Who is Dejon Noel Williams and when is the PT joining Love Island 2025?
THE semi-professional footballer is switching line-ups as he looks for love on the UK’s biggest reality dating show in 2025.
Dejon Noel Williams features in the cast of Love Island 2025 which was exclusively revealed by The Sun – here is what we know about him.
Who is Dejon Noel Williams?
Dejon Noel Williams is 26 and lives in London.
He is a personal trainer and semi-professional footballer and has already worked with a string of big name sportswear brands.
The London-based footballer currently plays for Bedford Town having previously featured for Oxford United, Wealdstone, Guadalajara and the Grenada national team.
His father, Gifton Noel-Williams, 45, has played for Stoke City, Watford and Burnley.
Dejon said: “My dad being an ex-professional footballer. I’ve met all kinds of famous people through him.
“When I was younger it was weird because he was just my dad, but we’d go to a game and fans were asking for photos.
“I’ve met David Beckham, he was really nice.”
The fitness fanatic has already gained 15.2k followers on Instagram as of June 5, 2025.
The 26-year-old, who has modelled for a host of sports brands, told of his dream villa babe and said: “Someone who is beautiful on the inside and out, looks after themselves and is healthy.”
Dejon was questioned by police after being accused of stealing a woman’s phone on a night out.
He told The Sun: “I was never arrested.
“I voluntarily spoke to the police to clarify the truth about what happened in this incident, with no further action taken.
“To stress, my intentions here were entirely honourable and it is very upsetting to read claims that suggest otherwise.”
ITV was aware of the incident with Dejon when he secured his place on the show, a spokesman confirmed.
This year’s series has already seen a shake-up with Love Island prospect, Kyle Ashman axed from the show after he was arrested over a machete attack.
Kyle has spoken out about the incident, but has since been subbed out for professional rugby player Conor Phillips.
Love Island 2025 start date
Love Island 2025 will start at 9pm on Monday, June 9, when Maya Jama will welcome a host of new contestants into the villa.
As usual, the show starts on ITV2 the week following the Late May Bank Holiday — a Love Island tradition.
In a trailer for the latest series, Maya called for more ‘twists and turns’, saying: “This year Love Island needs something bigger, something bolder, I want ideas.
“This year I want more drama, more bombshells, more break-ups, more makeups.
“I want more twists, I want more twists than ever.”
The presenter shared a snap of six suitcases and three bags before heading to the airport to fly to Mallorca on May 26, 2025.
Posting on Instagram once she had landed, Maya shared videos of herself dancing along with the caption: “On holiday until I start Love Island.”
The Love Island host shared her excitement about the upcoming series to her TikTok followers.
She said: “We are so back. We are so f***ing back. I’m really excited, guys. The sun is out! Summer Love Island‘s about to happen.
“They released a little advert. It ain’t even the real advert yet. I can smell it in the air.
“A bunch of new cuties are about to enter that villa. Your 9pm’s will be gone. You will be locked in!
“I just got a really big wave of excitement. I can’t wait.
“Make sure you’re there, because I will be in my little outfits.”
Maya also confirmed the fate of Love Island’s spin-off show Aftersun, stating that it will be back this year.