Love Island’s Chris Taylor: his age, ex-girlfriends and what he’s done since the villa

From Love Island star to an actual movie star

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by Emily Vierke |
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Love Island All Stars is officially on the way, which means that very soon some of our all-time favourite Islanders will be entering the Villa once again in search of love. We've had a good few Love Island favourites in our time, but none hold a candle to Love Island 2019's Chris Taylor.

So, what has he been up to since he left the villa? Here's a refresher on everything you need to know about Chris before tuning in to his next Love Island journey.

Chris found fame on Love island

Who is Chris Taylor?

Before he took part in Love Island, Chris was a business development manager but he nows works as a social media influencer, focusing on Instagram and TikTok.

How old is Chris Taylor?

Born 31 July 1990, Chris is 33 years old and his star sign is a Leo.

Side note: Chris shares his birthday with Harry Potter which we imagine the Islander-turned-movie-star absolutely loves as he is a massive Harry Potter fan.

chris is a series five islander

Where is Chris Taylor from?

Chris was born in Leicester and now lives in London.

When was Chris Taylor on Love Island?

Chris was a contestant on season five and joined as a bombshell on day 37. He was dumped on day 52 alongside Harley Brash who he was coupled up with at the time - theysplit shortly after leaving the villa.

During his time on Love Island, Chris was the class joker and although he didn't find the love of his life he did find a bestie in the form of Michael Griffiths.

Chris also grew close to Francesca Allen and Maura Higgins, who he ended up dating once the show was over.

Chris was in a couple with Harley Brash

What does Chris Taylor do?

Predominantly an influencer, Chris is known for his comedy skits with fellow Islander Michael. He has also dabbled in TV presenting and acting (more on that in a sec).

Did Chris Taylor date Maura Higgins?

They were coupled up in the villa for a hot second before Maura moved onto Curtis Pritchard and Chris was matched with Harley.

But once Love Island was done and dusted their friendship blossomed into something much more and the duo dated for six months before calling it a day on the romance.

Chris and Maura dated after the show

Who is Chris Taylor dating?

Since he's about to enter the villa for a second time, it's safe to say that Chris is currently single.

Was Chris Taylor in Barbie?

That's right, gone are the days where Love Island was about finding romance, now the dating show is turning its contestants into full on movie stars.

We don't mean some small role in a low-budget film, we mean a blockbuster, million dollar movie.

Love Island fans across the world were shocked when a familiar face cropped up in the most anticipated film of the summer. Yep, the Love Island funnyman himself, Chris Taylor, was officially credited as a member of the Barbie cast.

The former Islander even strolled along the red carpet, looking dapper in a blue suit as he rubbed shoulders with the likes of Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera and Margot Robbie and we feel like proud parents.

Chris (far left) at the Barbie premiere

It turns out Barbie herself, Margot Robbie, is a huge Love Island fan, because why not? And may well be the reason the iconic Islander managed to bag himself a cameo in the movie.

Chatting to Cosmopolitan, Chris explained that he bumped into the Australian actor at a party and they started chatting about life, Love Island and all the things in between.

Six months later Chris was asked to audition and BOOM! Chris Taylor the Ken doll was born.

chris was in THE Barbie movie

Was Chris Taylor on dinner date?

He was. The former Islander took part in season ten of a different dating show in 2020, sadly his Dinner Date was also not a match.

Does Chris Taylor have instagram?

Yup: @chistophertaylorofficial.

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