Meet the cast of Down For Love 2025

What are you looking for in a partner?

I want him to be a nice person. It would be good if he liked Pokémon. He has to be kind. I’d like to play board games with him.

What are your biggest turn-offs or red flags?

I don’t like anyone to drink too much alcohol. I don’t like people who are angry. 

What is your dream date?

I’d bring him to my flat and introduce him to my flatmates. We’d have lunch at my work, walk around town, then go back to my flat. My absolute dream date would be to go on a Disney Cruise with my boyfriend.

What is your spirit animal?

I’m like an African lion because I’m strong like a lion. I can roar, just like the Katy Perry song. I can also be really soft and furry, just like a lion!

What are you looking for in a partner?

I want someone to hang out with, who has a good sense of humour and who will treat me nice. Someone I can trust.

What are your biggest turn-offs or red flags?

Someone who tells me what to do all the time.

What is your dream date?

Something fun, like going to the movies or bowling and having a nice meal.

Who is your celebrity crush and why?

I’ve liked Zac Efron ever since I watched the High School Musical movies. He’s hot and has nice abs.

What is your spirit animal and why?

I think I’m like a rabbit – they are creative and sensitive.

What are you looking for in a partner?

He has to be a gentleman, a go-getter, caring, loving and kind.

What are your biggest turn-offs or red flags?

If they don’t open the door during a date and constantly talk over you. Also, I don’t like tattoos.

What is your dream date?

I’d go to a nice restaurant with good food, watch a movie, then afterwards go to the beach and watch the sunset.

Who is your celebrity crush?

Zac Efron because I’m a big High School Musical fan.

What is your spirit animal and why?

A pug dog because they’re so cute and petite!

What are you looking for in a partner?

Someone who is nice, caring and fun.

What are your biggest turn-offs or red flags?

I don’t like fighting, being bullied and people who swear.

What is your dream date?

Staying at a fancy hotel.

Who is your celebrity crush and why?

Kelly Clarkson – I like her songs, her birthday is in April and she comes from Texas.

What is your spirit animal and why?

Giraffes – they are very tall, I like their colours and I have fed them at Orana Park in Christchurch.

What are you looking for in a partner?

Confidence, kindness and a good sense of humour.

What are your biggest turn-offs or red flags?

Someone who is judgemental.

What is your dream date?

Pizza and a movie night.

Who is your celebrity crush and why?

Johnny Depp because he’s a great actor and he really makes me laugh.

What is your spirit animal?

A wolf because they always look out for the pack and they’re very protective.

What are you looking for in a partner?

Someone who’s funny and pretty. Someone who cuddles and loves me, and watches movies with me.

What are your biggest turn-offs or red flags?

Bossiness!

What is your dream date?

A picnic by the lake, with music and a blanket.

Who is your celebrity crush and why?

Liv Morgan from WWE – she is pretty and I love WWE.

What are you looking for in a partner?  

Someone nice and kind who likes swimming, music, dancing, shows, long walks and likes to laugh.

What are your biggest turn-offs or red flags?

Being mean or bossy and not happy.

What is your dream date?

Pretty epic first date ever on the tram with a fancy dinner. Going out dancing would be my next dream date.

What are you looking for in a partner?  

Really helpful, and loving and romantic.

What are your biggest turn-offs or red flags?

Cheating on me.

What is your dream date?

My partner.

Who is your celebrity crush and why?

Dan Carter and Shawn Mendes.

What is your spirit animal and why?

Kittens because they’re cuddly and cute.