Love Island bombshell Zachariah Noble is unrecognisable in unearthed tribute to mum
Zachariah Noble has documented his incredible body transformation on social media and adorable family life before heading into the Love Island villa.
Love Island: Zachariah enters as a new bombshell
Zachariah Noble has been launched into the public eye after being revealed as the first bombshell to enter the Love Island villa last night.
However, just a few years ago the basketball player was completely unrecognisable, with longer, shaggy hair and a full beard.
In a heartwarming clip on Instagram, dating back to 2014, the Lewisham resident played some basketball with his mum.
In the fading sunshine, Zachariah stood with his back to the net in an oversized white shirt and black trunks, talking directly to the camera before effortlessly tossing the ball behind him and into the basket.
The 25-year-old lovingly captioned the clip: “I think I got my shot from my mum yano,” with the hashtag #basketballmum.
READ MORE: Piers Morgan fears Holly Willoughby will suffer the same 'problem' as Susanna Reid
Want to watch Love Island from anywhere?
Love Island is back on our screens every night of the week, starting at 9pm on ITV2 (Freeview 6, Sky TV 118, Virgin Media 176, Freesat 113) and streaming on ITVX.
Unfortunately, live and on-demand episodes on ITVX are blocked for anyone outside the UK, but we've got detailed instructions on how to watch Love Island so you won't miss a bombshell recoupling on your holiday!
While most of his first posts on Instagram focused on his basketball career, where he went professional during his university years playing for the Worcester Wolves team, his later clips steer towards his growing fondness for the gym and fitness.
The former shooting guard has documented his body transformation over the past few years online, paired with motivational sayings like: “Still got a hell of a way to go, but it’s never been about the end goal. The journey is what matters.”
Now working as a personal trainer, the fitness fanatic explained that he signed up for the ITV2 dating show as it was “so far out of my comfort zone”.
He shared before heading into the villa: "I always say, ‘You only grow as a person when you take yourself out of your comfort zone’
Don't miss...
Jonnie Irwin shares cancer battle update after being admitted to hospital [LATEST]
Holly Willoughby's Schofield speech ripped apart by David Baddiel [REACTION]
Phillip Schofield saga questioned by Gareth Thomas after host's abrupt exit [INSIGHT]
“I’d be silly not to give it a go.”
Zachariah also revealed his belief in “love at first sight”, adding: “I think that you can sense people’s energies as soon as you meet them. I wouldn’t say I’m closed off but I like things to be really natural and organic."
So far, the bombshell has hardly had any screen time on the show after being introduced last night in a sensational twist.
In a Love Island first, couples were paired up by public vote rather than giving the women in the villa the choice and Zachariah was thrown into the villa with just a few minutes left in the programme to stir things up.
Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2.