Who is Love Island new boy Montel McKenzie? Everything you need to know

Viewers are reeling for a sneak peek of the new Love Island bombshell set to stir the pot in the villa.

Montel McKenzie is poised to join the all stars alongside Harriett Blackmore. The 27 year old East Londoner is on a quest to find his perfect match and has already taken a particular interest in fellow islander Catherine Agbaje.

Known for his confidence and charm, Montel isn't shy about ruffling feathers in his pursuit of love. Montel juggles a hectic life as an account manager by day and a defender for Hemel Hempstead Town in his spare time. His passion for football is evident on his Instagram account, @montelmckenzie, where he frequently posts about his team.

Despite his busy lifestyle, Montel reveals that he's yet to meet someone special, stating, "I just haven't found someone I want to date. I'm always so busy with work and football! "

Cool-headed and accustomed to being the centre of attention, Montel admits he's not one for chasing, saying, "I'm used to people coming up to me - I'm lucky, I guess! " However, during his stint on the 2023 series of Love Island, Montel was prepared to make bold moves, showing interest in Ella Thomas despite her existing pairing with Tyrique Hyde. "I'll definitely speak to Ella despite her being coupled up," Montel declared confidently, reports the Mirror.

Before his stint on the 2023 series of Love Island, Montel was given a piece of advice from his loved ones: "keep it classy." He said, "I'm definitely not going to have sex on TV, well, I said I would try my best! " Post-villa life saw Montel open up about his split with fellow Islander Leah Taylor. Despite their seemingly solid connection on the show, the couple only lasted two weeks after returning home.

The pair faced