Love Island is heating up! Four new contestants have chosen four Islanders for a special sleepover, even after the recent pairing up.
Okay, so last night’s episode left us on a huge cliffhanger! The bombshells picked Kavan, Simba, Mica, and Yasmin to spend the night in a separate villa. I’m seriously on the edge of my seat wondering if this means they’ll get to know those new Islanders better and if their loyalties will shift! It’s going to be intense!
The newest cast member, Chidi, seems confident she’ll succeed and doesn’t feel threatened by other contestants. She boldly stated, “I’m so sure of myself, I could compete with anyone – even Drake!”
He explained that he doesn’t focus on other people as competition. He sees this not as boastfulness, but as a strong belief in himself and his own abilities. He understands his strengths and believes that, ultimately, attraction is a matter of individual preference. No matter who else is around, he’s confident someone will always be interested in getting to know him.
With his eyes set on what he wants, just who is Love Island 2026 contestant Chidi?
Chidi – key facts
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Age: 27
Job: Civil Engineer
From: Milton Keynes
Instagram: @chidi.0
Who is Chidi from Love Island 2026?
Chidi, a civil engineer originally from Milton Keynes, is joining the Love Island villa hoping to find romance and create some excitement.
He admitted that some conflict is just expected. “People actually like a little drama,” he explained, “it makes things more engaging.”
While in the villa, Chidi plans to “scope out the scene and get a feel for everyone”.
He explained that it’s usually easy to figure out who you’re attracted to and with whom you have a connection. Then, he admitted he’d choose the most attractive woman and pursue her.
How old is Chidi?
Chidi is 27 years old.
Is Chidi from Love Island 2026 on Instagram?
You can find him on Instagram at @chidi.0, where he currently has just over 2,200 followers.
What is Chidi’s ‘type on paper’?
Chidi’s type is someone “petite, pretty and someone who takes care of herself“.
He explained that he’s attracted to women with a bit of an attitude – someone who isn’t a pushover and doesn’t try too hard to please others. He prefers someone who’s a little sophisticated and fun-loving, but also kind, self-assured, and knows what she wants. Above all, he wants a girl who’s genuinely interested in him and isn’t afraid to show her feelings.
Read more on the Love Island 2026 cast:
- Halle
- Tommy
- Simba
- Namibia
- Priya
- Kavan
- Yasmin
- Aidan
- Jasmine
- Lola
- Samuel
- Angelista
- Samraj
- Ellie
- Sean
- Robyn
- Lorenzo
- Mica
Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
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Katelyn Mensah writes about entertainment for TopMob, covering everything from popular shows and reality TV to important documentaries. Before joining TopMob, she worked at The Tab where she reported on reality television and celebrity news. She has a journalism degree.
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2026-06-17 13:10