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ITV confirms Love Island bombshell as American waitress in show first

Love Island's 12th season premiered on Monday, June 9, 2025, on ITV2 with Antonia 'Toni' Laites entering as the first bombshell.
Toni, a 24-year-old American from Connecticut living in Las Vegas, joins the show despite battling ulcerative colitis, which once hospitalised her around prom time.
The show’s host Maya Jama teased a major week one twist, featuring Toni’s surprise American arrival to shake up the villa dynamics.
Toni said, "It's time to try something new!" and expressed interest in dating British men, noting they are more polite and that she seeks someone who can make her laugh.
Toni’s participation highlights invisibility of chronic illness in public life and promises to add diversity and fresh energy to the anniversary season.

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