He is set to land in the Love Island villa on Monday.
And while labourer Brad McClelland is on the hunt for love in the famous Mallorcan villa, it seems he has no shortage of admirers on the outside world, as a host of former contestants flooded his promo post with cheeky comments.
In his teaser video, the Amble-born labourer, 26, admitted he hasn’t had sex in two years and professed that while he may appear to be ‘a s**gger’, he is in fact a ‘nice lad’ – leading to comments from Amber Gill, Amber Vakili and Kady McDermott.
Cheeky! While labourer Brad McClelland is on the hunt for love in the famous Mallorcan villa, it seems he has no shortage of admirers on the outside world, as a host of former contestants flooded his promo post with cheeky comments
After being announced as one of the forthcoming stars of the 2021 series, Brad spoke in his video link about his life outside the show.
He said: ‘I live with me nana and her little dog. Definitely wouldn’t be going to me nana for any dating advice. I’m Brad, I’m 26 and I’m a labourer from Amble. I’ve been single for two years, recently been in a long-term relationship.
‘Now I’m ready to find the one! I don’t really get much attention to be fair. Sometimes lasses will turn their if I walk in but doesn’t happen often…
‘I mean I try! Sometimes it just doesn’t work. People would probably think I’m a top s**gger but obviously I’m f**king far from it!
Wow! In his teaser video, the Amble-born labourer, 26, admitted he hasn’t had sex in two years and professed that while he may appear to be ‘a s**gger’, he is in fact a ‘nice lad’ – leading to comments from Amber Gill, Amber Vakili and Kady McDermott
Cheeky! After being announced as one of the forthcoming stars of the 2021 series, Brad spoke in his video link about his life outside the show
‘Last time I had sex I was in like end of 2019. Everyone gets the wrong impression of us. Everyone thinks they’ll take like, face value and think “Ah he’s arrogant”, “he’s this, he’s that”. I’m none of that, like, I describe myself as someone that’s very honest…
‘True to myself. I like to think I’m a good laugh, good company to be around, a genuine nice lad!’
The show’s 2019 winner Amber penned: ‘He’s beaut’, while her co-star and pal Anna Vakili wrote: ‘Too cuteeee’ in a cheeky profession of admiration.
Cheeky! The show’s 2019 winner Amber penned: ‘He’s beaut’
Hello! Star of 2016’s second season Kady McDermott penned: ‘Hello’, with a heart eye emoji. Her reaction was then met with confusion from followers due to her on-off romance with co-star Myles Barnett
Star of 2016’s second season Kady McDermott penned: ‘Hello’, with a heart eye emoji. Her reaction was then met with confusion from followers due to her on-off romance with co-star Myles Barnett.
Kady and Myles’ romance frequently sets tongues wagging due to their on-off status, leading to shock over her cheeky caption.
Speaking of his dream girl before he went into the villa, he said: ‘Sommer Ray from Instagram. Zara McDermott, she’s a good-looking lass. Or Megan Fox.’
Hot stuff: Anna Vakili wrote: ‘Too cuteeee’ in a cheeky profession of admiration
All-star: After being announced as one of the forthcoming stars of the 2021 series, Brad spoke in his video link about his life outside the show
LOVE ISLAND 2021: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
Sharon Gaffka, 25
Name: Sharon Gaffka
Age: 25
Location: Oxford
Occupation: Civil Servant – Operations Lead for Department of Transport
Who is their type on paper? ‘I tend to date someone who is taller than me, even though my last long-term partner, he was actually someone who was shorter than me.
‘I’m quite an intellectual person so I want someone who can kind of match that.’
Aaron Francis, 24
Name: Aaron Francis
Age: 24
Location: London
Occupation: Luxury Events Host
Who is their type on paper? ‘I need someone that is passionate about what they are doing – from scientist to anything – you can tell when someone is speaking about something and they are actually smiling while they are talking. I love that.
‘I don’t like when people are doing a job just to make money and then they kind of just live for the weekend. Especially because I work on the weekends.’
Liberty Poole, 21
Name: Liberty Poole
Age: 21
Location: Birmingham
Occupation: Nando’s Waitress and Marketing Student
Who is their type on paper? ‘So I like tall, alpha male, confident, a cheeky chappy sort of guy.
‘But obviously that’s always usually combined with player types, which is where I go wrong. So I am trying to change my ways and go for more of a nicer guy that is going to treat me right.’
Hugo Hammond, 24
Name: Hugo Hammond
Age: 24
Location: Hampshire
Occupation: PE Teacher
Who is their type on paper? ‘I’ve been single for a while now. With the current climate, it’s been really hard to get back into dating.
‘I saw it as an opportunity to have an amazing fun summer and put myself back out there.’
Shannon Singh
Name: Shannon Singh
Age: 22
Location: Fife
Occupation: Glamour model
Who is their type on paper? ‘I don’t feed off looks, I feed off energy, I need someone with personality. Just someone I can have fun with.
‘I’m a party girl, I love going out, I’m very social. For me it’s quite hard to find people who are genuine and looking for what you’re looking for’
Jake Cornish
Name: Jake Cornish
Age: 24
Location: Weston-super-Mare
Occupation: Water Engineer
Who is their type on paper? ‘Looks wise, always gone for blondes. But for me, the main thing is having respect and having good fun, and someone who will be loyal to you…
‘I’ve had messages from girls that have got boyfriends and husbands. This is why I don’t trust anyone. Someone who is loyal really. But when I’m single, I like having a good time!
Kaz Kamwi
Name: Kaz Kamwi
Age: 26
Location: Essex
Occupation: Fashion Blogger
Who is their type on paper? ‘I like meeting new people, I’m ready to be in a relationship. Why not be in a place where people are looking for the same things as me?’
Chloe Burrows
Name: Chloe Burrows
Age: 25
Location: Bicester
Occupation: Financial Services Marketing Executive
Who is their type on paper? ‘I like a good build. I go to the gym. I want someone who is funny. Really funny and caring and will do nice little things for you.
‘And then obviously someone who you can depend on to not ditch you. Because I am quite a big character and quite loud, they would have to be as loud, if not more.
‘I could never be with someone who is quiet. Someone that gives you a bit back’
Faye Winter
Name: Faye Winter
Age: 26
Location: Devon
Occupation: Letting Manager
What is her type on paper? ‘Someone that will put me in my place. Someone that makes me laugh. But also someone that takes my banter. I’m like a five-year-old in a playground, if I like you, I will make a mockery of you and laugh and joke. That is my really terrible flirting skills. I need someone who can take that.’
Brad McClelland
Name: Brad McClelland
Age: 26
Location: Northumberland
Occupation: Labourer
Who is their type on paper? Sommer Ray from Instagram. Zara McDermott, she’s a good-looking lass. Or Megan Fox.
Toby Aromolaran
Name: Toby Aromolaran
Age: 22
Location: Essex
Occupation: Semi-pro footballer
How would he describe himself? ‘Optimistic. I always see the bright side in the worst situations. I’m a fun guy when I go on a night out. Responsible guy as well.’
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