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    Your Guide to Netflix's 'Temptation Island' Cast, From the Couples to the Tempters

    Four pairs in relationships and two dozen sexy singles populate an island. What could go wrong?

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    By Quinci LeGardye
    last updated 14 March 2025 In News

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    (L to R) Lino Troisi, Tyler Breshears, Brion Whitley, Grant Larson, Alexa Santamaria, Tayler Byrd, Shante Glover, Ashley Moore in episode 101 of Temptation Island.
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    Netflix's reality TV universe is growing, with its revival of the international franchise Temptation Island. Classic TV fans may remember that Temptation Island began in the U.S. in 2001, with previous seasons airing on Fox and USA Network. (Not to mention the numerous iterations airing abroad.) For the ninth season, which premiered on Netflix on March 12, 2025, longtime host Mark L. Walberg (no, not that one) returns to lead four unmarried couples through the ultimate test of temptation.

    Over several weeks, each of these couples on the brink of separation split up into villas, populated by a dozen ultra-hot members of the opposite sex. During their time temporarily apart, each couple has to decide whether they'll come back together stronger than ever, or break up for good. The only knowledge they'll get of each other's activities will come from emotional bonfires, where the cast members see clips of what their significant others have been up to with the singles.

    (L to R) Lino Troisi, Tyler Breshears, Brion Whitley, Grant Larson in episode 102 of Temptation Island.

    The men of Temptation Island at a bonfire.

    (Image credit: Courtesy of Netflix)

    Netflix fans will find this series' drama (and low-key psychological torture) similar to that of The Ultimatum, though the welcome addition of Walberg offers a sympathetic ear and advice. Is Temptation Island the streaming giant's next reality TV guilty pleasure? Will any of these couples reach "Montoya, por favor" levels of social media infamy? Below, read on to meet the vulnerable couples and sexy tempters populating Netflix's Temptation Island cast.

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    The Couples

    Ashley and Grant

    Grant Larson, Ashley Moore in season 1 of Temptation Island.

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    Ashley's Instagram: @_ashhmoore

    Grant's Instagram: @grant_larsen_

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    Accountant Ashley, 28, and business owner and dad Grant, 28, have been on-again-off-again for a year and a half before coming on Temptation Island. After Grant cheated a month into their relationship, Ashley built up major trust issues that she's trying to overcome. As the series starts, Grant is determined to prove that he can now resist temptation, but his biggest fear is that Ashley will "speak of him poorly while on the island."

    Alexa and Lino

    Alexa Santamaria, Lino Troisi in season 1 of Temptation Island.

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    Alexa's Instagram: @alexarsantamaria

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    Lino's Instagram: @linomtroisi

    Labor and delivery travel nurse Alexa, 28, and personal trainer Lino, 28, have been inseparable since their mutual gym crush turned into a relationship over three years ago. Though Alexa's ready to get engaged, Lino has reservations, including how Alexa is his first-ever serious relationship and he has uprooted his life several times for her. After a "rocky" start to their relationship, where Alexa dated other people when Lino thought they were exclusive, he also has to believe he isn't "second choice."

    Shanté and Brion

    Brion Whitely, Shante Glover in season 1 of Temptation Island.

    (Image credit: Tyler Golden/Netflix)

    Shanté's Instagram: @shantegloverr

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    Tayler and Tyler

    Tyler Breshears, Tayler Bird in season 1 of Temptation Island.

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    Tyler's Instagram: @tylerbreshears

    Personal trainer Tayler, 30, and model Tyler, 27, began dating four months after Tyler separated from his now ex-wife. Over two years later, Tayler is looking for economic and emotional security from her boyfriend, who has "fallen into temptation" in the past. Meanwhile, Tyler plans to "work on understanding [himself] better," having been in committed relationships back-to-back since he was 18.

    The Tempters (Men)

    Case

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    Occupation: Entrepreneur, former professional basketball player

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    Chris

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    Age: 29

    Occupation: Model, supplement store sales

    Instagram: @ckotselidis

    Cody

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    Age: 31

    Occupation: Residential construction project manager

    Instagram: @codywright3

    Dan

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    Age: 36

    Occupation: Director of tech sales

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    Instagram: @dan.hunter

    Danny

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    Age: 23

    Occupation: Solar sales

    Instagram: @danny_spongberg

    Daries

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    Age: 35

    Occupation: Actor, model, teacher

    Instagram: @darieslindsay

    Erik

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    Age: 28

    Occupation: Candy company owner

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    Instagram: @ethornally

    Giovanni

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    Age: 29

    Occupation: Digital marketing

    Instagram: @giova__t

    Hashim

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    Age: 30

    Occupation: Director of sales

    Background: A dual-sport Princeton grad and part-time model

    Instagram: @hashimmoore_

    Ladimor (right)

    Daries Lindsey, Ladimore Hervey in episode 104 of Temptation Island.

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    Age: 26

    Occupation: Construction worker, tattoo artist

    Instagram: @herveyboy8

    Logan

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    Age: 23

    Occupation: Solar sales

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    Max

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    Age: 30

    Occupation: Project manager

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    Quentin

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    Age: 36

    Occupation: Fitness trainer

    Instagram: N/A

    Yamen

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    Age: 30

    Occupation: Entrepreneur and investor

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    The Tempters (Women)

    Alex

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    Age: 26

    Occupation: Model and influencer

    Tagline: "When it comes to temptation…you could say I’m a professional."

    Instagram: @iamalexzamora

    Amiah

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    Age: 24

    Occupation: Influencer, content creator, jeweler

    Instagram: @amiahkailee

    Angel

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    Age: 25

    Occupation: PA school student, Airbnb host

    Instagram: @theangelvic

    Courtney

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    Age: 27

    Occupation: Model, TV personality, actress, entrepreneur

    Previously On: Too Hot to Handle season 5

    Instagram: @courtneykrandolph

    Daria

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    Age: 25

    Occupation: Wellness specialist

    Instagram: @dariahadipour

    Kay

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    Age: 26

    Occupation: Fitness influencer

    Instagram: @kaygcarlson

    Melissa

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    Age: 26

    Occupation: Nightlife hospitality

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    Mia

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    Age: 27

    Occupation: Dental assistant

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    Natalie

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    Age: 23

    Occupation: Sales, model

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    Nikki

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    Age: 26

    Occupation: Aesthetic dermatology

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    Olivia Rae

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    Age: 30

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    Olivia S.

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    Quinci LeGardye is a Culture Writer at Marie Claire. She currently lives in her hometown of Los Angeles after periods living in NYC and Albuquerque, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in English and Psychology from The University of New Mexico. In 2021, she joined Marie Claire as a contributor, becoming a full-time writer for the brand in 2024. She contributes day-to-day-content covering television, movies, books, and pop culture in general. She has also written features, profiles, recaps, personal essays, and cultural criticism for outlets including Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, HuffPost, Teen Vogue, Vulture, The A.V. Club, Catapult, and others. When she isn't writing or checking Twitter way too often, you can find her watching the latest K-drama, or giving a concert performance in her car.

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