Love Island fans went into meltdown when newcomer Chuggs Wallis revealed his nickname came from a combination of the words 'cuddles and hugs'.
Speaking on Thursday's episode, the Oxford Brookes graduate, 23, explained the origins of his unusual name as he was quizzed by Sharon Gaffka, 25, while on a date.
Sharon was voted by the public to go for a drink with public school boy Chuggs and as soon as the couple sat down she asked: 'I've got a question....Chuggs?'
Chuggs went on to explain: 'Oh yes this was going to come at some point so let's get it out the way now. It's my nickname, like a baby name of cuddle and hugs. My Christian name is Oliver.'
Sharon then looked shocked but replied: 'Oh right okay that's cute, I thought there might be a story behind it.'
Viewers were quick to react to the funny moment, including former Love Island winner Amber Gill who Tweeted: 'Cuddles and Hugs??? Wasn't expecting that! #LoveIsland.'
The bucket hat entrepreneur is really called Oliver George and his wealthy lifestyle could make him more suited to Made In Chelsea than Love Island.
Chuggs went to private school in Reeds and headed to Oxford Brookes university.
Fans clearly were shocked at the story behind the nickname with one writing: 'Chugs for cuddles and hugs ... GTFO out of the villa #LoveIsland'
Another said: 'Naaaahhh 'cuddles and hugs CHUGGS'… why didn't he just go in as Oliver!' while someone else said saw the cute side writing: 'Oh so it's 'cuddles and hugs' ok that's quite sweet!'
A fourth was baffled writing: 'What sort of grown man willingly answers to the abbreviation of cuddles and hugs #LoveIsland?'
A fifth who was equally as shocked wrote: 'No bc i was expecting chuggs’ nickname to be like bc he can chug a drink or smth??? cuddles and hugs ?? nah #LoveIsland.'
New bombshell Chuggs entered the Love Island villa on Thursday night and caused a stir as several of the islanders already know him.
After Shannon's shock exit, one of the girls received a text which said the public had decided they would like her to go on a date with Chuggs.
And several of the cast already know who he is - as fellow Oxford Brookes graduate Hugo gasped: 'Oh my God. I know Chuggs,' while Chloe added: 'Oh my god. So do I'.
In Thursday's episode, Chuggs and new boy Liam Reardon, 21, headed out on dates with two girls, before entering the villa.
His family home in Surrey is an estimated £1.2million, reports The Sun, while his Instagram is littered with pre-pandemic holidays abroad.
Snaps include him living it up in Barbados, Thailand, Dubai and even South Africa.
After graduating from Oxford Brookes, Chuggs started up his hat business booby buckets in lockdown and shares snaps of him with the products in his Land Rover on Instagram.
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Name: Chuggs Wallis
Age: 23
From: Surrey
Occupation: Hat entrepreneur
Why did you sign up for Love Island? I just feel like it’s now or never. I’m only 23 but I’m scared of aging. Especially as half of my last year of uni was taken away and we had so many fun plans. With Covid and the pandemic, I feel like I’ve missed a year of my youth, so I’m really gagging to get it all back – make the most of it.
What are you looking for in a partner? I need someone to be my best mate. I need someone who is going to muck in with my brothers, my family. I’ve got a mate who has a girlfriend, she plays rugby, golf... everything with us. She’s great, she gets involved. I want something like that.
How would your friends and family describe you? My parents would say I’m pretty responsible as I’m the oldest of three boys. I’ve always been the one that does everything first and the others follow. And then they get better than me, which isn’t fun. I’m pretty driven. In terms of being entrepreneurial I’ve always been like that. My mates would describe me as a solid mate. Everyone always comes to me for advice. I’m always the one organising things for everyone too. I put together the funnest nights out that we’ve had, hosting parties at home, pub crawls.
Who have you got your eye on in the villa? I'd probably say from first impressions Liberty, Chloe and Faye. What you make of the boys so far? I think key competition is Brad, but I also think I’ll get on with him. That Jake guy seems pretty funny, he looks jokes.
What are you excited about heading into the villa for? I’m excited to get to know people and just have social interaction, get to know these girls. I just want to have fun.
Who is your celebrity crush? Selena Gomez is cool and Madison Beer, Cara Delevingne – she’s quite quirky looking.
What’s the best date you’ve had? I used to always do the same thing: date 1 at a restaurant – no kissing even if it went well, date 2 would be a dog walk, pub lunch afterwards and then 3rd date I’d invite them over to watch a movie.
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Name: Liam Reardon
Age: 21
From: Wales
Occupation: Bricklayer
Why did you sign up for this year’s Love Island? I’m after a new partner. It’s been a while since I’ve had a girlfriend. I’m struggling to find one.
How would your family describe you? Loving, I’ve got a lot of love in me. Caring, very, very fun and a good person to be around.
What do you look for in a partner? They have to be fun, outgoing. A big thing for me is independence. I want them to want me, not need me.
What will you miss while you’re in the villa? My family and friends and not seeing their reaction when I go in!
What are you excited for? Meeting people – I love meeting people. I do seasons in Ibiza, every day you’re meeting someone new. I was a host of a beach club. So making friends and finding someone I’m actually attracted to.
Are you competitive? I am competitive to a certain extent. I’m not over the top. It’s always nice being a winner. If I’m in competition for a female, I want to try my best, but I won’t go too far out of my way. If she liked you that much she wouldn’t have to make a choice.
Who do you have your eye on in the villa? I think Kaz is really good looking and has a great personality. I’m looking forward to getting to know her. And Chloe - I like her confidence and I’m intrigued to see what she’s about.
Who is your celebrity crush? Joanna Chimonides– I did message her before. She didn’t answer. She is gorgeous, my type of girl. Louisa Johnson from X Factor, she is very, very attractive and I like someone who can sing. And Nicole Scherzinger.
What would be your ideal date? It would be in Ibiza. Go to a restaurant, open air, overlooking the sea, jug of sangria and see where the night takes us. That’s the kind of night I like.
Did you learn anything in lockdown? I run a lot, I box, so I bought a boxing bag for the house and just kept up with the fitness really.
Where do you see yourself in five years? I’m too tall to be a bricklayer, so I’d like to down tools and do a bit of property development. When I’m 30, living somewhere not in the UK. Part of me wants to be wealthy and successful, part of me wants to be living by the beach, run a bar, something on a smaller scale and be happy.
Speaking of who he has his eye on ahead of the villa, Chuggs said: 'I think Kaz is really good looking and has a great personality.
'I'm looking forward to getting to know her. And Chloe - I like her confidence and I'm intrigued to see what she's about.'
Of why he signed up to Love Island, Chuggs added: 'I'm after a new partner. It's been a while since I've had a girlfriend. I'm struggling to find one'.
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Liberty and Jake
Name: Liberty Poole
Age: 21
Location: Birmingham
Occupation: Nando's Waitress and Marketing Student
Who is their type on paper? 'So I like tall, alpha male, confident, a cheeky chappy sort of guy.
'But obviously that's always usually combined with player types, which is where I go wrong. So I am trying to change my ways and go for more of a nicer guy that is going to treat me right.'
Name: Jake Cornish
Age: 24
Location: Weston-super-Mare
Occupation: Water Engineer
Who is their type on paper? 'Looks wise, always gone for blondes. But for me, the main thing is having respect and having good fun, and someone who will be loyal to you...
'I've had messages from girls that have got boyfriends and husbands. This is why I don't trust anyone. Someone who is loyal really. But when I'm single, I like having a good time!
Sharon and Hugo
Name: Sharon Gaffka
Age: 25
Location: Oxford
Occupation: Civil Servant - Operations Lead for Department of Transport
Who is their type on paper? 'I tend to date someone who is taller than me, even though my last long-term partner, he was actually someone who was shorter than me. '
Name: Hugo Hammond
Age: 24
Location: Hampshire
Occupation: PE Teacher
Who is their type on paper? 'I've been single for a while now. With the current climate, it's been really hard to get back into dating.
'I saw it as an opportunity to have an amazing fun summer and put myself back out there.'
Name: Kaz Kamwi
Age: 26
Location: Essex
Occupation: Fashion Blogger
Who is their type on paper? 'I like meeting new people, I'm ready to be in a relationship. Why not be in a place where people are looking for the same things as me?'
Name: Toby Aromolaran
Age: 22
Location: Essex
Occupation: Semi-pro footballer
How would he describe himself? 'Optimistic. I always see the bright side in the worst situations. I'm a fun guy when I go on a night out. Responsible guy as well.'
Faye and Brad
Name: Faye Winter
Age: 26
Location: Devon
Occupation: Letting Manager
What is her type on paper? 'Someone that will put me in my place. Someone that makes me laugh. But also someone that takes my banter.'
Name: Brad McClelland
Age: 26
Location: Northumberland
Occupation: Labourer
Who is their type on paper? Sommer Ray from Instagram. Zara McDermott, she's a good-looking lass. Or Megan Fox.
Name: Chloe Burrows
Age: 25
Location: Bicester
Occupation: Financial Services Marketing Executive
Who is their type on paper? 'I like a good build. I go to the gym. I want someone who is funny. Really funny and caring and will do nice little things for you.
'Because I am quite a big character and quite loud, they would have to be as loud, if not more.
'I could never be with someone who is quiet. Someone that gives you a bit back'
Name: Aaron Francis
Age: 24
Location: London
Occupation: Luxury Events Host
Who is their type on paper? 'I need someone that is passionate about what they are doing - from scientist to anything - you can tell when someone is speaking about something and they are actually smiling while they are talking. I love that.
'I don't like when people are doing a job just to make money and then they kind of just live for the weekend.
'Especially because I work on the weekends.'
