Who is Ellie on Love Island? Here's everything you need to know about this year's Scottish islander from East Lothian - including the Love Island legend she's pals with
There’s a Scot on the island - and she’s one of the favourites to win.
The 13th season of Love Island is back this evening (Monday, June 1) on ITV2 and ITVX at 9pm - hot on the heels of the third series of Love Island All Stars which was broadcast earlier in the year.
Hosted by Maya Jama and back on the Spanish island of Mallorca, the show first hit our screens in 2015.
Since then it has been streamed more than a billion times and is regularly the most watched programme for those aged 16-34.
Scottish comedian Iain Stirling will once again be voicing as Islanders battle it out in the UK's biggest dating show.
And there’s more Scottish interest this year, with c ontestant Ellie hailing from East Lothian.
Here’s everything you need to know about her.
What is Ellie’s full name?
Her full name is Ellie Chadwick.
How old is Ellie?
Ellie is 24-years-old.
What is Ellie’s job?
Ellie is a real estate videographer.
Where does Ellie work?
Ellie works at estate agent Remax Scotland - in their Dunfermline and Dalgety Bay office.
Can I follow Ellie on Instagram?
You can find Ellie on Instagram via the handle @elliechadwickk.
Does Ellie already have a connection with Love Island?
Ellie will have been able to get plenty of great advice about Love Island before going on the show - as she’s close friends with Paige Turley. Her fellow Scot won series six of Love Island in 2020 alongside then-partner Finley Tapp and had previously been in Britain’s Got Talent as a teenager.
What has Ellie said about going on Love Island?
Here’s what Ellie had to say in a pre-show interview:
Describe your 'type on paper'.
“Simple… tall, dark and handsome. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. It’s a classic for a reason. Nice teeth, nice tattoos, partial to a blonde as well. Pretty face. Look like you’re going to break my heart but like, please don’t.”
What kind of person are you hoping doesn’t walk through the Villa door?
“I like confidence, but the minute you breach cocky? The door is there. No thank you. Are you here for the drama, or is finding love your only goal? I want to find love but if drama comes from that then so be it. I want love and I’m not going to not fight for it.”
If VAR reviewed your flirting game, what foul would earn you a red card?
“My game is too good! I don’t think I’d get a red card. They would actually be like ‘you know what, fair play, play on.’ Still have a VAR check just to be sure but I don’t think the ref is giving me a red.”
What’s your relationship strategy, go straight for the goal or play it safe at the back?
“You can’t go in too keen but you’ve got to make them know you’re interested. But, I also like someone that chases me. They’ve got to come up and meet me at the halfway line. But I will go to the goal if I need to. Offside? Who knows? I guess we’ll see.”
How do you plan to handle the competition?
“Just how I always do, with ease…with confidence. There’s nothing else I can do than be me. People love me and if they don’t then they’re clearly not okay. Listen, we’re all there for one reason, but I’m going to get my win.”
In your love life to date, have you been a World Cup winner or knocked out in the first round?
“Nowhere near qualifying. But just like Scotland, I’ve qualified this year. We’re bringing it home!”
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