Meet The Love Islanders

Sophie AndertonIt's summer again and that must mean a new series of Love Island hitting our screens.

But who are the lucky lot looking for love on a Fijian paradise island?

There's a hint in that they've dropped the 'Celebrity' from the title...

ITV1 has gathered a right mix of hopefuls looking for love, including models, pop stars, actors and offspring of the famous.

Donning their flip-flops and swimwear will be Lady Victoria Hervey - who says she wants someone who can "make her laugh" - Sophie Anderton, glamour girl Alicia Douvall and Playboy Playmate-turned DJ Colleen Shannon.

Former pop stars Kelle Bryan of Eternal, Shane Lynch of Boyzone and The Streets singer Leo Ihenacho will join them, along with Pierce Brosnan's son, Chris, and Paul Gascoigne's stepdaughter, Bianca.

Bianca GascoigneMs Gascoigne, 19, said: "I'm absolutely petrified, but it will be an experience."

And last but not least, we have TV stars Lee Otway of Hollyoaks and Brendan Cole of Strictly Come Dancing fame.

Brendan says his ideal woman is "classy, giving and caring". He added: "Anyone who is loud, obnoxious, common or brassy is a big turn-off for me."

Presenting the show will be Patrick Kielty and Fearne Cotton, who takes the place of Kelly Brook.

ITV bosses are promising there will be plenty of shocks in store for our unwitting islanders.

Executive producer Rachel Arnold said: "Even in a paradise location like Fiji, our celebrities won't be safe from a few surprises.

"But we'll be keeping them all under wraps until the last minute."

The series starts on Monday 10th July at 9pm on ITV1.