Toni Laites
Toni Laites | |
|---|---|
| Born | Antonia Laites July 1, 2000 Connecticut, U.S. |
| Occupation | Television personality |
| Television | Love Island |
Antonia "Toni" Laites (born July 1, 2000) is an American television personality, known for appearing as a contestant on the twelfth series of Love Island in 2025.
Life and career
[edit]Antonia Laites was born on July 1, 2000 in Connecticut, U.S.[1] Prior to appearing on television, she worked as a pool cabana server in Las Vegas.[2] While she was a teenager, she was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis.[3]
In June 2025, she was announced as the first bombshell on the twelfth series of the ITV2 dating series Love Island.[4] She also became the first American bombshell on the series.[5] Upon entering the villa, she immediately had to pick one of the boys to couple up with. She ultimately chose Ben Holbrough, which left Shakira Khan single and vulnerable.[6] She later coupled up with Conor Phillips before being left single, along with Malisha Jordan, following a recoupling on day eight. The two of them got to date new bombshell Harrison Solomon and he would choose which one to bring back to the villa, ultimately choosing Laites who was able to return to the villa.[7] The two of them remained in a couple until Casa Amor,[8] before she recoupled with Cach Mercer.[9] She later decided to get back together with Solomon and was coupled up with him until he decided to voluntairly leave the villa,[10] and she got back together with Mercer. Laites and Solomon were shown having arguments over his actions with other islanders Helena Ford and Lauren Wood.[11][12] She gained popularity with the show's viewers due to her quick wit and comebacks, and due to her friendship with Khan and Yasmin Pettet.[8][13] The trio were often involved in conflict with fellow islanders Ford and Meg Moore, which left viewers to "choose sides" between the two groups.[14]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Love Island | Contestant; series 12 | [2] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Love Island: Meet Fan Favourite Toni Laites Who Is Currently Coupled Up With Cach Mercer". Grazia. July 29, 2025. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
- ^ a b "Who is Toni Laites? Meet Love Island 2025 contestant and bombshell | Radio Times". www.radiotimes.com. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
- ^ Cox, Claudia (June 13, 2025). "Love Island bombshell Toni Laites reveals battle with long-term health condition". The Tab. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
- ^ "Love Island 2025 cast: Confirmed line-up of contestants and latest season 12 bombshells". Cosmopolitan. July 28, 2025. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
- ^ Nguyen, Jayden (June 13, 2025). "'Love Island UK' gets its first American contestant. Here's what to know about CT native Toni Laites". Retrieved July 31, 2025.
- ^ ""Awkward": Love Island airs juicy new recoupling twist - but viewers are divided". Digital Spy. June 9, 2025. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
- ^ "Love Island fans are fuming over savage twist during recent dumping". Cosmopolitan. June 18, 2025. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
- ^ a b "Everything you need to know about Toni Laites". Closer. July 17, 2025. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
- ^ "Love Island 2025 Casa Amor results: Who recoupled and who stayed loyal?". Cosmopolitan. July 9, 2025. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
- ^ "Love Island spoiler: Villa descends into chaos following controversial recoupling decision". Cosmopolitan. July 15, 2025. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
- ^ "Love Island spoiler: Toni and Harrison have explosive argument over secret Helena kiss". Cosmopolitan. July 2, 2025. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
- ^ Rathod, Gira (July 17, 2025). ""Disgusted by him": Love Island UK stars Toni and Lauren discuss Harrison's behavior". www.soapcentral.com. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
- ^ "Love Island fans are all saying the same thing about the friends and family episode". Goss.ie. July 28, 2025. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Love Island star reveals 'cheap card' being played on 'isolated' Toni". Heatworld. July 4, 2025. Retrieved July 31, 2025.