A former Celebrity Big Brother star has applied for Love Island 2018
He's posted a video on Twitter
Author: Alex RossPublished 18th Jan 2018 Last updated 18th Jan 2018
After the success of last year's Love Island, it seems like absolutely everybody is applying for the 2018 series, and this includes former Celebrity Big Brother star Heavy D.
Heavy D, real name Colin Newell, has confessed to applying for this year's series of the popular ITV2 dating show, telling producers they 'need somebody like him' on the show.
Revealing the news to his Twitter page, Heavy D uploaded a lengthy video where he can be seen listing all of the reasons why he thinks he should be accepted onto the show.
Alongside the video he wrote, 'Just submitted my application for @LoveIsland you need me on your show! Over to you @ITV...' sic
In the video he can be heard saying, "Hey, it’s Heavy D. I think you need me on Love Island because basically, let’s face it. You need a bit of character, a bit of personality and someone who’s gonna come in there and stir things up.
"Also I’m a ladies man, I love the ladies, love chatting up the ladies, love getting involved and love getting stuck in. And also I would break the myth of all these eye candy and stuff like that, have you got a bit of that and I think it’ll send a message to young people out there and everyone that watches it, you don’t have to be perfect."
He then added, "Your personality is enough. I think I’m the best person to come in because I’ll break the myth. You need someone like me. Personality, body, I got both – get me in, you know what to do."
Although it's not yet known whether Love Island bosses will listen to Heavy D's request, it seems fans of the 44-year-old would like to see him on the show.
Check out this year's Celebrity Big Brother contestants below:
Amanda Barrie
Amanda Barrie is an English actress who is best known for playing the role of Alma Sedgewick in Coronation Street. She has played a number of iconic female characters throughout her career, making her a national treasure.
A former Celebrity Big Brother star has applied for Love Island 2018
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Andrew Brady
Andrew Brady appeared on the 13th series of The Apprentice and describes himself as "flirty, funny and sometimes offensive".
Amanda Barrie
Amanda Barrie is an English actress who is best known for playing the role of Alma Sedgewick in Coronation Street. She has played a number of iconic female characters throughout her career, making her a national treasure.
Ann Widdecombe
Ann Widdecombe is a former Conservative Party politician, author and owner of many controversial opinions and beliefs. In 2010 Ann retired from politics and set her sights on stardom, appearing on Strictly Come Dancing and most recently, starring in pantomime.
Ashley James
Ashley James rose to fame after appearing on Made In Chelsea, she is now a social influencer, DJ and TV presenter.
India Willoughby
India Willoughby is Britain's first transgender television newsreader and the first trans panellist on Loose Women. Born as Jonathan Willoughby, she began her career on ITV in 2000.
Jess Impiazzi
Glamour model Jess Impiazzi has appeared in The Only Way is Essex and Ex on the Beach. She has also worked as an actress appearing in the film Dangerous Game.
Maggie Oliver
Maggie Oliver is a former Detective Constable with the Greater Manchester Police. Since leaving the force she has appeared on Loose Women and Lorraine.
Malika Haqq
Best friend of Khloe Kardashian, Malika Haqq is a reality TV star in her own right. As well as appearing in Keeping Up With The Kardashians she has appeared in the series' spin-off Dash Dolls.
Rachel Johnson
Journalist and author Rachel Johnson is the sister of Boris Johnson. She has written multiple novels and is a regular guest on a number of TV programmes.
Wayne Sleep OBE
Wayne Sleep OBE is a British dancer and famous for being the shortest male dancer to be admitted to the Royal Ballet School. As well as dancing he has appeared in I'm A Celebrity Get me Out of Here, Celebrity Masterchef and Celebrity Come Dine With Me.
Shane Lynch
Shane Lynch is known for being a member of Boyzone, however he has also appeared in The Games, Celebrity Masterchef and the celebrity version of Love Island.
Jonny Mitchell
Former Love Island star Jonny Mitchell appeared in the third series of the TV show. He has recently launched his own Foreign Exchange Company.
Ginuwine
American singer and songwriter Ginuwine is best known for his multi-platinum single 'Pony' released in 1996.
Daniel O'Reilly
Known as the controversial comedian Dapper Laughs, Daniel decided last year he would start working a fresh under this own name.
John Barnes
Former England footballer John Barnes was the first male housemate to be confirmed. As well as being a footballer he is also known for his rap on New Order's song 'World In Motion.
Shane Jenek AKA Courtney Act
Shane Jenek AKA Courtney Act is best known for appearing on Australia Idol and RuPaul's Drag Race. He also appeared in Little Mix's 'Power' music video.
Andrew Brady
Andrew Brady appeared on the 13th series of The Apprentice and describes himself as "flirty, funny and sometimes offensive".
Amanda Barrie
Amanda Barrie is an English actress who is best known for playing the role of Alma Sedgewick in Coronation Street. She has played a number of iconic female characters throughout her career, making her a national treasure.
Ann Widdecombe
Ann Widdecombe is a former Conservative Party politician, author and owner of many controversial opinions and beliefs. In 2010 Ann retired from politics and set her sights on stardom, appearing on Strictly Come Dancing and most recently, starring in pantomime.
Ashley James
Ashley James rose to fame after appearing on Made In Chelsea, she is now a social influencer, DJ and TV presenter.
India Willoughby
India Willoughby is Britain's first transgender television newsreader and the first trans panellist on Loose Women. Born as Jonathan Willoughby, she began her career on ITV in 2000.
Jess Impiazzi
Glamour model Jess Impiazzi has appeared in The Only Way is Essex and Ex on the Beach. She has also worked as an actress appearing in the film Dangerous Game.
Maggie Oliver
Maggie Oliver is a former Detective Constable with the Greater Manchester Police. Since leaving the force she has appeared on Loose Women and Lorraine.
Malika Haqq
Best friend of Khloe Kardashian, Malika Haqq is a reality TV star in her own right. As well as appearing in Keeping Up With The Kardashians she has appeared in the series' spin-off Dash Dolls.
Rachel Johnson
Journalist and author Rachel Johnson is the sister of Boris Johnson. She has written multiple novels and is a regular guest on a number of TV programmes.
Wayne Sleep OBE
Wayne Sleep OBE is a British dancer and famous for being the shortest male dancer to be admitted to the Royal Ballet School. As well as dancing he has appeared in I'm A Celebrity Get me Out of Here, Celebrity Masterchef and Celebrity Come Dine With Me.
Shane Lynch
Shane Lynch is known for being a member of Boyzone, however he has also appeared in The Games, Celebrity Masterchef and the celebrity version of Love Island.
Jonny Mitchell
Former Love Island star Jonny Mitchell appeared in the third series of the TV show. He has recently launched his own Foreign Exchange Company.
Ginuwine
American singer and songwriter Ginuwine is best known for his multi-platinum single 'Pony' released in 1996.
Daniel O'Reilly
Known as the controversial comedian Dapper Laughs, Daniel decided last year he would start working a fresh under this own name.
John Barnes
Former England footballer John Barnes was the first male housemate to be confirmed. As well as being a footballer he is also known for his rap on New Order's song 'World In Motion.
Shane Jenek AKA Courtney Act
Shane Jenek AKA Courtney Act is best known for appearing on Australia Idol and RuPaul's Drag Race. He also appeared in Little Mix's 'Power' music video.
Andrew Brady
Andrew Brady appeared on the 13th series of The Apprentice and describes himself as "flirty, funny and sometimes offensive".
Of course Heavy D has appeared on a number of TV shows in the past. After finding fame on Storage Wars, the TV personality entered the Celebrity Big Brother house in 2016 alongside the likes of Stephen Bear, Marnie Simpson and Sam Fox.
Despite making a spectacular entrance, Heavy D was the fourth housemate to be evicted from the series.
As well as this, he's also appeared on a recent episode of ITV daytime show Judge Rinder.
Could we see him on Love Island when it returns in the summer?!
