Although the couple admitted to having seen each other around various Essex nightspots, a photo dating as far back as last January on Hannah’s Twitter page shows the pair of them posing together at a club in Epping, alongside the caption: “Seen r Marbs boy.”
A representative for the ITV2 reality series has even stepped in to clarify the nature of the pair’s relationship, admitting that although they had met before the show, neither of them knew the other would be taking part.
The spokesperson said: “The opening episode of ‘Love Island’ featured a scene in which Jonathan acknowledged in the Beach Hut that he had met Hannah before the show.
“Both of them live and socialise in Essex and Hannah was a Sugar Hut Honey.
“As far as we are aware, neither knew of the other’s involvement in Love Island until they met in the villa.”
Joshua, 20, is a joiner from Bolton. He's been known to spend an hour doing his hair, and names Caroline Flack as his celebrity crush. (credit:ITV)
Hannah Elizabeth(02 of11)
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Hannah, 25, is a glamour model from Liverpool, and is a Playboy Bunny, spending time at Hugh Heffner’s Playboy Mansion. (credit:ITV)
Chris Williamson(03 of11)
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Chris, 27, is a model and club promoter from Newcastle. He runs one of the biggest club nights in the area and he's friends with the 'Geordie Shore' cast. He also previously appeared on 'Take Me Out'. (credit:ITV)
Lauren Richardson(04 of11)
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Lauren, 26, is a Community Sports Officer from East London. She previously found herself at the centre of a Twitter storm after being pictured with One Direction star Zayn Malik in Thailand. (credit:ITV)
Jordan Ring(05 of11)
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At 31, Jordan is the oldest of the boys. He is a groundsman at his family hotel and restaurant in Gloucestershire. He has recently come out of a long-term relationship and describes himself as an alpha male. (credit:ITV)
Danielle Pyne(06 of11)
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Danielle, 23, is a marketing executive from West London. She works for an upmarket West End club and she loves to party with the posh Chelsea set. (credit:ITV)
Jon Clark(07 of11)
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Jon, 25, is a builder from Essex, and something of a local celebrity in the area. He rates himself as a ten out of ten with the ladies and previously dated 'TOWIE' star Jasmin Walia. (credit:ITV)
Rachel Christie(08 of11)
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Rachel, 26, is a former athlete and model, and a single mum. She is the niece of Linford Christieand was the first evermixed race woman to hold the title of Miss England. (credit:ITV)
Luis Morrison(09 of11)
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Luis, 20, is a former professional footballer and events company owner. He has recently returned from living in Sweden and his talents include playing the piano. (credit:ITV)
Zoe Basia Brown(10 of11)
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Zoe, 24, is a High Fashion model from South London. She has travelled the world and two years ago she became a Born Again Christian. (credit:ITV)
Omar Sultani(11 of11)
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Omar, 22, is an IT recruiter from Leamington Spa. He recently won £12,000 on a bet and claims he likes a girl who's "a bit crazy". (credit:ITV)