Love Island Season 12: Who Is Dejon Noel-Williams?

Dejon is one of the Love Island villa's biggest characters

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by Nikki Peach |
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If there's one thing this season of Love Island has served up besides tan lines and iced coffees, it's drama - and lots of it. We're talking shock exits, surprise ex's at Casa Amor, and enough fallouts to rival a group chat after a messy night out.

This year, the villa seems more divided than ever before. Long gone are our days of bromances and best pals, replaced with talks of 'mean girls' and gameplayers. And one of this summer's most controversial islanders is Dejon Noel-Williams.

Coupled up with Meg Moore since day one, Dejon initially has a penchant for sneakily flirting with bomb shells. He was at the centre a showdown between Meg and Malisha following a date, and seemed to share a connection with Casa Amor's Andrada.

However, after closing things off with Meg, it seems the tide - and the villa - has turned. It seems chaos is about the hit the villa, following fiery round of the kissing game. After refusing to partake in the challenge, Dejon quickly dampened his mood with the feedback - 'That kiss was two words... No good,' and 'Zero out of 10.'

His actions left plenty of his fellow islanders confused, with Yas attempting to pull Dejon for a quick chat. However, Dejon was in no mood to chat with Yas - simply saying 'I'm going to decline.'

The scenes didn't only leave his fellow islanders unimpressed, with Love Island viewers taking to X (formerly Twitter) to share their thoughts.

'Dejon is the most DISRESPECTFUL man on this show, declined then had the audacity to laugh about it. He's a walking ICK and needs to go,' wrote one.

'Dejon cannot make Meg special without putting the other women down,; added another, with one viewer agreeing, 'Dejon declined that chat because he knows he's about to get it and can't take heat, but [is] happy to chat behind people's back. Does not have the cheat to say it in front of people. Get him out the villa.'

And with last night's episode finishing with a public vote for our favourite islanders, it's not secret that Meg and Dejon could be at risk. They don't appear to be fan favourites - ranking in the podium challenges for categories such as 'Biggest Gameplayers' and 'Biggest Ick.'

As the drama unfolds, here's everything you need to know about Dejon Noel-Williams - from his famous father, to his career as a semi-pro footballer.

Who is Dejon Noel-Williams?

Dejon is a fitness fanatic and footballer hoping to find love in the villa this summer. So far he's been coupled up with Meg, and despite plenty of bumps in the road, they're still going strong.

How old is Dejon Noel-Williams?

Born on 22 September 1998, Dejon is 26 years old. This also makes him a stubborn and independent Virgo. If the shoe fits...

What is Dejon Noel-Williams's job?

Dejon works as a semi-pro footballer and personal trainer. One of his recent clients is none other than Tyrique Hyde from Love Island season 10.

Dejon has also played football for a number of teams including Oxford United and Slough Town as well as the national team of Grenada.

Does Dejon Noel-Williams have a famous parent?

Dejon is one of this year's nepo babies, with his dad Gifton Noel-Williams a former professional footballer. Speaking about growing up around the game, he said: 'I've met all kinds of famous people through [my dad]. When I was younger it was weird because he was just my dad, but we'd go to a game and fans were asking for photos. I've met David Beckham, he was really nice.'

Dejon also told Hello! his dad supported his decision to go on Love Island and is behind him all the way. 'He's like my best friend, so he was happy with it. He knows me, he knows my heart. So he has nothing to worry about. He said: 'Just be yourself.'

What is Dejon Noel-Williams looking for on Love Island?

On Love Island, Dejon is looking for 'someone who is beautiful on the inside and out, looks after themselves and is healthy'.

Does Dejon Noel-Williams have social media?

Of course, we're yet to come across an islander who doesn't. You can follow him on Instagram at @dejonnoelwilliams. However, if you're looking to find more than fitness videos and sports brand promotions, you might be a tad disappointed...

Love Island continues at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX

Nikki Peach is a writer at Grazia UK, working across entertainment, TV and news. She has also written for the i, i-D and the New Statesman Media Group and covers all things pop culture for Grazia (treating high and lowbrow with equal respect).

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