Liam Llewellyn: Who is Love Island 2022 contestant and how old is he?

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The reality competition will introduce a new set of contestants who are hoping to find romance in the Spanish villa.

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One such person is 22-year-old student Liam Llewellyn from Newport, south Wales.

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Speaking about his decision to join the show, Liam, who is doing his masters in strength and conditioning, said:

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"I think 22 is a really nice age to meet someone; you’ve got your years ahead of you so you have time to experience stuff and grow together."

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He added: "I think Love Island is a great opportunity to meet someone – you’re in with a load of different types, so you can get to grips with what you really like about people."

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Liam also shared his ideal type, stating: “They’d probably say quite generous, quite caring, happy, chatty, chirpy, bubbly.”

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