Love Island's Casa Amor Twist Is Confirmed, And Here's What We Know So Far

The Islanders' relationships are about to be put to the test with the arrival of a new bunch of contestants.
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The Love Island contestants are set to face the ultimate test of their relationships in the coming days as Casa Amor makes a dramatic return. 

Bosses confirmed rumours the second villa twist was being brought back on the official ITV2 Twitter account on Wednesday night.

While the twist set to unfold over the coming days, here’s what we’re able to tell you about this year’s game-changer...

What is Casa Amor and how does it work?

Casa Amor was first introduced during the third series of Love Island back in 2017, and was brought back again in 2018.

The twist sees the show make use of a second villa – named Casa Amor, obviously – with the existing boys and girls split up, and new Islanders introduced who attempt to turn the heads of the original contestants.

In the past two series, the boys woken up in the middle of the night and secretly move into Casa Amor, before a new bunch of girls join them. 

And while the girls remain in the original villa, new boys are also sent in to keep them entertained.

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Previous series have seen the twist last three to four days, before there is a dramatic recoupling ceremony. 

This gives all Islanders the chance to form new couples, or remain in their original pairing – but anyone left single at the end of it is at risk of being dumped from the Island. 

Where is Casa Amor?

The second villa is actually only a stone’s throw from the main one, which is located in the hills of Sant Llorenc des Cardassar in Mallorca. 

In fact, they are so close that sometimes contestants in the main villa have heard the other Islanders out in the Casa Amor garden. 

Are there any changes this year?

It has been rumoured that in a change to the past two years, this time the girls will be moving to Casa Amor. 

The Sun have also reported that they will escape from the main villa in a slightly different way too.

The rumoured stunt will see all the Islanders actually leave the villa, before the girls are whisked off to Casa Amor and the boys are then delivered back to the main house. 

Who’s going in?

There are 12 new arrivals going into the villas to test the couples’ loyalties, whose arrival was teased at the end of Thursday night’s show.

Get to know them all a little better below...

Love Island 2019: Casa Amor Bombshells
Lavena Black(01 of12)
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Age: 23

From: Croydon

Occupation: Business developer

She says: "I like Tom, Danny and Anton. If I had my pick, I’d probably go for Michael but I feel like he’s really coupled up. But Anton seems very funny so we would bounce off each other."
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Nabila Badda(02 of12)
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Age: 29

From: London

Occupation: Hostess

She says: "I have got my eye on Anton. I think he is cheeky and I think he’s misunderstood by the girls in the villa."
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Joanna Chimonides(03 of12)
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Age: 22

From: London

Occupation: Recruitment consultant

She says: "With Anton I find his personality so attractive and he’s got banter, so I think we’d connect. Tom is my type and what I usually go for looks-wise so I’m hoping his personality matches his good looks."
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Belle Hassan(04 of12)
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Age: 21

From: Bromley

Occupation: Make-up artist

She says: "I definitely have my eye on Anton. Tom is good looking too and Tommy is gorgeous."
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Jourdan Riane(05 of12)
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Age: 24

From: Essex

Occupation: Model/actress

She says: "In no order, my three would be Michael, Danny and the new Tom. He is beautiful. I also like Jordan."
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Maria Wild(06 of12)
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Age: 22

From: Cheltenham

Occupation: VIP host

She says: "Deep down, it is Anton but I just can’t stop thinking about when he went in and talked about having a wandering eye. When I first saw him, I was not attracted to him but now I’ve watched him and got to know him, he’s funny and sweet."
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Stevie Bradley(07 of12)
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Age: 21

From: Isle Of Man

Occupation: Student

He says: "Lucie seems really sweet and down to earth. Maura is also stunning. But Lucie would be my number one."
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Marvin Brooks(08 of12)
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Age: 29

From: Bournemouth

Occupation: Personal trainer and ex Royal Navy officer

He says: "Anna has definitely caught my eye but then recently Lucie has as I feel like she’s very similar to me in the sense that if she doesn’t want to hang around with a group she won’t force herself to do, which I’ve admired."
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Dennon Lewis(09 of12)
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Age: 22

From: Watford

Occupation: Professional footballer

He says: "I have my eye on quite a few of them - Lucie’s very nice. I do like how Maura is turning out to be. She’s really feisty and could be a handful."
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George Rains(10 of12)
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Age: 22

From: Essex

Occupation: Builder

He says: "Amber and Anna are my type, they are the sort of girls I’d go for looks-wise and Anna is really pretty and she’s got a nice body."
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Dan Rose(11 of12)
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Age: 21

From: Nuneaton

Occupation: Bathroom salesperson

He says: "I do fancy Amber but I know she seems loved up with Michael. I’ll test the water with it though. Then I’ll probably go for Lucie and Maura."
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Ovie Soko(12 of12)
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Age: 28

Occupation: London

Occupation: Pro basketball player

He says: "They are all gorgeous girls but Anna, I’ve been watching her from the beginning and she has consistently has been on my radar."
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What drama has unfolded in previous series?

Casa Amor has served up some of the most memorable – and indeed controversial – moments in Love Island history. 

Back in series three, the main villa was sent a postcard that showed Kem Cetinay cracking on with Chyna Ellis behind Amber Davies’ back, which effectively ended their relationship, albeit temporarily. 

 

Then last year, the show received over 2500 Ofcom complaints when Dani Dyer was sent a video message of Jack Fincham reacting to the arrival of his ex Ellie Jones in Casa Amor.

Many complained the producers had caused her unnecessary emotional distress given there was nothing going on between them. 

 

Last year also saw Josh Denzel and Kaz Crossley get close in Casa Amor while Georgia Steel was back in the main villa insisting he would stay “loyal” to her. 

However, there were dramatic scenes at the recoupling when Josh walked back into the villa with Kaz, leaving Georgia with a face like absolute thunder. 

 

 Love Island airs Sunday to Friday at 9pm on ITV2. 

The Love Island villa 2019...
Love Island(01 of14)
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