Love Island 2022: 26-year-old Dubliner Dami Hope joins show for ‘a different experience’

The reality TV show that heralds the start of the summer for many has announced the list of this year’s contestants and an Irish man has made the line up.

Dami Hope, a microbiologist from Dublin, hopes to take home the top prize with his natural charm.

Speaking about why he wanted to join the popular dating show, Dami said he wanted to try new things in 2022.

“This year I was kind of being more open to new things and I think actually that’s why I put myself out there to get some new experiences. Love Island is a different experience, I will be talking to different girls, it might not go well with some, might go well with others, so it’s a fun experience.”

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When asked what he’ll be bringing to this year’s series, Dami said he plans to be himself: “Just myself — Dami Hope! Being me — funny and my personality.”

Dami’s star sign is Aries, he says, and he puts his partners first in relationships.

“When I’m actually in a relationship, I think it’s a star sign thing, I’m an Aries but I’m very passionate — I always used to put that person first. If they had something they wanted to do or something they were passionate about, I’d make sure that even if it’s something I’m not talented at I’d get talented at it just so it helps them. I’m really good at being in a team and actually looking after each other.”

Will you be watching this year’s crop of hopefuls as they try to find love and win the cash prize?

Laura Whitmore will return as host when the series starts on Monday June 6th at 9pm on ITV2 and ITV Hub.