Popular influencer tipped to enter Love Island UK as bombshell soon just ahead of Casa Amor
Love Island viewers could be about to see one very familiar face enter the villa, as speculation continues to grow that a certain Irish influencer is finally set to make her debut.
The 27-year-old social media star, who boasts 403k followers on Instagram alone, has been heavily linked to this year's series for months, but fresh reports suggest things may now be moving behind the scenes just as Casa Amor approaches.
According to an exclusive report from Goss.ie, Charleen Murphy flew to Mallorca on Wednesday (24 June) to meet with Love Island producers, fuelling rumours that she could be preparing to enter the villa as one of the show's next bombshells.
A source told the publication: "Charleen flew over to Palma to meet with Love Island producers today. There’s been so much buzz around her going on the show, but now it looks like it’s finally about to happen."
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While reality TV fans may be hoping her arrival is all but confirmed, it appears nothing has been signed off on just yet.
The source added: "Charleen met with producers today, but there’s still no guarantee she’ll make it on the show."
According to the report, producers are believed to have several potential bombshells waiting in Mallorca before making a final decision on who enters the villa.
The insider continued: "Producers have multiple potential bombshells in holding over in Mallorca, so she still doesn’t know if she will make it into the villa.
"But with Casa Amor looming, now could be the perfect time for Charleen to finally make her long-awaited entrance.
"And the producers know she will definitely turn the boys’ heads."
Earlier this year, in April, The Sun also reported that former Love Island star Lucinda Strafford had recommended Charleen to ITV bosses.
A source told the publication: "Charleen split from her boyfriend earlier this year and Lucinda told ITV bosses they should get her on the show."
They added: "She’s really gorgeous and fun and has a lot of Irish charm – she’s been friends with Lucinda for years so of course Lucinda would put a word in for her!"
For now, Love Island fans will simply have to wait and see whether Charleen makes the final cut, but with Casa Amor just around the corner, the avalanche of rumours doesn't appear to be going away anytime soon.
Tyla has reached out to ITV for comment.
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Dani Dyer - season four (2018)
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The actor initially said he ‘didn’t want’ his daughter to go on the dating show. Speaking on an evening version of Good Morning Britain in 2018, he explained: “I did struggle at first, it was difficult.
“But as it's gone on, I think what she's done is she's proved with this reality TV thing that actually you can be a decent girl, with self-respect, dignity, not be rolling under the bedsheets, still have respect off the man and be loved and adored by young people.”
While Dani ended up winning series four of Love Island with Jack Fincham, the pair ultimately went their separate ways. She’s now married to West Ham footballer Jarrod Bowen - who Danny is a huge fan of since he supports the team.
Tommy Fury - season five (2019)
Not long after rocking up to the villa in 2019, Tommy revealed he was a professional boxer, which led to some Islanders putting two and two together and working out his famous background.
Tommy is the younger half-brother of heavyweight boxing champ Tyson Fury.
At first, Tyson was sceptical about Tommy’s decision to enter the world of reality TV, as he told Metro in 2023: “At the time he was just turned professional and I thought he’s gonna take 18 months to a year – like he did – away from his boxing career. And I wanted him to be a professional boxer, which he was.”
However, as fans will know, Tommy and Molly-Mae Hague went on to become one of the most successful couples in Love Island history, getting engaged and welcoming two children together while succeeding in their respective careers.
Tyson added: “Well, it turned out to be, it was the best thing that could have happened to him because now he’s a professional boxer, but he’s also doing the influencing in boxing and all that.”
Belle Hassan - season five (2019)
Belle is the daughter of actor Tamer Hassan, who is best known for starring in the likes of Snatch, The Football Factory, and even Game of Thrones.
Speaking to The Sun in 2019, Tammer revealed he told Belle before she entered the villa: “Listen, be yourself but I am watching every move, remember who your dad is and do the right stuff.”
She ended up being dumped alongside her partner, Anton Danyluk, a day before the 2019 final. Sadly, it wasn’t meant to be as the two split just weeks after the show finished.
Jack Keating - season eight (2022)
Jack entered Casa Amor as a bombshell in the 2022 series and was quick to bond with fellow Islander Gemma Owen over their famous fathers.
Jack is the son of Boyzone singer Ronan Keating - who confessed he was ‘nervous as hell’ over his son appearing on the show.
In an interview with the Daily Mail in 2022, the star added: “When I saw him walk into the villa my heart was beating out of my chest.
“I'm excited for him though, this is something he wanted to do, and I'll always support him and all my kids in their endeavours.”
Unfortunately, Jack was dumped just days later after failing to make a connection. He returned for a second stint for the 2026 All Stars series and, despite striking up a romance with Sher Suarez, they split after leaving the show.
Gemma Owen - season eight (2022)
Gemma is the daughter of ex-footballer Michael Owen, who played for the likes of Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Manchester United, as well as the England national team. However, during her time in the Love Island villa in 2022, Gemma kept her dad’s identity relatively quiet.
Opening up about his daughter’s decision to go on the show, Michael told OK! In 2023: “I wasn’t that keen.
“But I knew as soon as she said, ‘You know what, I’m probably favouring doing it,’ that she wouldn’t bring shame to me or the family, or anything like that, as she’s bombproof.”
She finished Love Island as a runner-up alongside Luca Bish, though they split just months after.
Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
Topics: Love Island, TV And Film, Reality TV, ITV, Celebrity
Rhiannon Ingle