Chuggs Wallis: Love Island newcomer explains what his name means
The latest bombshell has already named which women he has his eye on
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Your support makes all the difference.Chuggs Wallis is one of the latest contestants to join Love Island – but who exactly is the new islander?
On Thursday’s episode (1 July), Wallas went on a date with Sharron, having entered the villa alongside fellow newcomer Liam Reardon.
However, a dramatic re-coupling on Friday night (2 July) saw Chuggs and Brad left as the only two singles in the villa with newcomer Rachel set to choose between the two men at the end of tonight’s episode (4 July).
He revealed his real Christian name was in fact Oliver, and that the name “Chuggs” stemmed from a childhood nickname, and was in fact a conflation of “cuddles and hugs”.
Wallis is a 23-year-old from Surrey. He owns his own business selling customised hats.
Prior to entering the villa, Chuggs has already named the islanders he has his eye: Liberty, Faye and Chloe.
Speaking about what qualities he is looking for in a partner, he said they need to be “my best mate”.
“I need someone who is going to muck in with my brothers, my family,” he said, adding he would like his girlfriend to “get involved”.
Asked why he decided to join the series, Chuggs responded: “I just feel like it’s now or never. I’m only 23 but I’m scared of ageing.
“Especially as half of my last year of uni was taken away and we had so many fun plans. With Covid and the pandemic, I feel like I’ve missed a year of my youth, so I’m really gagging to get it all back – make the most of it.”
Love Island airs on ITV2 and ITV hub.
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