Love Island fans are over the moon as they spot a familiar Irish influencer in the Casa Amor line-up
Aaliyah Rugg Under 35s Screen Time reporter
18:49, 27 Jun 2026
Charleen is pals with Love Island’s Lucinda Strafford(Image: TikTok/charleenmurphyy)
ITV has finally unveiled its Casa Amor line-up, leaving Love Island fans absolutely “screaming” at their telly screens.
Drama continues to escalate in the lavish villa following a game of Tea, Receipts and Truth that sent ripples through the couples. Just last night (Friday, June 26), a recoupling ceremony resulted in fresh pairings – but another beloved twist is poised to shake things up.
In a teaser clip ahead of Sunday’s episode (June 28), a batch of new bombshells were revealed as Casa Amor makes its long-awaited comeback. The twist involves the bombshells attempting to charm an original Islander in a bid to secure their place in the main villa.
The new Casa Amor bombshells have been announced(Image: ITV)
Those who fail to be selected find themselves in a precarious position, facing potential elimination. However, as anticipation builds, fans have already clocked some recognisable faces, including Irish influencer Charleen Murphy.
Following the announcement, one viewer remarked on Instagram: “Irelands princess”, while another mirrored the sentiment: “seeing @charleenmurphy on the screen is what I think boys feel like when their team scores a goal.”
A third chimed in: “Best day ever @charleenmurphy.” A fourth posted: “About bleeding time! ! G’wan the Charleen! I’ve only been watching to cheer her on.”
Here’s everything to know about the Casa bombshell and where you recognise her from.
Who is Charleen Murphy?
Casa Amor returns this weekend(Image: ITV)
Charleen Murphy is an Irish content creator who has built an enormous following across Instagram and TikTok, accumulating over 400k followers on each platform, where she regularly shares fashion and lifestyle content with her dedicated fanbase. The 27-year-old has firmly established herself as one of Ireland’s most recognisable influencers.
She also has her own podcast ‘Hold My Drink’ alongside pal Ellie Kelly, with the pair describing it as: “Think of the girl’s bathroom on a night out, or the group chat the next morning. That is the vibe of our podcast.”
Well regarded across Ireland, Charleen counts several well-known personalities among her circle, including Love Island’s Lucinda Strafford, with the pair regularly sharing photos together on social media. Commenting on one Instagram post, Lucinda said to Charleen: “love u so much”.
As a full-time influencer, fans are eagerly anticipating seeing her on screen once more following widespread rumours surrounding her appearance. According to EVOKE, Charleen had previously applied for the first winter series of the show, which was filmed in South Africa back in 2020, reports OK!.
She has frequently been compared to Molly Mae Hague, having initially risen to prominence through her teenage fashion blog before achieving considerable success across social media.
What has Charleen said about the Love Island villa?
Charleen will enter as a Casa Amor bombshell(Image: ITV)
Following her split from former partner, footballer Dano Mandroiu, several months ago, Charleen is now on the hunt for romance, setting her sights on Kavan, Aidan, Lorenzo and Sean. She said: “They have bits of my type in each of them but I think I’d need to see that and to actually chat to them properly.
“Kavan I would say out of all of them is my actual type on paper. I’m excited to get to know all of them. I think everyone owes it to themselves to see different connections, and if something isn’t working maybe it’s time to move onto the next or explore something.
“I think Kavan did the right thing to not close it off so early on with Jasmine because I think you need to explore in there to see if there’s someone better for you, that’s the whole point of Love Island. I think his head could definitely turn!”
What is Charleen’s Instagram?
Charleen’s Instagram handle is @charleenmurphy, where she shares her content with her 483k followers. Among those following her are familiar faces from the show, including last year’s Lauren Wood and Harrison Solomon.
Love Island airs Sunday to Friday at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX