(and some returning islanders to the villa…)
With host Sarah Hyland leaving the show last season there was much debate on who would take her place. Well Ariana Madix (of Vanderpump Rules fame) snagged the spot promising ‘big sister vibes’.
And Madix isn’t the only face you will find familiar, with The Traitors UK series 1 winner Aaron Evans and season 5 of Love Island USA’s Robert Rausch both entering the villa looking for love. I’ll be it, its no Joey Essex but we keep moving.
If you are unfamiliar, Essex joined the Love Island UK cast in episode one last week. I had half expected a reaction like the Adam Collard one… “is that Joey bloody Essex??”.
But I’ve no doubt that this new crop of USA islanders will bring the love, soulties and drama. Perhaps Scott will be back…again…?
Let’s meet the islanders shall we?
Serena Page
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Age: 24
Hometown: Houston, TX
Currently Lives: Los Angeles, CA
Occupation: Media Planner
Serena grew up in Houston as the youngest of three siblings and was raised as a Southern Belle, complete with her own horse. According to the show notes, Serena loves a short king and she loves a bald man even more; something about bald heads just does it for her.
Aaron Evans
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Age: 26
Hometown: Marbella, Spain
Currently Lives: North Devon, UK
Occupation: Deck Hand
Another familiar face, Aaron is the winner of Traitors UK season 1. According to the show notes, he still has his cuddly toy Lala from the Teletubbies from when he was a year old, though it’s now retired and lives on his nightstand. His mom describes him as a “feral liability.”
Kaylor Martin
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Age: 22
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Currently Lives: Connellsville, PA
Occupation: Graduate College Student
Kaylor grew up in a small town of 6,000 people, where everyone knows everything about each other. According to the show notes, she can pour a glass of champagne using only her mouth (just champagne or other wine too?) and her go-to dance move is the worm.
Kordell Beckham
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Age: 21
Hometown: Houston, TX
Currently Lives: Dallas, TX
Occupation: Aircraft Fueler / Model
If the last name looks familiar, you’re not going crazy. Yep, that’s NFL star running back Odell Beckham Jnr’s baby brother Kordell. According to the show notes, he’s a true country boy who loves to ride horses, is one of 10 kids, and is very close with his family. He’s also a self-described “yapper”.
Hannah Smith
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Age: 26
Hometown: Concord, NC
Currently Lives: Charlotte, NC
Occupation: Bottle Server
Hannah loves to travel but has a fear of flying; it’s the turbulence that gets her, according to the show notes. She’s nicknamed “Goofy” because she’s so clumsy (same) and one of her biggest red flags is lack of communication.
Coye Simmons
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Age: 28
Hometown: Winston-Salem, NC
Currently Lives: Winston-Salem, NC
Occupation: School District Unit Director
Coye is the son of rapper Shocky Shay, a prominent female rapper who shot to fame in the 90s. At 6’8”, he has to have all his clothes and shoes customized and doesn’t remember the last time he went shopping at a mall. He wears a size 17 shoe.
JaNa Craig
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Age: 27
Hometown: Kailua HI / Okinawa, Japan
Currently Lives: Las Vegas, NV
Occupation: Day Trader
According to the show notes, JaNa’s kryptonite on any man is facial hair. She’s afraid of cats (honestly, same) and prides herself on not having tattoos. Her celebrity crushes are Travis Kelce and Rege-Jean Page so the woman has good taste.
Robert Rausch
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Age: 25
Hometown: Florence, AL
Currently Lives: Florence, AL
Occupation: Snake Wrangler
Robert appeared on Season 5 of Love Island USA and is returning this season for a second chance at love. He’s seen the process work for others and really believes it can work for him. Robert has loved snakes from a young age and believes they are intensely misunderstood. As a result, he’s made a career out of working with them.
Leah Kateb
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Age: 24
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Currently Lives: Bell Canyon, CA
Occupation: College Student
Leah’s parents immigrated from Iran and her first language is Farsi. She loves animals more than anything and has 3 dogs, 3 horses, and pigs. She has been a vegetarian for the last 11 years due to her love for animals. She is excellent at spotting red flags and claims she doesn’t need a pick-up line because she is the pick-up line.
Kendall Washington
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Age: 27
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Currently Lives: Dallas, TX
Occupation: Territory Manager – Medical Device Sales
Kendall’s favorite movie is Ratatouille so you know he’s a catch. Then again, he once broke up with a girlfriend while floating down a water park lazy river, which would’ve made for a pretty awkward rest of the ride.
Love Island USA season six premieres exclusively on Peacock on Tuesday, June 11, at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET with six episodes per week.
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