Mitchel and Molly from South Yorkshire have been paired together after a public vote

Romance is already flying in the Love Island villa as Mitchel and Molly from South Yorkshire share the love on the first night. Mitchel, a gas engineer from Sheffield, and Molly, a musical theatre performer from Doncaster have been paired after a shock public vote ahead of the series.

However, the picture-perfect couple seem to be getting on just fine as Molly asked Mitchel for a ‘spoon’ in bed on the first night, and they share the first romantic kiss of the series. Speaking to the girls after her first night sharing a bed with Mitchel, Molly said “He is very cuddly and I am very cuddly and I just loved it.”

Mitchel and Molly’s kiss was the first to be seen outside of a challenge inside the series. However, there could be trouble in paradise as when Mitchel was asked who he ‘fancies most’ he also chose fellow blonde Jess. Meanwhile, Molly also revealed she was most threatened by Jess in the challenge.

Mitchel and Molly kiss during the first challenge of the series | ITV

placeholder image — Mitchel and Molly kiss during the first challenge of the series | ITV

Molly added: “I’ve got a connection with Mitchel straight away, but I want to see everyones vibe.” Before revealing she hasn’t ‘spoken to him much’ the following morning.