The Love Island 2023 lineup was unveiled on Monday, as fans eagerly count down to the show’s return on January 16.
And among those who will enter the South African village is the physical education teacher and semi-professional rugby player Kai Fagan, who reveals that he is hoping to find a ‘genuine connection’ with someone in the famous villa
But who is the athletic shirtless jock hoping to get the girls’ attention? Here’s everything you need to know about Kai…
Beautiful arrival! Who is Kai Fagan? Meet the semi-pro rugby player joining Love Island 2023 who went to school with Marcus Rashford, has three titles and boasts a Corrie star as a cousin
Who is Kai Egan?
Before enrolling at Love Island, the Manchester-born Kai worked as a science and physical education teacher, and also played semi-professional rugby for Burnage RFC.
He says: ‘I am a citizen of Jamaica. That’s why I played rugby 7s for Jamaica. I now play semi-professional rugby for Burnage RFC.
“Technically I got three different degrees and went to three different universities.”
When asked who he would like to play him in a movie based on his life, Kai added, “Michael B. Jordan, he’s great.”
Explaining why he decided to enter the Love Island villa, Kai says that he hopes to find real feelings with another woman, since they will be spending a lot of time together in the villa.
Delicious! Before enrolling at Love Island, the Manchester-born Kai worked as a science and physical education teacher, and also played semi-professional rugby for Burnage RFC.
He says: “When you first meet someone, you usually never spend that much time with them, so when you’re looking for a genuine connection, the Villa is the perfect place to do it.”
Revealing that Margot Robbie is a celebrity he likes, Kai also admits that he’s already picked his dream dinner guests, adding, “Martin Luther King, Muhammad Ali, Sir Alex Ferguson and probably Sylvester Stallone…it’s an odd bunch of people, isn’t it?’
What is Kai Egan’s claim to fame?
While many viewers will first discover Kai when he enters the Love Island villa, this won’t be the first time he’s had a brush with the world of celebrity.
He explains: ‘My cousin Dean [Fagan] It was on Coronation Street. 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 a lot of experiences because of that.”
Unlikely: Kai also reveals that his cousin Dean (pictured) was previously a star on Coronation Street for four years, before he was killed off in 2017.
Why is Kai Egan single?
Kai admits that he has chosen to remain single ‘by choice’ because he has been having trouble finding the girl of his dreams.
He explains: ‘I’m 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.’
Talking about what he hopes to bring to the village, Kai adds, “I’m quite light-hearted, I love to laugh.” I’m very calm and relaxed too, quite level-headed, quite mature…but not too mature.’
Hot! Kai also reveals that he previously played rugby 7s in Jamaica as he is a citizen of the country and has three titles from three different universities.
What are Kai’s ‘icks’?
While Kai admits that there are a number of things that can ruin his connection with a girl, there is one thing in particular that he hates.
He says: ‘There are a lot… having bad breath is one. And I don’t like a girl who calls me “mate” or “brother” and things like that.
What are Kai’s best and worst dating stories?
Like all the stars of Love Island, Kai has his own terrible date story, detailing the moment his friend called off a double date.
He says: ‘My friend arranged for him and me to go on a double date at a bar in Manchester. He didn’t show up at the bar so I was there alone with these two girls and I had to spend a ton of money!
But Kai already has plans for a dream date if money weren’t an issue, saying, “I’d like to get some of those flying suits and fly over New York.” She will never be able to say that she has done it before!
Determined: He also admits that he has signed up for Love Island because he hopes to find a “genuine connection” with a girl after remaining single “by choice.”
Looking good! Kai has documented her pre-Love Island exploits on social media, including trips abroad, rugby matches and nights out with her friends.
What is Kai’s Instagram?
Kai has documented his pre-Love Island exploits on social media, including trips abroad, rugby matches and nights out with his friends.
His most recent post before entering the villa was shared in December, showing him in the middle of getting a haircut.
You can follow him @kaifagan_
Love Island returns on Monday 16th January at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
Back Soon: Love Island returns Monday 16th January at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX