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Love Island Contestant Denies 'Nepo Baby' Label Ahead of Villa Debut

He says he’d never heard the term 'nepo baby,' confirming no charges followed a recent police inquiry.

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Overview

  • Love Island 2025 premieres on June 9 at 9pm on ITV2 with Maya Jama returning as host.
  • Dejon Noel-Williams, son of ex-Premier League striker Gifton Noel-Williams, works as a personal trainer and semi-pro footballer for Bedford Town.
  • He denied being a “nepo baby” despite his father’s fame and a childhood friendship with former contestant Tyrique Hyde.
  • He said he voluntarily spoke to police over an alleged phone theft, with no further action taken.
  • ITV confirmed it knew of the inquiry before casting him, with producer Mike Spence promising an unprecedented first week in the villa.