "I do like tall, dark and handsome. I like a guy to have nice dress sense. I'd love it if he turned up in a blazer and a baby blue shirt! Not that I'm being picky or anything…" (credit:ITV)
Nathan Massey(08 of12)
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Nathan, 24, is a carpenter from Essex and has been single for seven months. He says: "I knock around with a few of the TOWIE lot - Tommy Mallett's one of my best mates." (credit:ITV)
Malin Andersson(09 of12)
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Malin, 23, is a make up artist from Bedford and has been single for two months.She says: "I was on 'Take Me Out' about four years ago, but I didn't get a date. I think I was too fussy. I kept turning my light off!" (credit:ITV)
Rykard Jenkins(10 of12)
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Rykard, 25, is a personal trainer from Kent and has been single for five months. He says: "I hate it when all girls talk about is how many followers they've got on Twitter. Life's about so much more than that." (credit:ITV)
Olivia Buckland(11 of12)
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Olivia, 22, is a sales executive from Essex and has been single for eight months. She says: "I like a guy with tattoos, messy hair, and muscles. And I like a guy with confidence." (credit:ITV)
Tom Powell(12 of12)
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Tom, 24, is a barman and fitness instructor from Wales and has been single since Christmas.He says: "I talk to my granddad about my love life. He's my hero. He taught me everything he knows. He's with my nan and they're very happy, so he must be doing something right." (credit:ITV)

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