Love Island: Meet the Guys – Ron Hall

Love Island returned to ITV2 on Monday 16 January and we continue to profile the contestants. Ron Hall is from Essex, he is a financial advisor.

Why Love Island and why now?
I think it’s the best show to find love on. I’m now 25 and I had in my head that I’d be with someone, settled and married by say 27… it’s now coming awfully close to that. It’s now a good opportunity for me to force myself into that intense environment. I don’t use dating apps and texting, it’s forced. Being in there, chatting to someone 24/7 that suits me and my personality.

What do you think you’ll bring to the Villa?
Fun and charisma. I just want to be naturally myself in there, have good times and make memories. I think people will enjoy my company.

What’s your ‘elevator pitch’ for why someone should want to date you?
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.

Why would you say you’re single?
I’m career focussed and wanted to enjoy myself and do all the things I wanted to do. I now feel that I’m emotionally ready to say, ‘I’m now ready to find someone.’

How would friends/family describe you?
My mum and dad would say that I am a very funny, charismatic but genuine person. I know that’s a typical thing a parent would say about their son. But they know that I’ve got good morals. They know I’m a good person at heart. I’m not rude, I’m polite, I was brought up properly, a well-raised person. My friends would say it’s very noticeable when I’m not around. I’m a good person to be around and I always ‘add’. I’m added value.

What gives you the ‘ick’?
Patchy fake tan.

Do you fall in love quickly?
With the right person, I’m so quick, like lightning speed.

Tell us something not many people know about you?
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.

Who is your celebrity crush?
Madison Beer.

Who would you want to play you in a movie of your life?
Ben Affleck… or Henry Cavill.

Who are your dream dinner party guests?
Madison Beer would be one of them; Floyd Mayweather – hopefully he’d front the bill – and someone like Morgan Freeman. I love all of his films.

If money was no object, what would be your ideal first date?
It would have to be an arcade. I could go with an abroad trip for an amazing sunset, but I just find arcades so class. They’re the best first dates!

Love Island airs nightly at 9.00pm on ITV2 and ITVX.