Samira Mighty hopes Love Island will find her a long-term relationship after West End theatre job caused dating disasters
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West End star Samira Mighty says she keeps getting hurt by guys on dating apps and hopes Love Island will find her a long term relationship.
The 22-year-old, who has performed in Mamma Mia and Dreamgirls, says her job has previously caused problems for her dating.
Samira does not want to date another dancer and would prefer to meet someone she wouldn't normally interact with in her day to day life.
She said: "In the West End working you don't get much time to date because you are out there working in the evening and you are tired and you meet normal people and I sleep during the day and then they say 'shall I see you after work?'.
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"I have been on Bumble and met a few guys but I find they just want to hook up. It is nice to hook up but what if you really like them. You can get hurt."
Despite looking for love, Samira thinks it is unlikely she will have sex on the show.
She also revealed that her dad jokingly claimed he was going to grow a beard and change his name.
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She said: “I don't think I will have sex on TV because in my head I know my grandma is watching and I do not want her to see it.
"I understand people say they got caught up in the moment and it will be hard sleeping in a bed with someone who is super hot but hopefully I will try not to because my gran will be watching.
"My mum will be watching and she hasn't watched before. I told my parents they might see something they might not want to see or hear secrets about me and that is when to turn to Corrie!"
*Love Island starts on Monday on ITV2 at 9pm