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Love Island bosses line up stunning model from Manchester just days ahead of ITV launch show

Love Island bosses line up stunning model from Manchester just days ahead of ITV launch show

Love Island bosses have reportedly lined up a glamorous model to star in the ITV show, but viewers will have to wait and see if she’ll be an OG castmate or a bombshell.

Shakira Khan, 22, from Manchester is the second female revealed for the upcoming season, which begins next month. 

The stunner’s Instagram page is filled with picturesque travel snaps from Haiti, Dubai and New York – and she’s not afraid of modelling a ʙικιɴι.

The model will join Liverpudlian makeup artist, Lucy Quinn, 20, after MailOnline revealed ITV had signed her for the new series.  

A source told The Sun: ‘Shakira is jaw-droppingly gorgeous and will land a place in Love Island’s history books as a real beauty.

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Love Island bosses have reportedly lined up a glamorous model to star in the ITV show, but viewers will have to wait and see if she'll be an OG castmate or a bombshell

Love Island bosses have reportedly lined up a glamorous model to star in the ITV show, but viewers will have to wait and see if she’ll be an OG castmate or a bombshell

Shakira Khan, 22, from Manchester is the second female revealed for the upcoming season, which begins next month

Shakira Khan, 22, from Manchester is the second female revealed for the upcoming season, which begins next month

‘Execs are finalising who will be in the OG line-up and who will be a bombshell, but Shakira is in the mix.

‘And viewers will be hoping she’s there to stay.’

Host Maya Jama, 30, stars in a brand-new trailer to tease the series that marks a decade since the show was first broadcast demanding ‘bigger and bolder ideas’ from a boardroom of executives.

She says: ‘This year I want more drama, more bombshells, more break-ups, more make-ups, I want more twists, I want more twists than ever.’

As well as the summer instalment, Love Island is celebrating 10 years on screen with an anniversary special where Islanders from the past will return to share their experiences having appeared in the famous villa.

Shakira, Scouse makeup artist Lucy, who regularly shares pH๏τos of her beautified clients on Instagram, is set to join the new Love Island cast this summer alongside 6ft5 personal trainer Aaron Buckett.

A TV source told MailOnline: ‘Lucy is single and ready to mingle. She can’t wait to enter the Love Island villa and is counting down the days until it becomes a reality.

‘She’s fiery and doesn’t take any nonsense when it comes to dating but is equally looking for the man of her dreams, hopefully all will come true for her this summer.’

The stunner's Instagram page is filled with picturesque travel snaps from Haiti, Dubai and New York - and she's not afraid of modelling a ʙικιɴι

The stunner’s Instagram page is filled with picturesque travel snaps from Haiti, Dubai and New York – and she’s not afraid of modelling a ʙικιɴι

A source said: 'Shakira is jaw-droppingly gorgeous and will land a place in Love Island's history books as a real beauty. Execs are finalising who will be in the OG line-up and who will be a bombshell, but Shakira is in the mix'

A source said: ‘Shakira is jaw-droppingly gorgeous and will land a place in Love Island’s history books as a real beauty. Execs are finalising who will be in the OG line-up and who will be a bombshell, but Shakira is in the mix’

Fitness fan Aaron is also confirmed for the upcoming series and as a 6ft5 personal trainer, he has a lot to offer potential daters.

A TV insider told The Sun: ‘Love Island execs are still finalising whether he’ll be in the opening line-up or as a tempting bombshell.’

ITV will be revealing the full cast of singletons next week ahead of the show’s launch with more twists than ever promised for series 12.  

In the new trailer, Maya demands a fresh set of ideas from a boardroom of Love Island executives but rejects their uninspiring suggestions which include moving the show to the Isle of Wight and turning it into a musical.  

The presenter, who jet to Mallorca on Monday, shared an image of six suitcases and three bags ahead of her trip to the airport.

Writing on Instagram once she landed, Maya said: ‘On holiday until I start Love Island’ as she posted videos of herself dancing.

MailOnline has approached ITV for comment. 

he model will join Liverpudlian makeup artist, Lucy Quinn, 20 , after MailOnline revealed ITV had signed her for the new series

he model will join Liverpudlian makeup artist, Lucy Quinn, 20 , after MailOnline revealed ITV had signed her for the new series 

Fitness fan Aaron is also confirmed for the upcoming series and as a 6ft5 personal trainer, he has a lot to offer potential daters

Fitness fan Aaron is also confirmed for the upcoming series and as a 6ft5 personal trainer, he has a lot to offer potential daters 

As well as the summer instalment, Love Island is celebrating 10 years on screen with an anniversary special where Islanders from the past will return to share their experiences

As well as the summer instalment, Love Island is celebrating 10 years on screen with an anniversary special where Islanders from the past will return to share their experiences 

Love Island: All Stars ended in February with Scouser Gabby Allen winning the тιтle and £50,000 prize pot alongside Casey O’Gorman, who she has since split from.

The couple called time on their romance two weeks ago while runners-up Grace Jackson and Luca Bish remain in a relationship. 

Gabby is confirmed to appear on the Love Island anniversary special as she reflects on her appearances both in 2017 and this year. 

Love Island: A Decade of Love will also feature chats from series two winners Cara De La Hoyde and her husband Nathan Mᴀssey as well as former champions Millie Court and Liam Reardon, who also still remain together. 

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