She was reportedly scouted for the show.
As Love Island 2023 prepares to hit our screens this evening, we can’t wait to meet the new cast.
And following in the footsteps of the likes of Dani Dyer and Gemma Owen, there is another celebrity connection amongst the new batch of contestants.
Molly Marsh was the third contestant to be officially announced but she was heavily rumoured for a while. The new arrival will be hoping to find love in the villa – and be in with a chance of winning the £50,000 cash prize.
But while some of the islanders may not be used to the limelight, content creator Molly has stardom running through her veins – as her mum Janet is an actress.
And Molly says she has the full backing of her famous mother to appear on the show, telling RadioTimes.com that the star is “excited and supportive” to see her daughter find romance under the Mallorcan sun.
Here’s everything you need to know about new Love Island contestant Molly Marsh!
Molly Marsh – key facts
Age: 24
Job: Musical Theatre Performer and Social Media Creator
From: Doncaster
Instagram: @mollygracemarsh
Swapping the stage for the sunshine, Molly is looking for her leading man 🎭 #LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/7M2rYYN6Ys
— Love Island (@LoveIsland) May 29, 2023
Who is Molly Marsh?
Marsh is an influencer and has more than 30,000 followers on Instagram (although this will likely start to increase now that she’s been announced for the show). She’s also a theatre performer.
She said of her job: “With my job being in social media, I’ve had some amazing opportunities to go on press trips and I’ve actually been out to the Love Island Villas in Mallorca and South Africa. Having the experience to walk around both was amazing, but to now actually live in the Villa is going to be incredible.”
Who is Molly Marsh’s mother?
Marsh is the daughter of actress Janet Marsh, who fans might recognise from Coronation Street. Over the years, Janet has appeared on the soap in three different roles, playing a nurse, a receptionist, and then an ITU nurse.
She’s also appeared in series like Where The Heart Is, Bodies, In The Dark, Love, Lies and Records, and Still Open All Hours.
In an interview with RadioTimes.com and other press, Molly revealed that Janet was “very open to the opportunities” her daughter would gain from being in the villa, but hadn’t dished out any specific advice.
“They know how the show works and what it entails,” she said. “So they are really excited for me and they know how much I love being in a relationship. They know that I love being in love, so they do want that for me again, so I can probably leave them alone a bit!”
Is Molly Marsh on Instagram?
Marsh is very active on Instagram and has changed her bio to confirm her appearance on the show, writing: “I’m off to find love in the @loveisland villa! ❤️????”.
The star, who has more than 30,000 followers already, has various posts pinned to her profile, including one celebrating body positivity.
What is Molly Marsh looking for in a partner?
As for why she wants to join the show, Marsh said: “I think it’s ideal timing and the perfect way to find someone. I don’t go out and party and I don’t use dating apps, I’m actually quite old-fashioned, so there’s no better way to meet someone than by going into a Villa in the sun with the potential ‘one’ in there.”
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