The countdown is on. LOVE ISLAND 2025 is just days away from kicking off its twelfth season—and this one is set to be like no other. With ten dramatic years already under its belt, the hit ITV2 dating series returns to sun-soaked Mallorca, celebrating a decade since it first set screens on fire in 2015. Over 2 billion streams later, the series shows no signs of slowing down. From unexpected re-couplings to jaw-dropping dumpings, and of course, those infamous bombshell arrivals, the islanders of Series 12 better be ready for a summer of high heat and even higher stakes.
Guided once again by the stylish and ever-composed Maya Jama, the “CEO of Love” returns to preside over all the villa action. And as anticipation builds, the new cast is being unveiled—one heartthrob, flirt, and firecracker at a time. Among them? A woman who knows what it’s like to live out of a suitcase, has jet-setted across the globe, and is now touching down for the biggest adventure of all: finding love.
MEET HELENA FORD
At 29, Helena Ford is one of the most mature contestants entering the villa this summer. Hailing from London, this blonde beauty works as cabin crew, a job that’s taken her to all corners of the world. From soaking up the sun in Dubai and the Maldives to living it up in Monaco, Lake Como, and even Australia, Helena is no stranger to luxury—and now she’s bringing that first-class flair to Mallorca.
Her Instagram, @helenaforddd, is filled with snapshots from her glamorous getaways. But don’t be fooled by the luxe lifestyle—Helena’s not just about sunsets and cocktails. She’s coming to the villa with charm, wit, and her eyes on the prize: true love.
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Helena is already used to the attention that comes with the spotlight. She’s friends with former Islander Zara McDermott (from the 2018 season) and has close ties with celebrity families, including Gary Lineker’s son Angus and Piers Morgan’s son Spencer. So the fame and frenzy of Love Island won’t rattle her.
When it comes to romance, Helena has one unexpected requirement: a Northern guy. Despite being a Londoner herself, she’s got a soft spot for Northern banter. In her own words, “I feel like Northern people have much more banter than Southerners. If you look through my previous dating history, you’ll see I clearly go for personality. You can pretty much laugh me into bed.” It’s clear—if her ideal man can keep her laughing, he might just win her heart.
With her experience, confidence, and adventurous spirit, Helena Ford is more than ready to trade boarding passes for beach dates. Will her perfect Northern gent be waiting in the villa? Or will this globe-trotter find turbulence on the road to love?
Keep watching as the drama unfolds and sparks fly in LOVE ISLAND 2025.
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