Who is Ronnie Vint? Meet Love Island 2024 contestant and footballer

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Ronnie Vint entered the villa as one of the original islanders, and while it appeared he and Jess were going from strength to strength, his wandering eye caused tensions between the two.

After being given an ultimatum by Jess, Ronnie hadn't made his mind up and ended up coupling up with Harriett - but now he has his eyes on new bombshell Tiffany! The cycle never ends!

As Ronnie tries to steer clear of the drama on Love Island, here is everything you need to know about him.

Ronnie Vint - key facts

Ronnie Vint in front of a fire-shaped love heart for Love Island 2024. — Ronnie Vint for Love Island 2024. ITV/Love Island

Age: 27

Job: Semi-professional footballer

From: South East London

Instagram: @ronnievint

Coupled up with: Harriett Blackmore

Who is Ronnie Vint?

Ronnie describes himself as "bubbly, fun and confident". He hopes to get on well with the others in the villa.

The mayonnaise-mad footballer explains that flashing a grin is often what gets the ladies interested: "I always get told I’ve got a nice smile, and I’m tall - which goes down well with the girls."

Ronnie has had two serious relationships, and now hopes the series will help him find the woman of his dreams.

"I’ve got to the age where I want to find the right person I can build a life with," he said. "I want someone that's family-orientated, caring and career-minded. Looks-wise, I like blondes with nice boobs - but am partial to a brunette too."

How old is Ronnie Vint?

Ronnie is 27 years old.

Is Ronnie on Instagram?

Yes, indeed he is! His Instagram handle is @ronnievint. Like the others embarking on their Love Island journeys in 2024, Ronnie's page will remain dormant while the show is airing.

Tiffany and Ronnie, laughing and smiling ahead. Tiffany is wearing a strapless pink dress while Ronnie is wearing a black shirt and has his arms folded. — Tiffany and Ronnie on Love Island. ITV/Love Island

How does Ronnie Vint know Olivia Attwood?

Asked about his claim to fame, Ronnie mentioned he knows former Love Island contestant Olivia Attwood.

He called Olivia's husband, Bradley Dack, his "best friend", and said: "He and Olivia are a big part of my life. I call Olivia my big little sister, she always looks out for me."

Olivia was on the series in 2017, and ended up marrying Bradley in 2023 after originally meeting in 2015, two years before she entered the villa.

Talking about the trio's relationship, a source told the Daily Mail the couple would be supporting Ronnie on his journey. "He's excited to finally become a contestant himself after hearing so much about it from Olivia."

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Brooke Pollock