Mike Boateng was “pleasantly surprised” at the amount of condoms lying around in the 'Love Island' villa.
Mike Boateng says he was surprised at the amount of condoms lying around in Love Island
The former footballer and policeman who appeared on the ITV2 dating show bac in 2020 recently became the face of Magnum’s large size condom range, which launched in the UK towards the end of May.
When asked whether he was surprised by how many condoms were lying around in the house, the Love Islander said: “I was pleasantly surprised! But the reality of being in a space with beautiful women was, ‘I understand’.
Mike - who finished fifth in the 2020 winter series alongside then partner Priscilla Anyabu - also explained that he has no regrets going on and urges the new contestants of the show - which starts today (06.05.22) at 9pm on ITV2 – to "be themselves".
He told Metro newspaper's SixtySeconds column: “Be yourself. The worst thing you can do is go in there and get caught up in the moment and it becomes like acting. I’ve seen people regret becoming a different person. People appreciate authenticity.”
Since leaving the villa, Boateng, whose main reason for going on the show was to pursue a career in acting, has teased upcoming projects whilst hoping to make it in modelling.
He added: “It is happening and it’s happening big as well. I’m fully immersed in acting school and I’m loving it.
“I’ve started modelling professionally. Photographic, but we are looking to branch into runway modelling as well so hopefully September you’ll see me out there on the runway hitting them with all of the looks, all the feels.”
The 26-year-old reality star, who split from his partner and ‘Love Island’ co-star a year ago, confirmed he was currently still single and not a fan of dating sites.
Mike said: “I’ve been dating sporadically where I can but I am single.
“I’m not actually on any dating websites, so you definitely can’t find me there. If you do it’s a fake account. Sorry to break any hearts. I just find myself in natural spaces – if I go to a bar and see a cute girl, I might approach her.”