ALIMA Gagigo not only has brains and beauty — she’s made the cut for the UK’s biggest reality dating show.
The Sun exclusively revealed the full line-up for Love Island 2025 — here’s everything we know about Alima.
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Who is Alima Gagigo?
Alima Gagigo is a 23-year-old personal banker from Glasgow, who is set to star in Love Island 2025.
She graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University with a degree in international business.
Alima proudly posted about her achievement online, posing with a bunch of flowers on her graduation day.
She also shares images from her holidays around the world on social media, including updates from destinations such as Lisbon, Mykonos and Morocco.
One snap shows the rising reality star hanging out at Wayne Lineker‘s Ocean Beach Club in Ibiza.
She clearly left a good impression on the notorious party animal, who is now following her on Instagram.
Alima also loves a trip to London for a bouji dinner and cocktails with pals.
As of June 6, 2025, the Barclays employee boasts almost 8,000 Instagram followers — a number that will surely skyrocket during her stint on the show.
Speaking about her chances on Love Island, Alima said: “I’m a good flirt.
“I always ask guys on a night out to guess which country I’m originally from.
“If they get it right, they can get my number.
“But they never guess correctly so it works really well if you don’t want to give a guy your number.
“I’m originally from Guinea Bissau. If they’re close and I really fancy them, I’ll give them my number anyway.”
When is Alima Gagigo Joining Love Island 2025?
Premiering at 9pm on Monday, June 9, 2025, Alima is part of the starting cast for the show’s 12th season.
I always ask guys on a night out to guess which country I’m originally from. If they get it right, they can get my number
Love Island 2025 kicks off on ITV2 during the week following the Late May Bank Holiday — one of the show’s traditions.
Rather than joining later on as a bombshell, Alima is one of the initial batch of Islanders entering the villa at the very start of the season.
Maya Jama flew out to Mallorca on May 26, 2025, sharing videos of herself dancing on Instagram along with the caption: “On holiday until I start Love Island.”
The Love Island host spilled the beans about the latest series to her followers on TikTok, saying: “Do I even know who the Islanders are?
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“Do I know what time and date I’m flying to Mallorca? No, but guess what?
“We are so back. We are so f***ing back. I’m really excited, guys. The sun is out!”
She added: “Summer Love Island‘s about to happen.”
Maya also said she wants the show to be packed with more ‘twists and turns’ in the trailer for this year’s series.
She said: “This year Love Island needs something bigger, something bolder, I want ideas.
“This year I want more drama, more bombshells, more break-ups, more makeups.
“I want more twists, I want more twists than ever.”
Love Island 2025 full lineup
- Harry Cooksley: A 29-year-old footballer with charm to spare.
- Sophie Lee: A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident.
- Shakira Khan: A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads.
- Blu Chegini: A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa.
- Meghan Moore: A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish.
- Scott Ali Gagier: International business graduate with brains and ambition.
- Tommy Bradley: A gym enthusiast with a big heart.
- Helena Ford: A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern.
- Ben Hullbra: A model ready to make waves.
- Megan Clarke: An Irish actress already drawing comparisons to Maura Higgins.
- Dejon Noel-Williams: A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father’s footsteps.
- Aaron Buckett: A towering 6’5” personal trainer.
- Conor Phillips: A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro
Departures:
- Kyle Ashman: Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing.
