Mitchel Taylor's experience in the Love Island villa hasn't seen him find the girl of dreams - yet, anyway.
But as one of the original Islanders in this year's line-up, he's had plenty of opportunities to build connections, resulting in quite the journey to finding love so far.
He was initially coupled up with Molly Marsh, but their promising partnership was cut short when she caught the attention of bombshell Zachariah Noble.
From there, he has gone on a string of dates with Charlotte Sumner, Leah Taylor and Malissa Nicol, but is currently coupled up with Jess Harding. In the early days, Jess friend-zoned Mitch, but the pair have since failed to rule out developing a romantic connection.
Despite not forming a lasting connection just yet, Mitch is confident he has a lot to offer a girl, saying on the lead-up to his reality TV gig, ‘I thrive on being a gentleman. I’ll shower you with flowers, I’ll take you on dates, I’ll fill your bedside drawer with your favourite sweets and chocolate. I’ve been single – I’ve had my fun and now I want to settle down.’
But despite his claims that he’s looking for something serious, Mitchel hastens to add, ‘I’m a lot more fun that I look! I think I look really serious all the time, I’ve got resting ‘Mitch’ face!’
Fans have branded him an 'entertainer', whilst others have, in jest, praised his ability to last on the show without developing a romantic relationship.
How old is Mitchel Taylor?
At 26, Mitchel is one of the older – by Love Island standards - contestants heading into the villa. He says, ‘I’m nearly 27, I don’t want to play the field anymore, I want to find the one.’
What does Mitchel Taylor do?
Mitchel is a gas engineer. Very handy!
Where is Mitchel Taylor from?
Mitchel is from Sheffield.
What is Mitchel Taylor’s type?
The three most important things that Mitchel looks for in a potential partner are ‘nice teeth, nice eyes and is down-to-earth’.
On the other hand, there are plenty of things that give Mitchel the ick including, 'Food in your teeth and counting coins in your hand - when a girl stands at the bar counting out the coins to pay for a drink. It’s not for me!'
Whilst not necessarily an ick, Mitchel also revealed that he doesn't want to date a girl who's just come out of a relationship.
He says, 'I just think people need time to heal. And I’ve experienced it as well – I’ve just got out of a relationship and I’ve thought I want to get to know this person, and then when you realise you’re not over your ex from before, it’s a waste of time. I’ll never date a girl that’s freshly out of a relationship. I’d rather let them heal and then get to know them.' He does know how fast things move in the villa right?
When asked which former _Love Island_ers he'd want to couple up with he reveals, 'Lucie [Donlan] or Gemma [Owen]. They’re just both my type. They’re both so different, but their personalities and how they are is just my type.'
As for his celeb crushes... 'It's either Sigrid or Madison Beer'.
Does Mitchel Taylor have social media?
You can follow Mitchel on Instagram @mitcheltaylor_ but obviously there won’t be any activity on his account until he returns from the villa due to the rule introduced by Love Island producers last year, in order to protect family and friends from trolling.