Love Island fans claim new line-up is a 'Poundland version' of last year's cast complete with blonde air hostess and lovable boy next door
The Love Island cast have been unveiled ahead of next week's hotly-anticipated season 5 debut.
Fans have been joking new line-up is like a budget version of last year's, with countless people taking to Twitter to claim the new ITV2 hopefuls have been typecast.
Viewers have pointed out the similarities between this year's crop of newcomers and the characters from the 2018 version, including a blonde air hostess and lovable boy next door.
Seeing double: Fans have been joking new Love Island line-up is like a budget version of last year's - with the likes of Amy Hart (left) reminiscent of fellow air hostess Laura Anderson (right)
One Twitter user posted: 'love island this year is just poundland versions of last year if u ask me'.
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Another pointed out: 'The new #LoveIsland cast just look like copycats of last years I mean come on a blonde girl who’s an air hostess Laura springs to mind️'.
A third chimed in: 'Love island contestants this year are like carbon copies of last year between a surfer girl and a air hostess #original'.
'Despite Love Island saying they were going to ensure diversity this year, the new contestants look identical to last years. Ok hun', another social media user wrote.
Lovable lad: Curtis Pritchard (pictured), who is the younger brother of Strictly professional dancer AJ Pritchard, appears to have been cast in a similar role to last year's Doctor Alex George (right)
Same but different: Viewers have pointed out the similarities between this year's crop of newcomers and the characters from the 2018 version
Joker: Reality star Jake Quickenden joined in on the trending topic, reminding people they always complain about the same thing - but instantly forget about it when the series starts
Reality star Jake Quickenden joined in on the trending topic, joking: 'Love island lineup released everyone says nah not as good as last year.... 2 days in this is the best line up ever'.
The physical similarities between some of the contestants are quite striking, namely blonde beauty Amy Hart, a Cabin Crew member from Worthing, Sussex.
The bubbly 26-year-old blonde shares an occupation and similar physique to last year's Scottish star Laura Anderson, who became a firm fan favourite.
Curtis Pritchard, who is the younger brother of Strictly professional dancer AJ Pritchard, appears to have been cast in a similar role to last year's Doctor Alex George.
Confident: Michael Griffiths, 27, (left) a firefighter from Liverpool has the confidence and the looks - not to mention the abs - of Wes Nelson (right)
Curvy queens: Anna Vakili (left) , a 28-year-old pharmacist from London, has been billed as this year's 'plus-sized' star, reminiscent of natural beauty Alexandra Cane (right)
Get the Love Island look in Anna's I Saw It First swimsuit
Cancel your plans and set your alarms because Love Island is back!
As a host of new hotties are revealed, here at Fashion Finder we’re preparing ourselves to be inundated with swimwear inspiration left, right and center throughout the series.
Kicking things off is Anna Vakili, who we spotted wearing a gorgeous tomato red swimsuit by I Saw It First.. with heels, of course.
You’re bound to see more of the brand’s swimwear coveted this series as they’ve partnered up with the show to keep the girls looking stylish, and Anna’s one-piece is the perfect piece to update your holiday wardrobe with.
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Unlucky-in-love Curtis, 23, claims he's been on less than five dates and would never cheat on a girl, showing off some rather awkward moves in the promo trailer.
His words seem reminiscent of bumbling yet lovable Dr Alex, who failed to forge a lasting romantic connection with anyone on the show and was a mass of self doubt.
Michael Griffiths, 27, a firefighter from Liverpool has the confidence and the looks - not to mention the abs - of Wes Nelson.
Rating himself a 10/10, the cocky chap seems to be following in Wes' footsteps and is bound to be a hit with the ladies.
Anna Vakili, a 28-year-old pharmacist from London, has been billed as this year's 'plus-sized' contestant due to her curvier figure.
Joe Garratt (left), 22, bears a resemblance to last year's self-professed 'deep' yoga lover, Eyal Booker (right)
The beauty boasts the same killer figure and striking looks as last year's down-to-earth star Alexandra Canem with some also likening her to series 2's Malin Andersson.
Joe Garratt, 22, bears a resemblance to last year's self-professed 'deep' yoga lover, Eyal Booker.
With his crop of curly hair, floral beachwear and confidence ('Looks wise, I’d say my best features are my teeth or curly hair', he says), he will no doubt remind viewers of Eyal.
There's also a sporty surfer chick, 21-year-old Lucie Donlan, who follows on from last year's pro surfer Laura Crane.
LOVE ISLAND 2019: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
Strictly speaking: Curtis is AJ Pritchard's kid brother
Name: Curtis Pritchard
Age: 23
Occupation: Latin and Ballroom Pro
Location: Shropshire
Claim To Fame: Curtis is a pro dancer on Dancing With The Stars in Ireland, and is the younger brother of Strictly Come Dancing's AJ Pritchard
Thoughts On Dating: 'I’ve probably been on less than ten dates, maybe five. I've never used a dating app. All of this meeting people on social media and apps is fake,' he says
Ever Cheated? 'I have cheated before. I will always be loyal from now on'
Exotic: Anna boasts a Middle-Eastern heritage
Name: Anna Vakili
Age: 28
Occupation: Pharmacist
Location: London
Claim To Fame: 'I ended up on the Iranian News earlier this year when my sister and I were away in Qatar with two Iranian footballers who have a huge following. Suddenly my followers went up by 20,000 and I started being tagged in fan pages!' she recalls
Marks Out Of 10? 'I would rate myself an eight. My best feature is my eyes, I get compliments on my eyes a lot. I wish I had a penny for every time I’ve had a compliment on my eyes'
She blinded me with science: Yewande has been unlucky in love
Name: Yewande Biala
Age: 23
Occupation: Scientist
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Thoughts On Love: Yewande says: 'I don’t think there is a science to finding love and if there is then I have clearly been reading the wrong books'
Celebrity Crush: Anthony Joshua
In It To Win It? 'I am a terrible flirt but I’m such a girly girl and I can’t imagine stealing someone’s man in there. I don’t think I’d be that type but never say never,' she says
Too fast, too fury-ous: Tommy's a boxer... like his brother
Name: Tommy Fury
Age: 20
Occupation: Boxer
Location: Manchester
Looking For? 'Blonde hair, blue eyes, good tan, gym girl... Ariana Grande. That girl is fire!'
Claim To Fame: 'It’s probably my brother, Tyson, but I’m my own man and I’ve said it throughout my whole boxing career. I don’t want to be labelled as his little brother, I’m my own man and I’m doing the best that I can do in life and that’s all I’m setting out to achieve,' Tommy says
Hot stuff: Fireman Michael wants to be 'someone's personal hero'
Name: Michael Griffiths
Age: 27
Occupation: Firefighter
Location: Liverpool
Marks Out Of Ten? 'I get complimented on my smile a lot. People seem to be obsessed with my lips. I’d rate myself ten out of ten, I would have said nine but I’m a hero so it bumps it up,' is Michael's modest answer
Ever Cheated? 'Once. It was a revenge cheat'
Up and away: Welsh Callum works in aviation
Name: Callum Macleod
Age: 28
Occupation: Aircraft Engineer
Location: South Wales
Disastrous Dating Story: 'I went to the cinema with a girl and she sat on a piece of chocolate that melted onto her leather trousers,' Callum recalls. 'She shot off to the toilet to clean them and didn’t come back for ages. I watched the majority of the film on my own. I later found her fretting in the toilets because she couldn’t get her trousers back on'
Cocky? Amber rates herself 10/10
Name: Amber Gill
Age: 21
Occupation: Beauty Therapist
Location: Newcastle
Disastrous Dating Story: 'I was speaking to this guy and he lived in Manchester and I got the train down to see him,' Amber recounts. 'I was nervous because he was really good looking and a bit older than me. I had five Cosmopolitans in a can and I drank them on the train. When the train got to Manchester I got up and I was drunk! He was waiting for me at the train station and when I got off I fell through the gap between the train and platform. What an icebreaker though!'
Got talent? Amy has a crush on David Walliams and Simon Cowell
Name: Amy Hart
Age: 26
Occupation: Cabin Crew
Location: Worthing, Sussex
Celebrity Crushes: Liam Hemsworth, Ashley Banjo, David Walliams and Simon Cowell. 'You’d never go there obviously but there is something about them,' Amy says
Claim To Fame: Amy once met Liam Payne and had a photo with him. When she posted it online she was bombarded with hate mail from One Directioners, who thought she was his new squeeze
Food of love: Sherif is a dab-hand in the kitchen
Name: Sherif Lanre
Age: 20
Occupation: Chef and Semi-pro Rugby Player
Location: London
Worst traits: 'Number one would be that I’m pretty outrageous, that can also translate to the bad side,' Sherif says. 'On top of that, I laugh at everything which sometimes gets me into trouble. I can’t really take anything seriously. My actual laugh, my hysterical laugh is pretty ugly'
Fitness first: Anton wants a girl who likes working out
Name: Anton Danyluk
Age: 24
Occupation: Gym Owner
Location: Airdrie, Scotland
Worst Date: 'I bought myself a Porsche when I was 21, as you do! I picked a girl up in that and she started taking pictures when she was in the car and sending it to her friends. It shouldn’t matter what I was driving whether that be a Corsa or a Porsche so I finished the date right there'
Clumsy: Jack says he's a total klutz
Name: Joe Garratt
Age: 22
Occupation: Catering Company Owner
Location: London
Marks Out Of 10? 'Today, I reckon about an 8.5! In the mornings I’m probably like a low 8. I consistently stay around the 8s to 9s in my opinion. Maybe some days I go past the 9, when it’s a really good day…. a suit day. My best feature is my chat. I’m cheeky and a bit of a charmer. Looks wise, I’d say my best features are my teeth or curly hair'
Name: Lucie Donlan
Age: 21
Occupation: Surfer
Location: Newquay
Famous exes? 'The last guy I was with was Charlie [Frederick] from last year’s Love Island. We got together a few weeks after he came out of the villa. I’ve spoken to Joey Essex on and off because I love his personality, it’s so funny. Lookswise I like Jay Alvarrez. He surfs, skydives and he’s got amazing hair. I would marry him!'
Footballer's ex: Molly-Mae Hague is looking for true love
Name: Molly-Mae Hague
Age: 20
Occupation: Social Media Influencer, ex-girlfriend of Leicester City's James Maddison
Location: Hertfordshire
Dating History: ' All the dates I’ve been on have been guys from Instagram. A few footballers have slid into my DMs. I’ve dated footballers, it’s all just superficial and on the surface. And then you get to know them and they’re just a bang average "Jack the Lad".'
