Love Island newbie Luke Trotman X Factor connection exposed ahead of show debut

Love Island bombshell Luke Trotman has already had a taste of fame ahead of his arrival in the Cape Town villa.

Semi-professional footballer Luke is one of the latest newcomers set to put the cat amongst the pigeons in South Africa.

Fans of the ITV2 dating show got their first glimpse of the hunky student at the end of tonight's episode alongside Luke Mabbott, who are both on the lookout for love.

Ahead of his Love Island debut, Luke rated himself an 8 out of 10 for looks and said his smile is his best feature.

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Discussing the girls in the villa, Luke confessed that he's got his eye on Leanne, Siânnise, Sophie and Rebecca.

Luke has already had an experience of life in the limelight as his mum Beverley Trotman was a contestant on The X Factor.

Beverley starred in the ITV singing show in 2007 and came in sixth place.

"I appeared on TV cheering her on in the audience," Luke said.

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"She's done a few musicals and she's in the Kingdom Choir now, but she didn't perform at Meghan and Harry's wedding."

It seems that Luke doesn't mind ruffling a few feathers during his time in the famous villa and is prepared to do whatever it takes to get his dream girl.

He said: "I wouldn't mind stepping on someone's toes, but I would probably ask them before.

"I like to think I would.

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"You've got to do what you've got to do. In the villa, you've got to back yourself. I'm quite relaxed."

Speaking about his ideal first date, Luke revealed that he likes to do an activity.

"I like mini golf, then probably go for drinks and if I really like them I'll take them to the club."

Love Island continues on ITV2 tonight at 9pm

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