Who is Love Island contestant Amber Gill?

• Name: Amber Gill

• Age: 21

• Occupation: Beauty Therapist

• Location: Gateshead

• Love Island goals: get a tan and find the love of her life

The new series of ITV2 show Love Island hits our screens next week.

Love it or loathe it, you're highly unlikely to escape it - so here's your chance to get to know our local contestant.

What is Love Island?

Singletons are sent off to a swanky villa on a beautiful island - their aim - to couple up with another contestant and stay together until the end.

If you're single you risk getting dumped from the island.

Who is Amber Gill?

At the salon in Newcastle where Amber works her aunt and boss told ITV News today that she's confident Amber will do well.

She's had to keep the whole thing a secret for months.

There have been concerns about the impact of a summer of fast fame on contestants. ITV insists the welfare of those taking part is paramount, and her aunt says Amber will be ready to cope.

Amber's goals are to get a nice tan, and find the love of her life.

The Love Island countdown is on!