Love Island Australia is proving to be just as outrageous as last summer's UK version of the show, as it debuts its first-ever series Down Under.
Its contestants include one of Justin Bieber's alleged past flames, a keen nurse and John James from the 2010 series of the British Big Brother. Random, eh?
Having started last week, there are rumours flying that the Australian sex-obsessed contestants could merge with the cast of the new UK series, which launches on Monday 4 June, in a show first.
With that in mind, we thought it high time we got to know the Australian swimsuit-loving singletons…
Tayla, 21
Beauty queen Tayla made the decision to stop dating as she found it hard to trust men. But she's optimistic that will change in Love Island and she's looking for someone taller than her with a stable job and someone who is family orientated.
Natasha, 24
Beauty salon owner Natasha has dated multi-millionaires in the past and is looking for a tall man with big muscles. She loves rugby players and says 'having a boat would be a plus'. So she's not setting her sights too high then.
In fact, she revealed she had to sign a non-disclosure agreement after hooking up with a celeb, and although she didn't say who, it was very much hinted by the show narrator that she was talking about Justin Bieber.
Cassidy, 23
Cassidy is a self-confessed country girl who works as a bartender and has a penchant for 'raunchy' novels. She hasn't had sex in eight months though and is ready to break her dry spell.
Erin, 23
Nurse Erin is 'half Portuguese' and admits she's very loud and always wants to get what she wants. She's looking for someone as feisty as her – and someone who loves Disney movies.
Millie, 24
As a doggie daycare worker, Millie loves animals and is always up for a laugh. She says she can be persuaded to do just about anything for a giggle, so she'd better make sure she doesn't get herself into trouble in the villa.
Josh, 25
Sports administrator Josh blames his wandering eye on his genetics, which pretty much tells you all you need to know about him. Oh, and he's also hooked up with his friend's girlfriend before.
Justin, 27
Sure to be one of the popular boys in the house, Justin is an international model who also works as a concreter for his dad's business. He's after someone who wants to be with him all the time and wants a loyal girlfriend.
Eden, 25
Prison officer Eden has quite a type – a girl 'must have big boobs, big booty, some lip fillers, all round good body'. He says his relationships typically end as he gets bored very easily. Let's hope his stay in the villa isn't so long he gets bored then.
Charlie, 22
Charlie might be right up Natasha's street, given he's an international rugby player. He's also represented Australia at the Commonwealth Games and despite having a tonne of Instagram followers, he's decided to go on Love Island to find a girl with 'at least a C cup'. Oh – but he doesn't mind if they're blonde or brunette. Guess redheads are out then…
Grant 22
Electrician Grant lives at home and wants to settle down as soon as possible. He says he's often told he's too young to settle down, which he finds rather annoying.
John James
John James was one of Love Island Australia's new arrivals – and he's rather familiar with British audience. Fans will remember him from the final Channel 4 series of Big Brother back in 2010, during which he struck up a romance with series winner Josie Gibson. They dated following the show but split in 2011, when John moved back to Oz.
The new series of Love Island kicks off with a 95-minute special Love Island 2018: The Arrival, on ITV2 on Monday June 4 at 9pm.
So far, Love Island Australia has garnered a fair bit of criticism Down Under, with it being described as a show about 'over-sexed meatheads with six packs'.
How to keep up to date with Love Island Australia in the UK
Love Island UK might be about to liven up your summer - but this year you can get yourself a double dose of romantic antics in exotic locations.
That's because the first ever series of Love Island Australia has just kicked off - with the same sort of shenanigans happening there as happen on our very own homegrown version.
The show is being aired on Channel Nine down under, but you can keep up to date with the fun on our shores too.
Here's what you need to know...
Is Love Island Australia showing in the UK?
At the moment the series is not being aired over here - although metro.co.uk has contacted ITV to find out - as makers of the UK version - whether they plan to show the Aussie version too.
However you can keep up with all the goings-on from their villa in Majorca as the show has its own YouTube channel - and they've been posting clips regularly.
Together with the UK show - which begins on ITV2 on Monday June 4 - that should be enough to give you your Love Island fix this summer.
Where is the show set?
The show, which began last week, is being filmed in a villa in Majorca, Spain - only half an hour away from the UK Love Island will be unfolding.
All of which has led to speculation that we could be in for a twist and a half - in which the Australian and UK islanders swap houses.
Of course it's just speculation - but who knows what producers might have in store for our new crop of islanders when they head for the villa?
Anyone of note in Love Island Australia?
While the new series of the UK version has Danny Dyer's daughter Dani among its cast, there's also a familiar face in the Australian version - in the shape of former Big Brother star John James Parton.
John James was on the final Channel 4 series of Big Brother back in 2010, and warmed our hearts when he struck up a romance with eventual series winner Josie Gibson.
The couple dated for several months after the series ended, but they split up in 2011 and he subsequently moved back to Australia.
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