EVERY year there is an islander who fans talk about the most, and for Love Island 2024 that has been Jess White.
During her time in the famous villa the confident northern lass was not afraid to say what she thought which got her into trouble sometimes.
Jess White is 25 years old and hails from Stockport.
Before going into the villa, she worked as an M&S store manager in her home town.
Jess shot to fame as one of the OG Love Island contestants in 2024.
Before going into the villa, the bikini babe said she wanted to do the reality show as all of her friends were in long term relationships and she didn’t want to be left behind.
Speaking to ITV at the time, Jess said: “All my friends are in relationships, settled down with babies and I’m going to end up that aunt that rocks up at family parties and they say ‘she’s still not met someone, she’s still going to Ibiza having a midlife crisis.’
“I just want to meet somebody and to be able to do all of that stuff too.”
She added: “I think I’m single because I don’t underestimate the fact that I’m hard work.
“I know what I want and I’m not easily pleased.
“When you’re a loud, outgoing woman, sometimes it can intimidate men – men don’t always want that.
“I think that can sometimes put people off me because I am quite loud and you can hear me before you see me.
“Some men love that though.”
Jess was one of the first Islanders to enter the villa for series 11 on June 3, 2024.
Her time on Love Island was far from smooth and included a love triangle with Ronnie Vint and Harriet Blackmore.
In the end she made a connection with Hugo Godfroy who she met in Casa Amor.
I’m a people’s person, that’s my job, so I knew I’d get on with everybody. I was so close with both the girls and boys in the villa and I love them all individually.
Jess White
Jess was also known for her fiery temperament and didn’t hold back when it came to letting people know what she thought.
This was shown in the famous Movie Night, when her fellow islanders got a glimpse of what she had been saying behind their backs.
Despite this, she proved to be a popular islander who now has an army of fans who were sad to see her leave the Love Island villa.
One wrote: “So sad to see Jess go, she made Love Island better!”
While another said: “Who is going to bring the bants now! Bring back Jess!”
Jess was dumped from the island on July 10, 2024 along with Hugo, Blade Siddiqi and Emma Milton.
They were all evicted after a public vote saw them come out as the least popular islanders.
After her exit from the villa, Jess had a lot to say about her fellow islanders and how she found the whole experience.
She said: “I’m a people’s person, that’s my job, so I knew I’d get on with everybody.
“This journey has taught me to never underestimate how important friendships are.
“I was so close with both the girls and boys in the villa and I love them all individually.
“I’m a tough cookie and rarely cry but everytime one of my girls left I was always in tears.
“The relationships you form are so special, I’m so proud of everyone and think we will all be friends for life.”
Jess also described herself as a “big sister” in the villa and says she only has nice words for everyone – including her love rival, Harriett Blackmore.
Episodes of Love Island air Sunday to Friday on ITV2 at 9pm.
Love Island: Aftersun is on every Sunday at 10pm.
The ITV reality show is filmed in a villa on the Spanish island of Majorca.
Love Island is once again hosted by Maya Jama, who started presenting the show in 2023.
EVERY year Love Island opens its doors to more sexy Islanders who are hoping for a holiday romance that could turn into more.
Here we take you through all of the Love Island winners so far and what their relationship statuses are now:
2024 – The first ever All stars spin off show was won by Molly Smith and Tom Clare. STATUS: Still together.
2023 – Jess Harding and Sammy Root took home the 50k, and won the summer 2023 Love Island. STATUS: Broken up.
2023 – The first series of 2023 saw Sanam Harrinanan and Kai Fagan crowned Love Island winners in South Africa. STATUS: Still together.
2022 – Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu’s time in the villa was anything but a smooth ride, but they managed to win the public’s hearts – and the ITV2 reality show. STATUS: Broken up.
2021 – Liam Reardon and Millie Court were announced winners of Love Island 2021. STATUS: Still together.
2020 – The first ever winter Love Island saw Paige Turley and Finn Tapp crowned winners after falling in love on the show. STATUS: Broken up.
2019 – Series 5 saw Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague runners up to winners Greg O’Shea and Amber Gill, who met in the last few days of the series. STATUS: Broken up.
2018 – It wasn’t surprising fan favourites Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer won the show, as they were strong throughout. But sadly things didn’t last. STATUS: Broken up.
2017 – Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies had lots of ups and downs in the villa but went on to win. STATUS: Broken up.
2016 – Nathan Massey and Cara De La Hoyde were together from the start of the series, and since they won the show they’ve had two kids and are married. STATUS: Still together.
2015 – Despite poor Jess Hayes being Max Morley’s second choice on the show, they did win – but they didn’t last as a couple. STATUS: Broken up.
