Okay, let’s talk about the guy everyone’s whispering about: Ben Holbrough. He’s a 23-year-old taxi driver from Gloucester, but honestly, that’s where the ordinary part ends. His friends literally call him “Cupid” because he’s the ultimate wingman, a master at setting up his pals. I find this absolutely hilarious. Now, the matchmaker himself is on the biggest dating show, and the pressure is on. Can the guy who finds love for everyone else finally score a connection of his own?
In my opinion, there’s way more to Ben than meets the eye. This is a guy who prepared for the villa by getting a £2,500 hair transplant and has a full sleeve of Greek mythology tattoos. That tells me he’s not just here for a free holiday. From his “dress to impress” motto to getting stolen by the season’s first bombshell, his story is already full of twists. Let’s break down the real Ben Holbrough, the man behind the wheel and the surprisingly deep heartthrob of the villa.
- Name: Ben Holbrough
- Age: 23
- Height: 6’2″ (claims 6’3″)
- Profession: Private hire taxi driver and model
- Location: Gloucester, England
- Instagram: @ben.holbrough
- Followers: 19K+
- Love Island Status: Currently coupled with Toni Laites
The love island adventure of Ben: Gloucester to Villa
One of the most popular contestants of this season in the Love Island 2025 has been Ben Holbrough who bursted on the scene. The 23-year old Gloucester-born private hire taxi driver first entered the villa and coupled up with marketing executive Shakira Khan before being stolen by the first bombshell in the season, Toni Laites.
Personal Appearance and Eye Catching Styles
At 6 foot 2 and a half, but he compounds to 6 foot 3 just to make it easier, Ben is a very physically imposing person to look at. His olive-colored skin with Mediterranean traits makes him appear naturally tanned suitable to his well kept physique. Since Ben is a serious athlete, he spends a lot of time in the gym and this fact gave him what he proudly claims to be his best physical attributes his shoulders and chest.
He does not only concentrate on his exercise regime. He has very well-groomed short beard and mustache, as well as perfectly shaped eyebrows due to professional threading. The texture is a cut on top of his brown hair and a skin fade on the bottom to give him a modern style that is in line with his stylish attitude toward fashion.
Gloucester native has his own style, which shows his slogan of dressing to impress. His dressing inclination leans towards intelligently styled dressing with preference to well-fitting trousers and loafers in an advanced shade range of browns, creams, and blacks. He also wears some silver chain, brown beaded bracelet and has a piercing in both earlobes giving him just an edge on the classy look.
Most impressive, possibly is the tattoo of full sleeve on his left arm, which highlights his infatuation with Greek mythology, done by Ben Holbrough. The decoration is a complex piece of information placement that includes mythical characters Hercules, Medusa, Perseus, etc., and other details complete the drawing. This is one artistic decision that shows his other interests other than his usual job as a taxi driver.
The Perfect Wingman: Prospects and Personality
Besides his main profession as a taxi driver on a private hire basis, Ben has found alternate sources of income in modeling and being an influencer as there are increased Instagram appearances. In his social media, he displays his passion with travelling, skiing and leading an active life with his group of extensive friends.
About personality, Ben quotes himself as being full of energy and optimism and that wherever he goes he comes along with what he refers to as good vibes. In fact, his friends call him the ultimate wingman implying that he is like cupid since he can find connections with other people. This fact has boosted his charisma, which is very natural and has come real handy in the Love Island villa, where interpersonal relations and relationship skills are the most needed requirements.
Interestingly, Ben had spent more of his secondary hair transplant procedure, totaling to 2,500 pounds in 360 Hair Clinic in Brighton, before coming into the villa so as to boost his appearance when in the show. Spending on his appearance is consistent with his general presentation and the protection of self.
With the progress of the show Love Island 2025, we are witnessing how a Gloucester taxi driver has turned into a reality TV heartthrob and such seems to be a transition that has made the show an interesting one. His physical beauty, fun personality and sincere attitude to being in love have made him one of the contestants to look out this season. It is yet to be understood whether it will result in long-term romance but Ben is always confident and positive, which leads to the belief that he will make the most out of every occasion the villa offers.
