Many of you may already know I find reality TV (and trashy shows at that) my not-so-guilty pleasure. Hence, the plethora of The Bachelorette/ The Bachelor cast roasts I’ve taken upon myself to post on here. No shame, we all judge.

One show I even like more than the Bach franchise is the U.K.-based reality goldmine of Love Island. One,  England knows how to produce some quality reality TV and I love it all. Especially the original series (hey, no pies from me!), which has it all: witty British banter, lovely accents, silly games, steamy romances and couplings, and so much drama that I live for. While I do not know yet if the U.S. version will live up to the hype of the original, I do know that they have released cast photos and bios. Which means that I’m pretty much obligated to tell the truth about what I really think based on first impressions alone. So, let’s get started.

Cashel, 27

The Cali-based model and musician (which, of course) is apparently quite the romantic who, “already has a ring and is looking for the perfect girl to give it to.” I’m sorry, pardon?? I’m a little thrown off, and a little intrigued as to why. Ok back to him: a self-described go-getter, sporty type who is looking for someone funny. Hey, aren’t we all?

 

 

Kyra, 22

Based in LA (I’m sensing a theme!), she is a musician as well. She’s very into music and wants an artsy yet funny guy to volunteer with her once they leave the Fiji villa. Which, ok, seems like a normal gal minus the whole “I’m a musician and probably want to promote my band” thing.

 

 

Zac, 22

First, let’s take a deep dive at his cast headshot. The pose strikes a strong party, fratty guy type of vibe and immediately I want to pass. The Chicago native works as a grocery story cashier and I need to know if he knows Grocery Story Joe from Bach Nation??? Back to his bio: the young-looking college football player is looking for a wifey. He does want someone he can trust and build a family with, as well as will watch all the rom-coms with you. However, there’s something about his look and age that, like, I can’t shake the feeling that he’ll be a game player in the villa.

 Alana, 21

She’s a college student based in New Haven. She’s never been in a relationship before (just like air hostess Amy currently in the Majorica villa), but has a long checklist of what she wants, including “minimal facial hair.” The optimistic girl once won prom queen in high school “even though she did not run, campaign, or nominate herself. *cough cough, humble brag, much?*

 

Weston, 25

OMG Luke P is that you?? *hides under the covers* The Dallas-based photographer could be a dead ringer for the problematic Bachelorette contestant. He is described as a southern gentleman, an adrenaline junkie, and has worked in construction. He (I guess, proudly?) sports denim-on-denim but I sincerely hope for his wellbeing he doesn’t wear a Canadian tuxedo in the sweltering villa.

 

Yamen, 24

The Los Angeles real estate agent is very fit, no sense of lying about that. He played football in college, followed by a brief stink in the NFL before selling real estate. He claims he’s a catch and that overly confident persona has knocked him a few points down. Gives me Marcel vibes from series three of the original.

 

 

Mallory, 25

Duck lips, FTW! Ok, I’m just joking, but the Washington-based Nike analyst seems to be a fan. She’s described as the life of the party who is looking for her perfect match. I’m sensing a Laura or Camilla storyline from the British series’ third and fourth seasons.

 

 

Alexandra, 25

The L.A. publicist wants the girl-next-door persona, evident from her hand-heart pose. She’s a tomboy who enjoys white wine (same, girl), smelly cheeses (umm, ok?), and belting T.Swift tunes. She likes guys with tats and is ready to get serious about dating. I bet she is already prepping some Insta endorsement posts already.

 

 

 

Caro, 21

She’s also located in LA, where she is currently studying marketing. The Amber doppelgänger is a world traveler looking for an adventurous partner in crime. Her most important traits for a guy? Height and intelligence. If you’re on a dating reality show, will you find the latter though???

 

 

Elizabeth, 24

Scratch that, Alexandra, the NYC advertising exec is here to take on the girl-next-door role. Literally, she hails from a small town in Michigan and is sick of the world of dating apps and ready to find love in the villa. She likes a guy who can carry a tune, and being that half of these guys are musicians, I think she’l be pleased.

 

 

Michael, 29

OK, TELL ME HE DOESN’T LOOK EERILY SIMILAR TO TOM? The guy who just got booted out on the UK series. He’s the oldest boy in the villa so far, and is a working model from Miami. He’s a vegan. Pass. He enjoys working out. Double pass. Ok, bye. Then, he likes meeting people by “walking into a room and watching every head turn.” Ick, nope. See ya.

 

I do have to note there’s a staggeringly low lack of diversity so far: racially, body size, or seven sexual orientation, and I do hope later Islanders will get more progressive and representative. Please come through, CBS casting!

Well, those are the first group of Islanders about to couple up under the Fiji sun, and hopefully we’ll see plenty of pies, hilarious challenges, and swoonworthy romances as the show airs five nights a week (!!) on CBS. Seriously, five nights a week? Even Big Brother caps out at three. I’m getting exhausted just thinking about it, but ok, I’m ready, let’s start binging.