Who is Whitney Adebayo? Meet Love Island: All Stars 2026 contestant

Looking to escape the winter blues? Well, you're in luck as Love Island: All Stars is officially making its return to ITV2.

The new series begins tonight (15th January), as a new group of former Islanders head back to the villa to try their luck at a second chance at love.

Amongst those Islanders is Whitney Adebayo, who came in second place during her series run.

Now single and looking for love, what has Whitney been up to since her villa days? Read on to find out more.

Whitney Adebayo key facts: Age, job and Instagram

Age: 28

Job: Entrepreneur and content creator

From: London

Instagram: @whitneyadebayo

Who is Whitney Adebayo?

Hailing from Camden Town in north London, Whitney was a finalist on her season of Love Island and even left in a relationship, but after two years the couple called it quits.

She's now heading into the villa looking forward to a fresh start in the place her journey first began.

She said: "I had quite a good run last time, not going to lie! You'll get the same person, whether you like me or not, you're going to get it."

Whitney is looking forward to being in a bikini every day, dating guys and forgetting the world for some time.

What season of Love Island was Whitney Adebayo on?

Whitney appeared on season 10, a summer edition of Love Island that was won by Jess Harding and Sammy Root.

Whitney was a runner-up on the series alongside her former boyfriend Lochan.

What has Whitney Adebayo done since Love Island 2023?

Since leaving the villa, Whitney has relaunched her wig business.

Following a launch event for Whitney Hair, the entrepreneur shared: "Relaunching Whitney Hair has been one of the most confronting and rewarding things I’ve done. Fear of failure, comparison, and starting again can be paralysing but I’ve learned that most of it exists only in our head."

She also hosts the Dare To Talk podcast alongside her sister Liz, which features "raw and unfiltered conversations".

Why is Whitney Adebayo returning for Love Island: All Stars?

Whitney is looking for a new and fresh start, and doesn't see how there could be a better place than the All Stars villa.

This year, she plans to bring "honesty, laughter and just good vibes" to the villa.

Love Island: All Stars returns on Thursday 15th January at 9pm on ITV2.

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