Love Island is finally back on our screens and a new batch of singletons have entered the villa in the search for the love of their life under the watchful eye of host Maya Jama. As the action gets underway, there's one contestant who is looking likely to make an impact. Shakira Khan is already stirring things up after a brutal twist saw her sending Sophie Lee packing from the villa in the first elimination.
Who is Shakira Khan?
Shakira Khan is a contestant on series 12 of Love Island. She works in marketing, as well as children’s entertainment as a Disney Princess, but like many of the contestants she already leads a pretty glamorous lifestyle - her Instagram page shows plenty of trips to exotic locations, including Dubai, Turkey, Haiti and Mexico.
Shakira has admitted she is 'so stubborn' and good at 'winning arguments' - meaning she could be ready to bring drama in the villa. 'I could argue with a brick wall. If arguing was an Olympic sport, I'd have gold medal, and I will just argue in the face I'm even if I'm wrong, I will argue in your face just until, until I have no breath left. I'm stubborn.'
She added that she's 'not the one to start the argument' but is willing to 'finish it,' continuing 'I won't go hunting for the drama but if someone wants to pick a fight with me, girls or not, then they're gonna get a response.'
Where is Shakira Khan from?
Shakira is from Burnley in Lancashire.
How old is Shakira Khan?
Shakira is 22 years old, making her one of the youngest contestants in the villa this year. Fellow cast member Tommy Bradley is also the same age as her.
What does Shakira Khan want in a partner?
Shakira has been open about the fact she is looking for something long-term and serious. She said she wants 'someone who is tall, charming, witty, with big arms, a good smile and just really funny.'
However, she hasn't had much luck on the outside world. She describes her love life as 'booming', but adds 'they’re all frogs.'
She said: 'It’s a busy love life but I’ve not found 'the husband'. I'm looking for 'the one'. I’m looking for the ring.' When talking about her biggest turn off, Shakira admitted: 'Bag hygiene, like bad breath. I can't deal with it. Garlic breath or onion breath on a date is a big no-no.'
Shakira has revealed she bumped into many of the former islanders while out partying. 'So I'm a bit of a Manchester gal on a night out, and I definitely like to be in the VIP area sometimes,' she said. 'I've run into the likes of Callum Jones, Jess White, Tom Clare, Casey, Adam from season two. So definitely a few islanders bopping about in Manny.'
As for which former Love Island star takes her fancy? 'If Callum Jones was single, I would have give that a little try I think,' she revealed. 'I knew he had a girlfriend, so I stayed clear, I did get a little wink though,' she said.
Does Shakira Khan have Instagram?
Yes! Like many of the islanders, Shakira already has a pretty big Instagram following. You can keep up to date with her life at @shakirakhan16.