The Love Island launch show ended in explosive fashion on Monday night when bombshell Tom Clare strutted into the villa.
The Love Island launch show ended in explosive fashion on Monday night when bombshell Tom Clare strutted into the villa.
The semi-pro footballer, 23, had been sent in to shake things up as a fresh new face - but viewers at home were convinced they'd seen him before, comparing Tom to past Islanders Jake Cornish and Tom Walker as well as Radio 1 star Jordan North.
Taking to Twitter in their droves, fans began telling Jordan, 32, about the similarities, with the DJ quick to laugh off the comparisons.
Poor Tom being told he looks like a beer bellied gobs***e!': Radio 1's Jordan North (left) has laughed off comparisons to Love Island bombshell Tom Clare
He quipped: 'Imagine waiting your whole life to go on #LoveIsland training and eating well the weeks before to be told you look like some beer bellied gosbs***e off the radio. Poor Tom! ❤️'
Not everyone saw the resemblance with Jordan, however, tweeting: 'Tom is Jake in disguise #LoveIsland'; ' Tom giving [Zac Efron] #LoveIsland'; ' tom is jake 2.0 #LoveIsland.'
'Tom looks so much like jake #loveisland;'; 'Just me or does Tom look like Jake #LoveIsland'; 'Thought I saw Tom somewhere before #LoveIsland.'
Seeing double: Taking to Twitter in their droves, fans began telling Jordan, 32, about the similarities, with the DJ quick to laugh off the comparisons
Tom isn't the only Islander who bears a striking resemblance to past contestants.
Viewers were left convinced that newcomer Tanyel Revan, 26, is Turkish actress Ekin-Su Culculoglu's long lost sister, as they pointed out their striking resemblance.
Taking to Twitter during the hairstylist's first few minutes on the ITV2 show, fans noted that she could be the former winner's twin, adding that producers did a 'copy and paste' job.
Two of a kind: Not everyone saw the resemblance with Jordan, however, and branded him Jake 2.0 as they pointed out his similarities to season seven's Jake Cornish (left)
Like looking in a mirror: Tom was also compared to season five's Tom Walker (left)
Memes: Fans rushed to Twitter to point out Tom's dopplegangers
Viewers insisted that the north Londoner is a double for last summer's Love Island winner Ekin-Su, with her caramel highlighted locks and olive complexion.
One person tweeted:' Tanyel is Ekin-Su’s long lost sister IM TELLING YOU!! #LoveIsland,' with another asking: 'Is Tanyel ekin-su’s long lost sister?? #LoveIsland.'
'Love island really said let’s Copy and Paste Ekin-Su for Tanyel #loveisland,' added a third person while someone else insisted: 'Tanyel was copied and pasted from Ekin-su #LoveIsland.'
One fan of the show noted: 'Tanyel is literally an Ekin-Su clone bro #LoveIsland,' as another tweeted: 'Tanyel is literally Ekin-Su’s twin #LoveIsland.'
Prior to the winter series of Love Island, Tanyel underwent a '£4,500 makeover' with filler, permanent make-up and 'full facial rejuvenation.'
Striking resemblance: Love Island viewers were left convinced that newcomer Tanyel Revan, 26, (left) is Turkish actress Ekin-Su Culculoglu's long lost sister
Fan reaction: Taking to Twitter during the hairstylist's first few minutes on the show, fans noted that she could be the former winner's twin, adding that producers did a 'copy and paste' job
Love Island returned to South Africa's Cape Town on Monday evening after a three year absence.
The ninth series is being hosted for the first time by Maya Jama, after Laura stepped down from the position last year.
The TV and radio presenter, making her villa bow after replacing Laura Whitmore, won unanimous praise from viewers as she arrived in a sweeping gown.
Tanyel Revan vs Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu
Copy and paste: Hair stylist Tanyel, 26, from London (left) is a double for last summer's Love Island winner Ekin-Su
Spot the difference: A browse of Tanyel's (left) Instagram sees the stunning singleton posing up a storm just like Ekin-Su
Tanya Manhenga vs Yewande Biala
Villa bound: Biomedical science student Tanya Manhenga (left) was the first singleton unveiled from the new lineup. Rewind to 2019, and Tanya bares a strong resemblance to Yewande Biala
Beauty and brains: Alongside her studies, 2022 hopeful Tanya (left) has worked with brands including Boohoo, while Yewande worked as a scientist
Kai Fagan vs Danny Williams
Copycat: With his cheeky grin and ripped physique, science and PE teacher Kai Fagan, 24, (left) looks similar to season 7 Islander Danny Williams
Spot the difference: The lookalike hunks are also both from Manchester, with Kai (left) no doubt hoping to emulate Danny's 29 day stint in the villa
Lana Jenkins vs Mary Bedford
Blonde bombshells: 2022 hopeful Lana's (pictured left) lookalike is season 7 beauty Mary, who made it the main villa after making her debut as a Casa Amor bombshell
Strike a pose: With her long blonde hair and tanned curves, Lana (left) is a copy and paste of Mary's stunning looks
Ron Hall vs Scott Thomas
The show has signed their first ever partially-sighted contestant, with financial advisor Ron Hall, 26 (pictured left). The hunk has a resemblance to season two favourite Scott Thomas
Fan favourite: Scott (pictured right) came third in Love Island's second season and had a long term romance with his villa partner Kady McDermott
Anna-May Robey vs India Reynolds
Look familiar: Payroll assistant Anna-May Robey from Swansea (left) is also on the lookout for love this series, following in the footsteps of season five third place finisher India Reynolds
Following in her footsteps: 'I want a boyfriend, I want to find someone who makes me laugh,' Welsh beauty Anna-May (left) explains
Will Young vs Charlie Radnedge
Celeb name: He has a pop star's name but farmer Will Young (left) borrows his looks from season 8 Islander Charlie Radnedge
Popular: Farmer Will (left), who boasts over one million TikTok fans, will be hoping his Love Island stint lasts longer than Charlie's eight day stay
Shaq Muhammed vs Ched Uzor
Remember him? Airport security officer Shaq Muhammed, 24, (left) has a lookalike in series six singleton Ched, who made it to the final with Jess Gale
Olivia Hawkins vs Kady McDermott
Resemblance: Olivia (left) is a body double for the likes of Michelle Keegan and Emma Watson but it's series two favourite Kady McDermott who is her Love Island lookalike
Copy and paste: The two brunette's sizzling Instagram snaps are near identical with their glam lifestyles and love of a skimpy outfit
Haris Namani vs Jordan Waobikeze
Hoping to beat his stint: TV salesman Haris from Doncaster (left) has a twin in 2020's Casa Amor hunk in trunks Jordan who lasted a grand total of one week in the villa
Maya, 28, looked like she'd been presenting the show for years as she oversaw the first group coupling.
However viewers were unimpressed with her ITV2 paymasters after the channel went into meltdown within seconds of its return.
A series of technical glitches and screen freezes blighted the 90-minute launch.
The villa was revealed last month, with sources telling MailOnline the South African manor is the 'best villa' yet.
Name: Georgia
Age: 28
Location: Hunmanby, North Yorkshire
Occupation: Professional Footballer
On finding love: 'My goal was not to cry on television and I think I made it to day two. It's amazing that there's finally a show like this out there. It's incredible representation and I'm just so glad I got to be a part of it.'
Name: Fiorenza
Age: 22
Location: Glasgow
Occupation: Drummer
On finding love: 'We need more representation for lesbian relationships and what the dating life of a lezza entails as it's such a unique and special thing that should be shown everywhere!'
Name: Lisha
Age: 22
Location: Wales
Occupation: Psychology Undergraduate
On finding love: 'The show is a step forward for the LGBTQ+ community and will hopefully help others have the courage to come out and be true to themselves.'
Name: Abbie
Age: 24
Location: Brighton
Occupation: Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist
On finding love: 'What I loved most about the show was how comfortable I instantly felt around all the girls, in a judgement free environment, allowing myself to be vulnerable in conversations around sexuality.'
Name: Demi
Age: 23
Location: Hemel Hempstead
Occupation: Publishing Executive
On finding love: 'I was able to be one hundred percent unapologetically myself and I got to experience being part of a close-knit queer community.'
Name: Meg
Age: 24
Location: Goole, West Yorkshire
Occupation: Fire Breather
On finding love: 'I loved the opportunity to meet so many beautiful queer girlies and being able to explore my type. I will definitely be bringing some heat to the show… in many ways.'
Name: Amy
Age: 24
Location: Surrey
Occupation: Social media manager
On finding love: 'We made Herstory! I can only imagine the sense of validation and belonging that me and my sisters would have felt had we had this kind of representation on our telly growing up (the closet was cramped in our house).
Name: Naee
Age: 25
Location: London
Occupation: Engineer
On finding love: 'I am proud to represent masculine-presenting women of colour who are gay. You do not see a lot of us on TV so I'm proud to be an addition to that little presented category.'
Name: Cara
Age: 25
Location: Ireland
Occupation: Support Worker
On finding love: 'Coming from a small town in Northern Ireland, the rare chance to be in an environment
exclusively full of queer women was an opportunity of a lifetime.'
Name: Eva
Age: 22
Location: Belfast
Occupation: Fashion Graduate
On finding love: 'I used to search and search the internet for any WLW (women who love women) when coming to terms with my sexuality, so something like this is amazing.'