ITV’s Love Island has today been announcing the latest islanders set to jet off to South Africa.

The winter version of the show returns in only a week (January 16) and will follow a new set of islanders hoping to find love.

25-year-old Ron Hall from Essex has been the latest contestant to be announced.

The financial advisor says he is a “genuine person” as he hopes people will enjoy his company.

He said: “On meeting me, you’d never know I am blind in one eye. It was the result of a football injury when I was 8; I went in for a header and got kicked in the face. I’ve got two different coloured eyes, one blue and one green.

“It’s added to my character, there are so many people that are worse off than me. And if anything, losing something like that makes you realise that. It’s not hindered me in any shape or form. It’s a good conversation starter I must admit.”

He added: “I’m the most genuine person you’ll meet. I’m genuine, caring and I’m a nice person - which you don’t find these days.”

Love Island to see rules shakeup

Recently it was announced that the next season of Love Island would see a shakeup in the rules as ITV looks to add further safeguarding to the islanders’ experiences.

To prevent trolling and online hate, participants will be asked to pause handles and accounts on their social media platforms for the duration of their time on the show. Islanders’ accounts will remain dormant while they are in the Villa, so that nothing is published on their behalf.

Alongside this, ahead of entering the Villa, Islanders will also receive guidance and training around mutually respectful behaviour in relationships. They will be offered resource links to read up on, in advance of meeting their fellow Islanders, to help them identify negative behaviours in relationships and understand the behaviour patterns associated with controlling and coercive behaviour.

Love Island starts at 9pm Monday, January 16 on ITV2 and ITVX.