Charleen Murphy for Love Island 2026 / ITV
Age: 27
Job: Content Creator
From: Dublin
How would you describe your type on paper?
“My type is tall, with kind eyes. That’s my thing. Definitely someone’s vibe is really important to me, like I could see a picture of someone and think they’re unreal but if they’re not a good guy, or fun, then I won’t like them. I need personality. I need someone who is funny and doesn’t take themselves too seriously because I don’t! I just think that would be such a turn off if he just didn’t laugh at himself and laugh at life, that’s really important. Someone that’s a best friend as well as a partner is my type. “
Who do you have your eye on?
“There’s four – I’m being greedy! Kavan, Aidan, Lorenzo and Sean I’d say. They have bits of my type in each of them but I think I’d need to see that and to actually chat to them properly. Kavan I would say out of all of them is my actual type on paper. I’m excited to get to know all of them. I think everyone owes it to themselves to see different connections, and if something isn’t working maybe it’s time to move onto the next or explore something. I think Kavan did the right thing to not close it off so early on with Jasmine because I think you need to explore in there to see if there’s someone better for you, that’s the whole point of Love Island. I think his head could definitely turn!”
Describe your Bombshell strategy in a few words.
“Be myself. I’m naturally a flirty person, I’ve got a good heart and good energy. I think if you go in with too much of a strategy, it’s like you’re forcing it and not being yourself. I’m going to be myself and go with what my heart says and follow my gut. I’ll talk to everyone, give everyone a chance, even people I might not necessarily have my eye on because people could surprise you so you never know! I’ll be bringing the Irish charm.”
Love Island airs nightly at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
