Former Derby County defender Solomon joins Love Island villa as new bombshell

Former Derby County defender Harrison Solomon has entered the show Love Island and joined the villa. He has entered the show as a third male bombshell into the villa to create chaos. The Tuesday, June 17, 2025, episode saw the introduction of Harrison, 22. It has only been a week since the show has been on, and already ITV is sending a third male bombshell into the villa to cause chaos.

Solomon was a Derby academy prospect. He played in their FA Cup loss against Chorley when the Rams put out a young team having been ravaged by Covid back in 2021. Solomon, who is a part-time model, now plays his football in America for the University of New Hampshire. He will now be a part of the Love Island crew, where he will be looking for romance along with the rest of the contestants.

“Harrison couldn’t arrive in the villa at a better time, as all the promising early couples are looking fractured, and it’s looking likely he’ll have heads swivelling,” a source told the Sun.

I am excited; I just want to go in there. Solomon

Speaking about the villa, Solomon said, "I’m [excited] – I just want to get in there,” he said. “I’m buzzing to go in. There are a lot of girls in there that are my type; it could get a little busy, honestly.

“Personality is a big thing, so it depends who I vibe with in there. I’m not here to make friends. If the girl is for me, I’m going to grab that. That’s no issue. I’m in there for myself at the end of the day. I need someone who is fiery and has a bit of an attitude,” he said.

“I don’t want someone boring in the corner. I want someone who has got a bit of substance and voices their opinion. "Confidence, being family-orientated is a big one for me, and someone who is ambitious, too,” he further stated.

Solomon joined Derby at under-9s level and, as well as playing for the Rams, enjoyed time on loan at Ilkeston. His only senior appearance came in the FA Cup clash against Chorley, which the non-league side won 2-0. Will Solomon be one half of the winning couple and bag a prize of £50,000 (approximately $67,000), which is split in half?