As the latest series of Love Island kicks off, a whole new cast of sexy singletons are headed to the luxury South Africa villa.
Among them is financial advisor Ron Hall, 25, from Essex who is the ITV2 show's first partially-sighted contestant.
The boxing-loving hunk promises to bring 'fun and charisma' the the villa and wants to find the one after years focusing on his career.
Making history:As the latest series of Love Island kicks off, a whole new cast of singletons are headed to South Africa including Ron Hall, who is the show's first partially-sighted contestant
'I just want to be naturally myself in there, have good times and make memories,' Ron says.
'I think people will enjoy my company. I’m the most genuine person you’ll meet. I’m genuine, caring and I’m a nice person - which you don’t find these days.'
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Who is Ron Hall?
Ron, 25, is a financial advisor from Essex. He says he's close to his family, who would describe him as a 'a very funny, charismatic but genuine person.'
'They know that I’ve got good morals. They know I’m a good person at heart. I’m not rude, I’m polite, I was brought up properly, a well-raised person,' he adds.
'My friends would say it’s very noticeable when I’m not around. I’m a good person to be around and I always 'add'. I’m added value.'
Ron is a keen golfer and boxer, posting photos from his training and gym sessions on Instagram.
Sports fan: Keen golfer and boxer Ron isblind in one eye as the result of a football injury when he was just eight-years-old. 'I went in for a header and got kicked in the face,' he explains
How did Ron Hall lose his sight?
Ron is blind in one eye as the result of a football injury when he was just eight-years-old.
'I went in for a header and got kicked in the face,' he explains.
He says when people meet him they don't notice his disability, adding: 'I’ve got two different coloured eyes, one blue and one green. It’s added to my character, there are so many people that are worse off than me.'
'And if anything, losing something like that makes you realise that. It’s not hindered me in any shape or form. It’s a good conversation starter I must admit.'
How long has Ron Hall been single?
The hunk says he has been focusing on his career throughout his twenties and neglecting his love life.
'I’m now 25 and I had in my head that I’d be with someone, settled and married by say 27,' he admits. 'It’s now coming awfully close to that.'
'It’s now a good opportunity for me to force myself into that intense environment. I don’t use dating apps and texting, it’s forced. Being in there, chatting to someone 24/7 that suits me and my personality.
'I’m career focused and wanted to enjoy myself and do all the things I wanted to do. I now feel that I’m emotionally ready to say, I’m now ready to find someone.'
Ready to find the one:The hunk says he has been focusing on his career throughout his twenties and neglecting his love life
What would be Ron Hall's ideal first date?
Down-to-earth Ron says he would keep things simple, explaining: 'It would have to be an arcade.'
'I could go with an abroad trip for an amazing sunset, but I just find arcades so class. They’re the best first dates.'
What is Ron Hall's type?
Ron says his celebrity crush is the American singer Madison Beer.
What is Ron Hall's Instagram?
Ron has 6.9k followers on Instagram, with his snaps including memories from his nights out with friends in London and Essex.
You can find his Instagram at @ronhall__
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