As soon as we clapped eyes on Ayo Odukoya back in May, it was obvious that he was going to be one of the main characters of this year’s Love Island.
He’s 6ft 6, gorgeous and a semi-pro footballer – what’s not to like?
And it turns out we were right as Ayo has been involved in one of Love Island 2024’s biggest love triangles with Mimii Ngulube and Casa Amor bombshell Jessica Spencer.
It looks like the love triangle has finally come to an end, with Ayo and Jessica happily loved-up and Mimii now exclusive with Josh Oyinsan.
Who is Ayo Odukoya?
Ayo is a Love Island 2024 contestant. He was one of the first Islanders to enter the villa on day one and has been in there ever since.
How old is Ayo Odukoya?
He's 25 years old.
Where is Ayo Odukoya from?
Canning Town in east London.
What is Ayo Odukoya's job?
Ayo is a semi-professional footballer and model.
How tall is Ayo Odukoya?
He's an impressive 6ft 6in.
Which former Islanders does Ayo Odukoya know?
Speaking about his connection to two VERY famous faces from the show before entering the villa, Ayo revealed, “I know a few people, like Toby [Aromolaran] is someone I played football with back in the day.
“So, that’s someone I knew, and Tyrique [Hyde] was, and his little brother – I know him.”
Ayo went on to say that he’s also had brushes with some female Islanders, too. He explained, “I’ve been to a couple of events and seen some girls out, but nothing has come from it. There was no chat or no interaction, just I could see them from afar. That was pretty much it."
But despite knowing a few people that have been in previous villas, Ayo admitted he never watched the show before being scouted by producers - which is WILD, if you ask us. Then again, we are heatworld, so this show is basically our love language.
“For me, I haven’t watched the show. I’m not so into the mix of the show and what’s going on,” he said. “I’ve, of course, had a look at a few seasons as I was going through the process, just to have a look.”
How was Ayo Odukoya approached for Love Island?
Explaining how he got tapped up by Love Island execs, Ayo said, “I got approached, they've come to me and said they wanted me on the show.
“So I've just been going by every process and it's been amazing. The team's unreal, so I've had great experience so far.”
It’s alright for some, isn’t it?
What is Ayo Odukoya's Instagram?
You can find Ayo on Instagram at @cozy.a1, but he won't be posting until after he's left the villa.