A new bombshell has already caused a stir in the Love Island villa. Ryan Bannister has offered a warm shoulder to cry on for Shakira Khan and Toni Laites after their relationships with Harry Cooksley and Harrison Solomon came to a crashing end.
If you want to know more about the show's latest addition, you've come to the right place. Here is everything you'd need to know...
Who is Ryan Bannister?
Ryan Bannister is the latest bombshell to enter Love Island with Billykiss Azeez on 1 July. Upon joining the group he said,
He shared, 'I’ll definitely be a big character within the group once I’ve found my feet and settled in with the lads.'
He's also not afraid to break some eggs to get what he wants: 'You could only be in the Villa for a short time, so if it happens, the boys might be pissed off with me but it is what it is.'
Where is Ryan Bannister from?
He's from Chesterfield.
How old is Ryan Bannister?
He's 27.
What does Ryan Bannister do?
He works as Office Retail Support.
What is he looking for on Love Island?
Ryan is after a 'tanned brunette with a good body, bubbly personality, a joy to be around. They’ve got to be funny and someone I just love spending time with. I also like a bit of a fiery side'.
When asked who he had his eye on, he said, 'Shakira, Toni and Emily'.
It sounds like he's pretty serious about finding someone too. He said, 'I’m 27 now so it would be good to find a girl that I could bring home to my parents. I’m definitely looking for love.'
Does Ryan Bannister have any red flags?
He does! 'A red flag would be someone who jumps from relationship to relationship and isn’t happy on their own,' he shared.
'A green flag is when people have good things to say about you, having a good family and set of friends.'
Is Ryan Bannister on Instagram?
Yes! You can follow him here @ryanbanners
Ruchira Sharma is Acting Senior Editor at Grazia, where she writes and edits features for print and digital. From online dating culture, to cryptocurrency and online conspiracy theories, she's most interested by how online life shapes society, and co-hosts the pop culture podcast Everything Is Content.