When it came time to enter this year’s Love Island villa bombshell Harrison Solomon gave us all the foreshadowing we could ever need. 'I'm buzzing to go in,' he said, adding, 'There's a lot of girls in there that are my type. It could get a little busy, honestly.'
And, oh boy, did he get busy.
Harrison has been causing shockwaves ever since he stepped foot into the villa, causing quite the triangles (plural). However, it now seems his Love Island journey may have come to an end - and not in the way you think. According to reports, Harrison has chosen to quit the show after a rough few days.
He initially coupled up with American-born Toni Laites, enjoyed a brief dalliance with Helena Ford, before having his head turned in Casa Amor by Lauren Wood. However, in some of the most dramatic scenes since Storm Anna, Harrison decided he wasn't quite ready to end his relationship with Toni (despite having sex with Lauren two nights in a row.) Toni chose to recouple with Harrison - later branding him an 'evil man' when she learned more than a simple 'Handy Carroll' went down in the bedroom.
So, who exactly is the Love Island bombshell that caused utter chaos in the villa?
Who is Harrison Solomon?
Harrison Solomon joined Love Island on day eight, appearing as a bombshell. Upon arrival, he immediately whisked both Malisha Jordan and Toni for a date, with Malisha dumped when he decided to couple up with Toni.
How old is Harrison Solomon?
Born on 1 November 2002, Harrison is just 22 years old - making him one of the youngest islanders in this year's villa.
Some fans have been quick to blame his age for his messy behaviour, with one writing, 'Harrison is acting out his 22yr old best life in the villa, and isn't mature enough to understand he's hurting these women.'
However, not everyone is convinced. Tommy Bradley - who was dumped from the villa on July 15) is also just 22 years old, but has been praised by fellow islanders and fans for being 'respectful', 'mature', and a 'gentleman.' One viewer wrote, 'Tommy and Harrison are the perfect definition of how different 22 year olds can be.'
Where is Harrison Solomon from?
British-born Harrison is from Derby, however he moved to Florida to study at the University of New Hampshire. According to some reports, he's recently returned to the UK following his studies.
What does Harrison Solomon do?
Harrison played football at the University of New Hampshire, as well as playing in defence for Derby County’s youth side. He's also a model, having signed to the agency Nemesis Models.
Does Harrison Solomon have any Love Island connections?
Turns out, this bombshell does have some ties to the villa! Harrison is friends with Amber Wise, who appeared in 2023's Casa Amor. He's also got several famous faces following him on Instagram, including Made In Chelsea's Julia Pollard, and Joey Essex's ex-girlfriend, Lorena Medina.
What does Harrison Solomon look for in a woman?
‘Personality is a big thing, so it depends who I vibe with in there,’ he says. ‘I need someone who is fiery and got a bit of an attitude. I don’t want someone boring in the corner. I want someone who has got a bit of substance and voices their opinion. I like a challenge, I like a bit of the chase.’
‘Stuck up and rude’ ladies need not apply, and while they don’t have to be a footie fan, Harrison would like them to have a basic knowledge of the sport. ‘Girls I’ve dated before have been into it. My perfect situation is for them to come with my family, watch me play and understand – at least slightly – what’s going on.’
What is Harrison Solomon’s Instagram?
You can find Harrison over on on Instagram @hj_solomon, where he shares photos of himself on holiday, playing football and with pals.
Shereen Low is a senior news and entertainment writer for Grazia UK, and enjoys watching everything from Love Island and Race Across The World to real-life crime shows and thrillers.