Love Island 2023 contestant Kai Fagan is cousin of former Corrie actor Dean Fagan
Love Island 2023 contestant Kai Fagan is the cousin of former Corrie actor Dean Fagan and went to school with Marcus Rashford from England.
Love Island’s winter series will return on January 16 with a new batch of hopefuls looking for romance.
And one contestant who has already had a brush with fame is 24-year-old science and physical education teacher Kai Fagan.
With his older cousin Dean, 35, who played the role of Luke Britton on Coronation Street until his character’s death in 2014.
Love Island 2023 contestant Kai Fagan, 24, is the cousin of former Corrie actor Dean Fagan and also went to school with Englishman Marcus Rashford.
After four years on the famous street, his character Luke met a grizzled end when villain Pat Phelan (Connor McIntyre) burned him alive.
Kai also revealed before heading to the villa that he was also in the same class at school with 25-year-old English footballer Marcus Rashford.
He said: ‘I went to school with Marcus Rashford and we were in the same class. The school I went to was sponsored by Manchester United; I had so many experiences thanks to that.’
Departure: After four years on the famous street performer, Dean’s character Luke (pictured) was given a grizzled end thanks to villain Pat Phelan (Connor McIntyre)
Explosive – After shooting Luke through the window, the vile villain didn’t end there as he coldly turned on the car and shot out the gas tank, engulfing the car in a huge ball of fire, burning Luke to the ground death.
Marcus became a household name during the pandemic as he fought to keep less fortunate children receiving school meals while studying from home.
Speaking about his love life, Kai admitted that he’s ‘single by choice’ but is ‘looking for the right girl’.
‘I feel like I have pretty high expectations. I don’t feel like I should commit to someone unless I’m absolutely excited about them, because it’s not fair to them,” adds the Manchester-based maestro.
He says his friends and family would describe him as “quiet, caring, very impulsive and a nice guy.” I always put my friends and family first and spend a lot of time with them.’
Player: Marcus became a household name during the pandemic as he fought to keep less fortunate children receiving school meals while studying from home.
Kai is a Jamaican national and revealed that he played rugby 7s for Jamaica while still playing semi-professional rugby for Burnage RFC.
In addition to his sporting talents, he says he “technically has three different titles and went to three different unis.”
It comes after fans once again criticized the lack of diversity in the new lineup, noting that the contestants are “all size 8, Insta perfect six-packs.”
However, Twitter commentators have praised the reality series for the inclusion of the first partially sighted islander and for casting a model who has the skin condition vitiligo.
One of the main criticisms of this year’s programming is the lack of body diversity, with some accusing the show of featuring the same body shapes ‘year after year’.
Criticism: It comes after fans once again criticized the lack of diversity in the new lineup, noting that the contestants are ‘all size 8, Insta perfect six-packs’
‘Another #LoveIsland where body diversity is non-existent,’ one follower tweeted, with another concurring: ‘Another year without Love Island body diversity, ‘#LoveIsland’ amazes us.
I don’t know why I was expecting some body diversity on #LoveIsland this time. I hate to comment on the look, but it’s worrisome when everything is instantly perfect, six pack and size 8/10.
Don’t they realize the influence they have on the young? Teaching them that this is normal is not right,’ commented another.
LOVE ISLAND 2023: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
tanya manhenga
Name: tanya manhenga
Years: 22
Location: Liverpool
Occupation: student and model
Something that not many people know about her: “I have vitiligo, which is a pigmentation of the skin, you may not even notice it.”
‘It’s on my lip and I have a part in my hair. Not many people know about it, but I think it’s pretty cute.
“I don’t mind covering it up all the time, I think it’s a vibe.”
Lana Jenkins
Name: Lana Jenkins
Years: 25
Location: luton
Occupation: makeup artist
Something that not many people know about her: ‘In my work as a makeup artist I have worked with many celebrities.
“Also, when I was 6 years old I lived in Spain and was in an episode of Benidorm as an extra.”
Anna May Robey
Name: Anna May Robey
Years: twenty
Location: swansea
Occupation: payroll assistant
Something that not many people know about her: “I went on a date once and never saw him again.”
We went to eat and shared a bottle of wine. While she was talking to him she fell asleep!
I had to clink his wine glass to wake him up.
tanyel revan
Name: tanyel revan
Years: 26
Location: North London
Occupation: Stylist
Something that not many people know about her: “The celebrity I like is Channing Tatum. I don’t like pretty guys, they disgust me because they always have shitty personalities.”
‘Channing Tatum is handsome but not too pretty. He is manly and knows how to dance.
‘If a man can dance, I fall in love with him immediately.’
Olivia Hawkins
Name: Olivia Hawkins
Years: 27
Location: Brighton
Occupation: Ring girl and actress
Something that not many people know about her: “I did a movie with Jason Statham and had a nice 10 minute conversation about life.”
“I’ve been a ring girl for KSI, I played a waitress in James Bond with Daniel Craig and I’ve also been a body double for Michelle Keegan and Emma Watson.”
kai fagan
Name: kai fagan
Years: 24
Location: Manchester
Occupation: Science and physical education teacher
Something not many people know about him: ‘I am a citizen of Jamaica. That’s why I played rugby 7s for Jamaica.’
“Now I play semi-professional rugby for Burnage RFC.”
“Technically I got three different degrees and went to three different universities.”
rum room
Name: rum room
Years: 25
Location: essex
Occupation: Financial Advisor
Something not many people know about him: ‘When you meet me, you would never know that I am blind in one eye.’
“It was the result of a soccer injury when I was 8 years old. I have two different colored eyes, one blue and one green.”
will be young
Name: will be young
Years: 23
Location: buckinghamshire
Occupation: Farmer
Something not many people know about him: ‘Every night I light a candle and meditate for 20-25 minutes.’
‘A girl I was dating told me to meditate, I tried it and I loved it. I stopped watching her and kept meditating!
“It’s a good way to reflect on oneself”
shaq muhammad
Name: shaq muhammad
Years: 24
Location: London
Occupation: airport security officer
Something that not many people know about her: ‘I am a very emotional person. It can be a blessing and a curse.
“Every time I watch Dear John I cry.
That is my favorite movie. Every time I’m with someone and they say, ‘Let’s watch a romantic movie,’ I’m like, ‘How about Dear John, how does that sound?’
haris namani
Name: haris namani
Years: twenty-one
Location: Doncaster
Occupation: tv salesman
Something that not many people know about her: ‘I have never found love. I think this is the program that can help me.’
‘It’s the best chance for me to find the girl and find the right one. Obviously I haven’t found the right one.