From previous series of Love Island, we’ve seen that having a celeb connection is almost a must when it comes to casting - so it’s no wonder that make-up artist Lana Jenkins has made the cut.
She’s already got Michelle Keegan’s seal of approval before she heads into the villa, and a famous ex to her name, so here’s everything you need to know about winter Love Island contestant Lana Jenkins.
How old is Lana Jenkins?
Where is Lana Jenkins from?
She hails from Luton.
What is Lana Jenkin’s Instagram?
You can follow her @lanajenkinss - but remember that all of the Love Island contestants’ social media accounts will be frozen whilst they are in the villa, in order to help reduce the amount of trolling that friends and family receive.
What does Lana Jenkins do for a living?
Lana Jenkins is a make-up artist, meaning that she’s already worked with plenty of celebrities. She’s worked on shows like CBBC’s So Awkward and Brassic.
Has Lana Jenkins dated anyone famous?
In 2020 Lana was linked to _Hollyoak_s actor Owen Warner, who took part in the latest series of I’m A Celeb after his split from Stephanie Davis.
When asked about their romance, Lana told Grazia: 'We had a lovely relationship. We had a bit of a lockdown relationship so we spent a lot of time together and then when we ended we ended amicably so I have nothing bad to say about our relationship and the time we spent together.'
Despite their relationship lasting several months, Lana doesn't expect Owen to be tuning in to watch her on Love Island every night, especially since she didn't watch his reality TV stint.
Speaking about that decision, she said: 'I watched the last one and that was it. He got to the final and that was amazing but I thought it was a bit weird to watch your ex for an hour every night on telly. It's just a bit weird.'
She continued, 'I don't know what he'll think but I hope he'll be supportive. He probably won't watch it because I wouldn't watch it if he was on there, but hopefully he'll be supportive of it.'
Who is Lana Jenkins' Celebrity Crush?
Already a big fan of Love Island, Lana admits to Grazia that - like most of us - she's a big fan of Ovie Soko. She says, 'I really fancy Ovie. He was the best, like top tier!'
Has Lana Jenkins been on TV before?
When Lana was six years old and living in Spain, she appeared in the TV sitcom Benidorm as an extra.
What does Lana Jenkins want from Love Island?
They all say it, but with Lana we actually find ourselves believing it: Lana's not after fame and Instagram followers, she's looking for love.
She tells us, 'I’m hoping to come out of here with a husband and kids! That's the plan. I’m going into this genuinely looking for someone that I want to be with and that I want a future with.'
How does Lana Jenkins know Michelle Keegan?
The two met on the set of Brassic and have remained close. Sharing a picture of Lana’s official announcement to her Instagram Stories, Michelle wrote, ‘So our girl @lanajenkins is going into @loveisland Genuinely one of the nicest girls you’ll ever meet. Go and smash it darlin’.
Lana’s not the only Love Island contestant with a connection to Michelle Keegan this year, as Olivia Hawkins has revealed that she previously stood-in for the actress on a Very campaign photoshoot. We can see the resemblance!
What has Lana Jenkins brought into the villa?
As a make-up artist, naturally Lana is planning on serving some looks in South Africa. The 25-year-old has basically brought her entire wardrobe along with her saying, 'I absolutely love doing make-up and my hair and stuff like that. I love the process of getting ready and I’ll be helping the other girls get ready and choose outfits. Obviously I've packed like every outfit that I ever owned!'
What will Lana Jenkins miss most when she's in the villa?
Lana has a really good relationship with her mum and will struggle to be without her for over a month. She tells Grazia, 'The one thing I wish I could take into the villa would be my mum! We’re so close, we’re best friends. One of the things that’ll be big for me is not talking to my mum everyday – I wish she could be in the beach hut for a cuddle every now and then!'
Another thing she'll miss is her phone, though not quite for the reason that you'd assume. Lana explains, 'I do like meditation and yoga in the morning, and stuff like that. That really calms me down and brings me back down to the ground, so I’ll be doing that. I'm a very positive person and I preach positivity. I do usually have a sleep meditation app that I listen to on my phone, so I’m going to really miss that!'