{"id":53586,"date":"2024-06-21T10:37:56","date_gmt":"2024-06-21T08:37:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=2060316"},"modified":"2024-06-21T11:38:23","modified_gmt":"2024-06-21T09:38:23","slug":"who-is-matilda-draper-meet-love-island-2024-contestant-and-consultant","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/who-is-matilda-draper-meet-love-island-2024-contestant-and-consultant\/","title":{"rendered":"Who is Matilda Draper? Meet Love Island 2024 contestant and consultant"},"content":{"rendered":"

Matilda is hoping to bring sunshine into the villa! <\/p>

By Katelyn Mensah\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Friday, 21 June 2024 at 08:37 AM<\/p>

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Make way! There are new bombshells making their way into the Love Island<\/a> villa.<\/p>\n

Matilda Draper and Konnor Ewudzi are the latest islanders<\/a> to make their mark as they shook things up with their entrance on Wednesday night (19th June).<\/p>\n

Looking for love, Matilda is making herself at home in the villa as she gets to know the islanders, and she already has her eye on Sean Stone<\/a>, Joey Essex<\/a> and Wil Anderson<\/a> \u2013 but there is one islander she already knows\u2026<\/p>\n

As Matilda looks to find her perfect match in the villa, read on for everything you need to know about her!<\/p>\n

Matilda Draper \u2013 Key facts<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Matilda Draper.<\/span><\/figcaption> ITV\/Love Island<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:\u00a0<\/strong>24<\/p>\n

Job:\u00a0<\/strong>Recruitment consultant<\/p>\n

From:\u00a0<\/strong>Beckenham<\/p>\n

Instagram:\u00a0<\/strong>@matildajdraper<\/a><\/p>\n

Who is Matilda Draper?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Matilda Draper is a 24-year-old recruitment consultant from Beckenham<\/strong>, and she wants to bring \u201csunshine\u201d into the villa, spreading joy with each islander she meets.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m lighthearted and don\u2019t take myself too seriously,\u201d she said ahead of her appearance on the reality series.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf things get too serious in the villa, I\u2019m going to throw in a little joke or a \u2018would you rather\u2019. I\u2019m obsessed with playing would you rather, I\u2019ve got a list of 80 questions on my phone, it\u2019s the best thing ever \u2013 I often think of questions and write them down before I go to bed.\u201d<\/p>\n

Beyond thinking up new would you rather questions each night, Matilda believes she is a catch because she has \u201ca really kind heart\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m definitely funny but also caring and loving,\u201d she said. \u201cI\u2019ve got a lot of love to give, and when I love someone I love very deeply.\u201d<\/p>\n

How old is Matilda Draper?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Matilda Draper is 24 years old<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Is Matilda Draper on Instagram?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Yes!\u00a0<\/strong>You can follow Matilda on Instagram @matildajdraper<\/a>. At the time of reporting, the bombshell has just over 20,000 followers; that\u2019ll undoubtedly continue to grow while she is in the Love Island villa.<\/p>

How does Matilda Draper know Ronnie Vint?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As Matilda made her way into the villa, she shouted, \u201cRonnie boy!\u201d much to the surprise of him and other islanders, revealing she and Ronnie Vint<\/a> had history prior to the show.<\/p>\n

When Ciaran Davies asked about their previous connection, Matilda said: \u201cWell, he\u2019s a Beckenham boy, ain\u2019t he? Well, I used to see his best mate.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n

Ronnie then added there is \u201cno bad blood or anything\u201d.<\/p>\n

Why did Matilda sign up for Love Island summer 2024?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Matilda Draper.<\/span><\/figcaption> ITV\/Love Island<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Matilda has been single for two years, and after giving herself a year to \u2018find herself\u2019, now felt like the right time to sign up to Love Island.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was with my ex-partner from the ages of 18-22, which are your formative years,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was in my housewife era back then, which just isn\u2019t me. I love being silly, so the last year has been about having fun and loving myself, but now I\u2019m ready to find and love my person<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n

What does Matilda look for in a partner?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Matilda wants to find someone with a kind heart and who is funny and confident<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Read more on Love Island 2024 contestants:<\/strong><\/p>\n