Love Island 2026 is heating up as four new bombshells enter the series, but they are not heading straight into the villa. Instead, Kavan Murphy, Simba Kudyiwa, Mica Harris, and Yasmin Hadlow are being whisked away to a secret location for a sleepover to explore new connections. One of the newcomers hoping to turn heads is Chidi, a confident 27-year-old from Milton Keynes.
Who is Love Island's Chidi?
Chidi, whose Instagram handle is @chidi.0, works as a civil engineer when he is not trying to catch the attention of the original Islanders. He brings a fresh wave of confidence to the show, believing that even A-list celebrities are no match for him when it comes to winning over the girls.
“You could put me in a room with anyone, even Drake, and I’d still back myself,” boasted the bombshell. “I never really see anyone as competition. That’s not arrogance, it’s confidence.”
He attributes his tenacity to self-awareness: “I know who I am, and I know what I bring to the table. At the end of the day, attraction is personal. No matter who’s in the room, someone’s still going to want to get to know me.”
What is Chidi's type on paper?
Chidi has a clear idea of his ideal partner. He likes “petite, pretty and someone who takes care of herself.” He also admits to preferring a woman with a bit of an attitude. “I like a girl who's a little bit stuck-up and doesn't just try to please everyone,” he revealed.
He added: “I like someone who's a bit boujee but bubbly, kind, confident, and knows what she wants. Most importantly, I like a girl who's genuinely into me and isn't afraid to show it.”
Unsurprisingly, Chidi is not afraid to cause a bit of drama in the villa. “Let’s not pretend that drama isn’t part of the experience. Everyone enjoys a bit of drama, and it definitely keeps things interesting,” he said.
His strategy for the overnight date is to “scope out the scene and get a feel for everyone.” He concluded: “You can usually tell pretty quickly who’s your type and who you connect with. Then I'll pick the prettiest girl and go after her.”
