Curtis Pritchard is the first ‘confirmed’ contestant of Love Island 2019
He’s a familiar face, kind of
Hayley SoenThe first Love Island 2019 contestant appears to have been confirmed as dancer, Curtis Pritchard.
According to The Sun the 23-year-old, who is the younger brother of Strictly Come Dancing's AJ Pritchard, will be flying out to Majorca to be on the show next month.
via Instagram @curtispritchard12
A source told The Sun:"His body is ideal for being in swimwear all day, plus he’s a lovely bloke with a great sense of humour so is sure to be a hit with the ladies.
"They are also hoping that he will bring some sexy salsa moves to the villa."
Curtis and his brother AJ Pritchard. Via Instagram @curtispritchard12
Curtis Pritchard is a dancer like his brother, specialising in Ballroom and Latin. He is also a professional choreographer. He appears on the Irish version of Dancing With The Stars.
via Instagram @curtispritchard12
The news comes as the official start date for Love Island 2019 has been confirmed by ITV2. The channel posted on its Instagram a short video of the show's host, Caroline Flack, on a lilo with the hashtag #DayDotIsComing, revealing Monday 3rd June as the official Love Island 2019 start date.
Curtis isn't the only famous sibling rumoured for the villa this year. Soph Piper, sister of singer Rochelle Humes, is apparently "in advance talks" with Love Island producers about appearing in the 2019 line-up. Ethan Allen, who is the younger brother of Love Island 2017's Gabby Allen, and Sairah Pinnock, who is the older sister of Leigh-Anne Pinnock from Little Mix, are also both been rumoured contestants.
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