Who is Shakira Khan? Meet Love Island 2025 contestant and marketer
Will Shakira and Harry be crowned our winners?
One Islander who has certainly made her mark in the villa is Shakira Khan, who entered the villa on day one as an OG Islander and was initially coupled up with Ben Holbrough.
That was until they were split up by bombshell Toni Laites, leaving Shakira single and with just 24 hours to find a new man before risking being dumped from the Island.
And choose a new man she did! Shakira decided to couple up with Harry Cooksley, and the pair have now made it all the way to the Love Island final.
As we wait to see who wins this year's season, read on for everything you need to know about Shakira.
Shakira Khan - key facts
Age: 22
Job: Marketing
From: Burnley
Instagram: @shakirakhan16
Who is Shakira Khan?
Shakira is a 22-year-old working in marketing from Burnley.
Shakira fit right in to the Love Island 2025 villa as she's no stranger to spending time in the sun. Her Instagram is full of photos of her luxurious holidays to Dubai, Turkey, Haiti and Mexico.
Despite entering the villa, Shakira has described her love life on the outside as "booming", but with one major problem: "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."
How old is Shakira Khan?
Shakira is 22 years old, making her the youngest contestant in the villa this year alongside Tommy Bradley.
Is Shakira on Instagram?
Yes! You can follow Shakira on Instagram @shakirakhan16, where she has over 312,000 followers.
What does Shakira look for in a partner?
Shakira may be searching for a husband but she's not asking for much; she just wants "someone who is tall, charming, witty, with big arms, a good smile and just really funny".
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Phoebe Kowhai Barnes is a Freelance Writer who covers pop culture and entertainment programmes for the Radio Times. She previously worked as the Senior Assistant Editor at The Tab where she managed its local department. She obtained a BA (Hons) in English Literature from University of Nottingham.
Katelyn Mensah is the Senior Entertainment Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.
