Love Island Games kicked off in spectacular fashion on Wednesday as contestants from the international franchise gathered for a second chance at love.
Megan Barton Hanson, who appeared in series four of the UK version, was the first female bombshell to enter the villa and wasted no time making her mark on her fellow islanders.
The former stripper, 29, entered at the end of the first episode alongside American contestant Johnny Middlebrooks, 25, and were informed by host Maya Jama that they should kiss the Islanders they found the most attractive.
Yet there was a twist, as their fellow Islanders were sat around the firepit blindfolded and unaware of who were the bombshells.
Undeterred, Megan made it clear that she had eyes for Callum Hole, who had coupled up with Liberty Poole earlier in the episode.
Love Island Games: Megan Barton Hanson made an incredible entrance on the first episode as she straddled and passionately kissed Callum Hole in front of his partner Liberty Poole
Off she goes: The former stripper, 29, entered at the end of the first episode and was informed by host Maya Jama to kiss the two Islanders they found the most attractive
She wasted no time strutting over to Callum and proceeded to straddle him before lunging in for a passionate kiss.
While Liberty was unable to see who the bombshell was, she was very aware that they had picked Callum as she sat next to him open mouthed.
After composing herself she moved onto her next choice, French islander Steph Blackos, who is coupled up with Jessica Losurdo.
The pair shared another passionate smooch, yet Megan remained standing this time.
Megan looked sensational for her bombshell entrance, putting on a busty display in a plunging corset and skintight leggings.
She announced to viewers: ‘I feel like my experience in Love Island was pretty explosive.
‘I’m not a man-eater, if I’m honest I don’t even know what that means. I’m just here to have fun. I don’t always get my own way but I do 90 percent of the time!
‘I’m here to find love but not solely to find love…’
Next up, Johnny made his choice and went over to kiss fellow American Imani Wheeler, who is coupled up with Ray Gantt.
The episode ended with Maya standing at the firepit in shock as Johnny and Megan retreated to their hiding spot.
Oh dear: While Liberty was unable to see who the bombshell was, she was very aware that they had picked Callum as she sat next to him open mouthed
Oops: Hours earlier Liberty had shared a passionate kiss of her own with Callum
Love Island Games promises a more physical and competitive approach as the singletons returned for another chance at finding love, making it a hot topic among fans.
An explosive trailer was released last month teasing at what to come.
Megan seen kissing Love Island USA star Kyra Green in one steamy moment as things look sure to heat up in the Fiji villa.
Curtis Pritchard was also seen getting into a tense exchange with Courtney Boerner where she accused him of having ‘small d**k energy’.
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And host Maya once again put on an array of very glamorous appearances as she strutted her stuff into the villa to drop bombshell revelations on the Islanders.
The trailer promised ‘games’ before quickly showing a clip of Megan and Kyra leaning in for a kiss while their fellow Islanders watched on.
Megan was also seen telling a fellow Islander: ‘It’s way more intense than I was expecting.’
As well as forming new connections, Megan has also come face-to-face with Eyal Booker, who she was coupled up with on her first stint on Love Island, as they have both returned for the spin-off.
In another dramatic moment, dancer Curtis, 27, was seen becoming embroiled in some drama as he looked very unimpressed during one exchange.
Courtney Boerner was seen giving him some strong words as a potential romance was teased between the pair, though it was seemingly on the rocks in the trailer.
She fumed: ‘Sneaking behind my back gives small d**k energy,’ with the camera then flashing to a very unimpressed looking Curtis.
Another huge bombshell was also dropped as Love Island USA’s Cely was left shocked when her ex Johnny entered the villa.
Speaking to camera, she said: ‘Are you s**ting me? Y’all really brought my ex in?’
The couple went their separate ways in June 2022 and their reunion on the show will no doubt cause a stir among the Islanders as the exes try and look for love.
Host Maya, 29, was also seen dropping her fair share of bombshells as she entered the villa to stir things up amongst the group.
It’s here! The first trailer for Love Island Games was released last month and promised as much drama as ever, with one scene showing Megan kissing Kyra Green
Oh dear! In the trailer, Curtis Pritchard was seen getting into a tense exchange with Courtney Boerner where she accused him of having ‘small d**k energy’, leaving him unimpressed
Tensions: Megan was also seen telling a fellow Islander: ‘It’s way more intense than I was expecting,’ as the spin-off show looks sure to provide the drama
Wow! Host Maya Jama once again put on an array of very glamorous appearances as she strutted her stuff into the villa to drop bombshell revelations on the Islanders
She once again sported a whole host of stunning ensembles as she showed off her incredible sense of style when strutting into the villa.
For one look, she showed off her incredible figure in a blue satin mini dress with a plunging neckline and put her toned pins on display in coordinated heels.
Addressing the Islanders around the firepit, she teased: ‘Love Island Games is always full of twists and turns.’
In another moment, she cryptically said: ‘Things are going to be very different this time around.’
She also left the Islanders with their jaws on the floor as she declared: ‘The challenges will determine everything and ultimately which couple gets $100,000.’
Jack Fowler, who appeared on Love Island UK’s fourth series, appeared very confident as he said: ‘Winners win and I’m a winner.’
Liberty Poole also declared that she is ‘here for love and ready to find someone’ in the trailer, while Georgia Steel commented on the ‘tension’ in the villa.
Toby Aromolaran, who recently split up with his girlfriend Chloe Burrows after meeting on Love Island’s seventh series, is also returning for Love Island Games.
And he has told how the spin-off show is like ‘Love Island on steroids’ as he promised ‘blood, sweat and tears’ during the intense challenges.
‘It’s not normal Love Island. It’s Love Island on steroids,’ he told Digital Spy. ‘The games side of it, there’s passion, blood, sweat and tears and everything.’
Familiar faces: Toby Aromolaran, who recently split up with his girlfriend Chloe Burrows, is also returning for Love Island Games and told how it was like ‘Love Island on steroids’
Game on! The trailer gave a glimpse at some of the challenges as they appear to have upped the ante as the group could be seen fighting in a ring in one intense game
Exciting: The first ever Love Island spin-off show, hosted by Maya, will bring together former Islanders from the UK, US and Aussie versions to compete to be crowned the champion
The trailer gave a glimpse at some of the challenges as they appear to have upped the ante as the group could be seen fighting in a ring in one intense game.
The first ever Love Island spin-off show brings together former Islanders from the UK, US and Aussie versions for a second shot at love and to compete to be crowned the champion.
The hotly-anticipated series will firstly hit screens in the US on Peacock on November 1, with new episodes streaming six days a week.
A UK release date for Love Island Games has yet to be announced.
LOVE ISLAND GAMES: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
Aurelia Lamprecht
AGE: 26
COUNTRY: Germany – S4
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The former hotel worker from Frankfurt walked off the show during her season
Cely Vazquez
AGE: 27
COUNTRY: USA – S2
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Cely split from Johnny Middlebrooks last year but they’re set to reunite on Love Island Games
Courtney Boerner
AGE: 25
COUNTRY: USA – S4
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Prior to her stint on the show, Courtney admitted to having had 19 cosmetic procedures
Deb Chubb
AGE: 27
COUNTRY: USA – S4
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Former PA Deb finished in third place with Jesse Bray but the pair split four months after leaving the villa.
Georgia Steel
AGE: 25
COUNTRY: UK – S4
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Georgia has history with fellow star Jack Fowler after they famously rowed about who initiated a kiss
Imani Wheeler
AGE: 22
COUNTRY: USA – S5
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Imani wasn’t afraid to step on toes during her time on the show but ultimately she didn’t last long in the villa.
Jessica Losurdo
AGE: 27
COUNTRY: Australia – S4
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The risk analyst is also a proud gamer who would prefer a night in playing video games than going to a nightclub
Justine Ndiba
AGE: 30
COUNTRY: USA – S2
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Justine won her series with Caleb Corprew and they left fans heartbroken when they split four months later
Kyra Green
AGE: 26
COUNTRY: USA – S1
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Kyra was praised for coming out as bisexual during her time on the show and is an advocate for LGBTQ rights
Liberty Poole
AGE: 24
COUNTRY: UK – S7
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Liberty has revealed she suffers with body dysmorphia and has become an advocate for body confidence
Lisa Celander
AGE: 27
COUNTRY: Sweden – S3
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Swedish and Norwegian star Lisa works as a skin therapist and currently lives in Mallorca.
Megan Barton-Hanson
AGE: 29
COUNTRY: UK – S4
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Megan was confronted by Scott Disick about her ex Eyal Booker – who was then dating Delilah Hamlin
Tina Provis
AGE: 27
COUNTRY: Australia – S3 & 4
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Tina won series three with Mitch Hibberd and after they split they reappeared on series four as bombshells
Zeta Morrison
AGE: 30
COUNTRY: USA – S4
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Zeta won her series and the $100,000 prize with Timmy Pandolfi but the pair split four months later
Callum Hole
AGE: 25
COUNTRY: Australia – S4
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Callum lives in Brisbane but was born and bred in Wales. He finished in third place alongside Madeline Wilcox
Carrington Rodriguez
AGE: 26
COUNTRY: USA – S2
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Carrington’s season was filmed during the pandemic with the stars isolated in The Cromwell in Las Vegas
Curtis Pritchard
AGE: 27
COUNTRY: UK – S5
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Curtis dated Love Island Games host during their time on the show with the pair finishing in fourth place
Eyal Booker
AGE: 28
COUNTRY: UK – S4
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Eyal built up a host of Hollywood friends while dating Lisa Rinna’s daughter Delilah Hamlin for two years
Jack Fowler
AGE: 27
COUNTRY: UK – S4
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Jack was left temporarily paralysed in 2020 after suffering a severe allergic reaction to nuts
Johnny Middlebrooks
AGE: 25
COUNTRY: USA – S2
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Johnny will reunite with ex Cely Vazquez on the show. He was last linked to Geordie Shore’s Bethan Kershaw
Mike Boateng
AGE: 28
COUNTRY: UK – S6
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The police officer proved to be one of his series most controversial stars after making moves on several women
Mitch Hibberd
AGE: 27
COUNTRY: Australia – S3 & 4
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Mitch won his season with Tina Provis but after they split they both appeared on series four as bombshells
Ray Gantt
AGE: 27
COUNTRY: USA – S1
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: After finishing in third place with Caro Viehweg, Ray went on to appear on Ex On The Beach
Scott Van-der Sluis
AGE: 22
COUNTRY: UK S10 & USA S5
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Scott signed up for Love Island Games just weeks after he appeared on both Love Island UK and Love Island USA
Steph Blackos
AGE: 29
COUNTRY: France – S2
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Model Stephane’s work means that he is constantly travelling around the UK and Europe
Toby Aromolaran
AGE: 24
COUNTRY: UK – S7
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Toby’s signing comes just weeks after his Love Island ex Chloe Burrows appeared on Celebs Go Dating
