WOODBRIDGE, ONTARIO: The most prominent entry in 'Love Island USA' Season 5 is Matia Marcantuoni. He is already a familiar name among Bachelor Nation fans. Yes, you heard it right! Matia did appear in the Bachelor Nation franchise but he hasn't found the love of his life yet.
Therefore, he is once again trying his luck in a dating show, hoping to find a genuine connection this time. But will he succeed? Given Matia's popularity, we're quite confident he will find a match. Whether it lasts or not is another matter. As we await the release of the Casa Amor episode, let's delve into who Matia Marcantuoni is.
Who is Matia Marcantuoni?
Matia Marcantuoni, a 29-year-old fitness trainer, offers online fitness coaching tailored for busy professionals, guiding them toward achieving their desired physiques within 120 days. Running his own enterprise, Matia Transformations, he frequently shares workout videos on Instagram, providing his followers with insights into proper weightlifting techniques. Born on February 22, 1994, Matia had a career as a Canadian ice hockey player, including a stint with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the American Hockey League. He served as Team Ontario's captain and secured a gold medal in the 2011 World U-17 Hockey Challenge.
Matia Marcantuoni has appeared in 'Bachelor in Paradise' Canada
Matia made a significant entrance in Season 2 of 'Bachelor in Paradise' Canada. In the reality show, Matia was in pursuit of an enduring and authentic connection. He managed to establish a strong chemistry with Celine Paquette during the course of the show, leading to their joint departure from Paradise. Nonetheless, after the show concluded, they clarified that they were not in a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship. Their post-show dynamic appears amicable, as Celine remains on Matia's friends list. Let's hope that Matia's continued connection with Celine will not impact his upcoming journey on 'Love Island USA'.
Matia Marcantuoni in 'Love Island USA' Season 5
As of now, Peacock has yet to officially announce the participants set to feature in the Casa Amor episode. However, a sneak peek in Episode 18 unveiled the identities of the new male and female entrants. With Matia being the most renowned contestant, speculation about who he would pursue and form a connection with began as soon as the trailer was released. Nonetheless, certainties in a dating show is elusive. What's evident is that he is adept at navigating the waters of reality shows.
'Love Island USA' Season 5 Episode 19 will release on August 7 at 9 pm ET on Peacock.