Meet Love Island Season 12’s New Bombshell, Poppy Harrison

Poppy entered the villa with three other bombshells


by Nikki Peach |
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The last week in Mallorca has been fairly explosive, even by Love Island standards. There's been behind the back flirting, couple swaps, character assassination and lots of fiery arguments. All of which can only mean one thing: it's time to send in four new bombshells.

Following the big twist, one person here to shake up the villa is Poppy Harrison. She's ready to go after what she wants, ruffle some feathers and enjoy her summer. Here's everything you need to know about her.

Who is Poppy the new Love Island bombshell?

Poppy is a dental nurse from Stoke-on-trent looking to meet her match in the Love Island villa. She says she's a 10 but can 'act without thinking sometimes'. Well, she certainly won't be alone in this villa...

Is Poppy single?

You'd think going on Love Island was a clear sign that someone wasn't in a relationship, but The Sun claims Poppy only broke up with her boyfriend a week before going on the show.

How old is Poppy?

Poppy is 22 years old.

What is Poppy's type?

Before entering the villa Poppy said, 'I like someone who has big energy but not too big. I love a good sense of humour but I basically need to keep them grounded, but for them to keep me on my toes.' Adding, 'I do get bored quickly.'

Speaking about the potential of breaking up another couple, Poppy said, 'I'm a girls' girl but I don't mind causing a bit of drama and getting to know everyone equally. Everyone else would.'

What are Poppy's romantic green flags?

Poppy loves someone who knows what they want and has get up and go and ambition. 'Someone who wants more for themselves and pushes me as well as themselves,' she explains.

As for her biggest ick, it's the word 'ick'! Which will be music to lots of loyal viewers' ears after 10 years of hearing about it.

Does Poppy have Instagram?

Yes, you can follow her along with 12,000 others at @poppyharrisonx. Like most of her reality TV counterparts, Poppy enjoys sharing selfies and pictures from her latest luxury holiday.

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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