Twelve new contestants made their dramatic entrance into the Love Island villa tonight as Maya Jama returned to host the ITV dating show’s twelfth series, but a major twist left the Islanders scrambling before they even saw each other face to face. This year’s series kicked off with the girls arriving first. They entered in pairs, beaming with excitement to see who they might fall for under the Spanish sun. But instead of the usual ceremony where singles step forward for their favourite potential partner, Maya revealed a fresh twist that threw the first coupling into total chaos. The girls were shown six giant red hearts, each featuring a short dating profile from the boys, which only showcased their name, age, height, job, and a cheeky tagline. From there, the girls had to make their match based on nothing but the profiles. "I like to play hard and work harder!" teased one of the profiles. Another promised: "I’ve got good chat, good vibes, and great teeth." After some intense discussion, Maya counted down, and the girls made their moves, sprinting toward the heart they felt most drawn to. Moments later, the boys entered one by one to discover who they’d been paired with by blind selection. Here's how the Love Island 2025 singles coupled up... Shakira & Ben Burnley beauty Shakira is a marketing exec who declared she was looking for a "tall, charming, witty guy with big arms and a big smile". Enter Ben Holbrough, a 27-year-old private hire taxi driver who joked his love life was "bankrupt" - but he might be cashing in now. He previously admitted he is on the market for a woman with "good chat, good vibes, nice teeth and good eye contact". Meg & Dejon Payroll specialist Meg from Southampton brought business metaphors and bold chat to the villa, hoping to turn a "bankrupt" love life into booming profits. She picked personal trainer and semi-pro footballer Dejon Noel-Williams based on his sporty bio and smooth one-liner, and when he stepped out, she didn’t seem disappointed. Dejon, who has rubbed shoulders with the likes of David Beckham thanks to his famous ex-footballer dad, said he was after someone confident and real. So far, it looks like Meg’s catching his eye. Sophie & Harry Manchester motivational speaker Sophie, 29, paired up with suave gold trader Harry Cooksley. The 30-year-old is the oldest in the villa, but with his model credentials and "Surrey Zidane" football finesse, Sophie seems more than content. Sophie, who dubbed herself the "CEO of empowerment", is ready for a man who’s attentive and funny. Harry previously revealed he actually moonlights as Declan Rice’s body double for close-up shoots, but let's see if his personality matches up to his looks. Helena & Conor Cabin crew girl Helena went for Northern banter and ended up with professional rugby player Conor Philips. Conor, who says he likes "a dominant woman" with a sense of humour, might have just met his match. Helena values personality and says she can "pretty much laugh herself into bed", so we’ll be watching closely to see if these two can banter their way to a lasting connection. Alima & Blu Scottish flirt Alima picked the heart tied to Blu Chegini, the construction project manager with a surprisingly cheeky backstory. He grew up with a mum who owned a sex shop in Spain, which he has admitted earned him some teasing from pals, who he jokes were unaware that "their parents were buying stuff from there". Blu’s confidence and focus on "personality and family" had Alima intrigued from the get-go. Megan & Tommy Dublin’s Megan, a musical theatre performer and energy broker, was all smiles after choosing down-to-earth landscaper Tommy Bradley. The 24-year-old is known for his brotherly bond with boxer Jamie Bradley and says he wants someone with ambition, kindness, and a big personality. Megan, who joked she loves a "bit pasty" lad like Timothée Chalamet, might have found her villa match in sweet-natured Tommy. Like this story? For more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .