Overview
- Six newcomers — Abi, April, John, Leisha, Leo and Reiss — were confirmed via the MAFSUK online magazine and the show’s Instagram.
- The arrivals will be introduced as intruders and begin the experiment as new couples rather than slotting into existing pairings.
- Channel 4 states the new cast enter from Monday, October 6, while press listings indicate viewers should see their matching in the upcoming episode(s).
- The mid‑season addition comes as early episodes show fractures among original couples, with producers positioning the newcomers to reset dynamics.
- Tabloid coverage notes Reiss previously dated TOWIE’s Dani Imbert, a past link that has fueled extra audience interest.