GET KEEN: How to watch Love Island UK 2020 in Australia, your new favourite reality show.

Good news, Love Island fans! A new season of the English reality TV dating show Love Island UK is here, and it’s four months earlier than expected.

After us Aussies suffered through a frankly terrible few months of watching Love Island Australia season two in 2019, the Brits have stepped it up by blessing us with not one, but TWO seasons of Love Island UK in 2020.

Even better, the first season airs in Australia tonight (Tuesday, January 14) so here’s everything you need to know about Love Island 2020. Yes, including where you can stalk all the Love Island season six cast and how to watch Love Island UK in Australia.

You can watch a trailer for Love Island UK’s 2020 winter season below, post continues after video.

What is Love Island Winter 2020?

Love Island in… winter?

Because British TV network ITV2 knows what the people want, they’ve decided to air two seasons of Love Island this year.

The regular ‘summer’ version will take place during Europe’s summer break from June to August in Majorca, Spain, but the season that’s starting now is a winter version set in a new villa in South Africa.

The Love Island South Africa villa has had an upgrade and now features a ‘dog house’ fold-out bed area where people can sleep when they’ve pissed off their partner, and an even bigger fire pit area for potentially the most Islanders we’ve seen in one season.

 

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The doors to our shiny new villa are (almost) open. ???? Take a look inside… #LoveIsland

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How to watch Love Island in Australia.

This one’s easy. You can watch Love Island UK in Australia on Nine Now. All you have to do is create a free streaming account and muster the patience to put up with the ads.

You can also look forward to a new Love Island 2020 episode dropping every day at 6pm AEST.

Love Island 2020 cast.

OK, let’s have a look at the full Love Island 2020 cast and where you can follow all the Islanders on Instagram.

Leanne Amaning.

 

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• Age: 22.
• Job: Customer service advisor.
• Instagram: @leanneamaning.

Leanne has a degree in occupational psychology and once competed in Miss Ghana UK. She’s looking for a real-life Gerard Butler who’s “rugged and manly, not anyone with a pretty face” and is “loyal and trustworthy”.

Siânnise Fudge.

 

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• Age: 25.
• Job: Beauty consultant.
• Instagram: @siannisefudge.

Siânnise (pronounced Sha-niece) is from Bristol and was scouted to be on Love Island. She reckons she’s after someone “family orientated and trustworthy”.

Eve and Jess Gale.

 

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• Age: 20.
• Job: Students and VIP hostesses.
• Instagrams: @jessicarosegale and @evegale.

Yep, we have twins! Eve and Jess Gale have reportedly worked around the world as VIP hostesses for the likes of rapper and Kylie Jenner’s ex, Tyga. They say they have the same taste in men, but won’t be fighting over people in the villa.

As for what they’re looking for? Eve wants a “switched on alpha male” who’s “fun and confident,” and Jess also wants a confident guy who is “self- assured, kind, respectful and on the same intelligence level as me.”

Shaughna Phillips.

 

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• Age: 25.
• Job: Democratic services officer.
• Instagram: @shaughnaphillips.

Shaughna is a London-based democratic services officer, which means it’s her job to manage the democratic processes of local authorities and councils. Makes sense as she’s hoping to become a politician after Love Island.

The most important qualities she wants in a partner are: someone she can watch the news with who is “funny, a little bit smart, but not smarter than me.”

Sophie Piper.

 

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• Age: 21
• Job: Medical PA
• Instagram: @sophpiper_.

British people might recognise Sophie as the younger sister of English singer and television presenter, Rochelle Humes. The 21-year-old from Essex also randomly went to school with former Love Island winner Kem Cetinay.

She’s interested in meeting someone “tall and tanned with light eyes who doesn’t take themselves too seriously.” Oh, and she wants a guy with “something about them”, which Love Island fans will know as meaning someone with a certain flair.

Paige Turley.

 

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• Age: 22.
• Job: Singer.
• Instagram: @turley_paige.

Paige has semi-made a name for herself as a singer prior to coming on Love Island 2020 – she was on Britain’s Got Talent in 2012 and currently has 85K Instagram followers. Fun fact: she also dated Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi.

Paige is after a tall, dark and handsome partner who’s “quite witty with a bit of banter”. She also wants someone with “something about him”.

Mike Boateng.

 

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• Age: 24.
• Job: Police officer.
• Instagram: @michaelboateng01.

Mike is a former soccer player-turned-police officer with a brother who was a contestant on Britain’s Celebrity Apprentice.

He’s looking for a Beyonce/Rihanna type of lady who’s “ambitious and has a lot of personality”.

Connor Durman.

 

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• Age: 25.
• Job: Coffee bean salesman.
• Instagram: @connordurman.

Connor from Brighton describes himself as the kind of person who says whatever’s on his mind – perfect for a reality TV star.

He’s after someone who’s outgoing with a big personality. He also wants someone who is “loving and isn’t embarrassed to show it in front of people.” Being family orientated and able to fit in with his mates are also high on his list of criteria.

Callum Jones.

 

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• Age: 23.
• Job: Scaffolder.
• Instagram: @_callum_jones.

Callum is your typical tradie from Manchester and is after a woman who looks great wearing red lipstick. Yeah.

And his ultimate celebrity crush? Megan Fox.

Nas Majeed.

 

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• Age: 23.
• Job: Sports science graduate and builder.
• Instagram: @nas_jm.

Nas reckons he’s “different” to the other typical Love Island men from past seasons. He also says his worst habit is laughing in awkward situations. His ideal partner is someone who’s cute, funny and can match his energy.

Ollie Williams.

 

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• Age: 23.
• Job: Heir to the Lanhydrock Estate.
• Instagram: @olliesjwilliams.

Ollie comes from a British aristocratic family – his father’s official title is Lord of the Manor of Lanhydrock, Viscount Clifden. A self-described alpha male, Ollie says his dream woman is “blonde, athletic and funny” like his celebrity crush is Lily James.

Love Island 2020 host who’s not Caroline Flack.

Finally, let’s address the elephant in the villa because Caroline Flack is not the host of Love Island UK season 6.

After hosting the show for five seasons, Flack stepped down from the role in December 2019 after she was charged with assault, following reports of an altercation with boyfriend Lewis Burton.

The Love Island 2020 host is Laura Whitmore, an Irish presenter and actress known for presenting British shows I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! NOW! and Survival of the Fittest.

She also happens to be dating Iain Stirling, the comedian who’s been doing the Love Island UK voice overs since 2015.

 

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Now you’re up to speed, all that’s left to do is get keen for tonight’s premiere.

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