Love Island’s Ronnie Vint: his age, job outside the show and Ella Rae Wise connection

He's an OG series 11 Islander

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by Emily Vierke |
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Can anyone remember the last time at least one of the Love Island contestants didn't know someone from either a previous season or the cast of TOWIE?

Well, Love Island 2024's Ronnie Vint is no different; in fact not only is he pals with Ella Rae Wise, but he also attended the wedding of Olivia Attwood, chats with Georgia Harrison, and is mates with Tyrique Hyde.

Those ITV bosses really do like to keep it in the family.

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ronnie has some reality tv pals ©itv

Ronnie was an OG Islander on the eleventh series of the romance reality TV show and although he only made it half way through the series he was a popular contestant, especially among the Love Island ladies.

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ronnie and tiffany

Who is Ronnie Vint?

Ronnie is an OG Islander from series 11.

How old is Ronnie Vint?

He is 28 years old and his birthday is 17 July 1996 making him a Cancer.

Where is Ronnie Vint from?

Ronnie’s a South East London boy.

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ronnie's an OG series 11 Islander ©ITV

What does Ronnie Vint do?

He is a semi-pro footballer just like Tyrique, Tom Clare, Toby Aromolaran, Scott van-der Sluis and half the other male contestants from the romance reality TV series.

He currently plays for Lewes FC as a defender.

Who did Ronnie Vint couple up with on Love Island?

Ronnie originally matched with Jess White but was often flirting with the other girls especially Harriett Blackmore. Although he recoupled with Jess for a second time he continued to flit between her and Harriet before picking Harriet on day 11.

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ronnie has been flirting with harriett ©ITV

However, when bombshell Tiffany Leighton turned up Ronnie's attention strayed to the newbie and he decided to couple up with her for a few days before Tiffany decided she was sick of the raspberry chat and called it a date on the romance.

Shortly after, Tiff was booted out of the villa and Ronnie went back to Harriett but just four days later they were both dumped after being voted least popular couple by the public.

How does Ronnie Vint know Olivia Attwood?

So it turns out, Ronnie is best pals with Olivia's husband Bradley Dack.

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ronnie and omar ©itv

Does Ronnie Vint have Instagram?

Of course, it's a Love Island pre-requisite: @ronnievint.

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Emily Vierke is a digital writer for heat and Closer Online who enjoys stalking The Love Island girlies for fashion inspo especially Indiyah Polack and Grace Jackson. Emily has a soft spot for TOWIE OGs Amy and Harry, mainly because she was also not aware that the capital of India was New Delhi she DID, however, know that know it wasn't France.

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